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Nepal Trekking Accommodations

Jul 6, 2008 Author: Francine | Filed under: Nepal

Backpacking and trekking is an excellent way to see all the sights of Nepal. Staying in budget accommodations makes trekking even easier and economical. The accommodations that cater to backpackers and students trekking don’t have to be places you don’t want to stay, instead they can be places where you save dollars so that you can spend money on things that enhance your trip.

Tea House Trekking

Trekking Nepal and staying in local inns is a great way to get to know Nepal. Be sure  you have a sleeping bag when you find accommodations in the Everest Region, Langtang and Annapurna. Lodges you will find will provide trekkers with shelter and food but be sure you have the luxuries that make your comfort.

Camping Treks

This type of trekking is the classic style of Nepalese trekking. Typically trekkers will stay in tents and have porters carrying the gear while Sherpas not only set up camp but cook and serve meals. Those that choose this option need to watch out for hidden costs. You will be required to carry only your jacket, water and your camera to document your travels.

When trekking, you may think you need to have skills such as mountaineering. Even the most remote treks will have stops at villages. Most trails are well traveled and it will be a rare occasion that you will need skills of mountaineering or the use of ropes.

Trekking in Nepal is a tough way to see the country because there are long hikes and changes in elevation that can affect even the most seasoned trekker. The beauty of trekking is that you can decide your own pace and how many hours you want to be on your feet. You have the option of choosing where you want to camp.

In order to make the most of a trekking holiday in Nepal, participants should have some experience in living in the outdoors as well as hiking is strongly advised. Trekking in Nepal will permit the visitor to see and experience places that would be out of reach if traveling with different modes of transportation. Have a face to face experience with Nepal when you decide to try a trekking adventure.

Kathmandu: A City of Contradictions

Apr 24, 2008 Author: Francine | Filed under: Nepal

Visitors to Nepal usually make their way to the ancient city of Kathmandu. Just the name can conjure up images of exotic places of worship. Many visitors to this city will be amazed at the modern sprawl that is home to monkeys as well as beggars. Diesel fumes permeate the city as history tries to keep up with the modernization of a fabled world.

It must be addressed that there are many dangers in visiting Nepal at this time because of the protests that are going on about the Chinese government towards the Tibetan people. Though Nepal is removed from this, it should be cautioned that if you travel to this region you may encounter some problems that don’t belong on a vacation itinerary.

When you visit this city, it is best to drink water from a bottle as there are many water-borne diseases that can make your stay quite uncomfortable. Travel experts advise that bringing along a water pump  to purify your personal water supply is in your best interest.

Experts recommend visiting Nepal in the months of October and November. This is the beginning of the dry season where you can enjoy balmy breezes and clean air. The countryside boasts a lushness following the monsoon, but the roads you need to travel may not be in the best of shape.

For the history buff in your party, Kathmandu will afford you with many opportunities to delve into Nepal’s past. There is a plethora of rose brick temples that have been carved by the ancients and right alongside it are the towers of the modern age.

Trekkers are Nepal’s most frequent visitors and there are national parks that will cater to their needs. In Kathmandu you will enjoy shopping and a variety of dining options including authentic Mexican cuisine. Do beware of Durbar Square and Thamel as the people that frequent these areas are often up to no good.

Nepal has many traits that the world traveler will not want to forsake. Get out your map and plan your trip to a world that is on the cusp of modern innovation and ancient history.

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