Tuesday, July 5

Everest Base Camp Trek-height, weather, difficulty and all essential information trekkers need before trekking Everest

Everest Base Camp Trek simply a breathtaking adventure into Everest trekking region. Hiking Everest Base Camp is the proper way to unfold the natural and cultural wonders of Everest. It is said that every trekking and hiking lovers should trek to Everest Base Camp at least once in their lifetime. Trekking in the Himalayas is always fascinating and trekking Everest Base Camp is something different experience. Everest base camp trek difficulty can be leveled as moderate that is neither hard nor easy, trekkers having sound health can hike up Everest Base Camp and leave footprints there. 



Certainly, there is a more high base camp in Everest, whereas, Everest Base Camp Trekking refers hiking up to the height of 5,364m. The highest elevation trekkers get during Everest Base Camp Tour is Kalapathar (5,545m) which is the pick of Mount Everest Base Camp Trek. From Kalapathar Everest hikers can experience 360 views of Himalayas including Mount Everest (8848m.), Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Cho Oyu Himal and other neighboring peaks of Khumbu Region. Trekking Everest Base Camp is always a challenge and great achievement. Everest Base Camp Trip is not only a trip to hike up to EBC instead it is a tour/hiking to Everest region that unpins the cultures of Sherpa people, the way locals living in Everest trekking route, learning their traditions and certainly making friends from the Himalayas.


Trekking Everest is one of the complete Himalayan base camp trek offering varieties of several landscapes, stunning mountains views, walking through dense forests and most amazingly meeting the most friendly people on the earth. Mount Everest was first summited in 1953 A.D and first persons to climb Mount Everest was Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa from Nepal. During climbing, they used Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trekking Trail which is also famous as Classic Everest Base Camp Trek route. Depending on the trekkers interest and their strength there are basically three Everest Base Camp Trekking itineraries; Everest Base Camp Trekking- 13 Days trekking to base camp Everest, Everest Base Camp Trekking Rapid 10 days, Everest trekking itinerary designed for those aims trekking Mount Everest Base Camp in short time period and another Everest Base Camp Trekking package is Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trekking; the same route Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay followed during Everest expedition back in 1953.

 There are several Everest Base Camp Trekking companies offering Everest Base Camp Trekking packages and trek to Everest Base Camp cost may vary on the companies. Visit Heaven Treks Nepal is one of the trusted and proven Everest trekking operators in Nepal, simply offering quality Everest Base Camp trekking and Everest trekking holidays from years. Our Everest trekking guides are professional, experienced, highly knowledgeable and friendly. Our Everest Base Camp Trek cost is the reasonable and same time we offer trekker best Everest Base Camp trek or you can say best Everest Base Camp Holiday.



 Best Everest Base Camp trekking seasons are Spring- March/April/May and autumn- end of September/October/November. The average temperature at Everest Base Camp in spring and autumn are warm. These days trekkers can trek with shorts and t-shirts at day time but still needed warm blankets and sleeping bags during night. Trekking Everest in Monsoon- June-August is a bit hard as there will be heavy rainfall which obscure mountains and flights may delay or cancel for weeks due to the bad weather. Trekking Everest Base Camp in December is possible and would be an ideal time for those loves less crowded Everest trekking trail but cold could a factor as sometimes heavy snowfalls happen and it could be freezing, and we advise trekking Everest this period with warm clothes and proper sleeping bags (-20 c).

Saturday, June 25

Pokhara No.1 Travel Destination For Budget Travelers:Price of Travel

Price of Travel recently published the list of ‘The 20 Best Value Cities for Budget Travelers’ and Pokhara which is widely famous as ‘city of lakes’ ranked #1. Price of Travel is a database of global travel costs. The list is based on a daily total of expenses that includes the cost of a dorm bed at a good and economical hostel, three budget meals, three cheap beers, two public transportation rides and one paid cultural attraction. With a daily total of $15.84, Pokhara topped the list and followed by Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) in Vietnam with daily budgets of $17.13 and $18.30, respectively. Meanwhile, Kathmandu- capital city of Nepal is listed on #7 with a daily budget of $17.13 and Zurich, Switzerland is the most expensive city with daily budget US$ 121.90. Excited? Come and visit Pokhara now.

Monday, May 2

Five Reasons to travel Nepal after earthquake.

Nepal is a wonderful nation packed with cultural and natural wonders. The country of mighty Himalayas including Mount Everest, land where Lord Buddha was born and home for several ethnic groups. Nepal is in fact 8th wonder of the world and it is said that one should travel Nepal once in their lifetime.


The diverse culture and the natural wonders makes Nepal an outstanding tourist destination. People here are as wonderful as the nature and their respective cultures.  With these prospects thousands of travelers makes Nepal number one travelling destination every year and the tourism is playing vital role in Nepal economy too. After the devastating earthquake on 25th April 2015, which killed 8,000, left thousands more injured, likewise made thousands more homeless. It was a terrifying moment which push people literally to unconsciousness.



People lost their loved one, their home and almost everything but they do not lost their hopes. As, the time passed things are coming back into normal again. People are back in their daily schedules and travelling Nepal is safe again after the earthquake.

Many travelers who planned travelling Nepal before earthquake has changed their travel plan and worrying to travel till this date with hesitations mixed worries. For those who cancelled their Nepal travel after the earthquake and those who are planning to Nepal can visit this wonderland without any doubt now. Nepal is safe to travel after earthquake. Precisely, this Himalayan country needs you more than before to get back on its feet.  Those who are hesitating to come Nepal post-earthquake, we appeal them come Nepal, visit Nepal and help rebuilding Nepal.




Here, we have listed the perfect five reasons why you should travel Nepal after earthquake. 

1.Perfect destination for mountains and nature lover: Home of eight of ten highest mountain in the world including Mount Everest, Nepal is the perfect destination for mountains and nature lovers. The mighty Himalayas and the diverse natural conditions ticks Nepal as number one travelling destinations among the tourists. Nepal offers varieties of options for adventure lovers who either want to trek into the Himalayan base camp or dream of conquering them via mountaineering. Without any hesitation it is the perfect destination for nature and mountain lovers.



2.Exploration of cultures: Nepal collects varieties of culture, as there are several ethnic groups, they follows their own cultures, have their own traditions and lives with own living style.  The way they inherited their cultures and the way people living with their society is something to see and to explore itself. Visit Nepal, meet the ever smiling locals and probably the friendliest people in the world makes you feel like you are in your home.



3.Only less has affected from earthquake: With that massive shake it is being believed that Nepal is almost damaged and everything here is gone but the situation was not that and it is not too. Only 18 out of 75 districts were affected and more importantly Langtang route was most affected route which has reopened again. Affected Manaslu route is reopened and other trekking routes are hardly affected so, come Nepal, visit Nepal and know the reality yourself, because “seeing is believing”.


4.Give your hand on rebuilding: Travelling Nepal after the earthquake will not be just an adventure. It will be a great support for rebuilding the earthquake hit nation. Single may not make difference but many singles definitely so, travel Nepal and help this wonderland reconstructing again.



5.Nepal needs you: Tourism plays huge role in Nepal economy. It is one of the main source of economy. After the devastating shake, the numbers of tourism is less, which is indirectly effecting the reconstruction process. The bigger travelers number, the higher and easier rebuilding. So, visit Nepal, explore Nepal, enjoy wonderful trip and same time help this nation rebuilding again.



Come Nepal, visit Nepal and get know yourself why “NEPAL” means:

N: Never 
E: Ending
P: Peace 
A: And 
L: Love


Thursday, December 24

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trekking

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is one of the finest trekking in Nepal which takes into the foothill of Mount Kanchenjunga- 3rd highest mountain in the world. Kanchenjunga Trekking is a trek in Nepal which goes to the border of Sikkim and Tibet.


 Kanchenjunga Trekking is one of the restricted trekking route of Nepal  where foreigners have to issue a special permit and should take Nepali local trekking guide while trekking. Kanchenjunga Circuit Trekking offers the range of scenery views of snowcapped mountains as well as the local culture and living styles of locals of Kanchenjunga region.


As Kanchenjunga (8,586m) is third tallest mountain in the world it was first summited by two British climbers in 1955. Kanchenjunga circuit trek is described as one of the extreme trekking in Nepal which is relatively untouched and unspoiled than other trekking regions in Nepal.  As Nepal trekking is a seasonal adventure, best trekking season for Kanchenjunga circuit are the months of September-November and March-May when trekkers can get maximum of Kanchenjunga Circuit. Read More..

Monday, December 21

Mera Peak Climbing

Mera Peak (6,461m/ 21,190 ft) is the highest trekking peak in Nepal situated at Khumbu Region. Mera Peak is a challenge and opportunity for trekkers and climbers who are physically fit and seeking for adventure trek to Everest Region; home of Mt. Everest (8,848m), the highest peak of the world.

 Mera Peak climbing is not only a trek to Mera itself. This stunning scenic peak climbing in Khumbu Region offers the world’s 8000 meter majestic Himalayan ranges which includes- Mt.Everest (8,848m), Cho-Oyu (8,201m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8,463m), Kanchenjunga (8,586m) and many other peaks Mera Peak Climbing with expert mountaineering team of Visit Heaven Trek Team will be your trip of lifetime . Read more..

Friday, December 18

One Week in Nepal

Best of Nepal tour is one of the fantastic tour in Nepal which offers to explore the best of Nepal. This amazing tour starts with visiting some of the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Sites in Kathmandu Valley which includes exploration of Soyambhunath a temple famous as “Monkey Temple” where one can find handful of monkeys playing all around.

Other heritage sites one visit during this tour is Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. After finishing the Kathmandu sightseeing the tour then head towards Nagarkot- the nearest view point to view magnificent sunrise views in snowcapped mountains. The tour then redirects to Pokhara to explore the beautiful city of Lake. This amazing tour also offers to view the mighty Annapurna and Manaslu Mountain ranges from Sarangkot.

 Day to Day itinerary:

Day 1:Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and drive to Nagarkot ( 1 hour drive to Nagarkot).


Highlights:

  •  Visit Soyambhunath- The Monkey Temple. 
  •  Pashupatinath- A temple dedicated to Hindus. Hindus crematory place. 
  • Boudhanath- The largest Buddhist stupa in South Asia. 
  •  Kathmandu and Bhaktapur Durbar Square- Historical Palaces of late kings.


Day 3: Sunrise view and drive to Pokhara (7 hours drive to Pokhara)

Highlights:


  • Sunrise view in snowcapped mountains. magnificent views Langtang, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal and Mahalanur Himalayan ranges. 
  • Scenic drive to Pokhara. 


Day 4: Pokhara Exploration and drive to Sarangkot in evening.

Highlights:

  • Boating on Phewa Lake 
  • Visit TalBarahi and Bindabasini temple
  •  Visit Devi’s falls and Gupteshowr cave 

Available extra activities: Paragliding, Bungee Jumping, Zip flyer, Parahawking, Ultralight, Mountain biking. 

Day 5: Sunrise view and trek back to Pokhara.

Highlights:

  • Magnificent sunrise views and amazing mountains views of Annapurna, Mt Fishtal, Manaslu range. 
  •  Shopping in Pokhara. 


Day 6: Drive back to Kathmandu.( 6 hours drive). Flight (30 minutes). Last minute shopping.

Day 7: Fly back home.

Wednesday, December 16

Things to Do in Nepal.

Nepal land of Himalayas is one of the best adventure travel destinations. This small landlocked country is packed with natural and cultural beauties. Those who are making adventure vacations plans, Nepal will be the perfect travelling destination for them. Nepal offers several holiday adventure which includes high altitude trekking to easy tours.


Recently National Geographic has listed Nepal on “The Cool List: 16 for 2016” where Nepal is on sixth must travel destination in 2016.  And said “Tourist numbers to Nepal plummeted by 85% after the devastating earthquakes, but the country is once more open for business and safe to visit, with a new government-backed website providing official updates on affected areas. This is a nation that has long relied heavily on tourism, with many visitors lured by the chance to combine voluntourism with an adventure holiday in a stunning landscape.”

So what are the most popular traveling menus for Nepal travel?


1.    Trekking in Nepal 


As there are plenty of trekking routes, trekking is the best traveling option in Nepal. Nepal trek offers to see snow capped mountains which include 8 of 10 highest mountains in the world including Mount Everest 8848m.Trek Nepal takes trekkers to the foothills of the mighty Himalayas of Nepal. Nepal treks also offers to explore some of the untouched and unexplored places of Nepal.

During trekking in Nepal one can also explore the culture and living style of the people of respective trekking trails. Treks in Nepal are undisputedly, a memorizing adventure which can last lifetime. Trek in Nepal can be extreme trekking to short and easy Nepal treks and tours.


One who is thinking treks to Nepal there are bundles of trekking and tours activities. Those who cannot trek in high altitudes can choose easy treks in Nepal and those who are physically good and wants adventurous trekking can choose challenging hard trekking in Nepal. There are several top treks in Nepal which advances to experience wonderful trekking adventure in Nepal.

 Everest Base Camp Trekking, Annapurna Base Camp Trekking, Annapurna Circuit Trekking, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking, Langtang trekking, Manaslu Circuit Trekking are some of the most amazing and frequently visited trekking trails of Nepal. Those who want easy Nepal trek tours can choose Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking, Annapurna Base Camp Trekking and Langtang trekking which offers to see mighty Himalayas and also offers to explore cultural wonders.


Those having more time and dream of doing challenging trekking in high mountains can choose Everest Base Camp Trekking, Everest Three Pass Trekking, Everest Via Gokyo Ri Trekking, Makalu Base Camp Trekking and more. For easy and short trekking Nepal options are: Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is 5 day trek in Nepal which can be done as 4 day trek in Nepal too.

 Another popular trekking Annapurna Base Camp trekking is 10 day trek in Nepal but this amazing base camp trek can be done as 7 day trek in Nepal too. Langtang trekking is another trekking in Nepal which is easy trekking yet equally offers to see the mighty Himalayas, explore the culture and traditions of peoples of Langtang which is influenced by Tibet culture and also explore the flora and faunas of Langtang trekking region.

Other top Nepal trek tours are Upper Mustang Trekking, Lower Dolpo Trekking, Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking. These trekking in Nepal are categorized as restricted areas trekking where trekkers have to get special trekking permits and have to accompany a Nepali trekking guide during trekking.

Depending upon trekkers interest there are different ways to do trekking in Nepal. Mainly trekking in Nepal can be done in two ways, one is teahouse trekking in Nepal and another is camping trekking in Nepal. During teahouse trekking in Nepal trekkers used to stay in available teahouses on the trekking routes. In this type of trekking teahouses provides food and accommodation during trekking. In camping trekking in Nepal, trekkers have to take required equipment with them during trekking. In this sort of trekking trekkers have to cook food and have to use tents for accommodation.


Except restricted trekking routes of Nepal, trekking through Nepal can be done individually. But it is always better to hire one of the trekking companies in Nepal who will provide different trekking tours packages on traveler’s interest. Trekking companies provides teahouses trekking, camping trekking in Nepal with experienced government license holder trekking guides of Nepal with proper trekking packages.

For trekking in Nepal trekkers need to get Trekking Permits and TIMS Cards for trekking. Trekking permits that means the conservation area fees or National Park entry fees.Those trekking permits are issued by  Nepal Tourism Board. Whereas, TIMS Card another important trekking documents is provided by Trekking Agencies Association Nepal (TAAN).

Trekking in Nepal are seasonal adventure activities and the best trekking seasons of Nepal are Spring- March/April/May/ June and autumn- end of September/October/November. But low altitude trekking can be done in winter season and in Monsoon Upper Mustang trekking and Dolpo trekking are best trekking in Nepal.
 
2.    Nepal Tour 


Tours in Nepal is another traveling activity in Nepal which offers to explore the best of the Nepal. Nepal tours are best possible traveling activities to spend holiday with family.  Nepal offers different kinds of tours which advance to explore Nepal. Tour Nepal or tours in Nepal is the best adventure travel experience to share your good time in Nepal with family.

Tours in Nepal can be spiritual tours, cultural tours or just a vacation tour to spend the holidays. Most popular tours of Nepal are: Pokhara Tour, Chitwan Lumbini Pokhara Tour, Lumbini Pokhara Tour, Illam Tour and more.

Nepal tours can be day tours to multi day tours.  Multi days Nepal Tours includes Pokhara Tour, Chitwan Lumbini Pokhara Tour, Lumbini Pokhara Tour, Illam Tour and more. Day tours in Nepal are those tours in Nepal which offers to explore some of the natural, cultural and historical highlights of Nepal. Most famous day tours in Nepal are; Kathmandu Valley Day tours and day tours in Pokhara which offers to explore the highlights of respective places.

During day tours in Kathmandu Valley, one can sight some of the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Sites in Kathmandu. In other the Pokhara Day tours, it offers to explore some of the natural wonders of beautiful Pokhara city. Nepal tours are perfect for those who cannot trek in the high Himalayas yet want to see the snowcapped mountains and explore the cultural and historical aspects of Nepal.

3.    Peak Climbing 


Peak climbing in Nepal is another best adventure activity in Nepal. Peak Climbing Nepal suits for those travelers who want thrilling, challenging and exciting adventure activities in Nepal. As Nepal is a Himalayan country there are lots of mountains for expedition. Mountaineering governing body Nepal Mountaineering Association has categorized thirty three peaks as “Minor Peaks” below 6000 meters which can be done by climbers having few climbing experience.


Among those peaks some of the peaks are easy and non-technical climbing peaks but some of them are technical in nature.  Some of the best peak climbing in Nepal are:



Pisang Peak Climbing
Island Peak Climbing
Yala Peak Climbing
Mera Peak Climbing

4.    Wildlife Tours in Nepal 


Nepal is also home for several wildlife and birds. Nepal is home for some of the endangered wild species and birds. Wildlife tours in Nepal is dedicated to introduce the flora and faunas of Nepal. Most famous wildlife tours in Nepal are Chitwan Wildlife Tour, Bardia Wildlife tour Nepal and Koshi Tappu Wildlife tour.

Among them Chitwan National Park tour is the most chosen and famous wildlife tour in Nepal. But Bardia Wildlife tour and Koshi Tappu Wildlife tour offers same level thrill and excitement as Chitwan Wildlife tour. During wildlife tours in Nepal one can experience Elephant back safari, different local cultural programs and also sight different species of wild animals and birds.


Normally, wildlife tours in Nepal are of 5 days maximum. Chitwan Jungle safari tour can be done as 2 Nights 3 Days Safari Tour or 1 Night 2 Days jungle safari tour, whereas Bardia Wildlife Tour Nepal is for 4 Nights 5 Days. Likewise, Koshi Tappu Wildlife tour Nepal is for 3 Nights 4 Days.

5.    Rafting and Kayaking


Rafting and Kayaking is another wonderful adventure activity to do during Nepal travel. Nepal has some of thrilling raging rivers which offers chilling whitewater rafting and kayaking experience in Nepal. Rafting trips in Nepal are one of the fantastic and must to adventure activity in Nepal during Nepal visit.

One who is interested for rafting in Nepal can do day rafting trips to multi-days rafting trips in Nepal. Nepal rivers offers variety of rafting experience where beginners to pro can enjoy rafting and kayaking experience.

Some of the famous rafting and kayaking in Nepal are:

Trishuli River Rafting
Bhotekoshi River Rafting
Seti River Rafting
Kali Gandaki Rafting
Sunkoshi Rafting

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