An adventure with Visit Heaven Trek

 An Adventure with Visit Heaven Treks

I have always wanted to visit Nepal and when a couple of my closest girlfriends said they would love to go too we were off. We arrived in Kathmandu in February this year and returned about 4 weeks before the earth quake which really devastated us, we could not make contact with our new Nepalese families. Thankfully they were alive but lost so much like so many. So now they need to rebuild and gets businesses running. This is our adventure to Nepal with Visit heaven treks.

 When we first arrived in Nepal we stayed in the heart of Thamel, Kathmandu and our accommodation was great. The next morning we woke refreshed and ready to explore this beautiful country. First things first being four women we set off straight to the shops that were literally at our door step…YAY!! There was endless beautifully handcrafted treasures and at a great price, I just wished I had a bigger suitcase and the airlines allowed more baggage. So as most women do we pretty much shopped till we dropped...

 The next day I was determined to find a yoga studio, I didn’t have to look far as reception organized it and even walked us there, always willing to help the Nepalese people. Then we shopped again and this is were our adventure really started, we came across a trekking shop called Visit heaven treks…we thought let’s check this out. We were welcomed and offered tea by the owner of the business Saran and his right hand man Badri, two of the kindest gentlemen you will ever meet. The guys organized a tour of local temples around Kathmandu for us and a 4 day trek and visit to Chitawan this included meals, travel and accommodation for such a great price, we could not believe it. Ready for an adventure!

The next day was the temples visit, this was a truly humbling experience, and we saw the goddess Kumari, whose temple survived the quake. A miracle!!!

 

Durbar square before the quake

 Saran meet us at our door step the next morning and took us to the bus stop to travel on to Pokhara, we arrived in the early afternoon. Pokhara is a gorgeous place on the Phewa Lake. We did a bit more shopping and grabbed all the hiking necessities which Saran organized for us.

 

Day one of our Trek to  Ghorepani, Poonhill

We drove about 45 minute to the drop off point with Saran and a lovely young man named Ganesh who was our porter for the trip…. We set off down a gravel path past some shops were we meet some kids on their way to school. After about 3 hrs we stopped for a lunch, but stopped along the way when ever needed and wanted to soak up our surrounding, Saran and Ganesh were very patient and encouraging. Our first night Saran showed as a couple of card games, he is a funny man, this was such a lovely way to end our first day.

Our first nights’ accommodation Chandra guest house...Our brothers Saran and Ganesh is in the blue

 

The food provided on our journey was so accommodating to everyone’s taste, like everywhere in Nepal you have the option for either Nepalese (which is so yummy and highly nutritious) Eastern or Western foods.

Day 2

We set off and tackled a lot of stairs meet some cute little local’s humans and animals

 Adorable locals  

 

                                  

    

            

                                                                  Saran, Ganesh and the girls

 

 The little villages along pebbled paths makes you realize how hard the people work to survive in the hills, the donkeys and farmers that walk theses paths over and over again to get supplies, the children that have to walk so far to get to school and the incredible strong individuals who carry such heavy baskets on their heads for such a long distance. We have such gratitude for the Nepalese people.

 

 

We arrived at our next bed for the night in the afternoon, when we entered our rooms and opened the curtained the view of the mountains totally took us by surprise and took our breath away, within a couple of hours we witnessed the most amazing lighting show I have ever seen …the sky filled with the brightest purple lights …Wow!!

 

 





 

View from our room, this photo does not do it justice

Day 3

We woke to it snowing …yay our first snow shower in Nepal. Unfortunately due to the early morning rain we missed sunrise at poon hill but that’s Mother Nature for you. We rugged up and ventured on through a light cover of snow, this was so exciting, we could not get over the fact we were trekking through snow, so good!!!

 

 

After a short walk through the snow we made it to the rainforest, the diverse landscape is unbelievable, I felt like I was walking through a rainforest in Australia. The moss and trees, so stunning. The silence, the peace, and the beauty… we were on a spiritual journey and felt in a state of complete contentment. We really had four seasons in one day and by lunch time the weather was quite warm. We arrived at the next resting place for the night and sat back with some masala tea and continued on with our card games with Saran and Ganesh.

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We were starting to realize our journey was coming to an end… we had to soak up this last bit of bliss. The reality that this was going to end hit us hard, not only for the adventure but because we made two new dear friends that will be missed.

 

                                                   Our final nights accommodation
 
Day 4

We woke with heavy hearts and sore legs, this was our last day. The hills (ha-ha, in Oz we call them mountains) was a reminder of how high we had climbed, the fresh air was so revitalising. Along the way we gave out small toys to some of the local children and to see their little faces light up and chocolate, how they love chocolate.

                                         



 

 

As we looked back at the last lot of stairs it reality hit us…our trek was finished and WE MADE IT… Stronger, happier and even more determined to tackle anything... What invigorating adventure!!!

 

 

                                                The bridge we started from

 It was time to say our goodbyes to Ganesh and Saran but we were going to see Saran again in Kathmandu. Next stop Chitawan.

 

Chitawan

We arrived in Chitawan were we spent the holy festival with the local children playing soccer, the girls won, they can play!!

                                                           Holy festival Chitawan style

Chitawan is a traditional little place with  beautiful little mud homes.We saw peacocks, crocodile, deer and even a rhino in the wild. We rode on an elephant and saw them walking down the main street. It is a peaceful quite relaxing place surrounded by nature.

We left Chitawan and headed back to Thamel where Saran was waiting and even know our trekking had finished Saran and Badri continued to help and show as around, we were even invited to local school as special guests to watch the children perform songs and dances... this was such an honour!! Saran did so much for us and asked for nothing in return just for us to be happy so if you are considering going to Nepal and trekking we totally 100 percent recommend Visitheaven treks, Saran will take care of you like you are his family, we cannot thank him and all the people at Visitheaven treks enough for making our time in Nepal truly wonderful…The memories and friends we have made will be with us always and we can’t wait to go back and tackle the Annapurna circuit.

 

Indigenous Peoples Trail Trek

Indigenous Peoples Trail- unique trekking trail of Nepal which offers uniquely different adventure trekking experience in Nepal.  This is one of the less visited but amazing trekking route of Nepal which advances to explore the culture, living style and natural beauty. Indigenous Peoples Trail is one of the easy and low elevations trek which takes trekkers to in max 3126m height.

In one end- Indigenous Peoples Trail offers to explore the local living style and culture. In other end this stunning trekking offers the magnificent views of Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Kanchenjunga, Gaurishankar and Numburchuili. Another main highlight of Indigenous trekking in Thulo Saiung peak.

Indigenous Peoples Trail- a trekking dedicated for exploring culture, living style of some ethnic groups. During this trek one can exchange and explore the culture and living style of ethnic groups such as Tamang, Sherpa,Newar, Majhis and Thamis. As Hinduism and Buddhism is the main religions of this trail one can find different temples, monasteries and stupas.

As this trekking trail of Nepal is less visited trekking route of Nepal tourist guest houses are more unlikely to find.  During the trip travelers stays in the local houses. The Local homestays are safe, secure and hygienic. In fact this trek is totally different from other trekking routes of Nepal which offers totally a new experience.

Walk in different trails, explore local living, experience homestay and local cultural, meet peoples who treat travelers as their family member and more as god. Visit Indigenous Peoples Trail, experience the best of Nepal.

Outline Itinerary

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

Day 2: Kathmandu-Dhunge-Sailung-Khorakhara(7HOURS)

Day 3: Explore to Thulo Sailung (3126M)

Day 4:Khorakhara-Rajveer-Surkey(1842M,4/5 HOURS)

Day 5:Surkey-Tinghare-Doramba (2054M,4 HOURS)

Day 6:Doramba-Galba-Khanda Devi (1986M,4/5 HOURS)

Day 7:Khanda Devi-Hildevi/Dongme (1982M,4 HOURS)

Day 8:Hildevi-Sunapati-Lubughat (4 HOURS)

Day 9:Lubughat-Nepal Thok-Dhulikhel-Kathmandu (4 HOURS)

Day 10: Fly back home.

Nepal Travel After Earthquake..

After the devastating earthquake in Nepal, it has created many confusion and raise discussion about “Is Nepal is safe or not after earthquake?” After hit and gradual aftershocks has made the lives here uncomfortable for some time. But gradually the things are being normal and situation is being easy now. And more we would like to assure you that traveling Nepal is not as risky as it is being said in international market. To remove your hesitancy, here are some important information regarding visiting Nepal after earthquake.

Is Nepal travel safe after earthquake?
As Nepal has 75 different districts, only 8 were affected by the earthquake. Rest of the districts are same as before. Life here is slowly back into normal conditions and peoples started daily routines as before. By this we can assure you that Nepal is safe.

Airports: Tribhuvan International Airport-one and only international airport of Nepal is completely safe. All the flights are being operated as per the schedule. Domestic airports are also safe and operating their flights as before.

What is the situation of trekking routes and tour destinations of Nepal after earthquake?

Langtang Region: This is the most affected and damaged trekking region after the earthquake.  Currently it is not possible to trek to Langtang.But soon the trails will reconstruct and the treks will start as before.

Everest Region: As our team has trekked Everest Region after the earthquake. Everest region is safe for trekking. One can trek Khumbu region as before the earthquake.

Annapurna Region: Annapurna region has very minimal impact of the earthquake. This region is absolutely safe. One can do Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp, Ghorepani Poon Hill trek and can visit other trekking routes of Annapurna without any doubt.

Manaslu Region: Manaslu Region is also one of earthquake affected area during the earthquake. According to Government of Nepal, Ministry of culture, Tourism and Civil aviation the trails here will reopen before September and October.

Dolpo/Mustang/Makalu: This regions are also least affected areas. Trekking in Dolpo and Mustang can be done this summer.

Wildlife Tours: Chitwan the most visiting animal heritage of Nepal is safe and another famous wildlife tour destination Bardia National Park is also safe.

Other famous destinations: Tour destinations like Pokhara, Lumbini, Bandipur and Illam are safe for tour after the earthquake.

Heritages sites of Nepal: As Nepal has 8 UNESCO World heritage sites. Only 3 of them are affected from the earthquake. Government is opening heritages sites of Kathmandu (Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square and Soyambhunath-“Monkey Temple”) for tourist from June 15 2015. One can visit Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Budhanilkantha even today.

Hotels and Restaurants: :Only 10 % of the hotels were damaged during earthquake. 90% hotels and restaurants are safe and operating their services as before.

Highways and Subways: The highways and subways connecting cities and towns of Nepal was not damaged. Traveling around Nepal has not any problem.

Hospitals/Clinics: Hospitals and clinics are running smoothly. There has been no viral diseases.

Communication: There is no any problems in communication. Telephone and Internet Connection is working properly and smoothly.

Now, some important facts about “Why you have to travel Nepal in your next holiday? “

To remove the confusion regarding Nepal after the earthquake.
To rebuilding Nepal.
To help the earthquake victims.
To explore the Nepal’s natural beauty, culture and much more.
To enjoy Nepalese hospitality.
Travel Nepal!! Touch Nepal!! Help Nepal!!

Langtang Gosaikunda Trek

Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek is one of the popular trekking destinations of Nepal. It is a combination of remote and spectacular Langtang Valley and high mountain Lake Gosaikunda. Interacting with number of ethnic groups, walking through dense rhododendron and bamboo forests with exploring wildlife, viewing magnificent views of snowcapped Langtang Lirung (7,200m.) mountain, majestic waterfalls and visiting the holy lakes of Gosaikunda makes trek to Langtang Gosaikunda worthwhile. 

Take a walk around city of temple, trek through rhododendron and bamboo forests, say hello to endangered red panda, sight the magnificent views of majestic mountains including Langtang Lirung (7,200m.), Ganesh Himal (7,600m), Langtang II (7,227m), experience the spiritual lifestyle of dedicated monks in Kyanjin Gompa and get a chance to bite Yak cheese, visit the holy lakes of Gosaikunda.

After all make trek to Langtang Gosaikunda with Visit Heaven Trek team once at a lifetime. More details

Trek in Nepal

Trek in Nepal is one of best activity to do during adventure vacations. Trekking in the country of Mount Everest can be done all seasons over the year. Best time to trek in Nepal are in spring (February-May) and (September- November). In monsoon timeUpper Mustang Trek, Dolpo Trekking the rain shadow regions are ticks. Visit Heaven Treks ; one of the best trekking company in Nepal offers many trekking options for travelers and adventure lovers who wants to travel to Nepal and trek to Nepal with friends, family or individually as a solo traveler. Every trekking routes of Nepal has something different to offers for trekkers trekking in Himalayas.  Some of the popular trekking destination or trekking regions in Nepal are; Everest Trekking Region, Annapurna Trekking Region, Langtang Trekking Region are most famous tourist destination in Nepal.

Trek in Nepal

Family Holiday Nepal

As there are many overseas adventure travel destinations for family holidays; Nepal emerges as the best family holiday destination with kids. Nepal Tourism; the top family holiday destinations in world have many to offers for family traveler who wants to travel to Nepal. A holiday is itself is fun and making holiday an adventure vacation tour with family is possibly the best idea to enjoy vacations. 

Many adventure travel companies have developed several inclusive family holidays’ packages in Nepal. Visit Heaven Treks is one of them building best family vacations ideas and making family holiday packages in Himalayan country. Our best adventure vacations package takes you to some of the best vacation spots in the world.  We are one of the few travel company which can be a best family weekend gateways. Family holiday Nepal trips is one of the best family adventure vacations trip which offers to visit and observe the culture, living style and nature of Nepal. This family holiday covers some of the famous and most visited places in Nepal including Pokhara; city of lake, Chitwan; the animal heritage and Lumbini; the birth place of Lord Buddha who is also known as ‘Light of Asia’. 

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Best Everest Base Camp Trekking!!

Everest Base Camp Trek is the most popular trekking destination of Nepal. Mount Everest-the highest peak in the world is the reason of Everest Base Camp Trek’s popularity.  This famous trekking destination in the Himalayas has four of world’s six tallest mountains that include Mount Everest (8848m.), Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu and Cho Oyu.  Everest Base Camp Trek is the most popular adventure activities in Himalayas since Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa climbed Mount Everest in 1953. More

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