Nepal Travel Info

Nepal has the natural product for trekking and their people are the friendly behaviors .It would not to be an overstatement to say that Nepal is one of the richest in cultural heritage. The trek will reveal picturesque villages, rich varied of flora and fauna, and viewing the highest Himalayas peaks in the world and the typical life style of the people and their festival. Trekking, in fact, is the sporting tourism as the visitor walks on foot, which is the only way of really knowing the people and places intimately.

In this land, the unique, natural and cultural beauty will nthrall you. The customs, temple, pagodas will mystify you, taking you back centuries, in this land where Lord Buddha, the apostle of peace, was born. The people wherever you go, are always smiling and are very hospitable; above all, this is one of the safest places in the world to visit.

Media: You can watch many international news channels like the B.B.C., CNN OR catch the English news on Nepal TV or one of the Indian channels. Besides these there are English dailies like Kathmandu Post, Space Time Today or The Rising Nepal.

Shopping Facilities: Souvenirs come in many shapes and sizes. The most sought after souvenirs are Thangkas (which can be very expensive) followed by carpets, and then there are the Khukuri (Gurkha knife), handicrafts, sculptures, Pashmina shawls, etc.

Highways: The major highway linking Nepal to India and the capital Kathmandu to the terai regions of the country is the Prithivi Highway, which follows the Trishuli River all the way to Narayanghat in the terai. The Mahendra Highway links eastern Nepal with western Nepal while the Arniko Highway is the road to Tibet starting from Kathmandu. The old road leading out of the valley and over the mountains is known as the Tribhuwan Highway. This road goes via the hill resort of Daman and reaches Hetauda in the terai.

Clothing: For summer; shorts and T-shirts are suitable. Raincoats are a must for a monsoon visit, which is the off-season. In the winter, the mornings and evenings are chilly (even in the terai) hence pullovers and jackets are essential.

Accommodation: The cheaper hotels where most of the tourists flock to are in Thamel which has practically become the tourist district of Kathmandu; not only because of lodgings but also because that is where visitors like to be in the evenings for entertainment and the lively atmosphere. In other words, that’s where the action is. The poor cousin of Thamel is Freak Street (once the hangout of hippies and low budget tourists). Today Freak Street is only a shadow of its glory days in the ‘70s, and has become a haven for those tourists who seek peace and quiet. For souvenir shopping, it is still one of the attractions with the large Basantapur Square full of temporary shops that are set up in the morning and removed at night. The Five Stars and other bigger hotels are located all over the city and easily reached by taxi.

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