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Thinking about overseas adventure travel? Have you put any thought into the best places to go when it comes to overseas adventure travel? Nepal is one of the most popular places of all, when you visit this magical country you will have the best adventures right there at your doorstep. Only overseas adventure travel in Nepal will give you these kinds of opportunities so if this is not on your list of possible places to visit yet then now is the time to put it on there!
Nepal trekking holidays have long been popular with avid trekkers, who come from all over the world to explore the spectacular Nepalese mountains. The country enjoys the most dramatic part of the Himalayas, including the Annapurna mountain range and Mount Everest, and there are dozens of outstanding routes where you can go trekking in Nepal. From well known trips to off the beaten track adventures, there’s a diverse range of routes available; here are five of the very best...
The royal kingdom of Nepal (though Nepal recently became a democratic nation), is the only Hindu country in the world. Nestled in the lap of the majestic Himalayas, Nepal shares borders with two of the fastest growing economies in the world – India and China.
Nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, the mountain kingdom of Nepal with its beauty can hold anyone spellbound but if you look deeper, you will instantly see that the country needs some of the basic necessities like education, health and financial aid.
There are fourteen mountains that present the ultimate challenge to the world’s most experienced climbers. They are the so-called eight-thousanders, the fourteen mountains on Earth that are over eight thousand metres in height, all of them to be found in the Himalaya and the Karakoram mountain range. Learn more about the quest to conquer the eight-thousanders...
Between 1989 and 1993 more than 95,000 Lhotshampas (Bhutanese Nepali-speaking Hindus of Nepali origin who live(d) in the southern plains of Bhutan), nearly a sixth of the kingdom's total population of approximately 600,000 have been forced to leave or forcibly evicted from the country by the Bhutanese Government.
Ever wondered what the world looks like from Everest Base Camp? In the last sixty years only a few thousand people have been able to look down on the world from Everest's peak, but access to the camp below is not restricted only to Sherpas and mountaineers with ambitions of reaching the summit. Adventurous holidaymakers can visit this historic staging area at the climax of the classic Everest Base Camp Trek through Nepal.
Nepal, draped along the spine of the Himalayas, is bordered by China to the north and India to the south, east and west. For a relatively small country, the Nepali landscape is uncommonly diverse, ranging from the humid terrain in the south to the lofty Himalayas in the north. It is notable that within a very small width the elevation of Nepal increases from the plain terrain to the tallest Himalayas leading to a great vegetation.
The thought of a system for security, like a pension system, is not unique for any country. In Venice during the fifteenth century a form of pension system was in place where the workers from the ship yards received a basic financial security when they became old or if they were injured. In addition, there was even a form of pension for widows of deceased workers.
Nepal and Tibet are now hugely popular destinations for trekking holidays (with the Annapurna Circuit and the Everest Base Camp trek reckoned as two of the best treks in the world) but it wasn’t always so. Learn more about the myth of Shangri-La, the heaven on earth Buddhist kingdom that has fascinated and baffled scholars and travellers for centuries.
With some of the most striking scenery and the finest trekking routes in Nepal, the Annapurna mountains have been a trekking Mecca for many years. Learn more about the best sights and trekking routes in and around the Annapurnas.
Cordyceps sinesis is sometimes known as the Chinese fungus called Cordyceps; or Caterpillar Fungus. It can also be considered to be the Yarchagumba Herb which grows in Nepal, in the subalpine pasture areas of that country. It is called Yarchagumba after the parasitic fungus that is valued for its tonic and aphrodisiacal properties in medicine.
The Sherpa people of Nepal bear a name indelibly linked to the legacy of their mountain homeland. For the 400 or so years that the Sherpa have lived amidst the Himalaya they have explored this fierce environment and taken part in the greatest feats achieved on the highest peaks on earth. Yet despite their achievements they are often overlooked by a more Euro-centric press. For their achievements from Everest base camp to the wider Himalayan region, here are three short biographies of a trio of remarkable men.
When the finest trekking holidays in the world are discussed, there are plenty of strong contenders. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, the legendary Tour du Mont Blanc, and the trek to Everest Base Camp are amongst the most famous walks in the world, but veteran walkers often point to another, perhaps lesser known trek as their personal highlight – the Annapurna Circuit.
Anyone who has visited Everest base camp or who has an interest in the mountain will know that it stands at 8,848m. Something fewer people know is when this figure was discovered and who was responsible for it. The following is a question and answer session designed to satisfy your curiosity.
For incredible views, an exciting atmosphere and the sheer sense of adventure, you can't beat a trekking holiday in some of the world's most remote places. There are some treks which you should be aware of as being more challenging - here are some of them...
Everest, previously known just as Peak XV, was confirmed to be the highest mountain in the world in 1856. It was named after Sir George Everest (a previous Surveyor General of India) due to the fact that Tibet and Nepal were sealed off at the time, and so the local names couldn’t be discovered. From paraglider descents to weddings on the summit, Mount Everest certainly has some bizarre facts and stories associated with it. Learn more about seven of the strangest facts concerning the world’s highest mountain.
The legend of the Yeti is a well known tale, with stories of this great beast of the Himalayas passing down from generation to generation. If you’re planning on a holiday in the Himalayas, perhaps you will be lucky enough to spot this mythical being striding the snowy slopes.
Uttaranchal formerly a part of Uttar Pradesh became the 27th state of the Republic of India on the 9th November 2000. Located in western Himalayan Region, Uttaranchal is bounded by Tibet (China) to the north, Uttar Pradesh to the south, Nepal to the east and Himachal Pradesh to the west. The capital of Uttaranchal is Dehradun, one of the most beautiful resorts in the sub-mountain tracts of India, known for its scenic surroundings. The High Court of the Uttaranchal is in Nainital.
Remarkable things happen around Everest Base Camp. It is more than a staging point for mountaineering expeditions; it is a popular trekking destination, a forum for important global issues, and a place where people test themselves and achieve monumental goals.
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