Trek to Nepal
Nepal is one of the famous destinations for trekking in the world. Nepal contains eight out of the world’s ten highest mountains, including Mt. Everest. Travelers all around the world prefer traveling to Nepal and trek through hills and mountains of Nepal. There are several high Himalayas above 8000 meters which makes trekking in Nepal special. The journey of trekkers to Nepal is normally memorable and exciting, exploring natural beauty along with cultural, geographical and biological diversity of the land.
Trekking in Nepal is full of enjoyment and trekkers are lured by the majestic beauty and adventure and challenges of the journey.
Visiting and trekking in Nepal has been recommended even by reputed Media like BBC.
Why should trekkers (travelers) trek in Nepal?
1. Diverse, challenging but accessible geographical structure along with favorable weather and natural beauty.
2. Cheap –Trek to Nepal is one the cheapest but best trekking destination. Despite being cheap the affluent infrastructure and good hospitality can lure hearts of travelers.
3. Choices for trekkers: There are many world famous trekking routes in Nepal like Annapurna, langtang, everest trekking. So, trekker has wide options of choosing among the different trek routes.
4. Time duration: Normally most of the treks can be customized based on time available with the travelers. The travelers can even trek in their short vacation.
Famous trekking routes in Nepal
Everest trekking
Annapurna Trekking
Langtang trekking
Mustang trekking
Kanchanjunga Trekking
What do you require to trek in Nepal?
Visa information:
A visa is required to enter Nepal. One can get a visa at the Nepalese Embassy or consulate or at the airport upon arrival. Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fees. Two passport sized photos are mandatory for visa on arrival.
Visa Duration: A tourist may stay in Nepal up to 150 days in a visa year
For those who are entering into Nepal first time in a visa year:
Single Entry Visa: US$ 30 or any other equivalent convertible foreign currency for 60 days.
Double Entry Visa: US$ 55 or any other equivalent convertible foreign currency for 60
Multiple Entry Visa: US$ 90 or any other equivalent convertible foreign currency for 60 days.
Visa fees for those who are entering into Nepal second time and thereafter within the same visa year
Single Entry Visa: US$ 50 or any other equivalent convertible foreign currency for 30 days.
Double Entry Visa: US$ 75 or any other equivalent convertible foreign currency per month.
Multiple Entry Visa: US$ 110 or any other equivalent convertible foreign currency for 60 days.
Business Visa Fees:
Business Visa with multiple entry facility for the period of one year and five years can be obtained from the Department of Immigration of the recommendation of Ministry of Industry by paying the equivalent of US$ 100 and US$ 250 respectively in the Nepalese currency for the foreign investors
Air service
Flight/Air Service
There are flight service from many major cities of the world or the traveller can use transit airport to get to nepal.
Where do I stay during my trek? Do I camp or do I stay in a lodge or hotel ?
The answer to this question can be based upon where you go for trekking.You will find mostly accommodation like hotels and or guesthouses in all major trekking routes with out any hassle at cheap rates. If your hiking trail leads in to a jungle or in to the mountains most likely you have to camp and carry a tent or bivy-sack along.
However there are trekkers and hikers who find an eco-lodge best alternative as base-camp.
Even the people are travelers friendly and can stay at house of the people at route.
Things to remember before you begin
It is desirable that you are in sound health condition as many of the Himalayas are more than 8000 meters high which can cause problem relating to altitude. You can also arrange for health insurance which can makes things easier (if required).
Plan your trekking carefully based on the weather
December to February-Little snow below 3500, cloudy
March to May - excellent with mild temperatures
June to August- monsoon season, good for people escaping cold weather but dangerous trekking
September to November, weather and visibility are good.
Plan things first
Before you begin your journey plan every thing, how much dependent you will be on local agents. You can either leave all to travel agents to arrange things for you though email or arrive in Nepal or find local agencies or guide
But planning ahead can save you lots time, cost and effort.
There are many travel agencies in Nepal. Make sure you get one and get best one based on other trekkers or recommendations. Make sure that there are no hidden costs in any packages offered by them.
Keep provision of some extra fund. Trekking in Nepal is cheap but occasional weather and political problem can create some problems. So make sure that you keep provision of some extra fund for this moment. Enquire your agent about it.
Other details
Country Name: Nepal
Language: Nepali Currency: Rupee
Exchange Rate: 1 US dollars =63.65 Rupees
Capital: (and largest city) :Kathmandu
Coordinates 27°42′N, 85°19′E
Official languages Nepali
Government Interim government - King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev - Interim
Head of State Girija Prasad Koirala
- Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala
Unification December 21, 1768
Area - Total 147,181 km² (93rd)56,827 sq mi
- Water (%) 2.8
Population
- July 2007 estimate 28,901,790 (40th)
- 2002 census 23,151,423
- Density 184/km² (56th)477/sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2006 estimate
- Total $48.18 billion (87th)
- Per capita $1,500 (164rd)
HDI (2007) ▲ 0.534 (medium) (142nd)
Time zone NPT (UTC+5:45)
Internet TLD .np
Calling code +977
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