Nepal Tourism Year 2011

NEPAL is one of the most important country for tourism. Every year thousands of foreign tourist comes to visit Nepal. Tourism is main source of income in Nepal. Tourism is helping most in Nepal's Economical status. So that TO PROMOTE TOURISM IN NEPAL ,Nepal Government and different tourism related organization  decided on October 25, 2008 to lunch a national campaign “Nepal Tourism Year 2011”. In this year Nepal government has targeted to bring one million foreign tourist throughout this year.So to make this year successful tourism year Nepal's government and other organization has done different program for the promotion of Nepal Tourism Year.

Nepal, a land locked country which is full of  beauty. It is surrounded with Himalayan range and great hills. Even in such a small area of 147181 sq. km. The beautiful scenarios in Nepal attracts to tourists & locals. Beside this cultural and Historical place of Nepal also attracts for tourists.The tourist who visits to Nepal is pulled by natural beauties of Nepal, So they will always miss the weather and beauties of Nepal.

Travel & Tourism has developed a lot in Nepal .Many Nepalese citizens are employed due to tourism.Nepal is also rich in tradition. Unique festivals like the Bisket Jatra & Kumari Jatra are celebrated here which cannot be seen in any other part of the world. Neither can one experience such hospitality any where else. Nepalese follow traditional saying “Atithi Devo Bhava” which means guests and gods are like. So that they always welcome there guests heartily from their inner heart. In Nepal tourists can enjoy paragliding, ride, bungee jump, mountain flight, river rafting off  one of the highest fall in the world, bird watching, go for a safari in jungles home to one horned Rhinoceroses, royal Bengal tigers & yet canoe or kayak in white water rivers or go for trek or even try to ascend the world’s highest mountains.Nepal has such things which other big countries also lacks. Here in Nepal, one can enjoy the things they have never even dreamed of .They can go for elephant riding and can see endangered one-horned rhinos.They can also go for Trek to the world's highest peak Mt. Everest and many other areas which are mentioned in this areas.

Styles Of Trekking

In Nepal Following Styles Are Followed:

Camping Trekking

Camping Trekking is special kind of trekking.Its fully facilitated trekking with a team of guides, cooks, sherpas and porters.Porters carry all the trekking materials and and belongings of tourists whereas cooks prepare hot meals for them.And trekkers carry only his small bag with his own materials.In this trek, At night,the group use tents for dining and sleeping.They will sleep in provided or their own mattresses and down-filled sleeping bags. In camping trekking, they start their journey in early in the morning after having a cup of tea. They are also provided with warm water for washing and hot breakfast.After that they will begin their journey/trekking around 8 am with sightseeing. They will reach the spot to have lunch after 3-4 hours walk.After that you will reach to your next camp in the evening and they will have tea and snacks in the camp. Then they will be served with Dinner around 6 to 8 PM.
ahead to discover your tents already set up by Sherpas in a field near village. The kitchen crew again prepares tea coffee; biscuits will be available in the camp.As we often camp near villages a trip to the local inn can provide some light entertainment. Later on, you have free choice to read book or explore surrounding area. The food provided is a combination of western and local cuisine by around 6 pm. The cooks and kitchen staff are fully trained to the highest standard so hygiene. In the evening all staffs makes fun by singing and dancing in the groups. After that around 8 pm most trekkers turn to their tents to enjoy a sound sleep.

Tea House/Lodge Trekking

This is popular type of trekking  in the Nepal.It is followed in te areas where lodges are available. In this type of trekking they can carry only few materials.
Porters will carry tourist's luggage and their materials.Its quite comfortable kind of trekking. They will have their meals and breakfast according to the lodge menus. Then they begin their journey almost around 7-8 am, after having  hot drinks tea/coffee/hot chocolate with Breakfast.They have their Lunch between 11 to 12 am and day end.This trek provide them good opportunity to view the nature and culture of that areas more comfortably. Generally its followed in particular areas of Nepal like Everest base camp, Annapurna base camp and langtang.

Annapurna Base Camp Treks

Annapurna base camp trek is one of the best treks in Nepal. Most of the tourist comes to Nepal to visit Annapurna base camp. Annapurna base camp trek is famous trek all over the world too. The trekking route is easy so it’s quite comfortable trekking than other.The beautiful scenery of Annapurna base camp attracts all the people.This trek provide chance for you to learn about gurung’s traditions and culture as well as giant snow peaks like Annapurna I(8019m), Annapurna III(7555m), Gangapurna(7454m) and Machhapuchhre(6999m).

 

The trek to Annapurna base camp is fooled by Modi river and passes through passes through dense stands of rhododendron. Steep snow-clad ridges falling from Hiunchuli on the left and Machhapuchhre on the right from the entrance to the Sanctuary. As you pass through the “gate” and enter to the Sanctuary, you find yourself in a huge amphitheater enclosed by a solid wall of snow capped peaks.

Trekking Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara (6 hours drive)
Day 04: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1540m)
Day 05: Tikhedhunga to Ghorapani (2870m)
Day 06: Ghorapani to Tadapani (2710m)
Day 07: Tadapani to Chhomrong (2210m)
Day 08: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2310m)
Day 09: Bamboo to Himalayan Hotel (2840m)
Day 10: Himalayan Hotel to Machhapuchchhre Base Camp (3700m)
Day 11: Machhapuchchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m)
Day 12: Annapurna Base Camp to Himalayan Hotel
Day 13: Himalayan Hotel to Chhomrong
Day 14: Chhomrong to Landruk (1620m)
Day 15: Landruk to Pothana (1990m)
Day 16: Pothana to Pokhara
Day 17: Pokhara Sightseeing
Day 18: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 19: Transfer to Airport for your onward destination.