Adventure Trekking in Nepal

Nepal is a beautiful landlocked country Located in Southern part of Asia. It is a vast outdoor adventure playground with some of the best trekking trails. It is home to eight out of the fourteen highest mountain peaks in the world with Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak in the world. Apart from adventure tourism, Nepal also offers ample opportunities for cultural & heritage tourism. There are numerous cultural and heritage attractions in this nation.

Among a variety of adventure activities available, adventure trekking in Nepal is most popular. There some of the best trekking & hiking trails in this country charming attentions of trekkers and adventure enthusiasts from all over the globe. In short, it is trekkers' heaven. A well-organized trekking tour in this country provides tourists ample opportunities for mountain tourism and also provides opportunity to explore natural and cultural riches of this country. On trekking tour in this country you will have a amazing opportunity to have stunning scenery, eye-catching landscapes, snowy mountain passes, spectacular glaciers, glorious mountain landscapes and remote villages.

Some of popular trekking trails and routes in Nepal include Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, Ghorepani Trek, Jomsom - Muktinath Trek, Gokyo Trek, Dolpo Region Trek, Mustang Region Trek, Dhaulagiri Region Trek, etc. These popular treks attract trekkers from all over the world on exciting Nepal trekking tours.

Well, if you really want to enjoy the excitement of adventure trekking, Nepal would be the finest destination for you. You shall never forget the charm of trekking in Annapurna, Everest and Langtang regions of Nepal. For more information about adventure trekking in Nepal, visit sisnerover.com Trekking Agency in Pokhara

Trekking in Nepal

Nepal has some of the best trekking in the world, to and around several of the world's highest mountains, including Mount Everest. Many people visit the country just to trek and the tourism industry is well prepared to facilitate all manner of trekking styles and destinations. On the one hand you could spend a year planning an expedition to wild and lofty places; on the other you could land in Kathmandu with no plans and be on the trail to Everest Base Camp (EBC) in a matter of days.

"Teahouse trekking" along the main trails is the most common style, with decent lodges in every settlement (and between), it is possible to trek in comfort with minimal preparation, equipment and support. There is no need to camp and a selection of western style foods are readily available from a menu system. No special permits are required, just national park entry tickets. The main areas for these treks are Everest/Khumbu, Annapurna and Langtang/Helambu.

Facilities available in remote areas are less extensive than in the more popular areas. Off the main trails where there are no lodges and food from menus a Nepali guide becomes essential, and it may be advisable to visit such regions with organised groups, including guide, porters and full support. Mustang, Kanchenjunga, Manaslu, Dolpo and Humla are in remote areas. Many of them require also special permits.

There are lots of Trekking agencies in Kathmandu and Pokhara who are always keen to broker the services of a guide and/or porter. During the main seasons the agencies run regular group treks, both teahouse and camping styles, and it generally possible to join a group doing a trek of your choice. Independent trekking is quite easy with straight forward preparations.

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Annapurna base camp trek is famous for trekkers. The principal peaks of the western portion of the great Annapurna Himal, including Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Fang, Annapurna, Ganagapurna, Annapurna 3 and Machhapuchhare, are arranged almost precisely in a circle about 10 miles in diameter with a deep glacier-covered amphitheater at the center. From this glacier basin, known as the Annapurna Sanctuary, the Modi Khola knifes its way south in a narrow gorge fully 12,000 ft. deep. Further south, the gorge opens up into a wide and fertile valley, the domain of the Gurungs. The middle and upper portions of Modi Khola offer some of the best short trekking routes in Nepal, and the valley is located so that these treks can be easily combined with treks into the Kali Gandaki region to the west. In spite of the great heights of the surrounding peaks and ice walls, the valley floor between 12,000 and 14,000 ft. can provide comfortable camping spots in good weather. The terraced farmland above Pokhara – Visit the inner sanctuary of Annapurna panoramic views of 10 peaks over 6000m - Views of Dhaulagiri and the Kali Gandaki from Poon Hill - Surrounded by a ring of impressive mountains, including Annapurna I 8091m (26540ft.) - The combination of pretty villages and farmland at Ghaundrung, set against the panorama of high peaks beyond makes this one of the most picturesque of treks – Natural hot spring at Jhinudanda.The terraced farmland above Pokhara – Visit the inner sanctuary of Annapurna panoramic views of 10 peaks over 6000m - Views of Dhaulagiri and the Kali Gandaki from Poon Hill - Surrounded by a ring of impressive mountains, including Annapurna I 8091m (26540ft.) - The combination of pretty villages and farmland at Ghaundrung, set against the panorama of high peaks beyond makes this one of the most picturesque of treks – Natural hot spring at Jhinudanda.

7 Things that you must consider while taking travel insurance

Are you planning a trip to Himalaya or Mexico? Before you start for the hills, make sure that you have sufficient insurance coverage. Travel insurance has become very popular nowadays. But before buying travel insurance, you should consider few things. This article highlights 7 things that you must consider before taking a travel insurance policy.

Things to consider before taking travel insurance

 The 7 things that you must consider while taking a travel insurance policy are given   below:

1. Get acquainted with what’s out there: Generally speaking, travel insurance consist of trip interruption, trip cancellation, accidental death, transportation to medical facilities, medical and dental care, loss of luggage or personal belongings, and protection against the bankruptcy or default of your tour operator. Check whether the particular insurance company is providing these coverages.

2. Check whether you’re already covered: Most of the homeowners’ and renters’ policies give coverage for theft and other losses away from residence. Your medical and auto insurance policy might be valid in other countries. Your life insurance policy ought to cover you and your family while you are traveling. And airlines are required to reimburse you if they lose your luggage. If you are already covered, then there is no need to take a travel insurance policy.

3. Ask the right questions: When you are shopping around, you should ask insurers about the type of disasters they are covering. You should also ask about the limitations and the kind of assistance will you get in the event of a medical emergency.

4. Check your credit cards and auto club membership: You should find out what kind of travel protection are you getting from those little plastic cards in your purse. Some cards like The American Express Platinum provide accidental death and dismemberment coverage, extra lost baggage protection, and insurance for car rental loss and damage.

5. Consider extra coverage: You should consider a floater for your existing homeowners’ or renters’ policy when you are traveling with sporting gear, expensive electronic equipment, or jewelry. This might be a fairly cost-effective way to insure those items.

6. Buy through a third-party insurer: It is true that tour operators, travel agents, and cruise lines sell travel insurance, but you should take travel insurance from an insurance company that has been in the market for many years. You should also compare the travel insurance quotes offered by the different travel insurance companies.

7. Understand cancellation waivers: Several cruise and tour operators offer cancellation waivers up to $40 to $60 in case you have to cancel your trip.  Though the waivers give some protection, yet they often have numerous restrictions and are not monitored.

These are 7 essential things that you must consider while taking a travel insurance policy. Also, don’t forget to read the contract before signing it.

Nepal Tourist Visa Information

Tourist Visa Information
Tourist who intends to visit Nepal must hold valid passport and visa.

Entry:
Tourist entry visa can be obtained for the following duration from Nepalese Embassy or Consulate or other mission offices or at the following immigration offices in Nepal.
1. Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
2. Immigration Office, Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
3. Immigration Office, Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
4. Immigration Office, Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
5. Immigration Office, Belahia, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
6. Immigration Office, Jamunaha, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
7. Immigration Office, Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
8. Immigration Office, Gadda Chauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)

Tourist Visa fee for visitors who enter Nepal for the first time in a visa year (Jan-Dec)
New Tourist Visa Rules from 16th July 2008:

- Multiple entry visa for 15 days or less from the date of entry US$ 25 or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
- Multiple entry visa for 30 days US$ 40 or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
- Multiple entry visa for 90 days US$ 100 or equivalent convertible foreign currency.

Tourist visa extension facility:
- Visa extension fee for the period of 15 days or less - US$ 30. Visa extension fee for the period of more than 15 days US$ 2 per day.
- Visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a visa year (January - December) at the Department of Immigration.


Gratis visa:
Children below 10 yrs.
Dependants up to the age of 16 years, holding foreign passports of Nepalese parents or either of their parent being a Nepalese citizen.
Citizen of Nepali origin, after having obtained passport for the first time from a Nepal based foreign mission, until the period of his departure to a foreign country.
Citizens of member countries of South Asian association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and the People’ s Republic of china.
Any foreigner, who has lived in Nepal up to fifteen (15) days continuously, re-entering Nepal during the same visa year.
Any foreigner, tourist entering into Nepal for three days or less than that.

Some Important information to tourist: Don't or Do's:
A tourist may stay in Nepal up to 150 days in a visa year.
A tourist must extend his/her visa before expiry of the visa validity period. A tourist who does not comply with these regulations may be liable of fine and other prosecution as provided in Immigration Act and Rules.
A Foreigner having obtained tourist visa shall not be allowed to work with or without receiving remuneration.
A foreigner shall not be allowed to carry out any work other than that for which purpose s/he has obtained the visa.

Visit Nepal 2011 Packages

After successful illustration of “Visit Nepal Year 1998”, the government of Nepal has decided to lunch a national tourism campaign as “Nepal Tourism Year 2011” in consultation with private sector, tourism entrepreneur and media partners. This super movement has started as a common goal of all concern sectors to take Nepal’s tourism potentiality in to the new stature.
Keeping in apparition to taking Nepal’s charitable tourism opportunity in to the new height, Nepal Tourism Year 2011 campaign focused not only for already existed international market but also to generate domestic tourism culture. In a bid to make this noble national campaign a grand success: the government has allotted sufficient fund to enhance infrastructures; such as expanding airport facilities, searching new trekking routs, promotional activities in the external / internal markets, preparing more human resources and making conducive environment for the investors.

Campaign Targets:

• Achieve one million international visitors
• Encouraging more investment on tourism infrastructures
• Maintain the record of domestic tourism.

Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park is the first national park in Nepal. Formerly called Royal Chitwan National Park it was established in 1973 and granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984. It covers an area of 932 km²Inner Terai lowlands of south-central Nepal in the Chitwan district. In altitude it ranges from about 100 metres (330 ft) in the river valleys to 815 metres (2,674 ft) in the Churia Hills.
In the north and west of the protected area the Narayani-Rapti river system forms a natural boundary to human settlements. Adjacent to the east of Chitwan National Park is Parsa Wildlife Reserve, contiguous in the south is the Indian Valmiki National Park. The coherent protected area of more than 2,000 km² is known as the Tiger Conservation Unit (TCU) Chitwan.