Friday, 5 March 2010

Trekking in Nepal


Trekking in Nepal is most popular activities tourist enjoys. Trekking means simply walking up and down in higher mountains crossing villages, high passes, dense forest, valleys. Trekking- hiking along the trails that form the main links between Nepal 's isolated villages and settlements is one the country's main attractions. The word trekking was almost unheard of in Nepal until the sixties but many of today's visitors came to Nepal solely. Trekking in Nepal is one of unique and adventerous activities in the world. Normally trekking walk over 18,000 ft. (5.500m) of height where they will enjoy panoramic snow covered mountains.
There are three most popular regions for trekking in Nepal, which are
Everest region:
By name, you can guess it's the land of Mt. Everest (8850m), highest mountain in the world. This is one dreamed destination for adventerous lovers. Everest region was the main destination from early, even before Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgey Sherpa summit Everest. Everest Region is famous for Sherpas and Buddhist culture. Beside Mt. Everest , we can see the panoramic view of Lhotse , Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Pumori and Kwangde and other higher peaks. Also, Everest region is rich for ancient Buddhist monasteries.
 
Annapurna region:
Annapurna Region is one of the most popular trekking destinations Nepal . This enormous forest of frozen Himalayan giants can be circumnavigated in a trek of 2 to three weeks, or it is possible to do shorter treks which bring you very close to the precipitous frozen slopes and glaciers. The Annapurna Sanctuary Pilgrimage trek takes you into the heart of a magnificent high valley surrounded by the Range. Each trekking is distinguished by a staff of well-known to local communities, experienced in trekking techniques and eager to make memorable trek, among the best one you have ever taken.
All Annapurna trekking start and end at Pokhara. It is possible to extend your trekking from Pokhara to Royal Chitwan National Park either by vehicle or River Raft for Elephant Safaris and game viewing or return to Kathmandu.
Langtang region:
Langtang-Helambu is in the north of Kathmandu . In this region Langtang, Helambu, Ganesh Himal will be covered. Gosaikunda ( Holly Lake ) and panoramic view of surrounding mountains are major attraction of this region. Langtang was declared National Park in 1976 and is a natural habitat of more than 1000 plants, 150 birds' species and numerous other mammals. Trekking will be started from Dhunche or Shyabru Bensi.(by: worldheritagetreks)

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