Nepal news

International Coverage

UK-based leading tour magazine has categorized the Everest Base Camp, 5350m, on top of its list of first 11 tourist destinations in Asia. Venture Magazine, published by a UK-based company called Kumuka Worldwide, a leading company specializing in worldwide adventure tours for over 23 years, said it enlisted the Everest Base Camp in top for its outstanding natural beauty. Several airlines like Gulf air and Air Singapore have introduced new flights to kathmandu due to the increase in demand, making access to Nepal a bit easier.

Trekking

Our October/November season is the peak time for trekking in Nepal due to the clear weather and the outstanding views. Due to record rises in tourism, if you plan to come to Nepal during this season, then we suggest that you book early. All trekking routes are open for trekking until mud December, after which snow can hinder travel to places like Everest Base Camp and crossing of high passes, but after mid December, trekking in the lower regions like Langtang and Ghandruk is still enjoyable and the views are still out standing.

What’s New?

Now we have just finished our biggest festival of the year , Dashain and now its back to work for everyone. Tihar is just around the corner, our beautiful festivals of lights and we are all relaxed and refresh for our new working year.

Rafting

Now is good for rafting in most rivers, they will remain open up until the end of November, but you need to bring along warm clothes for the night times

What to do in the winter in Nepal?

Well our winter season is fast approaching and as November ends, December brings us the cold weather. There are still many things that you can do in Nepal during the quieter winter season. Cultural and Village tours are a great way to start, as out of the valley and at lower altitudes, it's not so cold. A visit to the jungle is also a good way to spend the cooler months; in fact it's much more pleasant than in the hot season. You can comfortable trek through the jungle and partake in all activities without sweating it out in the heat, and you find that animals are more active as its not so hot. Trekking is still possible in the lower regions, Poon Hill, Ghandruk, Langtang and the Helumbu are all great places for trekking in the winter season. Not to mention the endless number of day hikes that you can do around the valley, taking in the colorful culture and many of the most famous sights in Nepal. It's also a great time to head for the misty foothills and take shelter in a mediation or yoga retreat to get in touch with your inner soul and fine tune you body and spirit. Mountain biking is particularly good in the winter, the conditions are pleasant and the tracks all offer good riding, and you will also get great views of the Himalaya form up on the valley rim, you just cannot beat the crisp mountain air in you