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Best Winter treks in Nepal

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Generally, winter season i.e. from December to February is not so recommended for trekking in Nepal. The sole reason for this is an extremely cold weather at the high altitude region. It’s normally very hard to sustain cold weather in high elevation region for those who are not used to it. Secondly, the trail is full of thick snow. The thick snow on the trail makes walking difficult. Also, there are chances of avalanches and even the days are quite shorter. However, trekking to low elevation regions and tour in Nepal can be a perfect choice for spending your winter season in Nepal. Here, we offer you some choices that you can opt for if you are thinking of visiting Nepal in winter i.e. during anytime from December to February. 1           Everest Panorama Trek in Everest region View of Everest range from Gokyo Ri If Everest region is your topmost priority and you want to explore the grandeur of the highest mountain of the world – Mt. Everes...

3 day hike to Sundarijal, Chisapani and Nagarkot

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I was excited for the day as I was going for a hike after such a long and hectic schedule. It had been long since I had been able to free myself within the lush of quaint and peaceful nature. Therefore, while I got a short break from my schedule, I decided to opt for Shivapuri Chisapani & Nagarkot Hike. At first I contacted Himal Eco Treks and told them about my requirement and preferences. They suggested me with three days Shivapuri Chisapani & Nagarkot Hike. This hiking package absolutely met my requirements – first it was just a three days long hike and second the destinations in the hiking journey were near the capital city of Kathmandu. It seemed like a wonderful combination of forest walk, village walk, hills and mountains. Day 1 , It was around 8:00 am in the morning and I had just had my breakfast when a member from Himal Eco Treks picked me up for my journey head. I asked them where we were heading to and came to know that we were driving towards Sundarijal. At...

Thamel – A Vehicle Free Zone

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Thamel – A vehicle free zone! It can be really surprising if you have visit this place earlier before October 22, 2017.  But now, it has undergone a huge transformation. The vehicles that made the narrow streets of Thamel more crowded have been banned and the place has been declare as a vehicle free zone. Thamel is a popular touristic hub in the heart of Kathmandu city. No visitor would be unaware of this place if they had stepped inside Kathmandu valley at least once for travel purpose. It is a beautiful attraction in the heart of Kathmandu that is quite near to the UNESCO listed heritage site – Kathmandu Durbar Square. Source: My Republica The initiative to Thamel – a vehicle free zone was taken by the entrepreneurs and people engage in tourism business. They were concern regarding the crowds in the narrow streets that made quite way unsafe for the visitors. Small or big accidents could occur, you never know! Also, being the busiest route, the traffic on the road wer...

Things to do in Nepal

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An awesome thing about trekking in Nep al is that you will not have to worry about what to do next! There are so many things to do, so many things to experience! If you would like to point out the options just to pick up your priority, here we present you the options. ·         Trekking Nepal is a first choice of adventure lovers for trekking. The wilderness of the paths to the towering mountains is simply fabulous. The awe inspiring views of mountains that stand tall one after other is the allure that the mountains possess. Take ascends and descends to the mountains through the rhododendron forests and fulfil the quest of conquering the legendary mountains of Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Makalu and Manaslu region.    Hiking If you think trekking through long paths is tiring and it is not for you, you can hike through short paths appreciating and capturing the beauty that lies in hills, valleys, forests and rive...

Family holiday destination in Nepal

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If you are searching for a family holiday destination for your upcoming vacation, then Nepal can be an ideal place to relish the glory of Himalayas, hills, lush nature, heritage sites and many other wonders that Mother Nature can offer. Nepal offers numerous options when it comes to family holiday destination. You can either opt for simple tour, hiking, jungle safari, adventure activities or easiest treks to some of the Himalayan regions in Nepal. Amongst all the packages offered by Himal Eco Treks, we suggest aforementioned treks which are absolutely suitable for a family holiday. Amazing Nepal Tour Amazing Nepal Tour is all in one package offered by Himal Eco Treks which lets you enjoy the beauty of mountains, Pokhara valley, adventure activities, wildlife adventure and visit to some cultural heritage sites in Nepal at once. This joyful family tour starts with a sightseeing tour to the UNESCO listed heritage sites in Kathmandu. The sightseeing tour is followed by a ju...

How hard is it to walk to Everest?

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Walking up to the tallest mountain on the earth – Mt. Everest, it’s an achievement, true! But the journey, it’s the hardest aspect of the achievement, this phase can be wrong from case to case. It’s true that walking to the heights of eight thousands is not a joke but it may not be that tough as people think it to be. You will have to walk throughout the days of trekking. Sometimes it’s going to be uphill and sometimes downhill through some remote and wild areas. But then if you are comfortable walking long routes then walking won’t be a problem. So, we Himal Eco Treks team is here to answer the frequently asked questions from the clients – How hard is it to walk to the Everest? On the way to the basecamp. Every people have their own habits and endurance capacity. What is easy for one can be the most difficult task for the other and vice versa. Generally speaking, trail to Mt. Everest is comparatively easy and well paved than the other off the beaten tracks in Nepal. Ownin...