As per the decision of Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, mountains of the height less than 5800m will be promoted as trekking peaks and royalty fee has been waived for those peaks. Hence, the following peaks managed by NMA are free of royalty fee from now.
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1. The Annapurna Region
Nepal is home to the Annapurna Region which is known for having some of the world’s best trekking routes. There’s also the Lake City of Pokhara and shorter treks. The Annapurna Region compiles the wettest, driest, and windiest places in Nepal.
2. The High Peaks
Seven of the world’s highest peaks are situated within Nepal. All of the peaks reach over 20,000 ft. You may not actually be on top of the world, but it will sure feel like you are.
3. The Bird Watching
With over 856 known species, Nepal is a bird watcher’s paradise. That’s almost 10% of the world’s total bird population. Chances are you’ll see several birds during your stay.
4. The Multitude of Adventures
Nepal is the perfect destination for adventure seekers. They have mountaineering, trekking, rafting, wildlife safaris, hot air balloons, paragliding, bungee jumping, ultra lights, and more. Good luck choosing.
5. World Heritage Sites
Nepal is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites which further adds to the cultural charm. Make sure to check out the various temples, monasteries, inns, and more to experience Old World culture.
6. Value for Money
Nepal is surprisingly affordable. This is particularly true if you compare Nepal’s hiking trails to others such as Kilimanjaro or the Inca Trail. With the food pricing, you could live off of about $10 a day. And you can find a decent, clean hotel room for about $18.50.
7. The Lakes
The various lakes of Nepal are known not only for their outstanding beauty but also for their spiritual importance. There are over 200 lakes in Nepal with glacier origin. Who needs the sea when you have all these lakes?
8. The Elevation Change
Nepal is the only country in the world where the elevation will change from 60 meters to over 8,000 meters above sea level. It’s quite the experience.
9. Diverse Cultures
Over 35 different ethnic groups call Nepal home. This means there are multiple religions, languages, musical influence, and foods. Nepal is a wonderful place to immerse you into different cultures and leave your comfort zone. And Nepal is the only place in the world where people worship the living goddess, Kumari.
10. Nepalese Food
Although Nepalese dishes do result from heavy South Asian influences like China and India, the food is usually healthier with more lean meats and veggies. Other common ingredients include lentils, tomatoes, cumin, potatoes, yogurt, and garlic. And you can eat overlooking views like this!
11. Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley
The Kathmandu Valley is located in the foothills of the Himalayas and is composed of seven different “Monument Zones.” These zones include urban centers with palaces, temples, and the oldest known Buddhist monument thought to be built in the third century B.C.
12. The Serenity
Nepal has been regarded as a sacred place for hundreds of years. The tranquility of the area will have a positive effect on anyone that is able to experience it. The people, the buildings, and the land are all symbols of serenity. In Nepal, you can truly escape.
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The number of tourists visiting the Khumbu area of Solukhumbu district in Nepal has slightly gone down.A total of 35,245 tourists visited the Khumbu area in the fiscal year 2070-71 BS while it was 36,650 in the fiscal year 2069-70 BS.
According to the Sagarmath National Park, Namche, the highest number of tourists from the third world countries visiting the areas was from Australia during the period. Similarly, the highest number Indian tourists from SAARC countries visited the area during the last fiscal year. Tourists from Maldives, Pakistan, Shree Lanka and Bangladesh also visited the Everest region.
Likewise, Langtang National Park in Nepal recorded more than a quarter of a million visitors. More than 260,000 tourists visited the mountainous Rasuwa district of Nepal since the establishment of Langtang National Park in 1975. The Langtang National Park is the fourth national park in Nepal and was established in 1975 as the first Himalayan national park.
According to the National Park Office, as many as 259, 887 tourists visited the Langtang, Gosainkunda and other tourism areas in the district.The National Park started keeping the records of the tourist arrivals since 1978 and collected revenue around Rs. 292 million so far.
Tourists from different 36 countries including the USA, Germany, Japan, Australia, Israel, and India have visited the district, informed the Park administration.
Khumbu and langtang region are most popular destinations for trekkers visiting Nepal.
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In a first of its kind in the country, an aircraft museum has been completed in Dhanghadi.. The operator claims it will be the world’s first miniature aircraft museum in a jet aircraft.
An 11-day aircraft museum expo has also been announced from Sept 17 that will showcase photos of 30 famous tourist destinations across the world, including items of historic and archaeological importance collected from the Far-west region of Nepal. The operator said at a programme here on Saturday the expo will also provide visitors a chance to observe how communication is made between the pilot and air traffic controller inside the cockpit.
Unlike open space aviation museums that display numerous aircraft, this museum is inside a 100-seater Fokker aircraft that once belonged to now-defunct Cosmic Air. The jet is 35.53m long and 8.50m tall. Its cabin is 3.10m wide and 2.01m tall. “The museum will display 200 miniature aircraft models or designs of aircraft, including Wright brothers’ aeroplane of 1903 and modern aircraft,” said Captain Bed Upreti, promoter of the museum. A 60-inch TV inside the aircraft will showcase documentaries on the aircraft museum. Upreti, who served as a commercial pilot for Necon Air and India’s Kingfisher Airlines, said the project was completed at a cost of Rs 12.5 million and it took almost six months to complete. “The museum will provide information on flying and the world’s aviation history, which we expect will attract students as well as tourists,” said Upreti, who is currently a senior instructor pilot with Indonesia-based Lion Air.
He said the initiative to “change the trash into cash” came into his mind after he saw a notice of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (Caan) that had put the aircraft under the hammer.
Last year, Caan decided to open an aviation museum and exhibit aircraft like Fokker, Dornier, Avro and others that have lain abandoned after failing to sell them for scrap. Caan had planned to set up the museum at its Radar Training Centre located in Sano Thimi, Bhaktapur, with an aim to attract students and researchers, but the plan failed after the Finance Ministry’s reluctance to allocate funds. The proposed museum was estimated to cost around Rs 4 million.
“The money collected will be donated for the treatment of cancer patients and offer scholarships to students in the Far-west, Upreti said. According to Upreti, the dumped aircraft cost Rs 7 million and it took five days to take it to Dhangadhi at a cost of Rs 500,000. The entrance fee for the expo has been set Rs 100 for general visitors and Rs 50 for students.
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Nepal is the ultimate destination for the trekking enthusiast-offering a myriad of possibilities from the short and easy to the demanding challenges of the snowy peaks. Easy, moderate or rigorous-there is something for every palate. Nepal har aptly been called “A Trekkers Paradise” as her terrain-mountains, hills and the Terai-offers some of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world. The immense contrasts in trekking routes in the world. The immense contrasts in altitudes and climates found here support an equality spectacular mix of lifestyles, vegetation and wildlife. Trekking in Nepal is as much a cultural experience as a Himalayan adventure. In the shadows and foothills of the icy pinnacles of the Himalaya, one passes picturesque charming villages inhabited by diverse ethnic groups. Treks vary from expeditions, high altitude treks to simply easy paced walks.
Sagamartha (Everest) Base Camp trek takes us into one of the most spectacular regions of Nepal where the Sherpa culture thrives amongst the highest peaks in the world. The Sagamartha massif as seen from Thyangboche and Kala Pattar is a sight you will never forget, and the hospitality of these tough mountain people will remain with you for a long time. This is the traditional trek to view Sagamartha, following the historic trail and travelling in true expedition style; it will appeal to those who wish to retrace the steps of history to the base of the highest mountain in the world.
This trek is the one of best views of annapurna range, nilgiri , Dhaulagiri , Tukuche peak , Dhampus peak , Hiunchuli ,Machhapuchhre , Gangapurna, Lamjung Himal other many more greatest views of mountains you never seen before. This is making you the real adventure of life time. This trekking is the suit for who have short holidays this trekking route is much best because in the Annapurna region Poon Hill is the best panoramic place in earth. some famous Trekking itinerary as bellows no worry if you have short time we take you the you top of hill than you enjoy to touch with mountains views.
This trek brings you to the Langtang Valley surrounded by Himalayan Peaks. Langtang Lirung-7240m and Ganesh Himal are the highest in the region. Trek to the sacred Lakes of Gosainkunda, climb the Gosainkunda pass into the Valley of Helambu. This circuit finishes in the Kathmandu valley a short distance from Kathmandu.
Trekking in the Dolpo region has only been permitted since mid-1989. The region lies to the west of the Kali Gandaki Valley; Dolpo is located inside the Shey-Phoksundo National Park in mid-western Nepal, behind the Dhaulagiri massif, towards the Tibetan plateau.
Manaslu Trekking is a well-loved trekking route, providing with pristine mountain views, rich culture and genuine adventure sum up the trek experience around the 8156m Manaslu. Opened in 1992, this area offers a combination of rich culture heritage, unsurpassed beauty and biological diversity.
Manaslu at 8163 meters (26, 775′) is the 8th highest peak in the world and is located near to the border of Nepal and Tibet. The name Manaslu means “The Spirit-Mountain” in the local dialect, referring to the benevolent and strong deity, which dwells within. Trekking in Manaslu is one of the most delightful adventures.
Utterly marvelous, still very untouched and an irregular trekking area of Makalu region is very close to the Everest region. Because of Arun River, it is known as Arun Valley too. The Arun Valley is an unimaginable area and it is famous for both the culture and nature.This area is a naturalist’s paradise and it is teeming with many precious plants, animalsand Mt. Makalu (8475m.)
Dhaulaghiri was climbed first in 1960 by an international team under the leadership of Max Eiselin, Lucerne. Since I happen to know some of the team members personally, my description concentrates mainly on this ascent. But in this Overview chapter, I try to inform about the present situation.
The Kanchenjunga trekking region arguably offers some of the grandest mountain vistas of the Himalaya. The main approach along the eastern side of the Himal (range) to the northern base camp takes us among an avenue of peaks that frequently appear in adventure catalogues and brochures. Exotic name such as Wedge peak, Pyramid Peak, Janu Himal, White Wave, the Twins and, of course, Kanchenjunga provide the inspiration to make the challenging trek to base camp. Our approach takes us up through terraced hillsides of the remoter ethnic group of Rai and Limbu and then among well preserved forest of rhododendron, birch oak and spruce. The return journey will follow a high yak herder’s route over the snowy pass of the Mirgin La in to the remote valley of Simbuwa Khola. The Kanchenjunga region is restricted to organized expedition group only and therefore sees few if any trekking parties.
With the beginning of this year’s autumn, some three hundreds sixteen climbers from 32 countries have set out to scale 14 different peaks of Nepal.
Tourism industry division under the Tourism Ministry informed that 316 mountaineers from 32 countries have obtained permit to climb mountains ranging from Arniko Chuli (6,039 m) to Mt Lhotse (8,516 m). Among the team 99 are female climbers and nine of them are expedition leaders. 42 expedition groups, have reportedly took part the Ministry’s briefing after obtaining climbing permits for the autumn season, multiple sources at the Ministry told.
Mt Manaslu (8,163 m) will host at least 162 climbers followed by 31 for Putha Hiuchuli (7,246 m). Peaks including Saribung (6,346 m), Arniko Chuli, Makalu–I (8,463 m), Gaugiri (6,110 m) and Mustang–I (6,195 m) will also witness climbers in the double digit this season.
Among mountaineers who attended the ministry’s briefing, 36 are French and 32 are Germany national, while 15 each are from United Kingdom and Austria. There are single climbers from Turkey, Singapore, Kyrgyzstan, Finland, Ireland and Kenya each in the expedition teams.
Stieb Ernst Axel from Germany, 74, is the oldest climber to obtain permit for Mt Himlung (7,126 m) while the youngest Japanese female climber Mishima Kaho, 21, is heading for Mt Gaugiri. Heather Belle Knight, 71, of Autralia is the oldest female climber who will make her bid on Mt Gaugiri.
The Ministry has garnered a total of 14 million rupees in revenue from the mountaineers this season.
Source : NepalMountainNews