Month: November 2019

Rafting Day Trip from Kathmandu

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Rafting day trip from Kathmandu is one of the important day trips from Kathmandu which allows you to experience whitewater rafting in Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers.

Trishuli is a mild river so no prior experience is needed to raft on Trisuli. Trisuli  flows down from Gosainkunda Lake in Langtang. Bhotekoshi is graded higher and wilder than Trisuli so some experience is a must. Bhotekoshi has its origin in Tibet .

Qualified and experienced river guides will coordinate the rafting day trip from Kathmandu.

The program start early in the morning with a drive to put in point of Trishuli and  Bhotekoshi River. Enjoy a full day of rafting and then return to Kathmandu the same day. The package includes lunch and transportation from and return to Kathmandu.

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Which route should be taken for Everest high pass trek

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Before starting Everest high pass trek, everybody have one questions in their mind: Which route should be taken for Everest high pass trek?

There are two different routes to Everest high pass trek: clockwise and anticlockwise. The clockwise route go via Namche, Thamo, Thame, Lumde, Renjo la pass, Gokyo lake, Gokyo Ri, Dragnag, Cho La passk, Dzong La, Thukla, Lobuche, Everest Base Camp, Kalapathar, Kongma La pass, Chukkung, Dingboche, Thyangboche, Namche and Lukla.

For the anticlockwise route, the trail follows Lukla, Namche, Thyangboche, Dingboche, Chukkung, Chukkung Ri, Kongma La pass, Lobuche, Everest Base Camp, Kalapathar, Thukla, Dzong La, Cho La pass, Drangnag, Gokyo Lake, Gokyo Ri,Renjo La pass, Lumde,Thame, Thamo, Namche and Lukla.

On the clockwise route cross you will come upon Renjo La pass in three days from Namche, which may be too soon for some to acclimatize to. Whereas if you go anticlockwise there is time to acclimatize since you will have the chance to climb peaks.

The other benefit of anticlockwise route is that you can still carry on with your trek to completion even if you fail to cross the pass. In contrast in respect to clockwise route, you will compulsorily have to cross the pass if you are to continue the trek.

Despite the differences, both clockwise and anticlockwise routes need equal amount of time and budget.

Feel free to contact us if you are still indecisive or confuse over which route to choose.

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Where to find the cheapest food in Nepal

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Like every tourist destination, Nepal also serves well for budget tourists and backpackers. You will be relieved to know that often the best food in Nepal can be had at lowest prices if you only know what and where to look for.

Nepal’s main dish for lunch and dinner is Dal Bhat, which is a combination of rice, lentil and curry. For snacks, Momo, Chowmein, Roti Tarkari, Samosa, Aloo Paratha are almost conventional.

The tourist area of Thamel is chock a block with restaurants serving all kinds of cuisines. But to find a restaurant in Thamel offering cheapest bill of fare is not easy due to high rental cost.

But then there are plenty of restaurants in the vicinity of Thamel that are willing to charge cheaper rates. But paying cheap would often mean compromising on quality of food and environment. Street food is also gaining coin in many tourist areas such as Thamel, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Pokhara but the food served are less hygienic.

Ethnic restaurants such as those run by ethnic communities (Thakali, Sherpa, Newar, Tamang) can also be a good choice for cheap filling. Another option would be stick to bakery items like Sandwich, Doughnuts, and Croissants etc. Over the years the number of bakery outlets in tourist areas have increased making it easier for tourists to get quick and cheap food.

Here are list of restaurant with name and address

If you do have any idea or suggestion, your contributions are highly appreciated.

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When to visit Nepal

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When to visit Nepal? Is the first question tourists often ask.  The best time to visit Nepal depends on tourists’ interests and timeframe. But that said, Nepal has everything to offer to travellers and Nepal is open round the year for travellers. Therefore there is no best time to visit Nepal, every time is best time to visit Nepal.

Trekking is a famous tourist activity which is possible during autumn (October/November) and spring (March/April) season. Trekking is best in theTrans-Himalayan region such as Dolpo and Upper Mustang even during monsoon season (June/July/August). Climbing or mountaineering is now done in Autumn, Spring and even during winter season. Similarly Rafting is also possible round the year.

Cultural tours in Nepal can be done all year round. Visiting world heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley, exploring caves and waterfalls in Pokhara or participating in festivals is possible anytime of the year. Likewise Jungle Safari in national parks in Terai region is best in Spring and Autumn.

If you need detail information about your holiday possibilities in Nepal, please write to us directly.

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When to see festivals in Nepal?

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Nepal is a multi ethnic and multilingual country which is home to over 100 ethnic communities. The cultures and festivals of one community are distinct and unique from the other and often administered according to their own calendar. This is to say that Nepal observes festivals all year round. October and November is the period when most festivals occur in Nepal. January, February and March is also another period of increased festivities. Dashain & Tihar, Lhosar, Chhath, Shiva Ratri, Indra Jatra, Rato Macchendranath etc are the biggest and colorful festivals in Nepal.

Tourists can easily participate and observe these festivals, but make sure to note the dates of the particular festival you are interested in Annual festival dates are often set as per ethnic calendars and is often laid out a month or two prior to the beginning of Nepali New Year.

To help you plan you travel for festivals, below is a list of some major festivals and their probable dates:

Feb/Mar              Shiva Ratri, Fagu Purnima (Holi), Nala Machhedranath Snan, Ghode Jatra, Seto Machheranath Jatra

April/May            Bisket Jatra, Tiji, Kirat Diwas, Rato Macchendranath, Buddha Jayanti

June/July             Panauti Rath Yatra, Bhanu Jayanti, Gathey Mangal, Ramadan, Nag Panchami

August/Sept      Gaura Parba, Teej, Gai Jatra, Krishna Janmashtami, Praja Sonam Festival, Jitiya Jatra, Pachali Bhairab Jatra ect         

Oct/Nov               Dashain, Tihar, Chhath Parba, Dhala Puja, Tulsi Ekadasi, Mani Rimdu festival, Bala Chaturdashi etc.

Dec/Jan                                Lhosar, Set Machhendranath, Maghe Sakranti, Shree Panchami etc.

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What to see in Nepal

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What to see in Nepal? Well, this is a very hard question to answer because Nepal has many things to see and experience.

For all its size, Nepal has more than what appeals the eyes of travellers. Travellers are often confused as what to see in Nepal and what to do. But do not panic, Best Tour Nepal is here to help you navigate and choose the one best suits you.

According to interests of tourists, Nepal can be broadly categorized into four different attractions: adventure activities, cultural tours, natural tours and special interest tours. Adventure activities such as trekking, climbing, rafting, canyoning etc demand more physical fitness and time. They are what Nepal is mostly known for.

Cultural tours mainly focuses on sightseeing of important religious and cultural sites including world heritage sites. Nepal has four world heritage sites, namely Kathmandu Valley, Lumbini, Everest National Park and Chitwan National park.

And thirdly there are wildlife tours such as visiting national park, elephant safari, exploring breeding center, bird watching etc. All of these require you to visit national parks and wildlife reserve of which Nepal has over 20.

Lastly for those who would like to focus on specific interest such as cave exploration, dolphins or bees. These tours are highly specialized tours led by guides who are expert on this matter.

Below we present you a list of  very popular destinations in Nepal you should not miss.

  1. World Heritage sites and Museum
  2. Mt. Everest
  3. Annapurna Basecamp
  4. Kathmandu Valley
  5. Pokhara Valley
  6. Annapurna Conservation area
  7. Rara Lake
  8. Narrow , colorful and vibrant street of Kathmandu
  9. Ason vegetable & Spice Market of Kathmandu and Mangal Bazar of Patan
  10. Festival of Nepal
  11. Janaki Mandir
  12. National parks of Nepal
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Upper Mustang Trek | Upper Mustang Jeep tour

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Upper Mustang trek is one of the most coveted trekking trail that takes you to the kingdom of Lo-manthang, which is culturally and socially linked with Tibet.

Upper Mustang is a controlled tourism area located along Nepal-Tibet border. Upper Mustang trek itinerary allows you to explore two beautiful valleys: Manang and Mustang. Both these valleys are known for their rugged geographical features and unique biodiversity.

You will visit ancient Luri Gumba, the palace of Lo Manthang, exquisite Choser cave where Milarepa is said to havemeditated.  The latter part of the trekking follows Mustang trekking route along the famous Kaligandaki River Gorge which is the deepest gorge in the world between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri .

You will visit Muktinath Temple, Kagbeni Village and Jomsom which is the hometown of Thakali traders. Along the Upper Mustang trek you will learn about Tibetan Buddhism and their Cultures, visit ancient monasteries and see the geographical and ecological diversity. Tiji Festival is one of the most famous festival observed in Upper Mustang.

Only group trekkers are allowed in Upper Mustang and trekkers are required to obtain special permits from the Nepalese government. The best time to do Upper Mustang trek is the period between February and November.

We are offering the following Mustang packages:

  1. Upper Mustang Trek 12 days 11 nights
  2. Mustang Tour Package from Pokhara | 3 days 2 nights with Jeep

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