Things to Know about Manaslu Circuit Trek

Things to know about Manaslu Circuit Trek. Manaslu Circuit trek involves making a complete circle of Manaslu Himalayan ranges, which is the eighth highest mountain in the world. Along with the trail you will have great views of Manaslu, Annauprna,  Himlung Himal, Gyaji Kang and Kang Guru.

Because this is a challenging trek that requires you to go into the higher elevation and even cross Larky La Pass at 5167 meters, very few trekkers go choose Manaslu trek. The Manaslu Circuit trek takes you to  Nubri and Tsum valley where people follow Tibetan culture and dialects and visit medieval Shringi, Rachen and Mu Gompas. Also Manaslu Larke pass trek is a controlled area where trekkers have to pay extra permit fees to enter the area. The trekking region lies within Manaslu Conservation Area which is rich in flora and fauna such as Himalayan Musk Deer, Red Panda and Snow Leopard.

Mt. Manaslu

Mt. Manaslu at 8156m tall is the eighth highest mountain the world. The Manaslu Himalayan range lies in Gorkha district of Nepal inside Manaslu Conservation Area. And has several trekking routes in Manaslu region.

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Manaslu Mountain located 63km east of Annapurna region is the eighth highest mountain on earth. Also called mountain of spirit, Mt. Manaslu was first climbed in 1956 by a Japanese expedition. Since then over 300 mountaineer have climbed the mountain.

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Manaslu Conservation Area has recorded 11 types of forests that is home to 2,000 species of plants, 39 mammals, 201 birds, 3 reptiles and 11 butterflies. Some of the rare animals found in the area like Snow Leopard, Musk Deer, Brown Bear, Himalayan Thar. The conservation project in support of local community has been promoting eco tourism in the region.

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Manaslu Base camp is situated at an altitude of 5200m. It is about 4-5 hrs steep walk from Samagaon to reach Manaslu Base Camp. As soon as you reach to the base camp you can see the spectacular Manaslu glacier and Mansalu ranges.

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Manaslu Circuit trek is one of the most adventurous and longest treks in the Himalayas. The aim of the Manaslu Circuit trek is to circumambulate the Mt. Manaslu, the eighth highest mountain in the world. The trek also passes through Manaslu Conservation Area.

Manaslu circuit trek itinerary

Manaslu circuit trek itinerary is designed to give you a real taste of what Himalayan trekking is like. You will enjoy medieval monasteries, spectacular views of Manaslu ranges and rich natural diversity. The Manasu circuit trek itinerary also features visit to Tsum Valley.

Manaslu Trek

Trek takes you to Manaslu region which is a controlled area and requires special permit to enter.Thus, Manaslu trek encompasses Manaslu Conservation Area which includes the eighth highest mountain Mt. Manaslu. Experience the Tibetan culture in Tsum valley.

Trek itinerary

Manaslu Trek itinerary takes you to all the best spots of Manaslu region including Manaslu Base camp. You will also visit Mu and Rachen Gompa and trek to Tsum Valley. The highest point of this trek is Larkey La at the altitude of 5167m.

Manaslu Trek difficulty

Manaslu Trek difficulty is usually graded as moderate to strenuous. The trek is an adventurous trekking that takes you to high passes and valleys while making a complete circle of Mt. Manaslu. The trails are challenging and require acclimatization.

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You can easily find Manaslu trek map in map shops and stores in all tourist destinations in Nepal. A Manaslu map will help you to get information and navigate Manaslu region. It costs anywhere between US$2-5 per copy.

Best season

Manaslu trek best season is either during Spring (Mar-May) or Autumn (Sep-Nov). During these seasons the weather is fine, the visibility is clear to see snowcapped peaks and the forests come alive with flowers and wildlife activity.

Weather

Manaslu trek weather entirely depends on the season you chose to trek. Manaslu trek is best in Spring (Mar-May) and Autumn (Sep-Nov) when the weather is mild sunny. The higher valleys in Manasu region has alpine climate as compared to temperate ones in lower region.

Manaslu trek in august

Manaslu trek in August is probably the best time of the year. August signals the beginning of the Autumn season and promise for a warm and balmy weather ahead. Skies are clear and blue and the Himalayan peaks glisten in full sight.

Manaslu trek in December

Manaslu trek in December is possible but not recommended. It is the height of the winter season when Manaslu region is much snow. The visibility is too poor and the temperature will go below zero in higher region of Manaslu.

Cheap Manaslu Trek

Cheap Manaslu Trek is one of the options we have for those trekkers who are travelling on tight budget. This trek includes transportation, food and accommodation along with a guide. Cheap Manaslu trek is best approached during Spring, Autumn and even during Summer season.

Trek without guide

Manaslu trek without guide is not recommended and is highly risky. It is a high adventure trek in to the Himalayas which involves crossing passes and going to higher altitudes. In this case an experienced guide with local knowledge is a must necessary to do Manaslu trek.

Accommodation

Manaslu trek accommodation comes in two types: basic lodges or homestay. Lodges are available all along the trek while homestay has recently been opened in few places in lower region of Manaslu. The trek accommodation is of basic standards with some offering hot shower.

Manaslu trek road building

Manaslu trek road building has been going for a few years. The roads being built however do not obstruct the Manaslu trek whatsoever. Manaslu trek is one of those pristine areas that is full of natural and cultural diversity. So for, Road access has been connected till Soti Khola.s

Manaslu base camp trek

Manaslu Base camp trek is one of the several trekking trails in Manaslu region. Similarly, the purpose of Manaslu Base Camp trek is to take you to Manalsu Base Camp which is located at an altitude of ,,,,,m. Best approached during Spring and Autumn.

Basecamp Itinerary

Manaslu Basecamp trek itinerary takes you to the base camp of Mt. Manaslu, the eighth highest mountain in the world. Moreover, it is an adventurous trek that involves crossing high Himalayan passes, walking through glaciers and snows and dense forest. In addition you will also learn about Tibetan culture and lifestyle and visit Rachen and Mu Gombas.

Manaslu larke pass Trekking

Manaslu larke pass trekking is the most adventurous and longest trekking route in Manaslu region. In addition this trek you will cross Larke pass lying at an altitude of 5167m and see spectacular Manaslu range. Other attractions include visit to Tsum Valley and Mu and Rachen Gompa.

Manaslu Larke pass trek

The highest point you will reach in Maanaslu Larke pass trek is the Larke pass located at an altitude of 5167m. Thus trekking trail mostly passes through Manaslu Conservation Area which is home to many rare animals. Enjoy spectacular views of Manaslu ranges, world’s eighth highest peak.

Larke pass trekking

Larek pass trekking is one of the finest trekking routes in Manaslu region. Located in Gorkha district, Larke lass trekking takes you to Larke Pass (5167m) to enjoy majestic views of Manaslu Hiamalyan range. You will also visit the medieval monasteries RAchen and Mu Gompa and learn about Tibetan culture in Tsum and Nupri valley.

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Manaslu Trekking is one of the most adventurous and exciting Himalayna trek. In this trek you will visit Manaslu Base Camp as well as cross Larke La pass. However the best part is to visit Tsum Valley along with Mu and Rachen Gompa.

Manaslu Annapurna trek

Manaslu Annapurna trek is a combination of two famous Himalayan trekking, Manaslu which is the eight highest and Annapurna which is the ninth highest mountains in the world. This trek involves crossing highest passes, trekking through two conservation areas and visiting ancient palaces and medieval Buddhist shrines such as Chumig Gyatsa and Rachen Gompa.

Gokyo lakes trek from Kathmandu

Gokyo lakes trek from Kathmandu is undoubtedly the most adventurous trekking route in the famed Everest region. The trek offers you a unique opportunity to visit Gokyo Lakes in Everest region which almost reach the altitude of 5000m.

Moreover, Gokyo Lakes is world’s highest freshwater that is glacier fed and appear deep turquoise in color. There are five lakes in Gokyo Valley which are located at a considerable distance from each other. Similarly, the Gokyo Valley trek follows these Gokyo Lakes that lies side by side Ngozumpa Glacier. Which is one of the world’s largest glaciers. As part of Gokyo trek. You will also climb Gokyo Ri (5483m) to watch the majestic peaks of Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse and Makalu.

Gokyo Trekking begins at Lukla and goes a longer route around Everest region passing through villages of Namche, Dole, Macchermo and Monjo. One of the attractions of this trek is the visit to Khumjung village where Hillary established the first school for Sherpa community.

The Gokyo Trekking gives you a glimpse of Sherpa lifestyle and their culture and Tibetan Buddhism. Gokyo Valley trek is equipped with good lodges and hotels and is suitable for trekkers who are physically and mentally fit.

We are also offering following packages in Everest region:

Gokyo lake Everest base camp trek

Three passes trek

Island Peak climbing

Gokyo lake trek

Jiri to Everest base camp trek

Standard Everest Base camp trek

Everest view trek

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Langkawi International Travel Bubble Package 7 days 6 nights

Langkawi International Travel Bubble Package enable non-Malaysian to travel to Malaysia via Langkawi. This program also suitable for any Malaysian who travel from oversea to Malaysia. And who don’t want to stay home for quarantine. Then they can fly to Langkawi for 7 days 6 nights. Enjoy the holidays in Langkawi, and then free movement in Malaysia after day 7.

What is travel bubble Malaysia?

Travel Bubble Malaysia also known as Langkawi Travel Bubble Pilot Program. Anyone who do not hold MY Travel Pass, or Malaysia Residence permit (working visa, PR or any valid visa upon arrival in Malaysia). Then this Langkawi Travel Bubble Bubble Package will be the only way for you to travel to Malaysia from now until further notice from Malaysia Government.

Langkawi Travel Bubble Requirements

First: Contact a travel agency in Malaysia with Motac License to get a quotation on the Langkawi Travel Bubble Package 7 days 6 nights. Basic requirement for the Langkawi Travel Bubble Package 7 days 6 nights are: two ways airport transports. Day 3 and day 5 covid test transfers and 6 nights in Langkawi – others -are not mandatory.

Second: Decide on which hotel you want to stay. And purchase the ticket from the travel agency with Motac License. Need to lock the hotel’s room before proceeding to flight purchasing. Langkawi is overbooked for the month of December 2021 and January 2022. You need to secure a room before you come to Langkawi

Third: Get your Returns Flight ticket(In and Out Malaysia), make sure the incoming flights to KLIA then to Langkawi is in the same ticket. You will face problem of luggage delayed, luggage lost if you do not issue the flights in the same ticket. Up to today(16 Dec 2021), only Mas Airline fly from KLIA to Langkawi. Earliest Flight is at 9am and latest flight is at 8pm. So, make sure you have at least 4 to 6 hours transit time in KLIA before boarding to your KL Langkawi flight.

Fourth: Now, after purchasing the flights tickets, you need to have Health Declaration Form, Insurance Policy with minimum insured amount of USD 80 000, Vaccine Certificate(Dose 1, Dose 2), Travel Agency Documents (confirmation order with day to day itinerary, invoice, receipt), your travel agency Motac License.

Fifth, Now, print out all those documents, and get your covid test 48 hours before your flight to KLIA, and say Hi to Langkawi!

Contact Angie (+6012-3679785) for more information. She is the Business Development Manager for On Tour Malaysia. Since 15th November 2021, On Tour Malaysia already welcomed hundreds tourists to Langkawi via the Langkawi International Travel Bubble Package.

Nepal to Bali, transit in Malaysia

Nepal to Bali, transit in Malaysia. Model – Sikshya, taken at Banah Cliff of Nusa Penida Island, Bali, July, 2019.

For Nepalese or anyone who want to travel from Nepal to Bali , you need to stopover in Malaysia. Instead of just staying in airport to wait for your next flight to Bali(waiting time can be up to 12 hours), you can do a transit tours in Malaysia:

NOTE: To do the transit tour , or to visit Malaysia, you need to apply Malaysia Visa, to apply Malaysia Visa – you need to have the two ways international flights tickets , and travel documents from local tour operators such as confirmation order, invoice, receipt etc . , which you can purchase tours of Malaysia from On Tour Malaysia . Contact us to get more details – Apply Malaysia Visa for Nepalese.

If you want to travel from Nepal to Bali, and would like the travel agencies to handle the flights and tour packages of Malaysia and Bali, you can refer to:

Malaysia and Bali Tour Package from Nepal 7 days 6 nights with flight tickets – price from USD 1300 per person, 2 to go(private tour). Or,

If you already purchased your own flight tickets to Bali from Nepal, you can do the tour as per below:

Malaysia and Bali Tour Package 7 days 6 nights – price from USD 500 per person, 2 to go (private tour).

If you already purchased your own flight tickets, and want to book a tour of 4 days 3 nights in Malaysia, you can refer to:

  1. Malaysia Trip for 4 days Kuala Lumpur, Genting, Melaka
  2. Melaka Tour package from Kuala Lumpur 4 days 3 nights + Encore Show
  3. Malaysia Tour Package 3 nights 4 days with A Famosa Water Park
  4. 4 days 3 nights Malaysia Tour with Sunway Lagoon
  5. 4 days 3 night Malaysia Trip | Kuala Lumpur & Genting Highland

The airlines that operate flights from Nepal to Bali via Kuala Lumpur are Air Asia, Malindo Air and Malaysia Airlines.

If you wish to travel from Nepal to Bali, do contact Aditya at +9779802002555.

He is the reprentative of Nice Tour Bali and On Tour Malaysia who are Nepalese himself.

Orphanage in Kathmandu needs donation during covid-19 pandemic

SCIF Nepal – A small orphanage in Kathmandu in needs of donation to survive the covid-19 pandemic.

Orphanage in Kathmandu needs donation during covid-19 pandemic. Since 24 March 2020, Nepal is under covid-19 pandemic lockdown. SCIF Nepal – a small orphanage in Kathmandu is not allowing any volunteers / visitors to visit them to avoid covid-19 on the children.

Their main donors Serlyn Lee, Kathmandu Garden House, Eyes on Nepal and Nice Tour Bali are facing financial stress to support the orphanage since March 2020. They wont be able to afford the SCIF house expenses until their travel businesses back to normal.

SCIF Nepal monthly expenses is from 150000 NPR to 250000 NPR (USD 1255 to USD 1680).

Their main expenses is on the house rent which is at 60000 NPR (USD 505) and Food Expenses 80000 NPR (USD 670). Other expenses such as water bill, internet bill, electricity bill, school & stationery fees, medical fees etc, will add on to another 20 000 NPR(USD 165) to 50 0000 NPR (USD 413) per month.

Please visit thier website for donation link in PayPal or you can contact +9779861304486 to donate any amount to thier Esewa (ID =9861304486) or bank account locally.

Website: www.volunteerwork.com

Account name: Supporting Children Initiative Foundation MBI Nepal
Account number: 0141502880524001
Bank Name: Nic Asia
Bank address : Tripureswar Branch Kathmandu
Swift code: NICENPKA

Or,

Account name : Basanta Nepali
Account number: 8507010001883
Swift code: GLBBNPKA
Bank name : Global IME Bank (Nakkhu Branch)

Follow SCIF Instagram for the updates.

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Mardi Himal Trek 4 days in November | Insider’s Guide with pictures

November 16 – 19 is the date I did this Mardi Himal Trek 4 days.

Here, with pictures and explanation, I hope I can explain why Mardi Himal Trek 4 days in November is your best decision ever to do the trekking in Nepal.

If you have more days, I will suggest you to make a 6 days Mardi Himal Trek or 5 days Mardi Himal Trek. 4 days Mardi Himal Trek is quite rushed. Don’t be like me.

I don’t have enough time thus I did the Mardi Himal Trek in shortest time frame.

I am the tour planner for Eyes on Nepal Tours & Treks, and for me – November is the busiest period of the year and yet I choose this time to come for this trek.

Why Mardi Himal Trek 4 days in November?

Because the period I am picking is the best time for this trek. (Date: 16 – 19 November)

NOTE: All pictures taken were by my Hua Wei Mate 10, non-edited. Not even adjusting the contrast or light, only put up the water mark of the company logo and resize it so that this page can load faster.

Day 1: Pokhara – Kande – Australian Camp – Pothana – Pitam Deurali – Forest Camp

kande to australian camp
Here at Kande, we start our Mardi Himal Trek 4 days on day 1 at 9am in the morning.
It is a 1.5 hours uphill trek from Kande to Australian Camp

From Pokhara, we drive to Mardi Himal Trek starting point Kande. From Kande, we trekked to Australian Camp then to Pothana.

NOTE: Australian Camp Trek 1 day is the easiest 1 Day Hike from Pokhara. Many tourist will do this trek from Pokhara as it only take a few hours and the view are so rewarding.

Eyes on Nepal Instagram has some nice pictures of Australian Camp. See below:

Please note at Pothana, you will meet the ACAP Check Post & Information Centre Pokhara, and you need to register your ACA Entry Permit here.

Your Mardi Himal Permit will be registered by your tour guide. If you did not apply the permit, you need to return to Pokhara from Pothana. This is the furthest you can trek to without the ACAP permit(Annapurna Conservation and Project).

Mardi Himal Permit Check Post at Pothana, Nepal
Mardi Himal Trek Route Map
Mardi Himal Trek Route Map on the way from Pothana to Pitam Deurali on Day 1
Pitam Deurali, Mardi Himal Trek
Dhalbat as our lunch at Pitam Deurali.

NOTE: There is no restaurant, lodge, or rest point from Pitam Deurali to Forest Camp, thus, you need to fill your stomach full as this will be a 4 hours trek non stop in the pine forest. Please bring along enough water or snacks.

pine forest pitam deurali to forest camp
It was a gloomy day with mist in the jungle and it we all said we are trekking though the haunted forest. It was an easy way though. Not much of uphill trek, mostly you will walk on the flat land in the jungle.
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After 4 hours trekking in mist through the pine forest, we arrived at our first night hotel – Hotel Forest Camp.

Day 2: Forest Camp – Rest Camp – Low Camp – Badal Danda – High Camp

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Our hotel at Forest Camp on day 2 morning. It was a sunny day and today is the day we met the Himalayas!
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Our hotel at Forest Camp!
Leaving Forest Camp and we were trekking uphill all the way from Forest Camp (2600m) to High Camp(3550m)
Low Camp, Mardi Himal Trek
me and my guide

Day 3: High Camp – Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500m) – Upper View Point – High Camp – Low Camp

Today, my friends went to the Mardi Himal Base Camp then to Upper View Point at 4am. They returned to our hotel at High Camp exactly at 1pm for lunch.

When they were back, I just woke up from a good night sleep. It was a good day to remember as I was so happy at high camp on my own and enjoy the view at high camp almost all alone. It was so beutiful and I have no will to trek further up for better view(which they told me but I don’t want to risk 8 hours for similar views as what I was getting in my bed and hotel at High Camp).

At 3pm, we packed and checked out and descent down to low camp which took us 2 hours to do it.

We checked in hotel at Low Camp at 6pm. Rest down.

I am not tired at all as today I did only 2 hours downhill trek.

It was a weird feeling when I was walking in the cloud and surrounded by the cloud. Took quite a lot of similar photos with my Hua Wei Mate 10 phone. This is not a DSLR pic. Still nice, isnt it? Photo can’t tell capture the beauty of it.
Another pic of me above the cloud. Love it.
Moon rise at High Camp.

Day 4: Low Camp – Siding Village – Pokhara

Closer look at our dinner. Total 6 person, price for dinner =7000 NPR (USD 60)

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One Week in Nepal: Insider’s Guide with Itineraries

1 week in Nepal budget ? How much to spend for a week in Nepal?

You can refer to the 4 options below on how to travel within Nepal in one week.

Please note all the itinerary below are carefully design by Eyes on Nepal Tours & Treks travel expert and price quoted are based on 2 person to go.

Though it is all inclusive package it covers hotels, meals, transportation, tour guide and entrance fees.

OPTION A: Kathmandu Nagarkot Chisapani 7 days Tour & Trek | USD 550 per person, quoted based on two person.

Day 1: Arrival | Welcome to Nepal
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
Day 3: Trek to Chisapani
Day 4: Trek to Nagarkot
Day 5: Nagarkot Sunrise Tour and Bhaktapur Sightseeing Tour
Day 6: Departure
Day 7: Departure | Time to say Goodbye

OPTION B: Kathmandu Pokhara One Week Tour | USD 880 per person, quoted based on two person.

Day 1: Arrival | Welcome to Nepal
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
Day 3: Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 4: Australian Camp Trek 2 days 1 night
Day 5: Australian Camp to Pokhara and Pokhara City Tour
Day 6: Travel from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 7: Departure | Time to say Goodbye

OPTION C: Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan One Week Tour | USD 710 per person, quoted based on 2 to go.

Day 1: Arrival | Welcome to Nepal
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
Day 3: Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 4: Travel from Pokhara to Chitwan National Park
Day 5: Full Day Chitwan Program
Day 6: Travel from Chitwan National Park to Kathmandu
Day 7: Departure | Time to say Goodbye

OPTION D: Kathmandu Pokhara Nagarkot One Week Tour | USD 465 ONLY | Quoted based on 2 to go

Day 1: Arrival | Welcome to Nepal
Day 2: Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 3: Pokhara Day Tour
Day 4: Travel from Pokhara to Kathmandu, then to Nagarkot.
Day 5: Transfer from Nagarkot to Kathmandu!
Day 6: Kathmandu Day Tour
Day 7: Departure | Time to say good bye!

Moreover, one week in Nepal can combine the destination such as:

Nepal Tour Package 6 days

Nepal 7 days Tours

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Rent a car in Nepal with Driver | Price List

Hire a car with driver in Nepal and travel between cities of Pokhara, Lumbini, Kathmandu and Chitwan is the best way to travel in Nepal especially you are traveling in a group of 2 to 3 person.

Here, we give you an overall idea of how much to travel between cities:

With USD 150, you can hire a car with driver in Nepal and

Travel from Kathmandu to Lumbini

With USD 130, you can rent a car with driver in Nepal and

The above are the price list for normal private car rental in Nepal which accommodate up to 3 passengers:

  1. Front Seat = 1 driver
  2. Front Seat = 1 passenger
  3. Back Seat = 2 passengers

Total = 4 people in one car.

Kindly contact us at +9779818871818 (whatapps) if you are looking at more seats capacity vehicles rental in Nepal such as:

  1. Toyota Hiace – accommodate up to 12 person including driver.
  2. Jeep 4×4 wheel – accommodate up to 7 person including driver.
  3. Toyota Coaster – accommodate up to 17 person including driver.
  4. Bus – accommodate from 26 person to 34 person including driver.

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Rudraksha Beads | DO’s and DON’T’s – All you need to know!

Rudraksha Beads: The most sacred and auspicious beads

The rough seed about a size of marble wearing by Sadhus and monks in India and Nepal has raised curiosity to others who does not know about it. It is call Rudraksha and it is the most powerful and auspicious bead that you can find in this continent.

What is Rudraksha?

Rudraksha seed is the product of Rudraksha tree, also known as Elaeocarpus ganitrus (Scientific name).

Rudraksha is a combination of two Sanskrit words call Rudra (another name for Lord Shiva) + Aksha (tear drop).

So, Rudraksha simply means Lord Shiva’s tears.

It is said that the tears are a result of compassion that Shiva felt when he meditate about the endless suffering of humans. In essence Rudraksha offers humans freedom from suffering and a union with the divine
Aksha in Sanskrit also means Shiva’s eye.

Rudraksha is regards as the most sacred bead in Hindu society. Hench which is widely use by great Yogis, saints, sages, monks and religious people from Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, China and across Asia.

Facts about Rudraksha Tree:

The actual Rudraksha Tree. Source – Wikipedia
  • Elaeocarpus Ganitrus Roxb is the scientific name for Rudraksha tree.
  • More than 300 species of Rudraksha trees have been found in different part of the world, including Nepal, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Guinea, Northern Australia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, China and Taiwan.
  • Rudraksha tree is generally 10 to 30 meters tall. Trees, leaves and flower are either grey, green or white in color.
  • Rudraksha leaves looks similar to mango leaves. And have anti-bacterial properties making it beneficial for treating wounds, headache, mental disorders, migraine and epilepsy.
  • One Rudraksha tree yields up to 2000 fruits a year.
  • Rudraksha flowers are nearly about 6-inch-long and white in color which grow in bunches. November – December is the best time to see flowers and fruits come up on Jan – Fe. The fruits are green color and nearly 1 inch in diameter shaped like berries. These fruits fall off after complete ripening. The outer skin of Rudraksha fruit has many great medical importance, mostly used treating patient suffering from fever, cold and dry cough.
  • Rudraksha from Nepal and India are consider of best quality and values.
  • Naturally, Rudraksha can be found 2000 meter above sea level. In Nepal they even grow in hilly region up to 3000-meter altitude.

Rudraksha Mala


Rudraksha beads are made into a necklace or mala with a string. A necklace consists of 108 beads and one Bindu, which allows for the flow of positive energy.

Benefits of Rudraksha

There are multiple benefits a person can gain from Rudraksha. From spiritual and physical well-being to treatment of various diseases. Simply wearing Rudraksha beads as necklace or wristband can help bring positive life energy in your body. Rudraksha is an important part of meditation and spiritual practices.

  • Rudraksha guides one along the path of truth, clarity and purpose.
  • It reduces stress and negativity while achieving peace of mind.
  • Aligns your vital energies and bring balance and harmony with nature and cosmos
  • Rudraksha is scientifically proven to cure physical as well as emotional disorders and is extremely beneficial even in the treatment of optic, neurotic, digestive and cardiac related issues.
  • Rudraksha also protects one from negative energies like ghosts, evil spirits and other such malefic components.
  • Because of its electromagnetic properties, Rudraksha can play a positive role in stabilizing heartbeat and improving blood circulation.
  • Rudraksha beads alleviates depression, eliminate anxiety and has anti-aging properties.
  • Wearing Rudraksha helps one to escape from untimely death.
  • Rudraksha helps you attain truth and ultimate enlightenment.

Do all Rudraksha have the same power?

There is no doubt every Rudraksha are powerful with unique properties. The varying faces of beads correspond to different deities. One therefore needs to select proper Rudraksha based on one’s horoscope and requirements.

Find more information about its power and properties on “Benefit of Rudraksha”.

Can everyone wear Rudraksha Mala?

There are no restrictions on wearing Rudraksha. Anyone and everyone can wear a Rudraksha regardless of their gender, age, nationality, and caste.

Which Rudraksha to wear according to Zodiac Sign? READ HERE.

Is woman allow to wear Rudraksha?

Wearing Rudraksha is not limit to men only. Both men and women can wear Rudraksha as scriptures does not discriminate on the basis of caste, creed or gender.

In fact, 7 Mukhi (faces) is bless by Goddess Lakshmi, 9 Mukhi by Goddess Durga, 18 Mukhi embodies Bhumi Devi (Mother Earth) while 2 Mukhi shows Gauri Shankar and Shiva in harmony.

DO’s and DON’T’s of wearing holy Rudraksha

Here are some do’s and don’ts of wearing Rudraksha mala if you wish to get maximum benefit out of it.

Do’s

  • Become a vegetarian
  • Avoid touching Rudraksha with metal, gold and silver as it brings impurity. Once impure Rudraksha will have to be cleansed again before wearing.
  • It is recommend to clean Rudraksha every six months.

Don’ts

  • Avoid drinking alcohol.
  • Avoid eating meat.
  • Refrain from killing anyone.
  • Avoid touching Rudraksha with metal, gold and silver as it brings impurity. Once impure Rudraksha will have to be cleansed again before wearing.
  • Don’t wear Rudraksha mala while going to funeral or baby birth ceremony.
  • Don’t share your mala with any and don’t use it as ornaments for showing off.
  • Avoid mixing different types of Rudraksha.

Selecting a Rudraksha

Selecting a Rudraksha is not an easy task because each Rudraksha have it own unique features and importance. We suggest you to make consult with Hindu Gurus about Rudraksha and its suitability for you.

It is believe that great Rishi (Yogis) introduced Rudraksha in Nepal and India. Indonesia produces about 70% of the Rudraksha in the world followed by Nepal (20%) and India (5%). Rudraksha from Nepal is consider the best in the world because of climate, size, color, durability and religious belief. Nepali Rudraksha are costlier than Indonesian and Indian Rudrakshas however there are no vast differences on their physical properties.

1 to 21 multi face Rudraksha can be found in Nepal. One or two faces are very rare to find while 5 faced ones are the most common. One has to be above 14 years of age to wear it. Modern technology now allows for changing the shape and size of Rudraksha which is quite unnatural and unethical. Please be careful of purchasing such types of Rudraksha as it will do more harm than good.

Rare Type of Rudraksha. Read here for more. Please contact us if you need a genuine supplier.

Rudraksha for Chinese

Chinese people are very fond of buying Rudraksha. It is one of the most sought-after items for Chinese visiting Nepal. Chinese believe that Rudraksha offers a good “FENG SHUI”, which is a must for one’s physical wellbeing and positive energy.

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Nepal Laws: Basic Requirements to run orphanage / child care home in Nepal

Basic Laws: Requirements to run orphanage child care home in Nepal, House requirement:

According to the current Nepal laws to operate the orphanage, the house conditions and structures should be as following:

  1. The house for orphanage should be Earthquake resistance   .
  2. House must be nearby school, hospital and police station.
  3. There should have enough rooms and comfortable room for the children.
  4. House should have compound and proper playground.  
  5. Toilets /bathrooms should be separate   for boys and girls.
  6. Rooms should be open and light and air passing.
  7. Boys and girls bed rooms should be in separate flour.

Rooms required for SCIF NEPAL:

Currently, we are managing a small orphanage house in Kathmandu – SCIF Nepal. And according to requirement by Nepal Government, we need below rooms requirements.

NORoom NameQuantityRemarks
1.Girl’s Room2 roomsMaximum 4 children in a room.
2.Boy’s Room2roomsMaximum 4 children in a room.
3.Study Room1 room 
4.Kitchen Room1 room 
5.Dining Room1 room 
6.Store  room1 room 
7.Office Room1 room 
8.Library  & Computer  Room1 room 
9.TV/ Function Room.1 room 
10.Medical Room1 room 
11.Manager/staff room1 room 
 Total Room13 rooms 

Staffs / employees:

NoParticularQuantityEmployee TypeRemarks
1Care Giver1RegularLadies
2Teacher1Regular 
3Manager 1Regular 
4Children counselor1Regular/ partial 
5Helper1Regular/ partial 
6Medical Person1Regular/ partial 
7. Sport and Entertainment  person1Regular/ partial 
 Total Required  Staffs7  

Basic Medical Requirements to run orphanage:

  1. Orphanage management should be sure if child has any health problems or not before to keep t new child in the orphanage. And need to do health checkup of new child before to keep child.  Need to prepare individual files to keep medical report of every child.  
  2.  The general health checkup should in every 3 months for every child and medical report of  every child should keep nicely.
  3. If any child has any serious health problem or suffering from any communicable diseases, should to take him/her hospital as soon as possible and should provide special take care according to doctor’s advice. A child who is getting sick, should keep her/ him separate from other children with proper take care in medical room.     

Food and Nutrition:

Food, clothes, Health, education, entertainment and are the basic rights of every one. There are some basic requirement of food and nutrition for childcare home.

  1. The food for the all children must be fresh, clean, healthy and nutritious.
  2. Food should be arranged for every child minimum four times (breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner) according to children’s age.
  3.   Kitchen and dining room should be clean and should be separate.    
  4. The food should be prepared by involvement of house management, kitchen person and senior children of the house.
  5. There should be food menu in the house and menu should be hanged or attached where everyone can see the menu.
  6. The house management can’t force to the children to have any kind of food if they don’t like to have.

Education and Uniforms/clothes:

  1. Every child has right to go school and orphanage should create the environment to go school and for study for every child  of  the house. If any child has not started school in her / his age management should be prepared for his /her school and have to admit school from new session.
  2. If any child is not able to school soon, management should create the environment for study and to learn in the house. 
  3. House should provide enough time for children to do their homework and for their study.
  4. All children should have enough clothes and uniforms according to seasons.
  5. The uniforms and clothes should be clean and healthy for the children.

Children Capacity/ Number:

There should be capacity for minimum fifteen children to operate the orphanage or Child care Home in Nepal according to the current low for Operation and management of Residential Child care home. Orphanage management can keep more children by arranging enough source for the new children.  (Before children capacity was minimum ten children).

These are the Basic Laws: Requirements to run orphanage child care home in Nepal set by Government of Nepal.

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