Showing posts with label nepal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nepal. Show all posts

Monday, January 28, 2013

Trekking In Nepal - Guides To Foreigners


Some years ago, in the country of Nepal that is blessed with a part of the Himalayan peak, trekkers were enjoying their mountaineering individually. But, recently it has been made compulsory by the local government that all tourists, who wish to take up trekking in Nepal, will have to be accompanied at least by a single government-approved guide or porter. This decision of the government was greatly accepted by the Trakking Agencies' Association of Nepal. This decision is not only for ensuring the safety of the climbers, but also to control several several illegal trekking companies.
This decision was made with a view to make this country as the best destination for tourists and it was done mainly because some international media channels questioned about the safety of tourists in Nepal. There are good companies arranging trekking in this country and these companies abide by the rules and regulations laid by the government for ensuring the safety of their customers, while they are in Nepal.
Different trekking tours are organized by the Nepal tourism firms and among them Everest base camp trekking is highly popular among tourists. During this trip, the trekkers should never miss out the opportunity of tasting the local foods. To the best of my knowledge, I loved the 'dhal bhaat' dish the most. It is traditional Nepalese food that is made from boiled rice and it is served with special sauce and vegetables. Some other foods that should not be missed out are garlic soup, yak steak, yak cheese, Tibetan bread and Tsampa porridge.
Before booking for Everest base camp trekking, it is better to make a visit to your health care provider for ensuring whether you are healthy enough to take up a trekking tour. Not only this particular tour, but also for any other type of mountaineering trips, it is better to check with the health care provider. Only your family physician can offer the right type of guidance.
After receiving permission from your health care provider, you can also check with the best trip organizing company. Reliability of the company should also be checked and you can inquire whether the staff, who will be accompanying the tour is well-trained in ensuring the best safety of the tourists. Also, some companies send guides, who know some basic first aid techniques for further ensuring the safety of their customers. So, select the best company and enjoy a hassle free trekking in Nepal.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Nepal Tour and Road Trip with Himalayan Encounters Adventure Travel Agency



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When traveling anywhere in the world, there are two main ways to go about your vacation: First is for you to do all the planning yourself. This of course could either be a great success or be an absolute fail as you are pretty much relying on opinions you’ve read somewhere or heard from friends, but you’re pretty much not too sure about how fun it’ll be or how it would fit in with your personality. The Second way to go about a trip is to go through a travel agency. This way, the experts and locals can really meet you and tailor a trip that would fit in perfectly with you, while making sure you fully experience your adventure and get stories that’ll last a lifetime. I actually recommend going somewhere in between, where you plan a few activities, but still bounce it off a travel agent

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When In Nepal, I do recommend booking your hotels with Agoda.com then also talking with our friends from Himalayan Encounters: Travel Agency for your adventure and touring needs.


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Here’s a short list of the cool things Himalayan Encounters set up for us in Nepal:

Dwanika’s
Seeing Pashpatinath Temple
Devi’s Falls
Caving
International Mountain Museum
Street Food
Street Shopping
Seeing various preserved temples

Ando so much more!

But, what I’m also excited about is hearing about the other cool adventures that Himalayan Encounters Travel Agency can set up for you!


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While in Nepal, we stayed in the capital of Kathmandu, but also took a 25 minute flight to Pohkara, a quiet little lake side town that’s a heavy tourist attraction. It’s there that we tried a lot of the fun adventures from Himalayan Encounters like the Paragliding and more. (More stories about Pokhara soon)


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From Pohkara, we instead drove back to Kathmandu, which would usually take around 5 hours, except we took a few stopovers.


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1st stop was to see the mountain town know as Bandipur. You’ll really get that old town feel here and it’s a place for lots of relaxing and lots of beautiful mountain views. We do recommend staying at the most popular hotel there, the Bandipur Old Inn.


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2nd stop was to see their White Water Rafting Camp by the Trisuli River. Not only was this another amazing sight, but the adrenalin that rushed through my veins just smelling the river and hearing their stories definitely made me want to go back! Oh and I also really admire how eco friendly Himalayan Encounters Travel Agency is. At their Trisuli River camp, they had build eco friend bathrooms that recycle both the methane gas and the waste for the environment. The community they built there was also something to note, they created jobs, homes and futures for many of the people there as the area was nothing more than barren lands before they set up their green eco friendly white water rafting camps.


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Our Nepal Travel Agency, Himalayan Encounters, also booked us a morning flight around Mt Everest so that we could see the highest point on Earth. It was just kinda sad that the weather was bad and they had low visibility, so our flight got cancelled and we were already flying out that afternoon. We were really excited about that. I guess it’s one more reason to go back to Nepal.


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Other things mentioned by our friends from Himalayan Encounters Travel Agents are their biking trips, Mt Everest trekking tours, mountain hikes, ancient city visits and so much more! They definitely gave us a lot of reasons to go back!

What’s even cooler for our readers is that Himalayan Encounters is very excited to host more Filipino tourists. We sadly did not see any other Filipinos there and many Nepalese people did say that they do not get a lot of visitors from the Philippines. So do mention that you read about Nepal and Himalayan Encounters Travel Agency from WhenInManila.com and they will definitely hook you up with great prices!


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The guard dog we named “Teeth” at the Himalayan Encounters Pohkara office and on the right is the face he gave us when on our last day when we said we were leaving.



Speaking of prices, one more reason for Filipinos to visit Nepal is that our Philippine Peso actually converts to twice as much in Nepales Currency. 1 Philippine Peso = 2 Nepalese Rupees. So this really was a wonderful thing as we were ordering YUMMY steaks and other foods for pretty much half the price. Steak below was at 600 Rupees, so it was JUST Php300!!!!


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Just be sure to check out the requirements for visiting Nepal and getting your Nepalese Visas upon landing in this link - http://www.wheninmanila.com/nepal-visa-requirements-what-to-bring-when-in-nepal/


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When In Manila, plan a trip to Nepal and have a vibrantly colorful, spiritually rejuvenating and thrill-seekingly adventurous time! Oh and we do recommend booking your hotels withAgoda.com as they had the best prices and accommodations we could find.

When In Nepal, be sure to contact Himalayan Encounters Travel Agency to make the most of your visit to Nepal and have the best Nepalese adventure ever!

Thanks again to Himalayan Encounters!


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For bookings, I recommend going to Agoda.com and for your itinerary or adventures, contact Himalayan Encounters Tour Group.


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Hotel Booking through Agoda.com


Himalayen Encounters

Tour Guides: Himalayan Encounters
PO Box 21218(Courtyard Kathmandu Guest House), Thamel, Kathmandu, NEPAL
Tel: +977-1-4700426, 4700335
Fax: +977-1-4700354
info@himalayanencounters.com

Friday, October 5, 2012



When In Nepal, here’s one of the first things I recommend you do, go visit a Buddha Stupa and feel your worries melt away.


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Upon landing in Nepal, you’ll get a little anxious as the normal travel woes come into play. From long lines, crowded airports, immigration woes and more, it’s really a test of patience upon departing the long plane ride. Furthermore, outside the Nepal Airport isn’t really a Spa. There’s barkers and taxi drivers, tour guides and many others all waiting and screaming to get your attention to earn a buck. After making it through that storm, then comes the crazy driving (seemingly crazier than Manila as they drive on the ‘wrong’ side of the road), to get to your hotel.

So after settling into your hotel, the first place I recommend you check out is the Buddha Stupa. A temple like venue hidden behind a circular wall of authentic shops and cozy cafes. More specifically, we got to visit the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. 


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We were told that once the Buddha passes away, his ashes, belongings and relics are all buried in a temple like structure. You’ll see it here below.


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The eyes represent the gods and how they constantly watch and watch over us. Above that are thirteen steps that represent the thirteen steps one must take towards enlightenment or Nirvana. This Buddha Stupa structure is completely solid, so it’s not like a church or temple where you can enter it, instead, the circular architecture of the entire “village” makes for a great after work walk, where you not only get to talk to the gods and ask for some blessings, but you get to see some cool shops and colorful restaurants around the way too along with actual temples you can pray and ask for blessings in.


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Here’s some of the Temples you’ll see in the Buddha Stupa


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What really caught my eye was how vibrant the colors were all around the Buddha Stupa. From flags to banners to the incense and the spices, even the stores and shops, the bright vibrant colors were everywhere!


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I loved seeing the mix of people there too. It was a relaxing walk around during the beautiful sunset, with the after-work crowd trickling in for an after-work de-stressing walk, along with the tourists and of course the religiously devout, there to pray and ask for blessings.


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Moreover, the unique blend of restaurants and cafes there really made it seem like a place I too could swing by daily. From the very traditional holes in the wall to the more modern WiFi enabled coffee shops, you’ll find what you need there at the Buddha Stupa, and maybe you’ll even find yourself.


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Oh and here’s the supposed architectural layout from an aerial view. Our guide from HIMALAYA GUIDES mentioned that this original design was actually created by the Dalai Lama.


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It only cost 150 Rupees to get in. Once inside, you’ll really notice how much more quiet and tranquil it is as compared to the crazy streets outside.


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Oh and thanks to Agoda.com for the great rates when booking our rooms at the AMAZING Dwarika Hotel (article out soon). Of course, thanks to our awesome tour guides fromHimalayan Encounters: Pure Adventures for giving us an unforgettable tour!

When In Nepal, find good food, nice ambiance, a relaxing afternoon, and maybe even find yourself while going for a tranquil walk at a Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. 


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Hotel Booking through Agoda.com


Himalayen Encounters

Tour Guides: Himalayan Encounters
PO Box 21218(Courtyard Kathmandu Guest House), Thamel, Kathmandu, NEPAL
Tel: +977-1-4700426, 4700335
Fax: +977-1-4700354
info@himalayanencounters.com
 When In Nepal: Boudhanath Buddha Stupa Spiritual Healing

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