Language(s): Nepali, English widely spoken
Capital City: Kathmandu
Local Time: GMT +5¾
Currency: Nepalese Rupee (NPR 1 = 100 Paisa)
Notes: NPR: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, 1,000
Coins: NPR: 1, 5. Paisa: 5, 10, 25, 50
Dialling Code: 977
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
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Nepal is home to one of the mightiest whitewater rivers in the world. The big-volume Karnali originates in the Middle Himalayas and cuts a deep emerald swath through the gorges of the Mahabharat Range. After a two-hour hike to the put-in, you’ll begin floating downstream through Class III and IV conditions. In the first few days of the trip, you’ll encounter some of the river’...
Nepal Tourism Board, along with the Nepalese private sector, participated in the 30th edition of Borsa Internazionale del Tourismo (BIT) held at Rho Fieromilano Trade Fair Complex, Milan, Italy from 18th to 21st Feb 2010. Whereas the first two days were devoted to buyers from all around the world, the last two days it was open for general public. BIT, considered to be one in...
Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Mr. Sharat Singh Bhandari, Chairman of Malaysian Tourism Promotional Board Datuk Dr. Victor Wee, CEO of Nepal Tourism Board Mr. Prachanda Man Shrestha and National Coordinator, National Programmer Implementation Committee of Nepal Tourism Year (NTY)-2011 Mr. Yogendra Shakya called on Prime Minister Mr. Madhav Kumar Nepal on February 3,...
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Programmer for Asia and the Pacific in collaboration with The University of Queensland are conducting a study on Best Practices in Eco-tourism: A Compendium of Best Practices and Guidelines for Eco-tourism in the Asia Pacific Region. The Compendium will contain case studies Of best practice Eco-tourism...
Lukla - Goyko - Kala Pattar Trekking (Lukla Trekking to Kala Pattar
Lukla lies in the heart of the Everest trekking area in the Nepali Himalayas. It's here - from Lukla to Kala Pattar - that large numbers of trekkers venture into the mountains to begin their treks, sometimes lasting weeks or months in the Himalayas. For many, Lukla is the starting point. Lukla to Goyko is...
Heading toward Kala Pattar (The Final Destination from Lukla)
Kala Pattar is the ultimate destination for trekkers heading up into the Everest area, including those starting from Lukla. It takes days of trekking. Age isn't so important as is physical condition. It's best, much the best, to be in decent physical condition before attempting this. Hiking from to the famous black...
Lukla to Namche Bazaar - The first leg of the trek into the Khumbu
Report on the last major stop-off point in the Himalayas at Namche Bazaar before trekking up to Goyko and Kala Pattar.
The Lukla to Namche Bazaar Trek - Nepali town centers on the Khumbu trekking trade
This first stretch to Namche will be the most populated by humans. And many make a living off the trekking...
Taking a cultural alternative trail to the Everest area. It's the culturally sensitive way to get to Lukla and Kala Pattar.
Lukla Postponed
Bad weather postponing plane landings and take-offs at Lukla is common. Plan in extra time for this.
Down from Lukla
Some of the more interesting lodges are just down from Lukla on the main trail to Kala Pattar and Namche.
Lukla Air...
Trekking Goyko Ri (Below the Magnificent Cho Oyo - also known as Cho Oyu)
Walking up the long valley towards Goyko and the lakes nearby is one of the outstanding treks in the Khumbu. You'll o past yak pastures, gigantic glaciers, and the most magical and enchanting scenery in the Khumbu.
Once at Goyko, the small village that thrives in the trekking trade, Goyko Ri rises next...