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Once you've mastered the rocks, try Peak Climbing. Nepal is famous for mountaineering, and peak climbing is one of the main attractions in this country. Everest is not the only summit here in the Himalayas. There are a lot of affordable peak climbs that would be good for new climb
Kayaking and rafting are World Class in Nepal. Because of the very technical rapids on Nepal's Himalayan rivers, Nepali guides quickly become e expert kayakers and instructors and they are always willing to share their enthusiasm and expertise. We encourage advance kayakers to join any of our trips. Beginners would do best with a kayak clinic or the Kayak Bootcamp offered by Hardcore Nepal. If you want to get an adrenaline rush without having to learn kayaking, sign up for one of the many rafting trips offered by Tourist agents in Thamel. A great trip for first timers is the 2 day Trisuli River trip which includes camping (all meals and transportation as well) for around $40. For more extreme adventure, try the Bote Koshi river trips or the 10 day Sun Koshi trip. There is something for everyone and Nepal's rivers are a great way to explore the natural wonder of this land and meet her friendly locals.
Nepal is called the Land of the Gods, and religion (especially Buddhism, Hinduism, Animism and Shamanism) is deeply ingrained into the culture. Indeed it permeates every part of daily life, from eating a meal to driving the car. Puja is done for everything. So check out some of the treks and tours that will help you discover this uniquely mystic land. Our favorites are The Shreeban Nature Camp (3 hour trek and rural village culture -- rock climbing also available), and the Rickshaw Tour of Kathmandu offered by D'Tours Original.
Nepal is famous for being the true country of the Himalayas. Sure other countries have some Himalayan peaks, but Nepal's boasts the highest elevation in the world. This makes trekking and peak climbing a favorite pass time among visitors. Treks can be as short as a couple days, or as long as 3 weeks depending on what your looking for. But these trips are not just an easy hike in the woods, they require stamina and endurance. Treks in Nepal are considered the most challenging and most rewarding in the world. We recommend you start building your strength and endurance before you come to Nepal. Also, NEVER wear new trekking shoes, make sure they are well broken-in and a little big for the hours you will spend walking down hill (you do not want your toes touching the front of the shoe on each down hill step).
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Most guide books suggest Oct-Dec and Mar-May as the best times to come to Nepal. We also think Jan-Feb is a great time due to discount airfares during this time to Nepal. It is off-peak season and you will find better deals, but still generally nice weather. Unless you are Peak Climbing, you need not strictly adhere to the seasonal advice. The monsoon is a reality in July and August, but some years (as 2009), it just doesn't really come. Nice weather during the day and rain at night. This may be an anomaly, but check with locals or email us here at nepal-visitor.com to find out about conditions.
Comfortable clothes are always appropriate, and be sure they are light, easy to carry and easy to wash. Women will want to wear modest clothes, especially when in rural Nepal (tank tops and shorts are NOT acceptable). You will also want to have a sarong (or you can buy a "lungee" here for about 500NPR), for times when you need to change or bathe without much privacy. River sandals like Chacos or Tevas are a really good choice for everyday shoes. You can do almost anything in these types of shoes. Also, remember, after you are done trekking, you may want to go out for a night of celebration in Kathmandu, so bring a shirt or something a little dressy that makes you feel good. You will be tired of wearing trekking clothes and t-shirts. No
matter what time of year you come to Nepal, you are sure to have the
opportunity to experience at least one local festival. The Nepalis, whether Hindu, Buddhist, or another religion, are very serious about their beliefs. So please honor their customs and traditions while you are here, and enjoy the spirituality the infuses everything in the Land of the Gods. Rural Community Development Programme
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famous called Dashain comes in late September, and is a two week long
celebration to honor the Mother Goddess of Creation. This is the Nepali
equivalent of a holiday like Christmas or Hanukkah, where families return
home to villages and spend hours feasting and celebrating. At the end
of Dashain come the Tihar, festival of lights. Most village will have
lights, dancing, and tika celebrations. Another fun and not to be missed
festival is the Spring celebration of Holi. This is literally of celebration
of color! The young, and young at heart, throw water balloons and tika
powder all over everyone and everything. It is good fun... just plan
on having a bad hair day, and don't wear clothes you don't want to get
dirty. The tika powder stains deeply, and for people with highlighted
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