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Machhapuchhare Model Trek

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Posted on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 at 11:40 am

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At the time when roads are encroaching on the pristine trekking areas especially in the Annapurna region of Nepal, a model trek route has been opened in the Kaski district, near Pokhara. The Machhapuchhare Model Trekking trail covers seven village development committees – Lahachowk, Ghachowk, Machhapuchhre, Rivan, Lwangghalel, Dhital and Sardikhola VDC – in Kaski

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Travelogue of a trekking trip to Langtang and Gosainkunda

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Posted on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 5:58 pm

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This is a travelogue of a trekking trip to the Langtang region, Gosainkunda Lake and ultimately connecting to the Helambu trail and ending in Sundarijal, Kathmandu. Ujwal Thapa, CEO of ExoticBuddha.com, who embarked on the trek of the Tamang Heritage Trail of Nepal in Ocotober/November 2009, wrote this article. 1st day: Oct 25th, Sunday – Kathmandu

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Sikles Village – a Trekkers’ Paradise

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Posted on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 12:09 pm

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Sikles (Siklis) is a beautiful and traditional Gurung village perched on a hill at an altitude of 2000 m. It is the second largest Gurung village in Nepal. The village once was famous as ‘SAT SAYA SIKLES’ meaning the village of seven hundred households. Sikles lies above Madi Khola, overlooking Annapurna IV to the north

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The Great Himalaya Trail – alpine trek for trekking enthusiasts

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Posted on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at 4:24 pm

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Trekkers to Nepal bored with trekking around the beaten treks, the road construction on the popular treks, and looking for a challenge can find a new trekking ‘holy grail’ in the himalayan region of Nepal. A pictorial guide about the highest and the most challenging alpine trek, written by Robin Boustead, has been launched

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Travelogue of a trekking trip to see Mount Everest

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Posted on Friday, September 11th, 2009 at 12:47 pm

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Travelogue of the trekking trip to see Mount Everest up close on December 2005. (The traveler is Ujwal Thapa – CEO, ExoticBuddha.com) Day 1: I got a ticket to Lukla from a local travel agent (referred by a friend) in Kathmandu. Cost me about $60 (It costs around $ 120 at the moment for the tourists). Took one of

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Nepal Travel Stories

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Posted on Saturday, March 14th, 2009 at 6:49 pm

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Travelogue of a trekking trip to the Langtang region, Gosainkunda Lake and Helambu trail Ujwal Thapa, CEO of ExoticBuddha.com wrote this article. 1st day: Oct 25th, Sunday – Kathmandu (1300m) to Shaybrubesi (1900m): there were a couple of us on a hired 4 wheel Land cruiser through Kathmandu to Trisuli bazaar to Dhunche all the way up

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Where do I travel in Nepal?

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Posted on Saturday, March 14th, 2009 at 11:45 am

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Where to go in Nepal? That is always the first or second thing in a traveler’s mind! There are many exciting places in Nepal where you can visit. We have broadly categorized the interests of travelers who visit Nepal: Are you going trekking? Are you going Mountaineering? Are you going Sightseeing? Are you going to do adventure activities? like

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Upper Mustang (Lo Manthang)

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Posted on Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 at 5:15 pm

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The Upper Mustang is a desert like area which has medieval Tibetan culture. Trekking in the area requires government permit, which costs US$ 500 for 10 days and $ 50 per day per person from then. Only organized groups are allowed to enter the area. The restricted area starts from Kagbeni, around 4 hours walk

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Personal account of a trip to see Mt. Everest

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Posted on Thursday, September 18th, 2008 at 3:52 pm

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Here is an account of my trip to see Mount Everest up close on December 2005. (The traveler is Ujwal Thapa – CEO, ExoticBuddha.com) Day 1: I got a ticket to Lukla from a local travel agent (referred by a friend) in Kathmandu. Cost me about $60 (It costs around $ 120 at the moment for the

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Helambu Trek Itinerary

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Posted on Monday, September 1st, 2008 at 6:24 pm

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Helambu Trek starts from Sundarijal and ends at the same place. Or you could end the trek in Melamchi Pul Bazaar if you take an alternative route from Tarke Gyang. You need to ride on a bus or taxi to Sundarijal from Kathmandu which takes about half an hour. The route takes 8 days

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