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This post is about the major festivals of Nepal. Nepal is a multicultural country with a long history of diverse ethnicities and religions living together. Each has their own culture and traditions. As a result, Nepal is a land of festivals with over 50 events …
The Gokyo Lakes trek in Nepal is a wonderful trek that brings you to a chain of six turquoise, glacial-fed lakes in the Everest region. At around 5000 meters it is the highest freshwater lake system in the world. Despite the spectacular views of the …
Mani rimdu is one of the biggest festivals among the Sherpa communities in the Solukhumbu region in Nepal. A region that is famous for Mount Everest and the very popular Everest Base camp trek as well as the Gokyo Lakes trek. The Mani Rimdu festival …
The Jiri to Lukla trek was once the start of the famous trek to Everest. Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the first people to climb Mount Everest, even started their hike in Kathmandu. It was only in 1963 that a road was built to Jiri. …
The Annapurna Circuit trek was once one of the most popular hikes in Nepal. In about a month it was possible to walk around the Annapurna mountain peaks. This trek was famous for its ethnic villages, natural beauty and easy access from Kathmandu or Pokhara. …
The Poon hill trek, also known as the Annapurna panorama, is one of the shortest multi-day hikes in Nepal. Short, but sweet. The hike offers natural beauty, cultural diversity, rural village life and spectacular mountain views. Why choose the Poon hill trek? While the Poon …
This post is about the Langtang trek in the Bagmati province of Nepal. An area that is located only, 51 kilometers north of Kathmandu. Making this an easy and accessible hike for those that love to see the Himalayas, but have limited time The Langtang …
Bardiya National Park is the biggest proof that Nepal is much more than mountains alone. Besides the high peaks of the Himalayas, Nepal also has lush jungles full of wildlife. One of my favourite jungle areas is Bardiya National Park. Bardiya National Park lies in …
This post is about how I ended up with All Hands Volunteers and my experience as a volunteer in Nepal with the All Hands and heart earthquake disaster relief program. I have a long history with Nepal. My first visit was in 2006 as a …