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If you have
planed to travel Nepal or planed to go trek in Nepal it is very
important to know some thing about the Republic Nepal. Nepal carry
its own identity among the world in its natural beauty and natural
diversity. Nepal is well known as one of the best destinations in
the world for enjoying the real beauty of nature through trekking.
The trail into the interior parts of the country follows ancient
foot-trails which wander through scenic river-banks, intricately
terraced fields and the forested ridges connecting picturesque
hamlets and mountain villages. Trekkers can walk along the rough but
beautiful trails or virgin tracks in the lap of green and friendly
looking hills. While traveling through the village and hills of
Nepal you can find verities of seasonal plants and flower which
decorate the natural forest and feel the freshness among the trekker
in Nepal. The rhododendron-filled, green, dark and deep forests with
different seasonal flowers blossoming can catch anyone's eye as can
the scattered residential cottages, domestic and forest animals,
variety of birds, both Hindus and Buddhist temples, mountains,
breath-taking landscape, and above all warm greeting from smiling
local people. The highly developed and well-defined trails have been
used for centuries. Trekking in Nepal is an all season activity. It
is possible at any time of the year depending on where one wishes to
go. However, the most popular season are spring (February - May) and
autumn (September-November). Even during the monsoon season (June-
August), you can trek in the rain- shadow areas north of the
Himalaya like Mustang, Upper Manang and Dolpo.
Trekking in Nepal will take you through a country that has captured
the imagination of mountaineers and explorers for more than 100
years. You will meet people in remote mountain villages whose
lifestyle has not changed in generations. Most people trust
foreigners. Nepal is one of only a handful of countries that has
never been ruled by a foreign power. Many of the values associated
with a hiking trip at home do not have the same importance during a
trek in Nepal. Isolation is traditionally a crucial element of any
wilderness experience but in Nepal it is impossible to get
completely away from people, except for short times or at extremely
high elevations. Environmental concerns must include the effects of
conservation measures on rural people and the economic effects of
tourism on indigenous populations. Even traditional national park
management must be adapted because there are significant population
centres within Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) and Langtang national parks.
Trekking
does not mean mountain climbing. While the ascent of a Himalayan
peak may be an attraction for some, you need not have such a goal to
enjoy a trek. As far as most people are concerned, trekking always
refers to walking on trails.
While
trekking you will see the great diversity of Nepal. Villages embrace
many ethnic groups and cultures. The terrain changes from tropical
jungle to high glaciated peaks in only 150 km. From the start, the
towering peaks of the Himalaya provide one of the highlights of a
trek. As your plane approaches Kathmandu these peaks appear to be
small clouds on the horizon. The mountains become more definable and
seem to reach impossible heights as you get closer and finally land
at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan Airport.
During a trek, the
Himalaya disappears behind Nepal's continual hills, but dominates
the northern skyline at each pass. Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang,
Gauri Shankar and Everest will become familiar names. Finally, after
weeks of walking, you will arrive at the foot of the mountains
themselves - astonishing heights from which gigantic avalanches
tumble earthwards in apparent slow motion, dwarfed by their
surroundings. Your conception of the Himalaya alters as you turn
from peaks famed only for their height to gaze on far more
picturesque summits that you may never have heard of - Kantega, Ama
Dablam, Machhapuchhare and Kumbhakarna |
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