11/17/2023 0 Comments Namo buddha nepal monastery![]() ![]() Often left off people’s Nepal itinerary is the bustling border town of Janakpur. Suggested by Rohan from Travels of a Bookpacker If you have the extra energy, do ascend Kala Pattar at 5,545 metres from Gorakshep, you’ll get amazing views of Everest and Base Camp. Getting to Everest Base Camp and back again safely is a massive achievement and a personal life goal for many. ![]() There are stunning monasteries to see at Pangboche and Tengboche, there are schools and hospitals that were built by Sir Edmund Hillary. The trekking itself is NOT difficult, but at these altitudes, you’ll need to acclimatise appropriately. The trek is around 110 kilometres, depending on the route that you take (and there are several), the standard route will take around 14 days. The most famous of treks is the trek to Everest Base Camp at 5364 metres from the airport of Lukla at 2,800 metres. There is literally a breathtaking view around every corner. The people and the landscapes are incredible. It would (in my view) be a crime to come to Nepal and not go trekking. It was the perfect combination of movement, culture, and astounding views. We stayed in an eco lodge the first night, and a Buddhist monastery the second night. We walked from about two to five hours each day, through charming villages, past bright green rice paddies, and up a couple of fairly steep hills to get to our accommodation. Here, the air is not only much fresher and cleaner than in the city, you can also see the great white peaks of the Himalayas lining up like foot soldiers in the distance. We started out from Kathmandu by bus, and after only about an hour or two we were in the foothills that ring the Kathmandu Valley. I went on a three-day trek in the Kathmandu Valley and never had to ascend higher than about 1,750 metres, the height of the beautiful Namo Buddha monastery. What do you think of when you think of trekking in Nepal? If images of breathless hikers battling high altitude passes and sudden snow squalls come to mind, there is another way! You don’t have to brave tough terrains to trek in Nepal. Suggested by Mariellen from Breathe Dream Go Tilicho is the highlight of my several trips to Nepal and I definitely recommend visiting it! The climb to the lake is steep and challenging, though the views from the top are totally worth the effort. Tilicho base camp (4200m altitude) is the last point where you can find food, accommodation and other basic support you might need. If you start from Jomsom, you will need a qualified guide for camping in the mountains. It is possible to start the journey either from Manang or Jomsom – both are the villages on the Annapurna Circuit trail. Though Tilicho Lake is a three-day side-trek from Annapurna Circuit route, you need 4-5 extra days in the beginning for gradual acclimatization. Being surrounded by snowy mountains it is possible to reach the lake only by foot. Tilicho Lake is one of those breathtaking sites in the world that hasn’t been impacted by the mass tourism. ![]()
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