Nepal

Magical, mystical, mysterious Nepal. Imagine yourself among the towering Himalayas! Walking the trails to enchanted villages, exquisite Himalayan trails, ancient culturally magnificent cities. Moving through pine and bamboo forests. Dazzled by splashes of color as rhododendrons' jewelled flowers light your way. Visit ancient shrines that will take you back thousands of years. Take a tour of a lifetime. Let yourself imagine. Let yourself go and discover the magic.

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This trip offers an experience of the real Nepal. After visiting seven culture world heritage sites, you will experience the reality of life in Pashupati Temple. Bring your skills and share with our local students, living in the tented camp in the village and participate in the unique hospitality of local village life which makes your trip more enjoyable. You will encounter many animals such as the One-Horned Rhino in Chitwan. A highlight of your experience will be riding on an elephant!
Your trip takes you to a wonderful banana palmed valley where the tropical climate ensures your pleasure. Scan the horizon and the 140 kms of majestic Himalayas staggers your imagination.

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This is a pristine area newly opened for tourism. Apart from the stunning landscape and views of the Annapurna region Ghalegaun offers a real opportunity to become a part of village life, lodging with local Gurung families. This area is also home to the famous honey hunters of Nepal.

* The best season for this trek is September - November and March - May.

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On our trek we start in the lower Langtang Valley, trekking through its forests and among the villages and farmlands of its people, many of who are of Tibetan origin. Once an important trading route with Tibet, this influence is reflected in the character of the villages and peoples. During part of the trek you will be walking through National Park, and though wildlife is never easy to spot in a forest setting, there are chances of seeing some interesting animals and birds.

* The best season for this trek is half of February to First week of June and September to early December.

Note: July to August is the Monsoon period in Nepal. However, it is possible to do trekking in rain shadow area like Mustang, Rara, Dolpo, Annapurna circuit, Langtang valley, Everest base camp and Gokyo valley respectively.

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A land covered with small villages, ancient monasteries, friendly people and breathtaking scenery. Mustang's wealth was derived from being a major trading hub on the Kali Gandaki / Thak Khola trade route between Tibet and Nepal, which reflects the rich Buddhist culture, history, laws and customs.

The Tiji Festival is a three-day ritual known as "The chasing of the Demons" and it is centred around the Tiji myth. Tiji tells the story of a deity named Dorje Jono who must battle against his demon father to save the Kingdom of Mustang from destruction. The demon father wreaks havoc on Mustang by creating a water shortage which, in this extremely arid land, is the most precious life-sustaining resource. Dorje Jono eventually defeats the demon and banishes him from the land.

* Date: 13th - 30th May, 2009

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