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NEPAL AT A GLANCE

Nepal occupying only 0.1% of the Earth

Area: 147181 sq. km

Geography: Situated between China in the north and India in the South

Latitude: 26`12 and 30` 27 north

Longitude: 80` 4 and 88` 12 east

Topography: The deepest gorge in the world Kali-gandaki River and Highest point Ama Chomolungma / Sagarmatha / Mt Everest 8848 Meters.

Vegetation: Per the size of the country out standing bio-diversity in the world ranging from sub-tropical Rain - forests to Alpine deserts.

Weather: Climate ranges from tropical the low lands to Arctic in to the higher altitudes.

Capital: Kathmandu

Population: 28.8 Million

Language: Official Nepali and English.

Political System: Federal republic of Nepal.

Religion: Nepal enjoys the distinction of being the only Hindu Kingdom in the world. However, there is a harmonious blending of Hindusm and Buddhism.

Climate: Nepal has four major seasons Namely
1: Winter: December – February
2: Spring: March – May
3: Summer: June – August
4: Autumn: September – November

 

National Flag: Nepal’s flag is the only two-piece, national flag in the world .

National Animal: Cow

National Flower: Rhododendron & Arboreum (Lali Gurans)

National Bird: Impean Pheasant (Denfe)

People: Nepal has more than 40 ethnic groups and 70 spoken languages
2% of all the flowering plants in the world
8% of the world's population of birds as more then 848 species
4% of mammals on earth
11 of the worlds 15 families of butter-flies as more than 500 species
600 of indigenous plant families
319 of species of exotic orchids
8 of the 10 Summits that exceed 8,000 in height

 

"World Heritage Sites religious & cultural"

1. CHANGUNARAYAN Hindu Temple 12 Km to the east of Kathmandu city

2. SWAYAMBHUNATH Buddhist Stupa Establishment is linked to creation of the Kathmandu Valley

3. BOUDDHANATH Buddhist Stupa 6 Km to the east down town Ktm is the largest Buddhist Stupa

4. BHAKTAPUR Darbar Square 13 Km East Kathmandu the most beautiful and colorful city in Nepal

5. PATAN Darbar Square 8 Km South east Kathmandu

6. KATHMANDU Darbar Square The center Kathmandu the old royal palace

7. Pasupati Nath Kathmandu North east Kathmandu the one Hindu holy temple in Nepal

 

"Nepal Unique Treasures"

1. LUMBINI birthplace of lord Buddha Siddhartha Gutam Sakyamuni

2. Mt. Everest the highest point on earth

3. Kumari the living goddess

 

"World Heritage Sites peaceful & natural"

1. Mt Everest Sagarmatha National Park 1,145, sq. Km Established Nineteen seventy six 1976.

2. Chitwan National Park 932, sq. Km Established Nineteen seventy 1970.

 

"AVERAGE TEMPERATURES IN Nepal"

Place

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec
Kathmandu

17-2

19-4

24-8

30-11

30-16

30-20

30-21

29-20

27-19

23-15

23-4

20-2

Pokhara

20-8

21-8

27-11

30-16

30-19

30-20

30-21

30-21

29-20

27-18

23-11

20-8

Chitwan

24-7

26-8

33-12

35-18

35-20

35-23

33-24

33-24

32-22

31-18

29-12

24-8

Bhairawa

Maximum 42 Minimum 5 Degree Celsius

Gorkha

Maximum 33 Minimum 4 Degree Celsius

Janakpur

Maximum 42 Minimum 4 Degree Celsius

Jiri

Maximum 28 Minimum Minus 6 Degree Celsius

 

"Geographical Location in Nepal"

A Landlocked sovereign Hindu Kingdom bested by china to the north and by India on the South its other borders with north latitude – 26/ 22 to 30/27 and east longitude 80/88/12”

 

"Topography & Seasons"

Nepal offers an astonishing topographical variation with altitude ranging from 65 meters to 8848 meters amidst a width of 193 kilometers. Similarly within its limited area and bounds Nepal enjoys all the climates with alpine temperate and the tropical jungle regions determined by its incredible altitude variation. There are four Season in Nepal: -

1. Winter: December – February.

2. Spring: March – May.

3. Summer: June – August.

4. Autumn: September – November.

 

"Trekking Season"

Although trekking in Nepal can be organized throughout the year autumn – spring are considered to be the best month for Trekking Summer months of the year which coincide with monsoon season begin in mid – June and mid September making journey wet and warm. The mountain views may not be at their best as rain clouds and haze overhang the mountains occasionally obscuring the enchanting views. These times are blessed for the keen botanists as the higher valley and meadows blossom with flowers and lush vegetation.

 

Note: It is recommended to carry insect repellent when trekking during summer months

 

Autumn being the best season for Trekking affords excellent weather and tantalizing mountain views January and February are noted for cold weather with occasional snowfall at higher elevations. Again excellent views are common these months are popular and ideal for trekking for those who are well equipped or who remain at lower elevations below 3,000 meters. Late February brings Spring in Nepal and offers exhilarating trekking for those who are interested in flowers, birds and nature grandeur different varieties of wild flowers, specially the rhododendrons make the hillside above 21 00 meter a haunting paradise during this season. April and May are the height of expedition season and the best time for climbing the high Peak and the approach marches to the base camps it is mildly warm at lower 3500 meters the mountain views are excellent and the temperatures is quite moderate even at night.

 

"Preventing Altitude Sickness"

Normally below 3200 meter altitude is not a problem at all only in the high altitude trekking generally above 3200 meters altitude sickness can catch you and becomes more pronounced from above 4100 meter it is a condition caused by lack of oxygen its early symptoms are fatigue, tiredness, shortness of breath and headaches the worsening signs are nausea, loss of appetite, insomnia & diarrheas with a view to preventing this problem especially those who are undertaking high altitude trekking above3500, meter are advised to strictly observe the following tips.

 

1. Have a thorough medical check-up before you undertake specially if you are doing the high elevation the trekking & Expeditions or Overland Tours Drink 3-4 Letter water every day. Do not dehydrate in any case during trek Tours.

 

2. Breathe deep and do not exhaust yourself

 

3. In case of seven nausea insomnia or fever immediate descend of about 1000 – 1500 meter is the best cure for the time those who get serious.

 

4. Breath deep and not exhaust yourself

 

5. In case of severe nausea insomnia or fever immediate descent of about 1500 meter is the cure.

 

6. From above 4000m gaining a height 4250 – 4500m daily in much advised depending upon the steepness of the trail.

 

As far as the physical fitness in concerned for normal trekking below 3500m no special physical fitness in required. As long as you are reasonably active and in normal good health you will be able to find within this booklet a trek to suit you. Some of our trek is of course physically demanding but all our treks do not require any special mountaineering skill. The important thing is to choose a trek of the right grade.

 

Trekking Grading
To make the most of your holiday in Nepal and Tibet it is important that choose a right trek or tour which is within your capabilities however there is no age limits to join any of our Trek or Tours all our Trek and Tours are graded in terms of difficulty.

 

Trip Grading
Grade A: Easy and Short Trek
Grade B: Moderately Easy and short trek
Grade C: Moderately easy and Long Trek
Grade D: Moderaely difficult and long Trek
Grade E: Difficult and Long Trek

 

"Hygiene & Food"

Even to the accomplished chef, cooking especially on trek that also on mountains would offer a challenge. With some touches of imagination and ingenuity it is amazing what our Crews SHERPAS can produce. All our trek includes food: Breakfast, Lunch, High Tea, and Dinner variety in food is ensured as far as possible with Nepali traditional cuisine which call Dal Bhat Continental, Italian, Chinese, as we serve everyday difference dish at least five – seven days you will taste different taste of your daily meal during the trekking trip. Alternatively the food comprise a blend of ensure nutrition even in the difficult circumstances on the high Altitudes.

 

The Vegetarians are also welcome you just give us advance notice we will put all our efforts to cater your requirements. Regarding hygiene our well trained and long experienced trek, and Expeditions Crews know your requirement very well you will be amazed to see how they maintain hygiene with very simple hygiene procedures. We provide Boiled water is supplied in plenty throughout the Trek or Expedition Trip. No worried please.

 

"Accommodation"

Upon arrival in Kathmandu as well as in the major towns and cities we put you in the centrally located Hotel & Guest Houses however if you like to have hotel guest houses of your choice please late us know before your are arrival in the town.

 

During the Trek or Expeditions we provide you twin sharing tents for the camping trek & Expedition. If you like single tent also we provided upon prior request before your trip departure.

 

What Himal Sonam Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. Will offers Treks, Expedition, white water rafting, jungle safari, Buddhist cultural tour, Trekking in Tibet, Overland tour in Tibet, Mountaineering, monastic tour in Tibet and much more we offer for your clients to suite their holiday.

 

As most of our trek and Expeditions will take you place in such remote and natural areas far away from the cities and towns. Camping and catering oneself with food, fuel, and other essential goods in next to impossible This is the reason why an organized trekking and Expedition supported by necessary crews with all the camping and kitchen equipments is required from every point of view such as safety, hygiene, comfort and pleasure.

 

With strong commitment for your safety, hygiene, comfort and pleasure HIMAL SONAM TREKS & EXPEDITION is fully equipped with enough number of well trained and long experienced Trekking and Expeditions crews are Sherpas backed by all necessary Trekking and Expedition gears such as modern sleeping tent twin & single tents dinning tent, depend size of group kitchen tent, toilet tent, shower tents tables, chairs, gas & kerosene pressure lamps, and other necessary utensils for the maximum comfort even on the remote and difficult areas. They are also well checked and maintained after every Trip so as to keep them to date.

 

"ENVIRONMENT CONSCIOUS"

Our organization and Company is environmentally very conscious we do not use firewood on our trek. All non-biodegradable items are brought back to the township for disposal at the dumping grounds. Our people respect the cultural heritage of our countries.

 

"NEPAL ENTRY PROCEDURES "

Every nation is hearty welcome to Trekking, Expedition, Jungle Safari, white water Rafting, Cultural Tour, much more in Nepal. Nepal visa and Trek, Expedition Permit procedures are simple visa is available upon arrival at entry points or airport for at least 30 day which can extended up to three months it is easy you can extend here in Kathmandu any time before your visa date of expiry. Trekking and expedition permit is made by our Organization.

 

Especial Itineraries for the Trek and Expedition in Nepal and Tibet.

 

To suitable for your holiday we have made varied interests of lovers of Trekking, Expeditions or for any other tours HIMAL SONAM TREKS & EXPEDITION PVT. LTD. offers its very carefully prepared Trekking and Expeditions itineraries of varying duration and difficulty for both popular and offbeat trails. They have been designed in such a way they also meet various pockets of Trekkers. Our special itineraries follow overleaf.

 

"The prices for Trekking and Expeditions Trip in Nepal and Tibet "

Our best prices for the each Trekking, Expedition and other tours itinerary based on number of participants are mentioned in a separate chart which will be made available or sent to you upon request.

 

"Services included in our Prices "

All Ground & surface Transportation Kathmandu-Kathmandu. Trekking on full board basis during the Trek or Expedition Trip.

 

Accommodation in Kathmandu with two star levels all necessary crews are Sherpa Guide Porters. Necessary, Trekking Permit & National Park Fees etc.

 

Cost does not include
Cold drinks and any beverages all personal nature expenses health insurance international airport departure tax. Incase if emergency helicopter rescue extra charge etc.

 

If you have any inquiry please Contact Us.