Specially organized short-term tour package in Nepal to suit your general interests

Fixed departures are planned every month (7 nights’/8 days’ program starting every 1st & 15th date). The entire tour program as below will be arranged and accompanied by a licensed and experienced local guide speaking English and Russian.
Tour Program (Itinerary)

1st day/night: Arrival in Kathmandu (altitude – 1300 M above the mean sea level) and accommodation in a hotel of your choice in Kathmandu (in the case of early arrival, a half-day sightseeing program can also be arranged)

2nd day/night: Sightseeing within Kathmandu Valley (amongst numerous temples and old palaces, the sites of your interest can be finalized later). Stay in a hotel either in Kathmandu or Nagarkot/Dhulikhel (at a distance of 30 Kms away from Kathmandu). Nagarkot and Dhulikhel hotels, resorts (altitude 1800 – 2000 M) are very famous for their hospitality and the best scenery covering spectacular range of snow capped peaks of mighty Himalaya.

3rd – 4th day/nights: Early departure for Chitwan with altitude 300 M (at a distance of 180 Kms away from Kathmandu) at the Chitwan National Park Area where many resorts offer their best packages with jungle adventure activities including safari on elephants. The one-horn rhinos, deer, peacock, bison, monkeys, crocodile and other wild creatures are the objects of regular attraction in the park. Staying in the rainforest resorts amidst the wilderness will become an unforgettable event in your life. You may extend your stay in Chitwan for an extra night depending upon your interests to see the wild animals.

5th day/night: Departure for Pokhara with altitude 800 M (at a distance of 160 Kms away from Chitwan). Stay in a lodge, hotel and resort of your choice. Pokhara is a very famous place for its natural and closest scenery of Annapurna Himalayan Range (with an 8000+ m peak and other beautiful peaks) and numerous freshwater lakes. The travel to Chitwan, Pokhara and back to Kathmandu will provide you the best moments to capture the panoramic natural environment and cultural information on the local people’s traditions and livelihood.

6th day/night: Departure for Bandipur (at a distance of 65 Kms from Pokhara) and Gorkha (at a distance of 42 Kms from Bandipur). Stay in a local resort of Gorkha and get exotic experience in a small old town which is surrounded by numerous ethnic communities. Bandipur is a small and beautiful village at highlands on the midway between Chitwan and Pokhara. This village is located just 10 Kms off the national highway linking Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara. Gorkha is a very famous place and hill town for its attraction with natural, historical, religious and cultural importance. This is an optional tour. You may choose to travel from Pokhara to Kathmandu directly without visiting these two places. By doing so, you will save a full day for further sightseeing or shopping in Kathmandu. This may also compensate for the extra day spent in Chitwan.

7th day/night: Departure for Kathmandu (at a distance of 141 Kms away from Gorkha). Stay in a hotel of your choice in Kathmandu. Have a couple of hours in the capital with free time for relax and shopping etc.

8th day: Departure to another destination by international flight.

You are most welcome in Nepal for getting the multifaceted experience with full enjoyment in the nature, for observing the lifestyles of many ethnic communities, and traveling with safety and comfort.

We can also try to adjust and modify this itinerary in order to suit your interest and time available for the visit. Because there are many tourism products related with adventure and sport. For example, trekking, rafting, bungy-jumping, mountain-flight etc. Therefore, prior to finalization of your visit schedule, we have to discuss for clarity and purposeful arrangement to be furnished within convenient time-frame.

For further enquiries and bookings:
Please contact with Mr. Thakur Pandit (Authorized English/Russian tour guide); Emails: thakurpandit@yahoo.com; rapidsand@hotmail.com; Mobile phone: +977 9803848578; Home phone: +977 1 6610432

Ultra Light Aircraft in Nepal for Sky Adventure

Avia Club is running an adventure program in Pokhara. The company has a couple of ultra light aircrafts which provide you ultimate thrilling experience by flying towards the Fishtail peak of Annapuran Himalayan Range. More and more number of tourists are going to Pokhara to enjoy the sky adventure.

Hotels booking in Nepal

The season for tourists has come in Nepal. Most of the hotels are already booked in Chitwan and Pokhara which are the attractions in Nepal. The rates of hotels are also rising due to over demand and general inflation worldwide.

The climate and environment is also very favourable for this period, i.e. less rain, sightseeing and enjoying the Himalayan panorama. The season of festivals is closeby. Dashain, one of the most important festival of Hindus, is being celebrated now.

You can obesrve people visiting the temples for worship with devotion. The real life integrated with religion and rural culture is one of the beautiful elements in Nepalese society.

Sky Diving Near Everest

A new sport adventure in Nepal. A group of Adventurists visited Nepal from Switzerland visited Nepal with their own small aircraft. They have managed to fly over the Everest and conducted sky diving and landed near Namche Bazaar, a market in Everest Region.

Specially organized short-term tour package in Nepal that suit your general interests

Fixed departures are planned every month (7 nights’/8 days’ program starting every 1st & 15th date). The entire tour program as below will be arranged and accompanied by a licensed and experienced local guide speaking English and Russian.
Tour Program (Itinerary)
1st day/night: Arrival in Kathmandu (altitude – 1300 M above the mean sea level) and accommodation in a hotel of your choice in Kathmandu (in the case of early arrival, a half-day sightseeing program can also be arranged)

2nd day/night: Sightseeing within Kathmandu Valley (amongst numerous temples and old palaces, the sites of your interest can be finalized later). Stay in a hotel either in Kathmandu or Nagarkot/Dhulikhel (at a distance of 30 Kms away from Kathmandu). Nagarkot and Dhulikhel hotels, resorts (altitude 1800 – 2000 M) are very famous for their hospitality and the best scenery covering spectacular range of snow capped peaks of mighty Himalaya.

3rd day/night: Early departure for Chitwan with altitude 300 M (at a distance of 180 Kms away from Kathmandu) at the Chitwan National Park Area where many resorts offer their best packages with jungle adventure activities including safari on elephants. The rhinos, deer, peacock, bison, monkeys, crocodile and other wild creatures are the objects of regular attraction in the park. Staying in the rainforest resorts amidst the wilderness will become an unforgettable event in your life. On the way to Chitwan, you may opt to enjoy a cable car drive up to the famous Manakamana Temple (dedicated to the Wish Fulfilling Goddess). This additional activity may take about 1-2 hours.
4th day/night: Full day program with various adventure activities in Chitwan.

5th day/night: Departure for Pokhara with altitude 800 M (at a distance of 160 Kms away from Chitwan). You will have lunch at the Bandipur Mountain Resort, which is located at 8 Kms off from the Chitwan - Pokhara Highway. Bandipur is a small and beautiful village at highlands very close to the midway between Chitwan and Pokhara. You will stay at Pokhara in a lodge, hotel and resort of your choice. Pokhara is a very famous place for its natural and closest scenery of Annapurna Himalayan Range (with a 8000 m peak and other beautiful peaks) and numerous freshwater lakes. The travel to Chitwan, Pokhara and back to Kathmandu will provide you the best moments to capture the panoramic natural environment and cultural information on the local people’s traditions and livelihood.
6th day/night: Departure for Gorkha (at a distance of 105 Kms from Pokhara and 24 Kms off from the Pokhara - Kathmandu Highway). Stay in a local resort of Gorkha and get exotic experience in a small old town which is surrounded by numerous ethnic communities. Gorkha is a very famous place and hill town for its attraction with natural, historical, religious and cultural importance.

7th day/night: Departure for Kathmandu (at a distance of 141 Kms away from Gorkha). Stay in a hotel of your choice in Kathmandu. Have a couple of hours in the capital with free time for relax and shopping etc.

8th day: Departure to another destination by international flight.

You are most welcome in Nepal for getting the multifaceted experience with full enjoyment in the nature, for observing the lifestyles of many ethnic communities, and traveling with safety and comfort.

We can also adjust and modify this itinerary and program activities according to your interest and time available for the visit.

For further enquiries and bookings:
Please contact with Mr. Thakur Pandit (Authorized English/Russian tour guide);

Contact Emails: thakurpandit@yahoo.com rapidsand@hotmail.com
Mobile phone: +977 9803848578
Home phones: +977 1 6610432

Water Sports Adventure in Nepal

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Flow of tourists in Pokhara increased

Around 70% tourists visiting Pokhara in Nepal go to trekking in Annapurna Area. In 2007, the number of tourists arrived at Pokhara reached 114,000. Out of this figure, almost 60,000 tourists went for trekking in the Annapurna Region. This is a very famous area conserved by people and ACAP, an internationally funded organization for promotion of tourism. Annapurna Area encompasses the mighty Annapurna Mountain Range with a 8000+ m peak and the Fishtail Peak graciously looking over the Pokhara City.

Village Tourism Day Celebrated in Nepal

Nepal offers 1008 tourism products and activities that include Mt. Everest and Lumbini. It was mentioned by a an expert in Nepal during a program organized to celebrate the Village Tourism Day in Nepal. The violability of village tourism is seen a good potential and resource for development of Nepal. However, it is mentioned that the village tourism is possible only if the business and services are based on the rural products and employment and not through use of imported goods and manpower. Nepal Tourism Board is the leading governmental organization which coordinates and guides the stakeholders working in tourism sector. So far, there is very little resource is invested by government to promote the village tourism in Nepal with exception of a few efforts. In this connection, ideas and incentives are very important at local level with some kind of support from government.

Peace will lure more tourists to Nepal

It is estimated that the number of tourist arrivals in the country would increase five-fold if political stability and sustainable peace were restored in the country. As Kathmandu has much diversity in the aspects of adventure, cultural, and environment, it would be good idea to develop it as the tourism capital of South Asia.

A new threat to bio-diversity in Nepal

The history of wildlife trade runs back several centuries. But illegal trade in wildlife, particularly those of the endangered species has increased in the recent past. In addition to traditional animals, trading in plant species, medicinal plant, and gene piracy has emerged as new sectors for the bio-pirates, mainly in bio-diversity rich tropical and sub-tropical regions like Sri-Lanka, Nepal, India, Latin America and Costa-Rica. In the case on Nepal, most of the highlands areas and some part of the lowland areas are highly diverse in bio-resources.


The number of flowering species in the world is over 250000 while in Nepal, there is almost 10000 species of plants. Nepal is home to over 4.37 % of mammals and 8.5 % of bird species in proportion with the total world species.

The value of Nepali wildlife for agriculture, scientific experimentation, ornaments, medicine industry has also enhanced the country’s image. Besides, Nepal has identified at least 1463 flowering species for medical purposes. For the above-mentioned reasons, Nepal has become a major target of animal and plant hunters around the world. It has been revealed that commercial exploitation is the second biggest threat to survival of wild species.

4. Helping Hands for employment and promotion of handmade/traditional products in Nepal

With support from a couple of organizations, Helping Hand has emerged from a small community to a promoter of traditional arts and crafts in Nepal. Its merely 20 years of its establishment and the company has grown up to a producer and marketing organization of various souvenir as well as consumer products with traditional styles and finish. The showcase of the company includes 20 categories and 2000 individual items. Quality, traditional features, hand made finishing, local raw materials are the bottom lines which enhance the possibility of marketing Nepalese products abroad. Helping Hand has become an innovative organization in this regard. It is planning to participate in large scale trade fairs for promotion and marketing of its products in-country and abroad.

1. Demand of tourism attachés in diplomatic missions of Nepal

Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has urged the government to promote economic diplomacy through tourism attachés in Nepali Diplomatic Missions abroad. It has been recommended to appoint attachés in US, UK, Germany, Japan and Australia since these are the major tourist generating markets of Nepal. The private sector engaged in tourism industry has been requesting the government to do the same since long. The envoys in the diplomatic missions of Nepal can do a lot for promotion of tourism by organizing various activities and informing prospective tourists about destinations and services in Nepal.

More coffee means less risk of Liver Cancer

Researchers’ team led by Gang Hu and colleagues in the university of Helsinki examined a relationship between Coffee and GGT (Liver Cancer). They surveyed 60,323 participants aged 25 to 70 since 1972 and 2002 followed up through June 2002. They were grouped according to the frequency of taking coffee daily. Within 19.3 years, 128 patients were diagnosed with liver cancer. However, the risk of liver cancer got minimised with the taking of number of coffee per day.

Almonds are good for digestion

The rich content of vitamin E and other minerals lower the cholesterol level of our blood. Study reveal that the prebiotic property of almonds can boost the number of gut bacteria present in the colon to fight harmful bacteria and pathogens. They also can help by feeding up prebiotic and non-digestible parts of our food. The beneficial bacteria use the almond lipid to multiply its number.

Jaundice is a symptom of liver disorder

With prevalence of hepatitis A & B only early, but it has reached up to G. It’s a symptom of liver disorder reflected by yellow colouration of the skin due to over production of bilirubin (reddish pigment of iron metabolism) and breakdown of RBC. The cause for over production of bilirubin is due to obstruction of its passage because of drugs, alcohol, genetic disturbances. Hepatitis A is commonly caused in people of Nepal due to poor hygiene and sanitation.

Hepatitis B & C is prevalent among drug users. Hepatitis E is a viral infection which is waterborne. Jaundice is associated with underlying chronic liver disease. To sum up, the bottom line is that hygiene needs to be maintained to be free from Hepatitis and taking the triple dose of vaccine would not be difficult living in a subcontinent.

Mushroom: A Natural Health Food

Mushroom, a traditional Chinese medicine, is low in calories and rich in protein as well as in chitin, iron, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. They are excellent in boosting your bodily adaptive abilities due to their prebiotic property. The compounds they contain have been classified as Host Defence Potentiators which restores body balance and natural resistance to diseases including anticarcinogenic activities. Talking about their health benefits, they contain fibres which keep the digestive system run smooth. Potassium contained in them can prevent strokes and reduce blood pressure. You don’t require allopathic antioxidants since you can find selenium and vitamin E naturally in mushroom.

On the other side, its copper content checks cardiovascular system of our body. If you want brilliant texture in your skin, you should eat mushroom. Due to its content of Niacin, a healthy glow can be obtained as well as it increases production of progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone. It helps to keep our nervous system function properly and also helps to produce energy from blood sugars. Eventually, the cancer fighting property of mushroom makes it really precious food for vitality in your life.

Tourist Visa Rates Reduced in Nepal

There are new visa regulations with changed visa isuue rates in Nepal.
For 15 days - 25 US$, For 30 days - 40 US$, For 90 days - 100 US$.

For Upper Mustang, Dolpa, Humla and Manaslu regions - reduced rates.For extension of visa dates there is very nominal charges.The revised rates are expected to be attractive for tourists coming to Nepal.

For individuals and business persons intending to financial investment in Nepal, there are new rates for visa issuance.

A Pocket Tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square

A succession of kings built and elaborated on the main royal palace here, which gave it the name "Durbar" or palace, Square. The area flourished in the 16-17th century, the "Golden Age" of the Kathmandu Valley, when the Malla rulers of the three neighboring city-states of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur waged artistic warfare to see who could built the most splendid monuments. Any innovation in one was quickly copied by the other kings, a competition that explains the similarities between the three cities Durbar Squares.

Today, modern life is interwoven with the historical past, flowing in, out and around the royal monuments in a steady stream. Children play at the feet of fierce guardian lion images and fly kites from the steps of 300-year-old temples, while a parade of passersby, from honking taxis to barefoot porters, crosses the square. There is much hidden history in Durbar Square too, things visible to the eye which conceal their meaning from all but those who know it intimately.

You can enjoy by visiting/seeing the following prominent sites among many others:
· New Road (old and new downtown)
· Basantapur Tower
· Basantapur Square
· Kumari Bahal (The Temple of Living Goddess)
· Kashthamandap Temple
· Maru Ganesh Temple
· Shiva Temple
· Shiva-Parvati Temple
· Gaddhi Baithak (The Palace with an European Style Facade)
· Hanuman Dhoka (The Main Entrance to the Old Palace)
· Statue of King Pratap Malla
· Jagannath Temple
· Degu Taleju Temple
· Taleju Temple
· Black Bhairav Statue

Pashupatinath

The Pashupati Area is immensely important – it is the holiest pilgrimage site for Hindus, a unique heritage site for archaeology enthusiasts, and a charming and lively site for protectors and promoters of religion and culture. It is famous all over the world due to the existence of the temple of Lord Pashupatinath and the many other temples, stupas, monasteries that it contains. Any tourist visiting Kathmandu should not overlook the opportunity to step into this most fascinating area. The huge and the gorgeous temple of Lord Pashupatinath is situated on the Bagmati river at a distance of 4.8 kilometers northeast of the heart of the city of Kathmandu.
From time immemorial, the Pashupati area has contained numerous temples, stupas, monasteries, images, and inscriptions. Not only is the Pashupati area a pilgrimage site for the Hindus, it is also recognized as a world heritage site–an important cultural treasury for the whole world.

Various studies have revealed that the temple of Pashupatinath was built by a Lichhavi king, Supushpadeva, who is believed to have reigned some time during the sixth century BC. The Gopalraj Vamsavali describes Supushpadeva as a religious, lawful, and creative king.
The various inscriptions suggest that even in ancient times the fame of the temple had spread far and wide, especially to India. Indian kings and their subjects, and the sadhu-santa (ascetics) came in great numbers to pay homage to Lord Pashupatinath.

The temple of Lord Pashu-patinath stands in the center of an open courtyard surrounded by numerous other temples. There are four entrances on all sides of the temple. However, only Hindus may enter the temple. The Hindus of the Indian sub-continent have such an immense faith in Lord Pashupatinath that they believe their going to the "four dhams" (pilgrimage sites) of Dwarika, Kedar, Rameswar, and Jaganath would be meaningless without making a final trip to Pashupatinath.

Because of its religious, cultural, archaeological and natural aspects, the Pashupati area is an invaluable asset to Nepal. The importance of this area is not confined to the concerns of only the Nepalese people and the Hindus, but has also become a subject of interest to the world. And, because it is recognized as a world heritage site, its protection and promotion has the highest degree of importance.

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General Information on Nepal and Chitwan National Park

Nepal is a land of extreme contrasts in climate and geography, It has a unique topography ranging from lowlands with sub-tropical jungles to arctic conditions in the Himalayan highlands. Within a mere 150 kilometers the land rises from near sea level in the south to over 8000 meters in the North. This, together with the monsoon rainfall along the south facing slopes, has resulted in compacting virtually all climate zones found on planet Earth. As a result, Nepal has been endowed with a great diversity of life-zones providing a home for a large variety of plants, birds and animals.

The Terai lowlands are defined by a belt of well-watered floodplains stretching from the Indian border northward to the first slopes of the Bhabhar and the Siwalik Range. This is the richest habitat in the land with tall grasslands interspersed with riverine and hardwood sal forest .

Chitwan National Park in the Inner Terai of central Nepal is the first and best protected area in the kingdom. Once, one of the most famous big game hunting areas in Asia. Chitwan now offers protection to a large array of mammals such as the. one-horned rhinoceros, tiger, leopard, sloth bear and the gaur (wild bison) as well as more than 400 species of birds.

Adventurers’ Attraction: Chitwan National Park of Nepal

Jungle walk through Chitwan National Park can be arranged by local resorts and lodges. Half or full day excursions allow you to explore several different habitat areas, from the flood-plain grasslands to the dense sal forests. The Park provides a rich habitat to a variety of wildlife matched by few other parks in the world. Due to its accessibility from Kathmandu and Pokhara, its physical nature and the presence of full service accommodations both inside and outside the park, it is the easiest place in Nepal to see wild birds and animals at close range.

It is a 1431 square kilometer park (including the Parsa Reserve extension) in south-central Nepal maintained for the protection of wildlife and natural resources. It was declared a protected preserve, or park in 1973. Its regulations allow visitors between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm, with a park entry permit. The unpredictable nature of the jungle’s wild inhabitants requires that a licensed guide accompany all visitors inside the park.

Some important notes:

- All timings are subject to change according to the season
- Canoeing is offered from October until med March only.
- Jungle drive is offered from mid November until June only.

Recommended clothing:
A jacket or sweater from November through February. Lightest clothing with sun-glasses and hats are usually required from April onwards. Pants should be worn during Elephant rides. No wallets etc. in the back pockets as they may fall out. Bright colours such as red and white should be avoided since these colours have been known to upsets the rhinos. Comfortable walking shoes are essentials. Please carry only the bare necessities but not jewellery and valuable things. During the warmer months swimming suits are recommended.

ACTIVITIES IN THE LODGE:

ELEPHANT SAFARI: Travel through open grassland and dense forest on elephant back in search of rare games. Be on the lookout for the great one homed rhino, four species of deer, wild boar, sloth bear, leopard, bison and the big one, the Royal Bengal tiger.
CANOEING: A traditional dugout takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti river to view birds., crocodile and the animals of the river of the river bank (From October through to mid March)
NATURE WALK: Trained naturalists take you to prime spots to view deer, rhino, sloth bears and other wildlife. Detailed knowledge of the wildlife and jungle will enhance your trip.
BIRD WATCHING: An early morning walk through the bush and along the Rapti river is a must to view many of the more than 450 species of exotic. Birds including the Giant Hombill. Lesser florican and Paradise Flycastcher. Again you will be accompanied by our experienced naturalist.

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Online Travel Agencies: cFares encourages to book tickets online

The information below is based on the homepage of cFares regarding online bookings

Online Travel Agencies

If you're looking for discount flights for your trip, you need online booking through a reliable agency. cFares may be one of them. cFares cliams that using cAgent, their exclusive name-your-itinerary airfare finder, they can search high and low for the exact itinerary you want at the exact price you request until they find it. When they do find your exact itinerary and matching price, they notify you immediately and reserve the tickets for you for a full 24 hours. When you're notified, they'll tell you the exact airline, flight, and seat before you buy. Other travel sites (like Priceline) make you purchase the tickets first before you're informed about what airline, flight, and seat you have. Don't book your flight in the dark. cFares recommends to use cAgent to find the flights you need at prices you can afford.

Benefits and Disadvantages of Online Travel Agencies

Once upon a time...Before the dawn of the information super highway, brick-and-mortar travel agencies were the key to booking travel arrangements and finding deals on airfare. These agencies helped travelers plan trips and book flights, hotel and car rental reservations, and other travel necessities. But as the Internet started to dominate all areas of commerce, travelers began to turn to online travel agencies instead of the brick-and-mortars. These "virtual" agencies offered all the travel planning options and discounts conventional travel agencies offered without requiring travelers to leave their home. No longer did travelers need to make appointments and meet face-to-face with a travel agent just to make travel arrangements. There was now a convenient online solution to booking travel arrangements and finding discounts on airfare.

Reality Check

Online travel agencies haven't completely decimated the conventional brick-and-mortar shops. Traditional travel agencies still do a great deal of business with travelers and are one viable solution to booking travel arrangements. However, as busy as our lives can be, online travel agencies do offer a quick and convenient solution to finding airline tickets without taking you away from home, or even work - and the brick-and-mortar shops realize this. Some conventional agencies are also hitting the web and establishing travel websites to cater to those individuals looking to quickly search for and book flights. So even though online travel agencies haven't completely decimated the conventional travel agency industry, they have established a viable and convenient alternative to booking vacations, business trips, and other travel plans.
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Life Still Exists in the Brick-and-Mortars

Conventional travel agencies still command a large portion of the travel booking industry. Their face-to-face service is what keeps them in business and, depending on the needs of the traveler, a more realistic solution to booking travel arrangements. When you book your travel plans through a brick-and-mortar travel agency, you're working with real people and if you're a frequent traveler, it's nice to have a "favored agent" to turn to for travel information and advice. With an online travel agency, you're simply interacting with a virtual interface that allows you to search for and book your own travel plans without ever speaking with a live person. Many people prefer face-to-face interaction and would never even dream about using a travel website to book their travel plans. There is still something to be said about personal service and the conventional travel agencies are capitalizing on it by offering personalized services and conveniences to travelers.

So Where do We Go from Here?

As you can see, there are benefits and disadvantage to both conventional and online travel agencies. Each one offers its own experience and features that make it unique from the other and in favor with different people. When it comes to selecting the best option for you, you merely need to ask yourself "What am I looking for in a travel agency?" The best way to answer this question is to check out a few online travel agencies, compare them to some brick-and-mortars, and see which ones have the savings, products, and services you desire.

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Hotel Bookings from Abroad for Kathmandu

The tripadvisor.com offers wide range of booking services worldwide including Nepal. Nepal's capital is situated in a valley full of historic sites, ancient temples and shrines, golden pagodas and fascinating villages. Hotels, bars and restaurants cater to all budgets. Shops offer handicrafts, carpets and Nepali paper prints. Bus services, taxis and bicycles open up the city. Trek to see the Monkey Temple, the valley's oldest and most sacred shrine. Mingle with locals and animals amid Durbar Square's monuments and temples or with mountain trekkers in the bustling Thamel District.

There is information on Hotels in Kathmandu and flights to the city. The site is useful for the travellers living anywhere. It's good to get detail information before deciding about the booking a travel package. In Nepal, you will find veryu old places to see and explore. You will feel fully satisfied from the culture and sightseeing across this vibrant society.

Flourishing Tourism and Its New Prospects in Nepal

In Nepal the tourist season is approaching. The flow of tourists has been steadily increasing in number since last year. Kathmandu’s five-star hotels are busy in bookings of rooms for the forthcoming season which is usually started from October. The hoteliers have already indicated that the room rates could jump by as much 75 percent during their peak season. As they mention, some hotels have already sold out their rooms even for August.

In 2007, Nepal experienced a record arrival of 526,000 tourists. But the tourism sector remained cool watching the fast-moving political happenings here and the closure of Tibet for the foreigners. The hotel entrepreneurs mentioned that the current political situation seems favourable for the growth in the sector. In the meantime, the country also proved itself mature in dealing with the political events like elections and the peaceful exit of the monarchy. This has given out a very strong and positive message about Nepal in the global tourism market. This is favouring the country to become it a major attraction in the eyes of tourists and foreign entrepreneurs engaged and interested in tourism sector. With the prospects of booming business, many hotels are renovating rooms, and expanding to better cater to the growing number of expected tourists.

As the tourism has become a very promising sector in Nepal, there are possibilities of establishing new hotels and travel companies which support each other. Along with the conventional concepts, new ideas and innovations have to come into place for the growth and survival of the sector business. And so is true in the tourism sector in Nepal. Though, the traditional packages offer the tourists with some sort of varying range of paying capacity, there still seems lacking the innovation incorporated with quality based facilities, packages and services. New prospects of businesses equipped with appropriate standard of facilities and quality based services are expected to have very good horizons of earning. Obviously, this should be done through introduction of innovative products and packages with application of global networking tools and techniques.

Specially organized short-term tour package in Nepal to suit your general interests

Specially organized short-term tour package in Nepal to suit your general interests

Fixed departures are planned every month (6 nights’/7 days’ program starting every 1st, 11th, and 21st dates). The entire tour program as below will be arranged and accompanied by a licensed and experienced local guide.

Tour Program (Itinerary)

1st day/night: Arrival in Kathmandu (altitude – 1300 M above the mean sea level) and accommodation in a hotel of your choice in Kathmandu (in the case of early arrival, a half-day sightseeing program can also be arranged)

2nd day/night: Sightseeing within Kathmandu Valley (amongst numerous temples and old palaces, the sites of your interest can be finalized later). Stay in a hotel either in Kathmandu or Nagarkot/Dhulikhel (at a distance of 30 Kms from Kathmandu). Nagarkot and Dhulikhel hotels, resorts (altitude 1800 – 2000 M) are very famous for their hospitality and the best scenery covering spectacular range of snow capped peaks of mighty Himalaya.

3rd day/night: Early departure for Chitwan with altitude 300 M (at a distance of 180 Kms from Kathmandu) at the Chitwan National Park Area where many resorts offer their best packages with jungle adventure activities including safari on elephants. Rhinos, deer, peacock, bison, monkeys, crocodile and other wild creatures are the objects of regular attraction in the Park. Staying in the rainforest resorts amidst the wilderness will become an unforgettable event in your life.

4th day/night: Departure for Pokhara with altitude 800 M (at a distance of 160 Kms from Chitwan). Stay in a lodge, hotel and resort of your choice. Pokhara is a very famous place for its natural and closest scenery of Annapurna Himalayan Range (with an 8000 m peak and other beautiful peaks) and numerous freshwater lakes. The travel to Chitwan, Pokhara and back to Kathmandu will provide you the best moments to capture the panoramic natural environment and cultural information on the local people’s traditions and livelihood.

5th day/night: Departure for Bandipur (at a distance of 65 Kms from Pokhara) and Gorkha (at a distance of 42 Kms from Bandipur). Stay in a local resort of Gorkha and get exotic experience in a small old town which is surrounded by numerous ethnic communities. Gorkha is a very famous place and hill town for its attraction with natural, historical, religious and cultural importance.

6th day/night: Departure for Kathmandu (at a distance of 141 Kms from Gorkha). Stay in a hotel of your choice in Kathmandu. Have a couple of hours in the capital with free time for relax and shopping etc.

7th day: Departure to another destination by international flight.

You are most welcome in Nepal for getting the experience with full enjoyment in the nature, for observing the lifestyles of many ethnic communities, and traveling with safety and comfort.

For further enquiries and bookings: Please contact with Mr. Thakur Pandit (Authorized English/Russian tour guide); Emails: thakurpandit@yahoo.com; rapidsand@hotmail.com; Mobile phone: +977 9841380308; Home phone: +977 1 2091238, +977 1 2391598