Ghorepani Poonhill trek is the ideal trek for people who have limited time but do not want to compromise on experiencing the full beauty of the Himalayas. Trekking in Nepal usually takes more than a week in the most trail but this trek can be completed in 7 days. Ghorepani, a village in Myagdi district lies in a northern-central part of Nepal. The name Ghorepani was coined in the past when the place used to be a rest stop where ancient traders found water(pani in Nepali) for their horses(ghora in Nepali). Ghorepani Poonhill trek does not offer only panoramic mountain views but also offers a peek into authentic Gurung culture as well as a chance to experience the beauty of Rhododendron in full bloom.
Read MoreBy: Avinav Bista The ability to create and appreciate art is often considered the defining difference between humans and every other living being on this planet. Great works of art transcend time and space allowing us to connect to others in a manner not so easily replicable. And within the broad definition of art and […]
Read MoreAnnapurna Base Camp trek is one of the most popular trekking trails of Nepal and rightly so. Comparatively less duration of the trail(7-9 days if one wishes) coupled with low maximum altitude of 4120 m, unparalleled mountain views, authentic cultural experiences and diverse wildlife leads to Annapurna Base Camp trek being a haven for amateur […]
Read MoreBy: Avinav Bista The appeal of Nepal to the world has always been its lush forests, snow-capped mountains and the calm of a diverse landscape that stretches across the horizon. The traditions, languages and history itself is filled with wondrous anecdotes that invite curiosity and imagination. And like any culture with a rich history, Nepal […]
Read MoreNepal is simply and utterly beautiful. The raves of Nepal’s beauty and wildlife are endless and extensive. People plan their trek months in advance but honestly isn't months of planning for an activity which is just exhausting and remotely rewarding a bit futile? We totally understand some people are not like other normal people. Some […]
Read MoreBy: Avinav Bista If one were to ask which is the tallest mountain in Nepal, or rather the whole world, anyone with a general idea about the sport would utter, “Everest”. When asked which is considered the deadliest, you would receive a multitude of answers and to be fair, each would be correct in some […]
Read MoreRato Machindranath JatraRato Machindranath Jatra, one of the most famous festivals in Nepal is a chariot procession type of festival which was instituted to celebrate the end of a devastating drought during the rule of King Narendra Deva(640-683 A.D). A chariot with an approx. height of 60 feet is constructed at Pulchowk to mark the […]
Read MoreWhat would a tourist first conjure in his/her mind when they hear the word ‘Nepal’?Trekking-through and through. Nepal has many other attractions such as the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, significant religious and pilgrimage sites, almost every ecosystem found on Earth, etc but trekking or especially mountain trekking dominates the image of Nepal to the world. […]
Read MoreNepal is famous all over the world for being synonymous with trekking and a trekker’s haven. And for good reasons- Nepal lies snuggly between the nurturing cradle of the majestic Himalayas and low-land plains of Terai along with diverse ecosystems and topography. Every year thousands of tourists enter Nepal. Most having only little knowledge of […]
Read MoreDespite Nepal being synonymous with trekking and mountains, the country also bags a lot of potential in the adventure sports market which will give you the thrills and chills of a lifetime. This tiny Himalayan country possesses world class rapids for rafting, kayaking, etc and exhilarating hills and mountain descents for mountain biking and other […]
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