{"id":6669,"date":"2022-02-03T10:22:33","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T04:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honeyguideapps.com\/blog\/?p=6669"},"modified":"2022-02-05T12:10:44","modified_gmt":"2022-02-05T06:25:44","slug":"ghumante-x-honeyguide-experience-of-restarting-tourism-in-the-everest-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/honeyguideapps.com\/blog\/ghumante-x-honeyguide-experience-of-restarting-tourism-in-the-everest-region","title":{"rendered":"Ghumante x HoneyGuide: Restarting Tourism in Everest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In 2020, as the global pandemic halted tourism, HoneyGuide and Ghumante collaborated on a video documentary effort to revive tourism in the Everest region. The project resulted in a five part video to encourage domestic tourism in Everest.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How was it possible for Ghumante to visit Everest?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Empty street of Namche.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To begin with Ghumante<\/a> is a group of travel fanatics that create epic YouTube videos of the places they go to. They specialize in previously unexplored areas. They were instrumental in the popularity of remote but beautiful destinations such as Phoksundo Lake<\/a>, Kori Hill<\/a>, and Kapuche Glacial Lake<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Everest Region used to see above fifty thousands international travelers every year and in the peak season finding a bed at Namche used to be difficult. Any other time, Ghumante would not even think of going to such a popular place. But this was not a normal time.<\/p>\n

With the trails deserted and domestic tourism the only hope for the region to get by, Ghumante and HoneyGuide got together to do what we could to restart tourism in the Everest Region<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What was the goal of the visit?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Remove the misconception that Nepalis are not treated well in the Everest Region<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Domestic tourist in Namche, Sherpa Barista.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The usual misconception among the Nepali people was that the Everest region is extremely expensive and unwelcoming to domestic tourists. While Everest is on the more expensive side compared to other trekking destination in Nepal, that is because of the lack of road transport and overall better service standard. That is something that people understand only after they go there.<\/span><\/p>\n

As for the conception that Nepalis do not get rooms in hotels in the Everest Region was also put to rest once people realized that if they go to Everest with prior bookings, they will not have to worry about rooms. The fact that most Nepalis plan their travels at the last moment while most foreigners book rooms months in advance are the most important reason for Nepalis not getting rooms in the Everest Region.<\/p>\n

Show that Everest has easy tours too that are fit for families.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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View of Mt. Thamserku from Syangboche.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While trekking to Everest Base Camp requires prior training, commitment and also some risks, anyone can hike up to Namche or the Hotel Everest View. It is a worthwhile tour in itself and if you compliment it with a heli tour to Kala Patthar, you also get to see Mount Everest up close.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep Nepali travelers safe<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Kailash Helicopter Services<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The key to trekking safely at high altitudes is to go slowly and drink plenty of water. Good trekking gear, in addition to proper planning and guidance, is a fundamental requirement for safe travel. <\/span><\/p>\n

Support from Airlines and Hotels<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Breakfast table set up at Hotel Everest View.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This video project was enthusiastically supported by the airlines and hotels in the Everest Region. Here are some of the key partners that made this project possible. We would love to thank and congratulate each one of the partners for a successful promotional campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Summit Air<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Khumbu Resort, Lukla<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Mount Kailash Lodge, Monjo<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Khumbu Lodge, Namche<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Sherpa Barista, Namche<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Hotel Namche, Namche<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Rivendell Lodge, Dibuche<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Hotel Good Luck, Dingboche<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Oxygen Altitude Home, Lobuche<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Buddha Lodge, Gorakshep<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Hotel Green Valley, Dzongla<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Thangka Inn, Gokyo<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The Videos<\/span><\/h2>\n

    And here are the resulting videos that came about from this project. As of February 2022, these videos have already gathered more than 1.3 Millions views!!!<\/p>\n

    Lukla to Hotel Everest View Trek<\/h3>\n