Everest Base Camp Trek

The trek to Everest Base Camp is without doubt one of the most famous in the world. It takes you into the heart of the Nepalese Himalaya, with awe-inspiring views of many of the world's highest and most beautiful mountains. Jagged Globe offer two variations to this classic trek (see also High Passes to Everest), both of which climb the famous Everest viewing point of Kala Patar (5,600m), as well as going to the actual site of base camp, below the tumbling Khumbu Icefall. Our itineraries are carefully designed to ensure you have adequate time to acclimatise comfortably, thereby enjoying the trekking experience to the full.
After exploring Kathmandu, we fly in a Twin Otter aircraft to the mountain airstrip at Lukla and begin the trek up the Khumbu Valley. We pass through many Sherpa villages, including the famous trading town of Namche Bazar, as well as visiting the monastery at Thyangboche. The trekking is mainly on good trails, apart from the last day up to base camp, which is on moraine (rocky ground). You can expect to trek for 4 to 5 hours each day, but some days will feel harder than others, depending on the altitude gain. This trek is therefore suitable for reasonably fit walkers. We stay in lodges for the whole route and in the spring, you may be lucky enough to meet members of Jagged Globe's Everest climbing team.

trekking

A total of 101,320 trekkers visited Nepal in 2007. Out of total 60,237 (59.4%) visited Annapurna area while those visiting the Everest and Langtang regions accounted for 26,511 (26.5%) and 8,165 (8.1%) respectively.
"Tea-House Trekking" is the easiest way to trek as it doesn't require support. Tea Houses have now developed into full-scale tourist lodges with hot showers, pizza, pasta and beer. The day's hikes are between lodge-filled settlements or villages: there's no need for tents, food, water, or beer-- all those things, plus luxuries such as apple-pie, can be purchased along the way. Physical requirements go from very soft to strenuous.
Facilities available in remote areas are less extensive than in the more popular areas thus these areas are often visited as organised groups, including guide, porters and full support. Manaslu, Kanchenjunga, Dolpo, Mustang and Humla require Restricted Area Permits requiring a minimum of two foreign trekkers plus a registered/qualified guide. Progress is being made in Nepal however, and tea-houses are becoming more available in all of these areas.

 

Nepal

Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the potential risks of traveling to Nepal and urges caution when traveling in that country.  The Department of State remains concerned about the security situation in Nepal.  U.S. citizens are urged to obtain updated security information before traveling and they should be prepared to change their plans on short notice.  This replaces the Travel Warning for Nepal dated June 15, 2010, to update information on the security and political situation, and to advise travelers about the continuing possibility of political demonstrations, unrest, and concerns about travel in Nepal by road and air.
Nepal has experienced significant political violence in the past and, although there have been markedly fewer major disturbances in recent months, political tensions remain.  Protests, demonstrations, and disruptions continue to occur, often without advance notice.  In a strike imposed by the Unified CPN-Maoist Party on May 3-7, 2010, business and transportation were brought to a standstill.  During this strike, large demonstrations were held and incidents of localized violence occurred.  During past demonstrations, some protestors forcibly closed businesses, damaged vehicles, burned tires to block traffic, threw rocks, and used sling shots with petrol bombs to provoke security forces into clashes.  Given the nature, intensity, and unpredictability of past disturbances, U.S. citizens are urged to exercise special caution during announced demonstrations, avoid areas where demonstrations are occurring or crowds are forming, avoid road travel, and maintain a low profile.  Curfews can be announced with little or no advance notice.  U.S. citizens should consult media sources and enroll with the Embassy (see instructions below) for current security information.  The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu continues to monitor the political situation in Nepal closely and advises U.S. citizens that the potential remains for spontaneous demonstrations and political unrest, which could escalate into violence.  You should stay current on media coverage of local events and be aware of your surroundings at all times.
As in urban centers worldwide, crime in the Kathmandu Valley and in the major cities of Nepal encompasses murder, sexual assault, and armed robbery.  Police resources to combat such crimes are limited.  Theft and muggings occasionally occur in popular tourist and trekking areas such as Chitwan, Pokhara, the Annapurna region, and the Thamel area of Kathmandu, and female travelers can

nepal economy

Nepal is among the poorest and least developed countries in the world, with almost one-quarter of its population living below the poverty line. Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, providing a livelihood for three-fourths of the population and accounting for about one-third of GDP. Industrial activity mainly involves the processing of agricultural products, including pulses, jute, sugarcane, tobacco, and grain. Nepal has considerable scope for exploiting its potential in hydropower, with an estimated 42,000 MW of feasible capacity, but political instability hampers foreign investment. Additional challenges to Nepal's growth include its landlocked geographic location, civil strife and labor unrest, and its susceptibility to natural disaster.

It’s time for MLTR

Bryan Adams enthralled music lovers in Kathmandu just nine months ago. Concert goers and music enthusiasts in the country are set to get a taste of more international starts with the much hyped MLTR concert slated to take place on Nov 19. The Danish pop-soft rock band Michael Learns to Rock will be performing live at Tudikhel amid an anticipated audience attendance of 25,000-40,000 fans.
Two days prior to the concert the three band members, Jascha Richter (vocalist and keyboardist), Kare Wanscher (drummer) and Mikkel Lentz( guitarist) stepped onto Nepali soil for the first time as they entered the VIP section of the  Tribhuvan International Airport. The Jet Airways flight the band was on board, landed at the TIA runway at exactly 2:45pm.  Immediately following their arrival to the capital was a press briefing that lasted around five minutes.
“I love Nepal. We are really excited, and have been waiting for twenty years to perform in Nepal. Now, the dream has come true,” shared band front man Richter with a bright smile upon his face.  It was then Lentz who talked to the media and said, “It’s a huge honour to be here. We have heard a lot about Nepal Toursim 2011, but are yet to see it.”
The three band members were welcomed with garlands of marigold and khadas. The organising committee—from ODC Network and Engage Entertainment—very interestingly chose to drive the international stars to Hotel Radisson (official hotel partners), in a Nepal-assembled Mustang vehicle. The jeep that has been cause for much discussion ever since the incumbent Prime Minister of Nepal chose it as his official vehicle drove everybody’s attention towards itself.

the best climate of nepal

imate
Nepal's climate varies with its topography and altitude. It ranges from the tropical to the arctic. The low-land Terai region with its maximum altitude to approximately 305m, which lies in the tropical southern part of the country, for instance, has a hot and humid climate that can rise above 45 Degree Celsius (113 Degree Fahrenheit) during summer. The mid-land regions are pleasant almost all the year round, although winter nights are cool. The northern mountain region, around an altitude above 3,300m has an alpine climate with considerably lower temperature in winter as can be expected.

seasons
Nepal has four climatic seasons.

Spring (between March – May): The temperature is mildly warm in low lands while moderate in higher altitudes with plenty of opportunities to have tryst with the mountain views. It is also the time for flowers to blossom and the national flower of Nepal – rhododendron sweeps the ascending altitudes with its magnanimous color and beauty.

Summer (between June – August): This is also the monsoon season in Nepal. The weather is hot and wet at times. It rains almost everyday with occasional thunderstorms in the evening. The rain spreads the pleasantness around with lush green vegetation.

Autumn (between September – November): This is the best tourist season in Nepal with the summer gone by and the winter to set in. The weather is highly pleasant so are the mountain views. This is the peak season for trekking as mountain views are guaranteed so better book your flight in advance. This is also the season of festivities as Nepal celebrates the biggest Hindu festivals Dashain followed by Tihar.

Winter (between December – February): The weather is cool and the sky is clear with occasional snowfalls at higher elevations. This season is good for trekking in lower elevations. The morning and night is cold and the days are warm when sunny.

temperature & rainfall
Nepal is the country of extremes. The low-land plains of the Terai can have tropical temperatures and also the mosquitoes. The Himalayas can get to sub-zero temperatures, but the sun blaze can bring some warmth during the day, even in the mountains. The temperature of Kathmandu goes below 1 Degree Celsius (34 Degree Fahrenheit) in winter and rises to an average of 25 Degree Celsius (77 Degree Fahrenheit) in summer.

The average temperature in Kathmandu during the four seasons:

* Spring season ranges between 16-23 Degree Celsius (61-73 Degree Fahrenheit)
* Summer season ranges between 23-25 Degree Celsius (73-77 Degree Fahrenheit)
* Autumn season ranges between 15-24 Degree Celsius (59-75 Degree Fahrenheit)
* Winter season ranges between 9-12 Degree Celsius (48-54 Degree Fahrenheit)

During the rainy monsoon season between June to August, it rains to an average between 200-375 millimeters in Kathmandu. There is occasional rainfall during the other seasons too. In an average, 1300 millimeters of rain falls in Kathmandu every year.

Travel Tips: Monsoon in Nepal is not the typical monsoon of Asia. Rains usually occur during the night-time leaving the sky clean and clear by the morning making the Himalayan view even more dramatic. Some parts of the Himalayas in Manang, Mustang and Dolpo are in rain-shadow areas; the mountains are high enough to block the clouds. Tibet's high travel season also corresponds to Nepal's monsoon.

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Government and politics of nepal

Nepal has seen rapid political changes during the last two decades. Uptil 1990, Nepal was a monarchy running under the executive control of the king. Faced with a Communist movement against the absolute monarchy, King Birendra, in 1990, agreed to large-scale political reforms by creating a parliamentary monarchy with the king as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of the government. Nepal has also been noted for its recent speed of development, such as being one of the few countries in Asia to abolish the death penalt and the first country in Asia to rule in favor of same-sex marriage, which the government has a seven-person committee studying after a November 2008 ruling by the nation's Supreme Court, which ordered full rights for LGBT individuals, including the right to marry.
Nepal's legislature was bicameral, consisting of a House of Representatives called the Pratinidhi Sabha and a National Council called the Rastriya Sabha. The House of Representatives consisted of 205 members directly elected by the people. The National Council had 60 members: ten nominated by the king, 35 elected by the House of Representatives, and the remaining 15 elected by an electoral college made up of chairs of villages and towns. The legislature had a five-year term but was dissolvable by the king before its term could end. All Nepali citizens 18 years and older became eligible to vote.