JIRI "The Switzerland of Nepal"

The infamous Jiri blessed with spectacular landscapes, snow-covered hills, and green grasslands has already earned a name for itself "The Switzerland of Nepal".

In fact, the environment in Jiri is so green and refreshing that it is believed that the land itself is a remedy to the darkest possible disease. Despite of holding sloppy lands, there is no record of any major landslides so far which again entitles it as a sanctified place.

Moreover, the terraced farmlands and beautiful houses along with amazing hills tantalize people to go for a leisurely hiking. Jiri experiences a little rainfall to cool down the burning heat by noon. So people can always rejoice the cool temperament of the place around the clock.

Jiri is the trail for many treks into the Mount Everest region. The trek to Lukla takes about seven to eight days from Jiri. Looking back at the history, all early Everest expeditions including the one led by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary to the summit passed via Jiri. It was then it started to be known popularly as "Gateway to Mt. Everest".

People can take the easily available bus service from Kathmandu. It takes about 184 km ride that is 8 to 10 hours due to the winding narrow roads along the high-way.

There are a number of lodges available in Jiri Bazaar. One of the most amazing facts about the lodges in Jiri is the hospitality reflected by the locals. They are so great at delivering the services that people visiting Jiri are bound to go back again.

As astonishing as it may seem, despite most occurring strikes in Nepal, Jiri is the only place in Nepal where no strikes hits home.

So if your next destination is Jiri, pack your back and be ready to meet the heavenly land of Jirels.

Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek reveals some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Himalayas. After exploring Kathmandu, you fly to Lukla where your trek to Everest begins. The trail follows the course of the Dudh Kosi, the ‘River of Milk’, gradually climbing through forests of rhododendron and magnolia.

There are rest days at Namche Bazaar (the delightful Sherpa capital) and at Dingboche village (set below the spectacular peak of Ama Dablam) – to help adjust to the altitude.

By the time, you reach Lobuche the temperature will have dropped and you will be walking among frozen rivers in an icy wilderness. From here, you make the trek to Base Camp itself – at the foot of the world’s highest peak. The next day brings you to the final highlight – Kala Pattar (5,545m) with stunning views of Everest and the Khumbu Glacier cascading below.

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu – Transfer to Hotel (1,355 m)

Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu – Afternoon free (1,355 m)

Day 3: Flight to Lukla – Trek to Phakding (2,610 m)

Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,420 m)

Day 5: Rest day at Namche Bazaar - Acclimatization (3,420 m)

Day 6: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,860 m)

Day 7: Tengboche to Pheriche (4,240 m)

Day 8: Rest day at Pheriche - Acclimatization (4,240 m)

Day 9: Pheriche to Duglha (4,620 m)

Day 10: Duglha to Lobuche (4,930 m)

Day 11: Lobuche - Gorak Shep - EBC - Gorak Shep (5,160 m)

Day 12: Gorak Shep - Kalapathar - Lobuche (5,545 m)

Day 13: Lobuche to Dingboche (4,360 m)

Day 14: Dingboche to Tengboche (3,860 m)

Day 15: Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3,420 m)

Day 16: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2.610 m)

Day 17: At leisure in Kathmandu (1,355 m)

Day 18: End of Trek - Fly back Home (1,355 m)

Langtang - Most Unspoiled Trekking Area of Nepal

Langtang is one of the most unspoiled national parks of Nepal. Situated North of Kathmandu, it is the most easily accessible highland sanctuary from the capital. Langtang covers 1,710 sq. km. forming the upper catchment areas of two of Nepal's largest river systems - the Trishuli and Koshi. There is great latitudinal variation, starting at 1,500 m. and ascending to the top of Mt. Langtang Lirung at 7,234 m. As a result the park has immense ecological diversity. Some of the most attractive areas of the park include the Langtang Valley, the holy lakes at Gosainkunda, and the forested hillsides above the village of Helambu.

It was established in 1976 to conserve the unique flora and fauna of the region. The 1710 sq. km. of the park extends over parts of Nuwakot, Rasuwa, and Sindhupalchok districts in the southern mountainous terrain of the Nepal-Tibet border. In 1998 an area of 420 km2 in and around the park was declared as a buffer zone.

Red Panda

Country: Nepal

Location: Nuwakot, Rasuwa & Sindhupalchok DistrictsNorth of Kathmandu (Central Nepal)

Established On: 1976

Importance: National Park & Buffer Zone

Area Covered: 1,710 sq. km.

Best Season To Visit: March to JuneSeptember to November

IUCN Category: II (National Park) VI (Buffer Zone)

Buffer Zone Declared: 1998

Buffer Zone Area: 420 sq km

Population: 16,200

Major Ethnic Group: Tamangs, Sherpas

Major Religion: Buddhism, Bon

Major Rivers: Trisuli, Sunkoshi

Bioclimatic Zone: Lower and Upper Temperate Sub-alpine, Alpine and Nival

Major Peaks: Langtang Lirung (7,234 m)Langtang Ri(7,205 m)Tsogaka (7,193 m),Gangbengchen (7,211 m)

Climate: Temperate to arctic

Elevation Range: 1,500 m - 7,234 m

Endangered/Threatened mammals: Himalayan Black Bear, Snow Leopard Red Panda, Wild Yak, Musk Deer

Major Tree Species: Pine, Hemlock, Fir, Juniper, Rhododendron

VILLAGE TOURISM NEPAL

Village tourism has been emerged as a very new cocept in the Nepalese tourism industry. Nepal is normally popular in the world for the adventure travel, white water rafting and great jungle safari, staying at the specially built resorts or the self pitched tents. A brand new concept of village tourism where the guests - YOU would be taken to the carefully picked up village where you would be given the chances to know the local people, their culture by allowing them to stay on one of the house as a family member. A few guest room and kitchen are developed without disturbing the village environment. Villages continue their daily normal works and guests enjoy participating in the village activities. As you would be staying as a family member with your host family, you can participate in all activities of their daily choirs.

The friendly and hearty behaviors of the family members gives you a different experience that you have never enjoyed before. You have the chance to eat the traditional local food prepared in the neat and clean kitchen, which are delicious and are hygienic.

The tour gives you the chances to explore the real villages unlike having spent short time in different villages on trek. Your accomodation is in an actual home, allowing you to feel the cross-cultural exchange in the more authentic way unlike staying at the local lodge filled with other backpackers. You will be observing the real Nepalese cultural tradition from the closest quarter and intermingle with the locals. Besides, any expenses made at that level directly contribute to the welfare of the local community, which ultimately gives you the high sense of satisfaction.

Village Tours are normally conducted in Sirubari, Bandipur, Kakani and Gorkha. And Adventure Silk Road is operating the tour in other parts of Nepal too at the Chepang Village, Ghalegaun Village, Gorkha Village, Dhading Village, Lumbini Village, Balnthali Village.

VILLAGE TOUR IN NEPAL

Village tourism has comes as a new thought in the Nepalese tourism industry. Nepal is popular for the adventure travel, white water rafting and great jungle safari. This concept of village tourism where the guests - YOU would be taken to the carefully selected village where you would be given the chances to know the local people, their culture by allowing them to stay on one of the house as a family member. A few guest room and kitchen are developed without disturbing the village environment. Villagers continue their daily normal works and guests enjoy participating in the village activities. As you would be staying as a family member with your host family, you can participate in all activities of their daily life.

The friendly and hearty behaviors of the family members gives you a different experience that you have never enjoyed before. You have the chance to eat the traditional local food prepared in the neat and clean kitchen, which are delicious and are hygienic.

The tour gives you the chances to explore the real villages unlike having spent short time in different villages on trek. Your accommodation is in an actual home, allowing you to feel the cross-cultural exchange in the more authentic way unlike staying at the local lodge filled with other backpackers. You will be observing the real Nepalese cultural tradition from the closest quarter and intermingle with the locals. Besides, any expenses made at that level directly contribute to the welfare of the local community, which ultimately gives you the high sense of satisfaction.

Austravel & Tours Nepal Pvt. Ltd. is proud to be your organizer for the below mention village tour:

List of our selected village:

•Chepang Village Tour Nepal
•Ghalegoun Village Tour Nepal
•Dhading Village Tour Nepal

TEMPLE OF TIGER TOUR IN NEPAL

Temple and Tiger Tour
There are only few countries exist in the world as fascinating as Nepal. From the worlds highest mountain to huge collection of delightful culture, exquisite Temples, Stupas, century old monuments and thundering mountain Rivers as well as lush green forest in the southern plain are making their home within its small territory. Temple and Tiger tour is specially designed to promote Nepal Tourism Year 2011 campaign & accompanied with an excursion to culture and heritage of Kathmandu, where people used to say every next house is Temple or monument and every stone is symbol of god. After a remarkable journey to Kathmandu, we heads to thick tropical Elephant back Jungle Safari at Chitwan National Park to spot one Horne Asian Rhino & Tiger. It is home to dozens of endangered big and small mammals including the one horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger, the wild Elephant and hundreds of species of birds. It is one of the most famous game parks in the Asia offering one and only Elephant race and Elephant Polo in the world. Truly this is “Africa in the Asia” for unlimited wildlife experience.

INTRODUCTION OF NEPAL TOURISM YEAR 2011

Nepal Tourism Year 2011

After successful example of Visit Nepal Year 1998, the government of Nepal has decided to lunch a national tourism campaign as “Nepal Tourism Year 2011” in consultation with private sector, tourism entrepreneur and media partners. This mega campaign has initiated as a common goal of all concern sector to take Nepal’s tourism potentiality in to the new height.

Nepal is widely famous for adventure tourism activities among the visitors from around the world. Almost a million visitors turn to Nepal to perceive the miraculous mountains each year. Though, mountains are the prime attractions of Nepal, there are still bunch of things unexplored in the different corner of the country. The unparallel culture, art, landscape, ethnic etiquettes and bio diversity of the country allure thousands of visitors time and again.

Keeping in vision to taking Nepal’s profuse tourism opportunity in to the new height, Nepal Tourism Year 2011 campaign focused not only for already existed international market but also to generate domestic tourism culture. In a bid to make this noble national campaign a grand success: the government has allotted sufficient fund to enhance infrastructures; such as expanding airport facilities, searching new trekking routs, promotional activities in the external / internal markets, preparing more human resources and making conducive environment for the investors.

Austravel & Tours Nepal express its utmost commitment towards this nation building campaign and invites all our partners, guests, friends, colleagues and well wishers to come up and join hand with us by their respective capacity. This is a sheer opportunity to contribute the nation.

Objectives of Campaign:

•Establish Nepal as a choice of premier holiday destination with a definite brand image.
•Improve and extend tourism related infrastructures in existing and new destinations
•Enhance the capacity of service providers.
•Boost community capacity in the new areas to cater the need of the visitors.
•Promote domestic tourism for sustainable growth of the industry.
Campaign Targets:

•Achieve one million international visitors
•Encouraging more investment on tourism infrastructures
•Maintain the record of domestic tourism.