Travel to Nepal

Nepal, at the foot of the mighty Himalayas, is a surprising destination of interest to lovers of culture as well as active vacationers. Traveling to Nepal means, for example, to make an individual trip to the cultural treasures of the Kathmandu Valley, search for armored rhinos in Chitwan National Park on elephant back, and relax on the romantic lake of Pokhara.

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Nepal – Mount Everest

 In the northern and eastern part of Nepal lies a large part of the Himalayan mountains including Mount Everest which is the highest point on earth with a summit of 8848 meters. Nepal furthermore features seven of the ten highest mountains on earth. The Everest base camp is located at 5400 meters above sea level. It is a primitive camp site at the foot of the Khumbu icefall. Although you can not see Mount Everest from the base camp many trekkers consider this place a highlight of their trip. From Kala Pattar you get a far better view of Mount Everest, the Khumbu icefall, and the surrounding mountain giants.
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Climate in Nepal – Best Time to Visit

The climate in Nepal is generally pleasant. The summer coincides with the monsoon and extends from June to October. The other months of the year are dry. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons. Winter is cold with a lot of frost and snow in the mountains.
The Kathmandu valley can be visited throughout the year yet it is less recommend to go during the monsoon season from June to mid / late September. The best time to visit the Kathmandu valley is after the monsoon season in the fall.

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) praises Nepal for implementing regulations to control tobacco. The WHO believes that the regulation will control smoking and other consumptions of tobacco products which are considered the main problem of public health.
Nepal chief of WHO Dr Lin Aung praises the role of Nepal in controlling tobacco at a function organised by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
According to WHO, 15,000 Nepalis per year die due to tobacco.

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तपैको स्वप्न अनि त्यसको फल

सपना	फल
आकाशमा मास्तिर उड्नु	टाढा-टाढाको यात्रा गरिन्छ, जसले लाभ हुन्छ ।
आकाशमा उड्नु	लाभ हुन्छ ।
आकाशबाट झर्नु	समाजमा बेइज्जती हुन्छ ।
आकाश देख्नु	प्रतिष्ठा मिल्छ, सरकारबाट धेरै धन प्राप्त हुन्छ ।
आकाशमा बादल देख्नु	सरकारको कृपा हुन्छ, व्यवसायमा वृद्धि हुन्छ ।
पानी पर्नु	बिरामी पर्ने या जाल फरेबमा फसिने सूचना हो ।
पानी एकै ठाउँ परिरहनु	परमात्माको कृपाले अन्न सस्तो हुने सूचना हो ।
बिजुलीका साथ पानी परेको देख्नु	बिरामी भए निको होइन्छ, ऋण भए फच्चे हुन्छ ।
जमीनसम्म देख्नु	दौलत मिल्छ ।
जमीनमा जोतेको, छरेको, रोपेको देख्नु	संसारका हरेक काम पूरा हुन्छ । जीवन आरामले बित्छ ।
आकाशका धूलो वा आँधी देख्नु	त्यस देशमा लडाइँ वा तूफान हुने सूचना हो ।
बिजुली देख्नु	मालदार हुइन्छ ।
जमीनमा मिल्नु	वरवाद होइन्छ, फरेबमा फसिन्छ ।
जङ्गलमा हिँड्नु	धार्मिक उन्नति गर्छ, आफ्नु धर्ममा जीवनभर रहन्छ ।
जङ्गलमा खानु पिउनु	धेरै धन मिल्छ या धन प्राप्त गर्न परिश्रम गर्छ ।
माटो खानु	धेरै धन मिल्छ, अथवा बेइज्जत हुन्छ ।
माटोमा हिँड्नु	धनी होइन्छ ।
ईनार खन्नु	आम्दानीको वृद्धि हुन्छ या व्यापारबाट लाभ हुन्छ, दुनियाँले तिमीबाट लाभ पाउँछ ।
इनारबाट सिँचाइ गर्नु	आफ्नु धनबाट केही परमात्माको काममा पर र्सार्छ, दीन-दुःखीलाई मद्दत गर्छ ।
इनारबाट पानी निकालेर कुनै रुखमा हाल्नु	दीन वा दुःखीहरुको सेवा गर्छ ।
इनारबाट पानी पियाउनु	साधु वा महात्माको सेवा गर्छ ।
इनारबाट पानी निकाल्नु	आम्दानीमा वृद्धि हुन्छ ।
इनारमा झर्नु	मुसीबतमा फसिन्छ, शोक वा सन्तापमा परिन्छ ।
इनारबाट निस्कनु	जिन्दगी आसानीसँग बित्छ या हरेक ठाउँमा सफलता प्राप्त हुन्छ ।
पानीमा हिँड्नु	कुनै राजालाई प्रशन्न पार्छ, अन्धाधुन्ध उन्नति गर्छ ।
खोलामा बाढी देख्नु	रीस या मुसीबतको सूचना हो ।
नदीमा अँध्यारो देख्नु	परेशान हुइन्छ, पागल बनिन्छ, शोक पर्छ ।
सोतो तर्नु	मरण नजीकिएको निशानी हो ।
नदी या कुलोमा नुहाउनु	कुनै खुसीको कुरो हुन्छ, बिरामी निको हुन्छ, पाप कर्म छोडिदिन्छ ।
भुसमा भासिनु	मुसीवत या शोकमा फस्नुपर्ने सूचना हो ।
कुलाको फोहोर पानी पिउनु	कुनै रोगमा फस्ने सूचना हो ।
कुलोलाई अर्कातिर बगाउनु	शोक वा मुसीबत हटेर खुसी हुइन्छ ।
हौज देख्नु	कुशल जीवन व्यतीत हुन्छ वा नोकरी वा व्यवसायमा लाभ हुन्छ ।
नाउ देख्नु	शोक वा दुःखबाट छुट्छ । राजाको आज्ञाको दण्डबाट छुट्छ ।
नाउमा चढेको देख्नु	राजाज्ञाको अपराधमा गिरफ्तार हुन्छ, थोरै दिनपछि छुट्छ ।
नाउबाट सुखा भुइँमा उत्रनु	दुश्मन विजय प्राप्त हुन्छ, अगाध दौलत मिल्छ ।
नाउलाई सुखा मैदानमा देख्नु	मुसीबत आउँछ, भारी शोकमा प्राप्त हुइन्छ ।
जमीनमा केही बनाउनु	असल दिलको हुइन्छ ।
ताराको चमक देख्नु	राजाको कृपाले लाभ हुन्छ, परिवार बढ्छ ।
तारा समूहलाई अति चम्किलो देख्नु	देश धनी हुन्छ, देशको शासनव्यवस्था राम्रो हुन्छ; संसारमा त्यो देशको प्रतिष्ठा बढ्छ ।
तारा निल्नु	चोरी गर्छ र तकलीफमा फस्छ ।
तारालाई हातमा लिनु	गुणवान् छोरी जन्मिन्छे या कसैबाट लाभ हुन्छ ।
नाउसहित आफूलाई डुबेको देख्नु	राजाज्ञाको अपराधमा गिरफ्तार भएर कैद हुइन्छ ।
पहाड देख्नु	शत्रुमाथि विजय प्राप्त हुन्छ ।
पहाडमा हिँड्नु	इज्जत मिल्छ, धेरै धन पाइन्छ ।
पहाडको मालिक हुनु	कुन ठूलो व्यक्तिको मालिक हुइन्छ या आफ्नु शत्रुलाई परास्त गरेर वशमा बसाइन्छ ।
पहाडमा लडेको देख्नु	कसैलाई हैरान पार्छ या कुनै दुष्टलाई नाश गर्छ ।
पहाडमा बाटो हिँडिरहेको देख्नु	धैर्यवान् वा साहसी हुइन्छ ।
पहाडमा प्वाल पार्नु	कसैसँग जालसाँजो गरिन्छ ।
पहाडमा चढ्नु	अगाध उन्नति हुन्छ । दौलत हात लाग्ने निशानी हो ।
फूल देख्नु	प्रेमी/प्रेमिका मिलन
पान खानु	स्त्री प्रसङ्ग (यौनसम्बन्ध) हुने
पिँजडा देख्नु	जेल-नेल पर्ने ।
हरियो वन देख्नु	शुभ समाचार मिल्ने ।
सुख्खा वन देख्नु	चिन्ता हुने ।
चन्द्रमा	प्रतिष्ठा मिल्ने ।
ग्रहण	आपत पर्ने ।
खाना बनाउनु	सन्तान बिरामी हुने ।
सुन पाउनु	धन जाने, हानी हुने ।
र्सप मार्नु	कष्टबाट छुटकरा पाउने
हस्ताक्षर गर्नु	धनहानि हुनु ।
बिरालोले टोक्नु	दर्घटना पर्ने तर

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What Does Dream mean?

Do you know if your dream gave you a hint of a better or not so better tomorrow? Are you curious to know what did you see in your dream? If yes, find your dream below.
1. ACORNDreaming of acorns predicts pleasant things & that much gain is to be expected.
For a woman to dream of eating acorns denotes that she will rise to a position of ease & pleasure.
To dream of shaking acorns from a tree means that you will rapidly attain your wishes in business or love.
2.AIRPORTIn a dream the sight of a busy airport represents the desire for freedom and/or travel.
If the airport is empty and deserted your own travel plans will be changed or delayed.
3.ALMONDS
If you see almonds in your dream you’ll have a temporary sorrow.
If you ate and enjoyed them, you’ll be lucky, but if they tasted bitter, you should delay any contemplated changes for as long as possible.
4.ANGELSA favorable dream forecasting success, protection, happiness, and rewarding friendships.
5.BABY
To see a baby in your dream signifies innocence, warmth and new beginnings. A love affair may be blooming for you in your near future. You will also make new and fun friends.
If a woman dreams she is nursing a baby, she will be deceived by the one she trusts the most
Seeing balloons in your dream indicates a dashing of hope on any and all fronts, business or love, as well as a general falling off of all kinds of businesses you may be involved in.
If you are ascending in a balloon this is an omen of especially frustrating conditions in your life.
6.BEARTo dream of killing a bear foretells liberation from entanglements.
7.BEDTo dream of a clean, white bed denotes the end of worries.
If a woman dreams of making a bed, there will soon be a new lover in her life.
8.BICYCLETo dream of riding a bicycle uphill signifies bright prospects.
To dream of riding downhill calls for care - misfortune is near.
9.BIRDSFlying birds are a sign of prosperity to the dreamer.
10BIRTHIf you dream of death it’s a sign of a birth, if you dream of birth, it’s a sign of death.
11.BUTTERFLY
To see a butterfly among flowers indicates prosperity.
To see butterflies flying around denotes news from absent friends by letter or from someone who has seen them.
12.CANDLESTo see candles burning with a clear and steady flame denotes the constancy of those around you and a well-grounded fortune.
13.CATSDreaming of a cat is a generally unfortunate omen and it shows treachery as well as a run of bad luck.
Cats attacking you represent enemies; if you succeed banishing them you will overcome great obstacles and rise in fortune and fame.
14.CROW
Seeing a crow in your dream means disappointment in everything, grief and misfortune.
15.CROWNTo dream of a crown predicts a change in your life. The dreamer will travel a long distance from home & form new relationships.
16.DEATH
If you dream of death it’s a sign of a birth, if you dream of birth, it’s a sign of death.
17.DANCINGTo dream that you are dancing means that some unexpected good fortune will come to you.
18.DECEASED PERSON
If you should dream of a deceased person and this person speaks only to you, pay close attention to what the spirit is telling you as it could be very important to you.
To dream of seeing a deceased person is normally a dream of warning, and it tells you that the influences around you at this time do not bode well for your affairs, and you should not enter into any binding contracts or verbal agreements.
19.DIAMONDS
To dream of owning diamonds is a very promising dream signifying great honor and recognition from high places.
20.DOGTo dream about a dog indicates great gain and constant friends.
To hear the barking of dogs foretells news of depressing nature. Difficulties are more likely to follow.
21.DRAGONFLY
If you dream that a dragonfly lands on your body then you will have excellent news from someone far away from home.
If you see a dead dragonfly, then the news will be bad.
A dragonfly perched gracefully on some other object shows that you will soon be having guests that may be hard to get rid of.
22.DRIVINGIf you dream that you are driving a vehicle it is a sign that you should be careful to take no chances with your money, such as gambling, in the next two weeks or so.
If someone else is doing the driving you will find yourself in luck, money wise.
23.FACE
To dream of a smiling face signifies pleasant new friends, experiences, and/or financial gains.
To dream of unpleasant or grotesque (unless amusingly so) faces portend loss.
To dream you are washing your face denotes a necessity to atone for some past indiscretion; better make amends!
To see the faces of strangers signifies an approaching change of residence.
24.FALLING
To dream of falling indicates a loss of emotional equilibrium or self-control. It may represent your insecurity, a lack of self-confidence, a fear of failure or an inability to cope with a situation.
If you fall a long distance in your dream and get hurt, be prepared for really hard times ahead; but if you fall and are not injured your upsets will be minor and temporary.
25.GANGTo dream that you are confronted or threatened by a gang signifies circumstances or situations in your waking life which are overwhelming and you feel have ganged up on you.
26.GARDEN
To see a vegetable garden in your dream symbolizes increased prosperity will come your way through diligence and care. It also suggests of stability and inner growth.
To see a flower garden in your dream foretells of tranquility, comfort, true love and happy home in your future.
To see a sparse, weed-infested garden denotes that you have neglected your spiritual needs.
27.GLOVESTo dream of gloves means that you will have a lawsuit or business troubles, but you will settle them in a manner that satisfies you.
To find a pair of gloves denotes a marriage or new love affair.
28.HAIRDreaming about hair means that you are careless in your personal affairs and will lose advancement by neglecting mental application.
29.HAIRDRESSER
For a woman to dream of going to a hairdresser shows she will soon be entangled in some family scandal concerning the morals of a member of her family. Should she have her hair dyed, she will narrowly escape imprisonment.
For a man to dream of a hairdresser will presage much gossip or a need to dominate a beautiful woman.
30.HAMIf you dream of eating ham then you will lose something that means a lot to you.
31.HONEY
To dream of eating honey foretells that you will attain wealth and love.
32.ICE
Sitting on ice in your dreams is a dream of the contrary.
33.ICE CREAM
Eating, making, selling or serving ice cream suggests that you are feeling contentment and satisfaction in your life.
34.JAIL
To dream that your lover is in jail signifies that this lover is deceitful and untrustworthy.
To dream that you are in jail signifies your feelings of confinement and suffocation.
35.JAMIf you dream of eating jam you will suffer embarrassment at the hands of a woman through no fault of your own.
36.KANGAROOSeeing a kangaroo in your dreams foretells unexpected and exciting trips.
37.KEYSTo dream of keys denotes unexpected change. If the keys are lost, unpleasant adventures will affect you. To find keys means domestic peace and success in business.
38.KILLINGIf you dreamed of killing someone, whether intentionally or by accident, it signifies a period of severe emotional stress during which you must make a heroic effort to control your temper.
39.LETTERTo dream of receiving a letter from a friend foretells their arrival or that you will hear from them soon.
40.LIGHTSA light shining out of the dark, or a flashlight beam, shows that you will finally find the truth in a situation or the answer to a personal problem that you have been searching for. If the light is dim, you will only find part of the solution.
41.MAGICAny form of magic in a dream predicts unexpected changes.
To dream of being mystified and/or amused by a magician indicates a reunion with a long-lost friend or the rekindling of a past love affair.
42.MARRIAGEDreaming of a marriage, or a wedding, is the sign of a death in the family. If the marriage was between strangers, then the death pertains to a not too close acquaintance or friend.
43.MICEDreaming of mice foretells domestic troubles or that business affairs will assume a discouraging tone.
If you dream of a mouse jumping on you or getting in your clothing, then you will be involved in a scandal with a friend.
44.MONKEYTo dream of a monkey denotes that you have deceitful friends who will flatter you to advance their own interests.
45.NECKA dream featuring the neck is a sign of approaching money, unless the dream concerned a broken neck, in which case it is a warning against mismanagement of your affairs.
46.NECKLACEIf you dream of losing a necklace you will soon be suffering bereavement of a loved one.
If you dream your loved one places a necklace around your neck or that you are wearing one, it shows an early marriage and a happy domestic life.
47.NEEDLE
To find a needle predicts that you will have friends who appreciate you.
To look for a needle foretells useless worries.
48.OAK TREETo dream of an old, spreading oak means long life and prosperity. If it is filled with acorns you are due a promotion or some type of increase in your life.
If a newlywed sees many oak trees in a forest it foretells a long marriage and many children.
49.OCEANIf you dream you are standing on shore and watching the waves foam up as they break over the beach foretells that you will have some narrow escape from an accidental injury.
If you are far out on the ocean and hear the waves as they lap against the hull of the ship, you will have setbacks in your business and a troubled domestic scene.
To sail on a calm ocean is always a good omen for all concerned.
50.OWL
To dream of an owl denotes a narrow escape from desperate illness or death.
51.RACCOONTo dream of a raccoon warns you to be on your guard.. To see a raccoon in your dream shows that people are presenting false faces to you in your everyday life.
To be chased by a raccoon shows that a person you thought a friend has turned on you and now works behind your back for your downfall.
52.RAPETake this dream as a warning. Take precautions, protect yourself emotionally and physically and don’t engage in careless behaviors.
53.ROSEIf a woman dreams of receiving a rose and places it in her hair then will she be deceived by someone thought of as a good friend.
If she receives a bouquet of roses in the Springtime she will find true love but if it is winter her search will be fruitless.
To see a rose bush in full foliage denotes a wedding in the family.
54.RUNNING
Dream of running: a sign of a big change in your life.
55.SNAKESTo see a lone snake and feel threatened by it shows that you have a bad enemy that is working against you, it also a warning against bodily harm from an enemy.
To dream of many snakes in a pit is the foreboding of much bad luck in love or business.
Should you overcome and kill a threatening snake in your dream shows that you will overcome your adversary and win out.
56.SPIDERS
All spiders except tarantulas are omens of good luck. The larger the spider, the bigger the rewards.
If you see a spider climbing the wall you will have your dearest wish come true.
If you see a spider spinning a web you will have an increase in your income due to hard work.
57.TATTOOS
If you dream you are a tattoo artist and you are tattooing someone’s body you will soon break with friends or family over strange practices.
If you dream you are the one being tattooed you will become the target for a strangers jealousy but if you see someone else with tattoos then you will take a long, hard journey from home.
58.TEATo dream that you are thirsty for tea means that you will be surprised with uninvited guests.
59.TEETHIf you dream of having false teeth this indicates that you will have unexpected help on a problem.
To dream of rotten teeth shows that you have been telling someone a lie or using your smooth words for getting your own way.
If your teeth are rotten, crooked, and/or falling out this means that your lies are hurting someone very badly and that you will soon be found out.
If you dream you have swallowed a tooth you will soon have too ‘eat your words’
60.UMBRELLACarrying a closed umbrella in the rain is highly unfortunate for the dreamer and his business plans.
To dream of carrying an open umbrella in the rain is a very fortunate sign that speaks of good luck in most endeavors.
A leaky umbrella denotes quarrels with loved ones.
61.WATERDreaming of clear water is a sign of great good luck and prosperity, a dream of muddy water foretells sadness or sorry for the dreamer through hearing of an illness or death of someone he/she knows well.
Dirty water warns of unscrupulous people who would bring you to ruin.
62.YARNTo dream of yarn shows you will soon become the wife of a wealthy man. If You Like Share On Facebook

Facts about Nepal

Nepal is a Kingdom of high Himalayan Mountains, artistic monuments exotic wild life and diverse culture. It is the land where Lord Buddha was born over 2,500 years ago. Roughly rectangular in shape the kingdom of Nepal is situated between China to the north and India to the south. The land extends approximately 885 km. East to west, and 193 km north to south. Nepal is primarily an agricultural country. Tourism, Carpets and Garments are the major industries. 

The Land:  
The terrain rises from the terai, the southern plains covered with tropical jungles and fertile farmland at almost sea level, to the high Himalayan mountains in the north with the valleys and lush green hills in between within a distance of less then 200 km. Eight of the 10 highest peaks in the world lie in Nepal. 

The People:
Nepal’s many ethnic groups are as varied as its land with their own languages and cultures. In the Kathmandu valley are Newars, whose artistry have earned them an international reputation. The Sherpas of the Himalayas are known as tough mountain climbers. Brahmins and Chhettris are scattered over the hills and valleys, and Tamang are found in the districts around Kathmandu valley. The Rais, Limbus, Magars and Gurungs of the mid hills have earned as Gurkhas soldiers. Lowland ethnic group s such as the Maithali, Bhojpuri and Tharu enhance the colorful mosaic, the population of Nepal is about 23 million. 

The Climate:
Nepal contains a variety of climatic conditions ranging from the tropical heat of the Terai plains to the freezing cold of the high Himalayas. The mid hills, particularly the Kathmandu valley, are pleasant with warm summer and cool winter. Temperature range between a maximum of 37 and a minimum of 8 degree Celsius in the plains, 28 and 2 degree Celsius in Kathmandu valley, and between, 6 and 16 degree Celsius in the mountains. The rainy season lasts from June to August 

What to wear:
Medium weight and easy to wash cottons can be a good choice year around in the Kathmandu valley.  From October to February, woolen sweaters, Jackets or similar other outfits are necessary. Short or long sleeved shirts are good from March through May. From June to September, light and loose garments are advisable. 

Wild Life:
Nepal provides shelter to over 30 species of large wild animals and approximately 180 species of mammals. The rhinoceros, tigers, crocodiles, snow leopard red panda, Himalayan black dear, and many others beasts are found Nepal's jungles.
Nepal is also a haven for birds and over 800 species, representing approximately 10% of the world's population are found here. There are more then 650 species of butterflies and over 6,000 species of months. 

Language:
Nepali, written in the Devanagari script, is national language as well as the lingau Franca for Nepal ’diverse communities. Many languages and dialects are the spoken in the Kingdom, however, only 8 (Nepali, Maithali, Bhojpuri, Tharu, Tamang, Gurung, Rais, Limbus, Newari, Sherpas and Nepalbhasa) are spoken by more then half million people. English and Hindi are widely understood in the urban centers and places frequented by tourists 

Currency:
Nepalese Currency is the rupee (Aubrey. RS wish is divided into 100 paisa, bank notes come in denominations of 1000, and 500,50,20,10,5,2 and 1 rupees. Approximate exchange rate at the time of going to press US$ 1= RS 76.00 and Euro 1 = RS 110.00 

Source by: Tourism Board (NTB)

All 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks

located in the Himalaya or the Karakoram ranges in Asia. According to Everestnews.com, only 14 climbers have reached the summits of all 14: Reinhold Messner (Italy) was first, followed by Jerzy Kukuczka (Poland), Ehardt Loretan (Switzerland), Carlos Carsolio (Mexico), Krzysztof Wielicki (Poland), Juan Oiarzabal (Spain), Sergio Martini (Italy), Park Young Seok (Korea), Hang-Gil Um (Korea), Alberto Inurrategui (Spain), Han Wang Yong (Korea), Ed Viesturs (U.S.), Alan Hinkes (British), and Silvio Mondinelli (Italy).

Mountain	Location	Height		First to summit (nationality)	Date
		Meters	Feet
1. Everest	Nepal	8,850	29,035	Edmund Hillary (New Zealander, UK), Tenzing Norgay (Nepalese)	May 29, 1953
2. K2 (Godwin Austen)	Pakistan/China	8,611	28,250	A. Compagnoni, L. Lacedelli (Italian)	July 31, 1954
3. Kangchenjunga	Nepal	8,586	28,169	G. Band, J. Brown, N. Hardie, S. Streather (UK)	May 25, 1955
4. Lhotse	Nepal	8,516	27,940	F. Luchsinger, E. Reiss (Swiss)	May 18, 1956
5. Makalu	Nepa	8,463	27,766	J. Couzy, L. Terray, J. Franco, G. Magnone-Gialtsen, J. Bouier, S. Coupé, P. Leroux, A. Vialatte (French)	May 15, 1955
6. Cho Oyu	Nepal	8,201	26,906	H. Tichy, S. Jöchler (Austrian), Pasang Dawa Lama (Nepalese)	Oct. 19, 1954
7. Dhaulagiri	Nepal	8,167	26,795	A. Schelbert, E. Forrer, K. Diemberger, P. Diener (Swiss), Nyima Dorji, Nawang Dorji (Nepalese)	May 13, 1960
8. Manaslu	Nepal	8,163	26,781	T. Imamishi, K. Kato, M. Higeta, (Japanese) G. Norbu (Nepalese)	May 9, 1956
9. Nanga Parbat	Pakistan	8,125	26,660	Hermann Buhl (Austrian)	July 3, 1953
10. Annapurna 1	Nepal	8,091	26,545	M. Herzog, L. Lachenal (French)	June 3, 1950
11. Gasherbrum I	Pakistan/China	8,068	26,470	P. K. Schoeing, A. J. Kauffman	July 4, 1958
12. Broad Peak	Pakistan/China	8,047	26,400	M. Schmuck, F. Wintersteller, K. Diemberger, H. Buhl (Austrian)	June 9, 1957
13. Gasherbrum II	Pakistan/China	8,035	26,360	F. Moravec, S. Larch, H. Willenpart (Austrian)	July 7, 1956
14. Shisha Pangma	Tibet	8,013	26,289	Hsu Ching and team of 9 (Chinese)	May 2, 1964

1. The 1955 elevation of Everest, 29,028 ft. (8,848 m), was revised on Nov. 11, 1999, and now stands at 29,035 ft. (8,850 mtr)

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Kathmandu in the early evening and transfer to the Royal Singi Hotel.

Day 2
Today is free for sightseeing in Kathmandu. You may wish to visit Durbar Square in the heart of the old city where the old Royal Palace, with its intricate woodcarving is located. Outside is Kumari Chowk, home of the Kumari, the young girl who is revered as a living goddess. The whole area is a maze of temples and images. Leading away from the square in all directions are narrow alleys, full of the most amazing variety of shops and stalls. Alternatively you may wish to visit the monkey temple at Swayambunath, one of the largest Buddhist Stupas in the world at Bodnath, or the most important Hindu temple in the valley at Pashupatinath. Sightseeing tours can be booked locally. Please see the Optional Excursions section. There will also be a full trek briefing today.

Day 3
We fly to the mountain airstrip of Lukla (2,800m), and set off on the first short leg of our trek, heading northwards up the valley of the Dudh Kosi (or 'milk river'). We descend from the small plateau, down into the forested valley. The trail offers some tantalising views before reaching the small settlement of Phakding (2,652m), where we spend our first night.

Day 4
Heading out of Phakding we follow the Dudh Kosi northwards. This day's walk takes us through magnificent forests of rhododendron, giant fir and magnolia trees, and both in spring and autumn the ground is bright with flowers. After Jorsale (2,805m) we cross the west fork of the river, the Bhote Kosi, and start the steep climb to Namche Bazaar. About 300m up this ascent we should have our first glimpse, cloud-permitting, of the summit of Everest appearing majestically behind the great ridge of Nuptse-Lhotse. Another 300m of climbing brings us to Namche Bazaar, administrative centre of the Khumbu region. Namche is a prosperous Sherpa village and an important trading centre with a weekly market selling fresh foodstuffs brought up from lower villages.

Day 5
We climb steeply out of Namche to the Everest View Hotel. Built by the Japanese this spectacularly situated hotel with wonderful views of Everest and Ama Dablam is an ideal place for a tea break. Continuing, we trek to the villages of Kunde and Khumjung set below Khumbila, the rocky peak sacred to all Sherpas. In Kunde we can visit the Edmund Hillary hospital,and there should also be time to visit the monastery in Khumjumg, where for a small donation we will be shown the only Yeti skull in the world! Descending to the main trail we spend the night at Kyanjuma.

Day 6
This morning we descend to the river; we cross it at the little settlement of Phunki Thangkha at 3,250m, then climb steeply through the forest to Thyangboche at 3,867m. We will be here by lunchtime and in the afternoon we will visit the famous monastery and to watch the sunset on the fantastic panorama of mountains surrounding us. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and Ama Dablam provide a wonderful backdrop to our teahouse. Visitors should be careful to respect the spirit of this special place, by observing the ban on hurting any living creature in the area. Because of the ban, the wildlife is unusually unafraid and previous groups have spotted musk deer in the area

Day 7 - 8
We descend through the forest to Devoche and a little further on we cross the rushing Imja Khola, whose valley we now follow. Climbing steadily the trail enters Pangboche, at 3,900m, the highest permanent settlement in this valley. Ascending the valley we have lunch at Shomore, after which we leave the trees behind and cross a wooden bridge at the confluence of the Khumbu and Imja Kholas, A short steep climb brings us to Dingboche, at 4,530m, a summer settlement where great peaks surround us. We spend a day at Dingboche to continue our acclimatisation. Those adapting well to the altitude can climb Nangkartshang Peak at 5,100m for great views of Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawoche and Ama Dablam.

Day 9
The trail climbs steeply out of Dingboche past a chorten and ascends the valley gradually to Dugla at the end of the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. From here we have a short, steep climb up to Chukpo Lari, a beautiful, yet poignant place where there is a line of memorials in tribute to the climbers who have died on Everest and from where we have a beautiful panorama of the peaks lying on the Nepal-Tibet border. The trail then eases off as we follow the valley to Lobuje (4,930m) a tiny hamlet with a few teahouses. The sunset on Nuptse is not to be missed.

Day 10
A very long, hard day today as we leave very early, following the Khumbu Glacier northwards to Gorak Shep (5,180m). After a rest and something to eat we trek across the sandy flat at Gorak Shep and climb onto the lateral moraine of the Khumbu glacier. The trail ascends the side of the glacier for a couple of hours before finally descending onto the rocky glacial moraine itself. The trail winds up and down through fascinating ice seracs to the area known as Everest Base Camp, where in spring, we might see some of the expedition teams as they prepare to climb the mountain. From the Base Camp we get fantastic close up views of the Khumbu Ice Fall and we can appreciate just how difficult it is to negotiate a route through the huge blocks of ice. Nuptse towers above us and Pumori rears up behind us. After a short photo stop we retrace our steps to Gorak Shep

Day 11
Another hard day as we climb steeply above Gorak Shep to the small peak of Kala Pattar, 'Black Rock', at 5,545m from where we can look down over the base camps of the various Everest expeditions. This climb affords a most magnificent view of the Khumbu Glacier and above all a close up view of the world?s highest mountain. We return to Gorak Shep and retrace our steps to Lobuje for lunch and then continue on down the valley to the lower altitude of Pheriche for the night. BH (Please note that the walk to Everest Base Camp and the climb of Kala Pattar are both tough. Sometimes we may change the order in which we tackle the walks depending on the group's ability and weather conditions).

Day 12 - 14
Descending through Pheriche, we cross a small bridge and have a short climb before descending to join the main Imja Khola Valley. We follow the valley down to Pangboche through an alpine meadow landscape. We drop down to the rushing river then walk through the peaceful rhododendron forests to the village of Devoche from where we climb back up to Thyangboche on the ridge. We descend off the ridge to Phunki Tenga and walk back to Namche Bazaar along a beautiful undulating trail high above the Dudh Kosi. Descending through Namche Bazaar, we pick up our outward trail again towards Chaunrikhara. Here we leave the main trail and climb the short distance to the airstrip at Lukla.

Day 15
We fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to our hotel.

Day 16
Day free in Kathmandu for individual sightseeing.

Day 17
End Kathmandu after breakfast. Those on the group flight will leave for the airport after breakfast.

World Heritage Sites

 The small mountain kingdom of Nepal is blessed with such astonishing and unique sites that within the area of 140,800 sq km Nepal holds a considerably high number of places recongnised by UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organisation) as 'World Heritage Sites'. There are altogether ten World Heritage Sites in Nepal, seven of which are in Kathmandu itself. The list includes both natural as well as cultural sites.

Cultural Sites
The cultural heritage of the Kathmandu Valley is illustrated by seven groups of monuments and buildings which display the full range of historic and artistic achievements for which the Kathmandu Valley is world famous. The seven sites include the Durbar Squares of Hanuman Dhoka (Kathmandu), Patan and Bhaktapur, the Buddhist stupas of Swayambhu and Bauddhanath, and the Hindu temples of Pashupati and Changu Narayan. Click on the following links to get detailed information about the individual sites.


Kathmandu Durbar Square

Listed as one of the eight Cultural World Heritage site by UNESCO, Kathmandu Durbar Square is a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets that date back to the 12th and 18th centuries. The square is known to be the social, religious and urban focal point of the Capital City. The Palace Complex was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and is the site of important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch.


Patan Durbar Square

 Patan Durbar Square complex, situated in the center of Patan city, also known as Lalitpur, houses the residence of the former Patan royal family. Patan Square and its surroundings are good specimen of ancient Newari architecture. There are three main courtyards in the palace: Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk and Keshav Narayan Chowk. Mul Chowk, the oldest one, is at the centre of Patan square.

 Bhaktapur Durbar square

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is an assortment of pagoda and shikhara-style temples grouped around a fifty-five-window palace of brick and wood. The square is part of a charming valley as it highlights the idols of ancient kings perched on top of stone monoliths, the guardian deities looking out from their sanctuaries, the wood carvings in very place - struts, lintels, tympanums, gateways and windows - all seem to form a well orchestrated symphony.

Changu Narayan Temple

Changu Narayan Temple, the oldest temple in Kathmandu valley came in existence in 4th century. The temple is adorned by some of the best specimen of stone, wood, and metal craft in the valley. The temple stands as the epitome of culture, religion, history and faith of the Kathmandu valley.Inside the Changunarayan temple is a esteemed figure of Garuda. The statue is offered sweets by the devotees every year on Nag Panchami. This is done in remembrance of the epic struggle with the great snake Taksaka.  

Swayambhu

The Buddhist temple of Swayambhunath, situated on the top of a hill, west of Kathmandu, is one of the most popular, holy and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The temple is colloquially known as the 'monkey temple' because of the large tribe of roving monkeys who guard the temple. Swayambhunath Stupa is a golden spire crowning a conical wooded hill. It is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu Valley. It has a lofty white dome and a glittering golden spire that are visible from all sides of the valley

Lumbini

Lumbini, birthplace of Lord Buddha, is the centre of holy faith for the millions of Buddhists all over the world. Located in south-western Nepal, Lumbini holds several reminders of Lord Buddha. One of the most important historical sites in Nepal is endowed by nature with rich natural beauty. The garden is foremost attraction in Lumbini tourism. The fact that Lord Buddha had taken birth in Lumbini Garden makes it a plce of reverence. 

Bouddha

Bouddhanath Stupa, the biggest stupa in Nepal, lies about 7 km east of the capital. The Bouddhanath stupa, also called by many as Khasti Chitya, is one of the oldest stupas in the country. After 1959, many Tibetans arrived and settled in Bouddhanath area. The stupa, a well-known Buddhist pilgrimage site, is included in World Heritage Cultural site list by UNESCO. With diameter of about 100m and 40m height, Buddhanath holds its place among the largest stupas in the world.

Natural SitesNepal's national parks included in the World Heritage Sites List are exceptional areas with dramatic mountains, glaciers, deep valleys and undisturbed vestiges of the 'Terai' region. Several rare species, such as the snow leopard, lesser panda, single-horned Asiatic rhinoceros and the Bengal tiger are found in these park.

More about natural sites can be found in homepage



CO World Heritage Sites
The World Heritage List includes 830 properties forming part of the cultural and natural heritage which the World Heritage Committee considers as having outstanding universal value.These include 644 cultural, 162 natural and 24 mixed properties. Out of these 10 sites are from Nepal itself. Seven out of these are cultural and two natural.

Some Nepal Sites/Properties submitted on the Tentative List of UNESCO
The early medieval architectural complex of Panauti (1996)
Tilaurakot, the archaeological remains of ancient Shakya Kingdom (1996)
Cave architecture of Muktinath Valley of Mustang (1996)
The medieval palace complex of Gorkha (1996)
Ramagrama, the relic stupa of Lord Buddha (1996)

Khokana, the vernacular village and its mustard-oil seed industrial heritage (1996)