Posted by FLORIDNEPAL on Thursday, January 8, 2009,
Climbing Equipments
List of equipment for trekking
- Lightweight walking boots, spare laces - Sleeping bag and down Jacket (we also provide from here) - A rain proof jacket with hood or Punchoo - 2 pairs of loose fitting long shorts/skirts - 2 cotton T-shirts - Sun-hat - One pair of sandles - 2 pairs of thin and 2 pairs of thick woolen socks - Personal medical supplies (first aid kits) - Flash light - Toiletries with towels - Sunglasses - Suntan cream - Water bottle - Iodine for the puri...
Posted by FLORIDNEPAL on Thursday, January 8, 2009,
Trekking Equipments
The following equipment lists are suggested and essential for both camp & teahouse treks in the Himalayas. Make use of this list as a guideline; some of the equipment can be hired in Katmandu as well. Besides, keep in mind trekking gear can be bought in the many adventure shops in Katmandu, the majority of gear is locally manufactured (hence a lot cheaper) although it is becoming more common for gear to be imported from China and therefore of better qualit...
Posted by FLORIDNEPAL on Thursday, January 8, 2009,
General Information on Trekking
When to go
The best time to trek is from October to May. The first two months of the dry season (October and November) is the ideal period for trekking in Nepal. The air is freshly washed by the monsoon rains, the mountain scenery is superb and the weather is still comfortably warm. December, January and February are still good months for trekking but the cold can be bitter at high altitudes. March and May also offer better weather when tre...
Posted by FLORIDNEPAL on Thursday, January 8, 2009,
Money and Banking
Money Matters
Nepal has modern banking facilities and some international banks even have offices in Kathmandu. Almost all foreign currencies along with credit cards such as American Express, Visa, and Master card are accepted in Nepal.
All visitors are required to exchange their money through the bank or authorized agents. In Kathmandu banks with money exchange counters are found everywhere and most hotels also have exchange counters. These facilities t...
Posted by FLORIDNEPAL on Thursday, January 8, 2009,
Climate
Nepal has four distinct seasons. Spring, from March to May, is warm and dusty with rain showers at the end of May. Summer, from June to August, is the monsoon season when the hills turn lush and green. Autumn, from September to November, is cool with clear skies, and is the most popular trekking season. In winter, from December to February, it is cold at night and can be foggy in the early morning, but afternoons are usually clear and pleasant, though there is occasi...
Posted by FLORIDNEPAL on Thursday, January 8, 2009,
Visa and Permit
Some helpful information to assist you with planning your trek
Consider the experience and fitness level of the members of your group carefully. We can advise you about difficulties & challenges relating to each route as well as the scenic & cultural highlights of the relative regions.
Going abroad? It’s very important that you know your passport and visa requirements, which vary depending on your Nationality and destination. Foreigners who intend to vi...
Posted by FLORIDNEPAL on Thursday, January 8, 2009,
People
Nepal has a composite population stemming from various racial and ethnic communities. It has been a melting pot of diverse linguistic and ethnic groups with population of 25 million living in different regions, wearing different costumes and speaking different languages and dialects. The people belong to multi-ethnic groups, ranging from the Indo-Aryan to Mongoloid. The Himalayan and central hilly regions are mostly inhabited by the people of the Tibeto-Burman strand while the people...
