Tourist Guides in Nepal

Tourist Guides in NepalIt is said that however well versed you are about a certain place you need a travel guide to tell you the nuances. It is true for Nepal too. Though, a copy of Lonely Planet Nepal will prove more than handy you must take the help of guides if you want to excuse yourself from minor irritants like dickering and all. There are basically three kinds of guides in Nepal namely, travel, trekking and water guides. These travel guides are versed in different languages. Traveler guides for English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese are the easiest to be found.

The first and the foremost point are to pick up a right kind of guide. Your best bet is a government approved and licensed guide. You can check out the names and rates of these guides on the official tourism website of Nepal or pick up the list from the tourist help cell at the Tribhuwan Airport. These are trained guides and are well versed in the history and culture of Nepal. There is another edge these guides have over the unlicensed guides. In case they cheat you off or run away with your stuff, you can always call on the helpline number and file a complaint against them. Their registration information ensures that they get caught and your stuffs are returned to you with sincere apologies. However these incidents are less likely to happen in case of registered guides.

There are few things to keep in mind as far as guides are concerned. The Nepalese are very touchy people and can't bear insults. So avoid calling names and using slang. You should always keep in mind that the guides are your escorts and not your servant. Therefore make them feel comfortable with you. Things like eating and drinking together only help in strengthening the bond. That will ensure that these guys go out of way to save you extra dimes. Tips and gifts are always welcome, so keep showering these things. Keep these things in mind and your journey will be smoother than you have thought it to be.

TREKKING ANOTHER ADVENTURE IN NEPAL

Globally renowned trekking site in Nepal is no other than Annapurna region which comprises of three major trekking routes lying towards the north of central Nepal: Jomsom, Annapurna Sanctuary, and a circuit of the Annapurna Himal itself. The diverse terrain and the communities with varieties of cultures of the region make this area the most popular trekking areas of Nepal. You are definitely rewarded by sensational mountain scenery, tops are Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna (8091m), Manaslu (8156m), Lamjung Himal (6983m), Machapuchhre (6993m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Tilicho Peak (7134m), Nilgiri (6940m) and complex assortment of traditional cultural. The Kaligandaki passing between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri is the deepest gorge in the world. Cultural variety from Hindu communities to Buddhist, Aryans to Mongols, famous Gorkha soldiers, fortresses, villages, valleys, most rainy areas to the rain shadow areas of Nepal –all with extreme contrasts from each other make each day's walk a different experience. According to the recent survey held by Modern Maturity (USA), this region has been declared as the world’s most spectacular trekking trails.

Pokhara "The city of lakes” would be either the starting point or ending point of your trek in the Annapurna region. Naturally enriched and picturesque town located at an altitude of 3000 feet is Pokhara, lying on the lap of great massive Himalayan ranges. One of the best tourist destinations, Pokhara is only 200km west of Kathmandu valley. It is within easy access by both air and road.

PARAGLIDING THE ADVENTURE

PARAGLIDING IN NEPAL
To fly like a bird is always the wish of all the people as we feel that birds are always free from all the tensions of life on earth. Though we can not touch the sky as it is limitless, we can experience flying in the sky on our own while paragliding. This is a sport for very experienced people considering the terrain of Nepal and we are here to organize this sport for those who love using their wings to see and experience what is below them.
Paragliding in Nepal can be a truly wonderful and fulfilling experience for the adventure seeking. A trip will take you over some of the best Asahi Trek on earth, as you share airspace with Himalaya griffin vultures, eagles, kites and float villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and jungle, with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalayas. The last three years have seen the activity flourish in Pokhara and it now is an internationally recognized destination for free-flight enthusiasts Gliding as a weather depended sport and the flying season in Nepal commences from November and December. The take-off point for these flights in Sarangkot (1592m), which also offers prime views of Phewa lake and the Mountains at sunrise and sunset (provided the skies and clear) and the landing is by the lake. No previous experience is required as qualified pilots provide a short briefing before launching.

Rafting

 White water rafting means crushing down a gusting and meandering river in an inflatable rubber raft or white water kayak over crashing waves and swirling rapids for the excitement of a lifetime. Nepal has earned a reputation as one of the best destinations in the world for white water rafting. Nepal’s thundering and foaming waters, coming from the glaciers of the mighty Himalayas, provide unmatched thrills for rafting and immersing oneself in the varied and unmatched landscape. A rafting trip is bound to the highlight of your stay in Nepal.

Rivers are graded in a scale of one to five, with one being a swimming pool. Four is considered to be quite challenging without being exceedingly dangerous to the novice rafter. Five requires some previous and challenging experience.

Chinese and Indian tourists’ won’t take part in adventurous tourism

The interest of Chinese and Indian tourist in adventure tourism like trekking, rafting, mountaineering seem low, says stakeholder. ‘Chinese and Indian tourist rarely take part in adventurous tourism’, Vice-President of Paschimanchal Hotel Association Pokhara (PHAP) Bharat Raj Parajuli said. “On an average a European tourist stays for 4-5 nights as most of them participate in activities like hiking and trekking,” Parajuli said. The entrepreneurs said Indian pilgrims coming for Muktinath Temple stayed for even lesser time in Pokhara. “Such tourists simply spend 1.5 days on average,” said he. However, tourists from other markets come to Nepal for long vacations and spend longer time in Pokhara.
Although the number of Chinese and Indian tourists has increased in recent season the average length of their stay in Pokhara was low, tourism enterpreneurs said.

Paragliding in pokhara

is a weather dependent adventure sport in Nepal The fly season in Nepal from November to February the best month is November and decemberIn the morning, after breakfast drive to Sarankot (1592m) Paragliding spot. After arrival on the spot, briefing about flying by expert& professional pilot and fly about an hour of exiting flight, during the flight you have breathe taking panorama views of Annapurna Range, beautiful Mt. Fish Tail, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Annapurna II, III, IV, Lamjung Himal, Mt. Manashlu and great Mt. Dhaulagiri togethere with landscape panorama and Fewa Lake. This exiting short flight trip can be done after or before the trekking when you have rest day in Pokhara. For detail please make an inquiry to us .You'll get memories to last a lifetime in 30 to 45 minute flight. For those who want to find out what paragliding is all about but cannot commit to 2 days of instruction, we offer tandem flights. During the flight pilot will explain what he/she is doing and allow you some hands-on control of the glider.

Bungee Jumping in Nepal

It is very difficult to trace the birth of Bungee Jumping but it is believed that Bungee jumping was born in Pentecost Islands in the South Pacific. It was earlier conceived to test the so-called "manhood" of the inhabitants. In its primitive stage it was done using ivies as cords. Today, high technology bungee cords have taken the place of ivies but bungee is still considered a "manhood" tests even though more and more women have started doing it. The Bungee is an activity that requires high dosage of adrenaline. It is generally done using cranes and specially constructed steel towers.

Bungee jumping is relatively new in Nepal but is climbing the favorite destinations chart very quickly. There is only one site for bungee in Nepal till now but puritans consider it to be among the best in the world. The site is located on the Bhote Koshi River that is very close to the Nepal-Tibet border. Close to the picturesque Sino-Nepal friendship bridge, the site is at most a 3 hours cab drive from Kathmandu. The jump, at 160m, was designed by one of New Zealand's leading bungee consultants, and is operated by some of the most experienced jumpmasters in the business. It complies by all the international norms and is considered mishap-proof. The Bungee jumping agencies that cater to your needs keep an extra eye on the safety concerns. The site has been designed by Swiss-New Zealand collaboration. While the Kiwis design the jump facility, the jump bridge is the masterpiece of Swiss expertise. The bridge has a 4X safety factor that is same as 4-sigma, in the British grading system. It means, for a layman, that the chances of mishap are less than 1 in 4 million. The bridge has a loading factor of 250kg per running meter. This means that the bridge will hold 250 x 166 = 41,500kg or 4.5 tones of payload per square meters. Built using 6400 meters of wire, the bridge is the longest in Nepal. It joins two magnificent and picturesque valleys of Nepal across a thundering river gorge. So come to Nepal and relive this adrenaline shooting experience. Persons falling in the following groups have been barred for bungee Jumping: - Heart Patients Epilepsy Patients High blood pressure Patients Pregnant Women Alcohol or Drugs addict Persons with Orthopedic problems Persons with Psychological problems Persons with Neurological problems