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15 Best Trekking Trails in Nepal: All the Information You Need

 March 30, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
15 Best Trekking Trails in Nepal: All the Information You Need

With a variety of trekking routes that highlight the breathtaking natural beauty of the Himalayan region, Nepal is one of the best trekking destinations in the world. Trekking in Nepal has become a po...


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Guide and Porter hire for Manaslu/Tsum Valley Trek.

 March 29, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
Guide and Porter hire for Manaslu/Tsum Valley Trek.

Several of Nepal's restricted areas are situated in vulnerable ecosystems that call for extra care to be taken to preserve them. So the Nepalese government mandates that trekkers be accompanied by...


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Why Nepal Is the Greatest Country for Mountaineering?

 March 27, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
Why Nepal Is the Greatest Country for Mountaineering?

 One of the top mountaineering locations in the world is Nepal, which is home to 8 out of 14 world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest. Both beginning and experienced climbers can choose...


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New Regulations for Trekking in Nepal: Foreign Tourists No Longer Allowed to Solo Trek

 March 26, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
New Regulations for Trekking in Nepal: Foreign Tourists No Longer Allowed to Solo Trek

KATHMANDU, March 4: Beginning on April 1, solo tourists who want to climb the Himalayan region's peaks will have to hire a certified guide to go along with them.Even before this, visitors fro...


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Scaling New Heights: The Incredible Legacy of Sherpas in Mountaineering

 March 26, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
Scaling New Heights: The Incredible Legacy of Sherpas in Mountaineering

Sherpas have come to be identified with mountaineering because of their extraordinary climbing abilities. The Sherpa people have lived in the Himalayan region of Nepal and Tibet for many years, and th...


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Essential Tips for Trekking, Climbing, Heritage Site Visits, and More

 March 26, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
Essential Tips for Trekking, Climbing, Heritage Site Visits, and More

Before visiting Nepal: Research and plan your itinerary carefully: Do thorough research before your trip and carefully organize your schedule. Evaluate the ideal times to travel and the locations...


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The Most Beautiful National Parks in Nepal

 March 26, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
The Most Beautiful National Parks in Nepal

Chitwan National ParkChitwan National Park is a protected area located in the southwestern part of Nepal, in the subtropical Inner Terai lowlands. It was founded in 1973, and in 1984, UNESCO designate...


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About Nepal | Geography, Wildlife, Climate, People, Culture

 March 26, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
About Nepal | Geography, Wildlife, Climate, People, Culture

Geography of Nepal:Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, bordered by India to the south, east, and west, and China to the north. The 147,181 square kilometers of the nation are home to a wide v...


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Why is TIMS Necessary

 March 26, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
Why is TIMS Necessary

The Nepal Tourism Board and Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) have implemented a program called TIMS, which stands for "Trekkers' Information Management S...


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Some common questions related to the Manaslu Trek

 March 26, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
Some common questions related to the Manaslu Trek

Here are some common questions related to the Manaslu Trek:What is The Manaslu Trek?The Manaslu Trek is a popular trek in the world that is located in Nepal. Mount Manaslu is the eighth highest mounta...


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Exploring Mount Everest: A Trip to the Top of the World

 March 26, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
Exploring Mount Everest: A Trip to the Top of the World

The highest peak in the world, Mount Everest, is situated in the Himalayas between Nepal and Tibet (China). Its peak rises 29,029 feet (8,848 meters) above sea level. Its Nepali name is Sagarmatha, an...


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Places and Dishes In Kathmandu

 March 26, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
Places and Dishes In Kathmandu

Are you coming to visit Kathmandu? These places and dishes are not to be missed.KATHMANDU: Kathmandu, the federal capital of the country, is a major destination not only for administrative w...


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Notice for International tourist upon visa-on-arrival in Nepal

 March 26, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
Notice for International tourist upon visa-on-arrival in Nepal

Date: 3rd March 2020Urgent Notice from Department of ImmigrationThe Government of Nepal is monitoring the spread of Corona Virus (COVID-19). Taking into account the global recommendations and mea...


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Altitude Sickness

 March 26, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
Altitude Sickness

Altitude sickness is the regional illness which happens in the higher altitude i.e. above 2,400 meter and also known as mountain sickness. Altitude sickness mostly affects hikers, trekkers and mountai...


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Best time to trek in Nepal

 March 26, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
Best time to trek in Nepal

Best time to trek in NepalTrekking in Nepal is open at any season, there are no any objection for the travelers to trek in Nepal in any season but the weather matters during the trek. The best season ...


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Why guides are necessary during the trek

 March 26, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
Why guides are necessary during the trek

Why guides are necessary during the trekGuides are the key to open the door. For the entrance behind the door a key is required likewise local guides are needed for the visit of new places in Nepal. N...


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Reasons to book your trek through agencies

 March 10, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
Reasons to book your trek through agencies

Reasons to book your tour and trek through agencies in NepalTrekking agencies are established to help the trekkers to show the right path easily, with the local team so that the trekkers throughout th...


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Where is Everest?

 March 10, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
Where is Everest?

Name: Mount Everest (English)             Sagarmatha (Nepali)             Chomol...


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Updated Trekking Permits Cost From August 2019

 March 10, 2023  /   Trekking Agencies Association Of Nepal (TAAN)
Updated Trekking Permits Cost From August 2019

Trekking PermitThe Department of Immigration located at Kalikasthan, Dillibazar, Kathmandu (Tel : 977 – 1 – 4429659 / 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868 Fax : 977 – 1 –...


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Important Tips to Manaslu Trek Nepal.

 March 26, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
Important Tips  to Manaslu Trek Nepal.

Being a Manaslu Trek organizer as well as a local Guide from Manaslu area  I hope this few tips help trekkers  who planning Manaslu/Tsum-valley and Narphu Trek in Coming days.Manaslu one of ...


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Road building in Manaslu, Promoting Alternetive trail from Eastern side.

 March 26, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
Road building in Manaslu, Promoting Alternetive  trail from Eastern side.

Due to  the road building in the normal Manaslu  trail,  We Touch Touch the Himalaya team promoting  alternative traditional route of the Manaslu Trek through  Budhathum-Baser...


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Mardi Himal Trek Information

 March 26, 2023  /   Touch The Himalaya
Mardi Himal Trek Information

The most popular and more recent journey in Nepal's Annapurna region is the Mardi Himal Trek. It provides breathtaking views of the Mardi Himal, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and Annapurna ranges. To ...