Trekking in Nepal

20/09/2017

In Nepal with its population of about twenty million people there are more than a hundred nationalities.

Despite the fact that Nepal is dominated by only two main types of physical appearance - Mongoloid and Indian - the Nepalese women are quite different: dark-skinned, fair-skinned, with slanting eyes, with European eyes, with rough chopped features, with subtle and expressive features, etc.

Meanwhile, despite all the differences, all the Nepalese women have one physical quality uniting them all - there are no plump or fat Nepalese women.

All Nepalese women are slim and fry. Nepalese women are thin, which gives them a specific sexuality and charm, it also makes them look shockingly younger than they really are.

12/09/2017

“The mountains were so wild and so stark and so very beautiful that I wanted to cry. I breathed in another wonderful moment to keep safe in my heart.”

― Jane Wilson-Howarth, Snowfed Waters

07/09/2017

“No matter how sophisticated you may be, a large granite mountain cannot be denied – it speaks in silence to the very core of your being...” 🗻

Be with us in October! 👉 https://goo.gl/h8N9zZ

16/08/2017

Natural beauty of Nepal 🌺

11/08/2017

The route description! Trekking around Annapurna in October!

This trek rightfully deserves its name of one of the most beautiful trekking routes in the world. Our way will go through Himalayan mountain villages, where we are going to eat and stay for a night at the local people in the so-called guesthouses. On the one hand, it is cultural immersion and the possibility to know the local people closer, to live together with them; on the other hand, it is convenient, as we do not have to carry our tents and other camping equipment but only sleeping bags and our personal belongings.

The route starts in the lowlands and gets steeper smoothly and gradually. We are going to start in the tropics, go through all the climatic belts, go over the Himalayas and find ourselves in a beautiful kingdom of Mustang. We are going to visit the most important Buddhist and Hindu temples and stupas in Kathmandu, and on the route – ancient monasteries and caves of the yogi hermits, places for solitary meditations. We will visit one of the most famous Milarepa cave. This is the cave where he spent a long time in meditation. He had promised not to go down to the valley for food until he reached results. And when his supplies were over, he started feeding on the stinging nettles which grew all around the cave. He became very thin and his face got a greenish tint. That is why he is sometimes depicted green in the pictures. Here he got his first experience of Enlightenment and his first students came to him.

In Mustang, we are going to visit traditional Tibetan hamlets, ancient Buddhist Monasteries and yogi caves. We will finish our trek in tropic jungle with hot springs in Tatopani.

08/08/2017

Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha 💎

Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha, was born in 623 B.C. in the famous gardens of Lumbini, which soon became a place of pilgrimage. Among the pilgrims was the Indian emperor Ashoka, who erected one of his commemorative pillars there. The site is now being developed as a Buddhist pilgrimage centre, where the archaeological remains associated with the birth of the Lord Buddha form a central feature.

05/08/2017

We all know that the highs of visiting Nepal include the majestic towering peak of Mount Everest, which finally kisses the sky at 8,850 metres. But did you know that 8 out of 10 of the world’s highest mountains are found within the relatively small 143,000 km2 that Nepal occupies? 😳

01/08/2017

Banks/ Money / ATM

Normally banks are open between 09:00 A.M. to 3:00 p.m, Sunday to Friday. On Saturdays and other public holidays, they are open for shorter hours and for cash withdrawals and deposits only (not other services). Some banks operate evening counters( till 6 or 7 Pm) in Kathmandu and Pokhara . So , in general you can assume that banks are open 365 days, in Kathmandu and pokhara ( but not in other cities or small towns).

You are supposed to pay in local currency, called Rupees, in the local market for any shopping and payments. However you must pay in foreign currency for air tickets and for visa charges. Airport departure taxes can be paid in Nepali Rupees.

You can exchange your foreign currency at hotels , at banks or your travel agent can do this for you. Foreign currencies like US Dollar, Euro, Japanese Yen, and British Pound are accepted in hotel, travel agencies, restaurants and other establishments easily. However, other currencies are accepted only at banks and we recommend you not to carry these currencies to avoid inconvenience.

Visa and Master cards are widely accepted in the cities , mostly Kathmandu and Pokhara. Bigger hotels and restaurants accept them but smaller hotels and restaurants will not accept them .

There are ATM machines at several places in Kathmandu, Pokhara and some other cities including some at Kathmandu airport. The credit card service charge is normally 3.5% in Nepal. You can also get Nepali Rupees against travelers cheques at banks.

If you are heading for a trek to the mountains, make sure you have enough Nepali cash for your personal expenses. Some lodges in the mountains may accept US dollars but the exchange rate offered is very low.

If you are traveling via India , you can use your remaining Indian rupees in Neapl. However Indian Rupees of 500 denominations are illegal to carry in Nepal and the authorities may confiscate it at the airport.

29/07/2017

Shopping a souvenirs.

There are a great number of souvenirs to choose in Nepal. Most of them are handicrafts usually not found in other parts of the world. Most popular items include the traditional Thangka paintings (Buddhist paintings), Buddhist prayer wheels, Buddhist singing bowls and traditional silver jewelleries of the mountains people. A great varities of silver jewelleries and semiprecious stones are available in Kathmandu on good prices.

Cashmere / Pashmina shawls (high quality handmade shawls made of the Himalayan goats' wool) and the famous Khukuri knives of the Gurkha soldiers are other popular souvenirs. You can buy great collection of Rudrakshya Malas and Shaligrams in Kathmandu.

Hand made, traditional rice paper items are other choice. Kathmandu is a great place to buy both Tibetan and Kashmiri (persian type) carpets.

26/07/2017

👉 Foods and restaurants

Travelers often say that Kathmandu and Pokhara have best choice of restaurants in whole of south Asia. You can find restaurants serving Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Continental, French, Mexican, Italian, Korean, Thai etc foods. There are restaurants serving typical Nepali dishes in Kathmandu and Pokhara. A typical Nepali meal includes some rice, mixed seasonal vegetable curry, chicken or mutton curry, bean soups, papad, pickels and traditional deserts. Nepal has many ethnic groups, they not only have different culture and dresses but also have different foods of their own .

Liquors of most international brands are available in Nepal. There are a great of number fo bars to enjoy a drink. The traditional Nepali whisky is made of rice, simillar to Japanese Sake. A warm millet beer (home made) is also very popular, especially in winter. Nepal produces very fine quality tea too.

24/07/2017

Are you ready for adventure? 🌏😄

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17/07/2017

👉 Stupa Bodnatkh.
✨The most impressive place in Katmandu!
✌Join our trips to Nepal!

10/07/2017

To choose the right, quality equipment for the beginning you need to come to the right store.

👉 Sports equipment stores!

Professional stores sell world-famous brands. For example: Mammut, Grifone, Marmot, La Sportiva, Northface, Deuter, Dakine, etc.

06/07/2017

We are happy to make you happy!
You can have the best time in Nepal with Dakini Tour!

02/07/2017

Manang is one of the most unique places in Nepal 🌺

25/06/2017

👉 Trekking "Around Anapurna" from 8 to 28 October is gaining its participants! ☺

23/06/2017

Old sketches of Swoyambhu stupa!

17/06/2017

The key to a successful journey is an experienced guide who is in love with his work! 😜

11/06/2017

In the mountains you can discover the feeling as if you returned home...

08/06/2017

Join us! 🌄

05/06/2017

Nepal is a landlocked country in Southern Asia, between the Tibet autonomous region of China and India. It contains 8 of the world's 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest - the world's tallest - on the border with Tibet, and Lumbini, the birth place of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. 🌺

01/06/2017

Better than mountains can be only mountains! And here are a couple of photos for inspiration! 🌄

28/05/2017

Sounds excellent! What do you think? 😜

👉 Be ready for your new adventure in October!

Do not miss trekking around Anapurna!
Find more information here - https://goo.gl/W2Bjdt

25/05/2017

🌺 Welcome to the land of lord Buddha 🌺

24/05/2017

Have a good day! 💕

24/05/2017

03/04/2017

Hello again, my dearest Kathmandu, wonderful nepali friends and magic Bouda Stupa! Three months were as one day and now I am here again, like I have never been leaving. Here, as always, quietness and peace. Time stops here and, yes, one can look at Bouda Stupa forever! :)))

15/02/2017

Dearest friends!
I gladly invite you to the beautiful spring-like Nepal and Mustang in May!
In the spring Himalayas are incredible beautiful. In the mountains rosebay are blossoming, everything is filled with green, flowers and new life. We are starting on the 28th of April and finish on 13th of May.
Our group is very united and joyfull. Most of tham are sky - divers. We still have a few places. Who wants to join, please, write me!

18/01/2017

Not far from Bodhgaya there is a cave, where meditated the great Indian Mahasiddha Shavaripa. There, in a meditation, he met with the main Buddhist protector of the Karma Kague linage, called Mahakala. Since that time the cave is called Mahakala cave.