Top 5 Mountain Biking Holidays in Nepal Himalayas in 2017

Do you love adventure? then why not Mountain Biking. Biking the rugged Himalayan trail is the fastest growing adventure holidays in Nepal.

Nepal is one of the world's best adventure destination with the eight of the world's 14 highest mountain peaks including Mount Everest. Due to the natural and cultural diversity, Nepal has been developing as the hub for Biking Holidays. Those who are planning for cycling in the Mountains, in the rugged trails of mid-hills and lower Great Himalayan Trail, We Nepal Footprint Holidays are arranging pedaling adventure throughout Nepal.

Along with Nepal, we operate Mountain Biking Trips to Tibet and Bhutan in the High Himalayas Single Track in the lap of Himalayas. Mountain Biking is not only the epic adventures but it provides the opportunity to explore the remote villages, jungles, scenic beauty, the Himalayas and beautiful panorama.

The most popular Mountain Biking destinations are Kathmandu, Pokhara, Mustang, Annapurna and Langtang. With our expert guides, we are operating Biking adventures in Nepal this year 2017. If you are planning for epic adventures this season, join our Mountain Biking Holidays.

Top 5 Mountain Biking Holidays in Nepal Himalayas
Kathmandu Cultural Trail Biking
Kathmandu Pokhara Biking
Upper Mustang Biking
Annapurna Circuit Biking
Biking Langtang Tibet Border

Nepal Holiday Tour Packages 2017

Nepal is a country of beautiful sceneries, rich culture and historical sites, wildlife and adventure trekking spots. Not only for Himalayan adventure activities, Nepal is also popular for cultural, historical, wildlife and pilgrimage tours. The places like Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan are popular for historical and cultural tours whereas Chitwan National park offers the adventure wildlife safari holidays.

If you are looking for Nepal Holiday Tour Packages 2017, Nepal Footprint Holiday operates
Kathmandu Day Tour
Kathmandu City Tour
Explore Nepal Tour
Culture and Wildlife Tour
Mountain Mystical Nepal Tour
Pilgrimage Tour
Buddhist Tour in Nepal
Discover Nepal Tour
Honeymoon Package Tour

Guerrilla Trail Trek route in Nepal officially open by Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda

Guerrilla Trek-Nepal - Photo Credit - Online-Khabar

Guerrilla Trekking which was used by the then Moists during the civil war, officially opened by PM Prachanda today. A historical and scenic trekking trail from Myagdi to Rukum offers you to explore the history of a decade before Civil War. The trekking type is remote area hiking trail of western Nepal.

Today 24th December 2016, Prime Prime Minister of Nepal, Prachanda officially opened this trek route from Chunwang village of Rukum District. In same time PM. Prachanda has open a museum  'Maoist Civil war of Nepal' in there. The museum explain about the maoist war in the past 10 years in Nepal and their historical and warriors  memories for the tourist who will join this guerrilla trek in Nepal. A trek cover wild and remote part of Nepal Dolpo, Rukum, Rolpa, Baglung and Myagdi district and it connect the Annapurna Circuit trail, Dhaulagiri trekking  and more region of Nepal.

PM. Prachanda went there with more than 10  Maoist leaders, officials and with his wife by Special Helicopter. Prachanda will attend an social awareness program in there and will back today in kathmandu.

Guerrilla trekking -Nepal, Photo Credit - Online - Khabar

Mt. Makalu and Mt. Kanchenjunga Diamond Jubilee Celebration in Nepal

19 November 2016, Kathmandu Nepal, In front of Nepal Footprint Holiday sales office, Thamel.

Celebrated Mt. Makalu and Mt. Kanchenjunga Diamond Jubilee Celebration in Nepal.

Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m / 28169ft.)  is 3^rd tallest mountain in the world and Mt. Makalu  (8485m / 27838ft. ) is 5^th highest mountain in earth. Both mountains are standing in the North East of Nepal. First attempt of Mt. Kanchenjunga on 25 May 1955. And 1955 May, On 15 May 1955, French team attempt the summit of Mt. Makalu first time.

The event organized by Nepal Mountaineering Association and many of tourism related association, interpreter, organization and agencies were participated. The march rally made a short circuit of Kathmandu thamel area and it cross through the Nepal Footprint Holiday trek.

Mt. Makalu/Mt. Kanchenjunga Diamond Jubilee Celebration.

Makalu Diamond Year celebration, Nepal

Mt. Kanchenjunga Diamond Year Festival

Monks Parade for Makalu Diamond Celebration

Parade on the occasion of Kanchenjunga Diamond Celebration

Diamond Jubilee Celebration, Mt. Makalu and Kanchenjunga

Nepal Footprint Holiday Operates Mountain Biking in Bhutan

Bhutan is the best travel destination with the mountains, the valley of Himalaya ranges and the remote villages offering prominent options to fulfil the lifetime adventure for adventure lovers. Mountain Biking in Bhutan is gaining popularity among the worldwide tourists.

Nepal Footprint Holiday has been operating with the great success since its inception. We guarantee the unique and authentic way of exploring the natural spectacle and interaction with the local people. Bhutan Biking offers the superb chance to experience the breathtaking adventurous sports.

Currently we are operating Bhutan Biking Tour starting from November 7 - November 14. Our Managing Director, Mr. Bashu Thapaliya will be leading the group to the Thimpu, Paro, Punakha and Tiger Nest.

Visit our website for more details about Bhutan Biking Tours.

Mira Rai nominated for National Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year 2017

Mira Rai, a Nepalese trail runner has been nominated for National Geographic's Adventurer of the year 2017. As a teenager, Rai joined the Maoist rebel movement. She has been selected for nomination among the 10 honorees based on their extraordinary achievements in exploration, adventure sports, conservation or humanitarianism in the past year.

Online voting for the 2017 People’s Choice Adventurer of the Year is now open and will run through Dec. 16, 2016. Fans can go to www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/adventurers-of-the-year.html to vote every day for their favorite honoree.

The adventurer with the most votes at the end of the voting period will be announced in January as the 2017 People’s Choice Adventurer of the Year.

Former Maoist combatant, Rai, who hails from hilly district Bhojpur, has already achieved the Skyrunning World Championships award.

National Geographic has named Adventurers of the Year since 2006 and mountaineer Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita was voted the 2016 People's Choice Adventurer of the year.

Nepal Footprint Holiday Fixed Departures

If you are looking for Nepal short tour and trekking packages? or willing to join a group, Nepal Footprint Holiday has some fixed departure trips for you that has been specially designed according to our clients.

Here we have the list of some trips that you may like to do
Everest Mountain Flight - Every Morning ($195)
Kathmandu City Sightseeing Tour - Every Day ($55)
Sunrise/Sunset Tour - Every Day ($40)
Day Hiking Tour - Every Day ($45)
White Water River Rafting - Every Day ($35)
Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari - Every Day ($90)
Poon Hill Trek 5-7 Days (Price on request)

Domestic Trekkers Flow High in Annapurna Circuit

The world famous Annapurna Circuit trekking route has been a big draw for foreign adventurers for decades, but now the scenic walking trail in the Annapurna mountains of central Nepal has been pulling domestic thrill seekers in droves too.

According to the police office in Mustang, around 1,800 Nepali trekkers have been arriving daily since the start of the Dashain festival. The Jomsom and Muktinath trekking trails are part of the Annapurna Circuit.

Upper Mustang, Thorung La Pass, Tilicho Lake in Manang and a number of places in the Annapurna foothills are major attractions for domestic tourists. “More than a dozen reserved vehicles enter Mustang daily,” said Yogendra Yadav, sub-inspector of the Ghasa Police Office in Mustang. “This year, domestic visitor numbers have been encouraging.”

All hotels on the route from Jomsom to Mustang are packed. “This year has been really surprising. We have not seen such a big number of domestic visitors,” said Mohan Kumari Serchan, the proprietor of Hotel Muktinath in Jomsom.

Bel Bahadur Pun, an official at the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (Acap) Jomsom, said that they didn’t keep records of Nepali vacationers visiting the area, but that their numbers were exceptional this year.

Tourism entrepreneurs said that the number of domestic tourists had been increasing by the day. They added that a rise in disposable incomes was one of the major reasons behind the motivation to see one’s country.

“I have been mesmerized by the beauty of Muktinath,” said Pabitra Thapa, a local of Lamachaur, Pokhara.

“It was the experience of a lifetime. We enjoyed a lot,” she said. “I would like to visit this place again.”

Likewise, the number of sightseers travelling from Beni to Jomsom by motorcycle has risen sharply after the construction of the road.

The September-November period is considered to be the best time for trekking in Nepal due to the excellent weather and tantalizing mountain views.

According to a report entitled Travel and Tourism Economic Impact 2016 published by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the total contribution of travel and tourism to Nepal’s gross domestic product (GDP) was Rs173.7 billion (8.1 percent of GDP) in 2015, and is forecast to rise 6.5 percent in 2016.

Domestic travel spending generated 57.5 percent of direct travel and tourism GDP in 2015 compared to 42.5 percent for foreign visitor spending or international tourism receipts. Acap statistics show that foreign trekker numbers have also been rising. In August, there were 1,857 foreigners which is more than double the figure for the same period last year.

Likewise, 3,620 foreigners received trekking permits in September, up 89 percent compared to the same period last year.

Nepal on the Top 10 Best Value Destinations list for 2017

Nepal is a naturally beautiful country in the world and most popular destination for all kinds of adventure holidays and city guide sightseeing tour. Every year about 1 million tourist around the world visit Nepal for trekking, peak climbing, adventure holidays and cultural sightseeing tour. No doubt Nepal offers the best holiday activities according to the interest of tourist. This beautiful country has been listed on the top 10 best value destinations for 2017 by Lonely Planet.

According to the biggest travel guide books, The Lonely Planet says: “Even natural disasters can’t keep Nepal down for long. The 2015 earthquakes caused devastation, but what is most striking from a traveler's perspective is not how much was lost but how much remains. Landmark temples crumbled, but others came through with just the odd tile out of place, and whole swathes of the country escaped serious damage, including most of the popular trekking trails. Nepal has all the skills required to repair monuments and infrastructure, but what it does need is income. By visiting Nepal now and supporting local culture and people, you could help a nation rebuild and bounce back even stronger.”

Along with the Nepal, Canada, Colombia, Finland and Dominica complete the top five destinations for 2017. Similarly Nepal has also named as the best value for money destination for travelers in 2017.

The Lonely Planet website says “Nepal is bouncing back from earthquakes and a fuel strike that made getting round the country tough. It remains a fabulous choice for budget-conscious travelers, who can access the best of its world-famous trekking routes and underrated wildlife for well south of US$50 a day. Visitor numbers are slowly recovering and the time is ripe to get back to Nepal’s mighty mountains; wherever you go, you’ll receive a warm welcome, as your visit brings much-needed income to communities getting back on their feet.”

Solo trekker missing for a week in Annapurna Range

Israeli national Amit Mosche Reichman, 42, has gone missing while trekking along the Annapurna trekking circuit. Reichman had last contacted friends and families a week ago and was reported to have been trekking along the Mardi Himal trekking route. Since then his whereabouts remain unknown.

"Reichman contacted his family on 17 October. Since then, he has not come in contact with anyone," said police inspector Jayram Wanta, who is a part of the search team. "Our investigation so far has revealed that he had stayed at the Fishtail Guesthouse. From where he had headed out for Mardi Himal telling the lodge staff that he would return in two hours," Wanta added.

He informed that the search team has been searching for Riechman intensely in all the possible areas and trails of Mardi Himal area that is around 5553 meters above the sea level.

"His personal belongings, which include clothes and other stuffs, are at the hotel. Though he had told the hotel staffs that he would return back in around two hours for lunch, he never showed up."

The search team has been camping in higher altitude of Mardi Himal for conducting the search. Along with them, Israeli embassy has also sent out additional members with a helicopter for assisting, he informed.

"A joint search team which includes Nepal Police, search professionals sent by the Israeli embassy, locals and tourist guides has been making every effort possible to search Riechman. But so far we have not been able to get any positive sign," said Wanta. He informed that the search operation is getting affected from time to time due to bad weather. "We have been conducting aerial and ground search, despite challenging weather. But so far we have been not successful."


Apart from the lodge staff, Riechman was spotted by another team of trekkers just few kilometers away from the lodge. But he is reported to have separated from them after a while. Since then, he was not spotted by anyone, the search team informed.

Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) records state that Riechman, who is an engineer by profession, arrived in Nepal on October 2 and has a visa valid until the end of the month. He had taken permission from the NTB, Pokhara, for trekking to Annapurna Base Camp after Mardi Himal.

Tourism entrepreneurs informed that it takes an additional day of trek from Mardi Himal to reach the high camp. As the trek above the high camp is very tough, only few tourists go for it.

"It is very tough to trek above the high camp. So many trekkers give up the quest from there. It is not possible to climb it without using expedition gear," said Milan Tiwari, a trekking guide.

Missing tourists: A challenge in Annapurna range

Just three months ago, Adina Monica Popescu of Romania who had gone missing, was found dead. Her body was found lying on the bank of Suikhola River in Ghandruk-1. Similarly, not all of the Japanese and Malaysians tourists, who were reported missing in the area in the last few months, have been found. Dead bodies of only a few of them have been recovered so far.

According to tourism entrepreneurs, around 5 to 6 tourists go missing in the Annapurna range annually. And few of them come out alive.

Call for banning solo treks
"Safety of trekkers call for trekking with professional team or guide instead of solo treks. When someone goes on to trek solo along a dangerous trail, they are prone to go missing," said Deepak Raj Adhikari, president of Western Chapter of Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN). "Therefore we have long lobbied for banning solo treks."


"When we allow solo trekkers, we not only allow them to risk their life but also put our safety measures on the stake. When a trekker goes missing, along with the suffering their family and loved ones have to go through, our trekking industry earns a bad name," Adhikari said, adding that those who go for trekking in group are far safer and at ease. He called on government agencies to introduce proper guidelines and make provisions for strictly monitoring their implementation to make trekking safer.

Wanta who has been involved in other search operations previously said that foreigners opt to visit alone in the trekking route in search for adventure but it becomes a grave problem when they go missing. "Tourists should not be over confident when in unknown terrain as it can push them and those associated with them into trouble" said Wanta while stressing on restricting solo treks.

Junko Tabei, first woman to scale Mt Everest, dies at 77

Junko Tabei, the first woman to scale Mount Everest in 1975 has died of cancer at the age of 77.

He had been victim of cancer for the past four years and died at the course of treatment in Japan.

Born on september 22, 1939, Tabei became the first lady to summit Mount Everest in 1975.

Even after reaching the world's highest 8,848-meter peak at age 35, the Fukushima native actively climbed mountains abroad.

In 1992, she became the first woman to complete the "Seven Summits," the highest point on each of the seven continents.

She visited Nepal on April 30 this year to observe the golden jubilee of the first ascend of Mount Manaslu and Mount Lhotse.

Nepal Travel and Tourism

The country marked the 38th World Tourism Day yesterday. Because of the earthquake and the unofficial Indian blockade, 2015 was a particularly bad year for the country’s tourism sector. Tourist arrivals to Nepal fell to a six-year low last year. However, the industry seems to have bounced back now. There has been a sharp increase in tourist arrivals for mountaineering and trekking activities in the past few months. This is a much needed respite for the tourism industry and the economy as a whole.

The travel and tourism sector accounts for 9.5 percent of global GDP and plays a key role as a driver of growth and job creation. The industry now accounts for one in 11 jobs on the planet according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). In terms of direct contribution to job creation by the industry, Nepal is ranked sixth among 184 countries by the WTTC. The Tourism Employment Survey 2014 of the Nepal government shows that every six tourists create one job in Nepal and that the tourism industry provides better access of revenues that it generates to poor communities.

This means Nepal’s economic growth and employment generation depend to a consideration extent on the advancement of the tourism sector. In a welcome move, the Tourism Ministry recently launched the new National Tourism Strategy 2016-2025, which envisages a fivefold increase in arrivals to 2.52 million annually by the year 2025.

Achieving the target, however, is going to require more work than simply drafting a plan. With eight of the 10 highest mountains in the world and a rich Hindu and Buddhist heritage, Nepal does have a high potential to be a tourist hotspot, but it is far from realising it. The annual number of visitors to the country has yet to reach the one million mark. Last year’s quake and the subsequent avalanches in the Himalayas dented Nepal’s image as a safe tourist destination. So the government needs to repair the trekking routes and enhance their safety.

But the main focus of government spending in the tourism sector should be on developing infrastructures like airports. Flying is key to the country’s tourism industry as it is an important mode of transportation in Nepal given its difficult terrain and limited road connectivity. But our air safety record leaves a lot to be desired; there have been four air crashes in the past six months alone. As such, improving the quality of our aviation needs serious attention. And the country’s only international airport, the Tribhuvan International Airport, has just one runway and was rated the third worst airport in the world last year by sleepinginairports.com, a website that does research on airports. TIA needs a complete overhaul.

Other tasks like upgrading the Gautam Buddha Airport in Bhairahawa to an international airport should also be completed on time. With China and India touching 150 million and 50 million outbound tourists by 2020, Nepal’s best bet to meet its set tourist target is to enhance the travelling experience within the country so as to attract at least a fraction of these tourists.

News Source: Kathmandupost

TAAN celebrates World Tourism Day Today

Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) organized 'Heritage Walk with People with Disabilities' in Kathmandu on Monday on the eve of World Tourism Day 2016.

Tourism fraternity across the world is celebrating World Tourism Day by organizing various programs on Tuesday. The theme for this year's celebration is 'Tourism for All: Promoting Universal Accessibility'.

World Tourism Day 2016 - Tourism For All

As the theme of this year's celebration is related to making tourism services accessible to all, TAAN organized a walk with people with disabilities. Around 30 people with disabilities actively participated in the program, carrying placards with messages like 'Tourism for All', 'Promoting Universal Accessibility', 'Put no barriers in tourism', 'Make tourism services accessible to all', Everyone can travel', 'Yes, we can travel' and 'Make Nepal accessible to all', among others.

Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Shankar Prasad Adhikari, inaugurated the rally that started from Tridevi Marg and passed through Narsingh Chowk, Thahity, Bhedasingh and Indrachowk before culminating into a corner meet in.

Speaking at the corner meet, TAAN General Secretary Karna Bahadur Lama said that the main objective of the program was to create awareness about accessible tourism among both the government and the private sector. Similarly, Ram Prasad Sapkota, coordinator of TAAN's Sports and Events Department, said the event was organized to draw attention of policymakers toward the need to make tourism services accessible to all. "There should be no barrier in tourism. Everyone has the right to travel. The government should prepare necessary infrastructures to uphold such rights," he added.

Similarly, Uttam Deuja of Accessible Himalayas said that the government needs to learn a lot from other countries in terms of making tourism accessible to all.

TAAN President Chandra Prasad Rijal said disabilities shouldn't confine one's willingness to travel and enjoy tourism products and services. He also urged the government to make tourism services accessible to all without further delay.

News Source: Myrepublica

1 Spanish Trekker, 3 Nepalese Guides Killed in Nepal Manaslu Landslide

A Spanish trekker and three Nepalese guides were killed Thursday and 14 other people were injured when they were hit by a landslide triggered by heavy rain in Nepal's northern mountains, officials said.

Government administrator Narayan Prasad Bhatta said the landslide occurred near Kerauja village, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) northwest of Kathmandu, the capital. The injured were airlifted to a hospital in Kathmandu, where 10 were admitted.

The identities of the victims were not immediately released. They were on a trekking trail heading toward Mount Manaslu.

Bhatta said rescue efforts were delayed because of bad weather and helicopters reached the victims hours after the landslide. The area is not accessible to cars.

Trekking season in Nepal begins in September, when the monsoon rainy season normally ends. However, this year it has continued to rain.

Himalaya Airlines to launch flights to Colombo on Oct 1

Himalaya Airlines announced on Tuesday that it would be launching scheduled commercial flights between Kathmandu and Colombo on October 1, re-establishing direct air links with Sri Lanka after more than three decades.

The newly established carrier, a China-Nepal joint venture, will operate three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays using 158-seater Airbus A320 aircraft. The flight will depart from Tribhuvan International Airport at 11:30 am and land at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo at 15:15 pm local time. The return flight will leave at 16:15 pm local time and arrive in Kathmandu at 20:15 pm.

The airfare for the three-and-a-half-hour flight has been set at Rs 29,191 one way (including taxes). A return ticket costs Rs 50,041, according to the airline.  

Himalaya Airlines had received permission to operate charter flights to the island country last April. The planned direct service is the first time that scheduled commercial airlines have been allowed to connect Colombo since the 1980s.

“We reviewed the passenger traffic on the route and saw that it has potential two-way traffic demand,” said Vijay Shrestha, vice-president administration, of Himalaya Airlines. “Direct air connectivity will help both countries to promote trade and tourism.” Sri Lanka is the third largest tourist source market for Nepal after India and China. Despite the earthquakes and trade embargo last year, arrivals from Sri Lanka rose significantly to 44,367. In the previous year, 37,546 Sri Lankans visited Nepal.

Only 2.5 percent of the arrivals or 1,089 visitors came by air, a trend attributed to lack of direct flights between Nepal and Sri Lanka. According to government statistics, 97.5 percent of the Sri Lankan visitors entered Nepal overland from Bhairahawa to visit Buddhist sites in nearby Lumbini. A survey entitled Visitors Survey and Observation has shown that 72.6 percent of the visitors spent only half an hour sightseeing in Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha in southern Nepal.

“After the start of direct flights, we expect more travellers to visit Nepal and stay longer,” said Raju Bahadur KC, commercial general manager of Himalaya. “Currently, travellers have to spend a whole day to reach Nepal or Sri Lanka by flying through India, Malaysia, Thailand or even Dubai,” he said. “Besides, the airfare is also reasonable.”

KC said that the scheduled flights would also benefit the thousands of Nepalis working in the Maldives. “We have estimated that nearly 10,000 Nepalis are currently employed in the Maldives.”

National flag carrier Nepal Airlines, in its previous avatar as Royal Nepal Airlines, used to operate direct flights to Colombo during the 1980s. But the carrier suspended operations following an armed movement by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka. There have been no direct air links between the two countries since then.

Plans to establish direct flights on the Kathmandu-Colombo route were revived during the 18th Saarc Summit held in Kathmandu in November 2014. Subsequently, the Sri Lankan government officially applied for authorisation to conduct daily flights between the two countries with Colombo-based carrier Mihin Lanka planning to start services. In March 2015, the Tourism Ministry had issued an operating authorisation to the carrier. But the proposed services did not happen.

US Secretary of State John Kerry is to Trek Nepal

United States Secretary of State John Kerry has expressed his interest to make a visit to Nepal.

Secretary of State Kerry articulated his intent in a meeting on Tuesday with Minister for Foreign Affairs and leader of Nepali delegation Dr Prakash Shran Mahat. Minister Dr Mahat is presently in New York in course of attending the 71st General Assembly of the United Nations.

"I wished to visit Nepal last time when I was on India trip. But, I could not make my visit arrangement due to hectic schedule. I will visit Nepal on any opportune time in future. The US is ever ready to provide assistance to Nepal's efforts for her development and prosperity", Secretary of State Kerry noted.

Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Mahat shared that the US Foreign Secretary had expressed his interest to have a trekking on one of the tourist destinations of Nepal.

Enquiring about the situation of Nepal following the promulgation of constitution in Nepal, US Secretary of State Kerry had expressed his best wishes for the political parties of Nepal to work together for institutionalizing democracy in the country.
Source: RSS

Animal Friendly Tourism in Nepal

As the part of responsible tourism, Nepal Footprint Holiday (P) Ltd. core team decided not to operate Elephant Safari Tour on Chitwan National Park and Bardia National Park from 2015. Our contribution to the animal right and nature is not against wildlife safari in Nepal but we raise strong voice for the animal friendly tourism in Nepal.

We always raise our voices for animal right to discourage the animal exploitation in Nepal tourism. We are always passionate for  Animal right, local, unfair, ethical voice and social Justice issue which is related on our business, tourism  animal welfare and future impact. Elephant issues have been a strong area of concern. Having such an enormous wild animal restrained for many hours at a time and used for rides or to do human-like behaviors, such as kick a soccer ball or paint pictures with their trunks, has never felt right. People often think that an elephant in captivity is domesticated, and so somehow it’s OK to have them under human command. But the reality is that they never have been domesticated like dogs or horses. Even if born in captivity, they are still a wild animal, and need to be ‘broken’ to accept human control. There is much evidence that this process is exceptionally cruel. Nepal Footprint desire  wilds animal must be on wild and leave on their way into the harmony  with freedom without any strong human pressure.

We request to all travelers, we are not avoiding for Wildlife Safari enthusiast but we do not operate elephant riding in Chitwan National Park and Bardia National park. Instead of elephant safari, we recommend you to do Jeep Safari or nature trail hiking around the jungle.

For details to know about the animal friendly tourism in Nepal, please check https://www.nepalfootprintholiday.com/footprint-stop-elephant-safari-in-nepal.html

7 Days 6 Night Nepal Tour - Family Holidays

Dear 1: Arrival in International  Airport Pickup and Hotel transfer. Free for refreshment than if time available short sightseeing, visit some ethical culture places of Kathmandu By foot. Evening Welcome Dinner . Hotel Twin Share Basis with B/ B Plan.

Day 2: Everest Mountain Flight, Kathmandu Full Days sightseeing- Visit Buddhist Stupa Boudhanath, Hindu Temple Pashupatinath and Patan Durbar Square. Hotel on B/ B plan.

Day 3: Morning Drive to Chitwan National Park for Wildlife Safari – 4 to 5 hour drive by private van. Transfer Chitwan Hotel , late lunch, Afternoon Village sightseeing, Culture program hosted by Tharu People. Sunset View form Rapti River side. Dinner at Resort with Twin Share basis Room.

Day 4: Morning,  wildlife Safari in inside jungle,  drive to pokhara around 4 hours, transfer hotel refresh evening walk around Fewa lake, boating on lake free time.  Overnight  pokhara Hotel B/B plan.

Day 5: Early morning drive to Sarangkot, sunrise view with panoramic Himalayan view and paragliding and back pokhara. Jeep flying trip than Half day pokhara sightseeing included Bendabasini Tample, Davis falls, Gupetshwor cave, evening free leisure time for shopping  overnight at pokhara. Hotel B/B plan.

Day 6: Morning after breakfast, drive to Kathmandu about 200km. takes 5 to 6 hours, transfer hotel in Kathmandu, Evening free time self enjoying in the City. Hotel B/B plan.
(En-route from Pokhara to Kathmandu there is a famous Hindu Kali Temple 'Manakamana' Can be visit this temple using by short Cable Car drive. If you are interested please than also you can add on your trip. That takes only about 2 hours extra and That Cable Car ticket cost Per person 10US$ only)

Day 7:  Morning free time and final departure onward destination.

Cost Details

Total cost for Tour - 585US$ per person on B/B plan.   
Total Cost for Tour 665US$ Per person with Full Board Meal (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Plan.
Extra Activities cost are:
Paragliding in Pokhara  30 Minute Flight - 85US$ per person.
Everest Mountain Flight - 195US$ Per person.
Bungy Jump in Pokhara - 55US$ Per person.

Cost included

All ground transport by Ac vehicles
3 Nights Kathmandu Hotel with B/B plan
1 Night Chitwan Resort/Hotel with full board package
2 Night Hotel in Pokhara with B/B Plan
Welcome dinner in Kathmandu on  typical Nepali restaurant .
Sightseeing tours with English Speaking Tour Guide.

Cost dose not included

International airfare and Nepal Visa fee
Kathmandu and pokhara Meals as per itinerary.
All Entrance fee and monuments during the tours and sightseeing.
Tips for guide and driver
Personal expenses (laundry Bill, Water, Cigarette, bar bill, telephone bill, etc )
Important Notes: All the itinerary are tailor made if you want to change something on the itinerary on your private group tours please kindly let us know. We are always ready to assist you with full of information. The world best mountain flight offer Only form Nepal to see the Nearest view. It is amazing  1 hour nonstop flight  from Kathmandu domestic airport to airport. The flight operating only when good weather in the Himalayas area of Nepal. When bad weather they will not able to fly and you will not able to see the all clear mountain. In that case the flight will cancel without any cancellation charge. Only you need to pay the transport fees which you have used.

Hotel Details on The tour:

Hotel in Kathmandu - Hotel Radisson/ Hotel De'l Annapurna or Similar.
Hotel in Chitwan - Hotel West Wood  or Similar.
Hotel in Pokhara - Hotel Grande, Athiti Boutique Resort or Similar.
Transport Mode - Toyota Hiace AC.

Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) organized 'Organic Agro Tourism' in Kathmandu

Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) organized an interaction on 'Organic Agro Tourism' in Kathmandu on Friday.

Inaugurating the program, Minister for Agricultural Development Gauri Shankar Chaudhary appreciated TAAN's efforts to promote organic farming and establish linkage between organic farming and tourism. "If promoted well, it can benefit both tourism and agricultural sector," he said, adding: "While farmers can get more benefits from tourism, the tourism industry will get high-end tourists as organic agro tourism is a niche tourism product worldwide.” He also promised all possible support to TAAN to promote organic agro tourism.

At the program, TAAN also declared that it would take needful initiative to promote organic tourism along popular trekking trails like Kanchanjunga, Jaljala-Makalu, Jiri-Everest, Langtang-Helambu, Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpa, among others.

Similarly, TAAN President Chandra Prasad Rijal said the workshop was a part of TAAN's efforts to share information among major stakeholders like the tourism ministry, agriculture ministry, ICIMOD, WWF Nepal and NTNC, among others, who have been working to promote sustainable tourism in the country. "Organic agro tourism is the next big thing in global tourism market. By certifying our tourism areas organic, we can bring high-end tourists from all over the world here," he said. "It not only makes farmers richer, but also boosts our economy by discouraging import of farm products." Stating that our farming technique is already organic, Rijal said: "We only need to brand it and promote it effectively in the international market."

Similarly, TAAN Treasurer Lila Baldab Dahal said the workshop was a part of TAAN's efforts to establish linkage between agriculture and tourism. "Only some lodge owners are getting benefits from tourism in major trekking areas of the country. By promoting organic tourism, we want more local people to get benefits from tourism," he said, adding: "The government should help farmers for organic certification and find market for their products."

 In his presentation, TAAN Executive Member Pemba Sherpa 'Sherpa' talked about the benefits of organic tourism not only to human health but also to national economy. "By promoting organic farming, we can earn precious foreign currency as the world market is looking for organic tourism products," he added. He also said promotion of organic agro tourism will help promote Nepali farm products in the world market. "Tourists will see Nepali farming technology themselves and promote it throughout the world through word of mouth publicity. It will help both agriculture and tourism sectors," he added.

Organic food stalls were the major attractions of the program. Organic products ranging from walnut and Marsi rice from Jumla, apples from Dolpa, beans from Humla, sea buckthorn juice from Bajura and lentils of Chitwan were the major attractions of the program. Stalls selling organic fresh vegetables, tea and coffee, honey, chestnuts, brown rice, and eggs, among others, went out of stock in no time.

Representatives from tourism, forest and agriculture ministries; Department of Tourism, Department of Agriculture, Nepal Tourism Board, WWF Nepal, ICIMOD, NTNC, different travel trade associations, among others, were present on the occasion.

Firms dealing on organic farm products like Organic Sansar Nepal, Himgiri Eco-Friendly Agricultural Cooperatives, Dolpo Organic Farming Management Committee, Organic World and Fair Trade, Bliss Raw Café, Himalayan Organic Garden, Crystal Earth and Organic Farm House had set up stalls at the program.

News Source: Myrepublica

Ananpurna Royal Trek

 Annapurna Royal Trek is the short and easy trekking trail in Annapurna Region.

Short Itinerary

Day 1: Drive Pokhara – Bijaypur / Trekking to Kalikasthan
Day 2: Trekking Kalikasthan – Syalung
Day 3: Trekking Syalung – Chisapani
Day 4: Trekking Chisapani – Rupa Lake – Begnas Lake (overnight: Begnas Lake Resort)
Day 5: Spa Treatment at Begnas Lake Resort and full day lust and launa. Boating in Lake.  (I suggest at least 2 night much better in this resort for relax)
Day 6: Spa Treatment at Begnas Lake Resort – afternoon Drive back to Pokhara / End of Service.

Cost Per person
Group size Minimum 2 Pax, per person  385US$.
Single Supplement 190US$.

Detail Itinerary:

Day 01: Pokhara to Kalikasthan 1,370m about1 hr drive, 4-5 hrs trek. L/D and Guest House.
Meet your guide in pokhara hotel, after breakfast, drive to Bijayapur Khola to begin trek. Walk through flat paddy fields and cross the river. After river the trail ascend to Kalikasthan. On the middle holl we stop for lunch. After arriving at Kalikasthan, simple guest house. Explore the surrounding areas.

Day 02: Kalikasthan to Syaklung 1,730m5-6 hrs. B/L/D & Guest House.
Breakfast with mountain view, walking through the villages and ridge of the mountain which offers good views of Annapurna and Lamjung Himal. Today, we can explore many villages and walk along rhododendron forest. Stop midway for lunch, arrive Syaklung village and stay in local guesthouse.

Day 03: Syaklung to Chisapani 1550m 5-6 hrs B/L/D. Guest House.
Today, walking through the Gurung village gives an opportunity to observe the local  lifestyle. Passing many small villages and low tropical forest, lunch stop on the way, after mixed trail uphill and down-hill arrive at Chisapani village. Chisapani is best view point to see the Western Himalayan Panorama. You will see Dhaulagiri to the west of Annapurna and Manaslu in the East. Overnight in guesthouse.

Day 04: Chisapani to Begnas Lake Resort. 3 to 4 hrs. B/L/- Resort.
Today we walk half way down the hill to Rupatal and climb about 200 meters to arrive at Sundare Danda. Walk 15 minutes down to Begnas Lake Resort.

Day 05: Free day lust and launa in resort. B/-/- and Accommodation.
Boating on Begnas Lake, SPA, treatment, Massage or sauna, realx with the nature beauty. In resort.

Day 06: Morning Lake view breakfast and transfer to Pokhara city. B only.

Cost Include:

Ground transport as per plan from pokhara hotel to hotel. 3 Night Mountain lodge and 2 night Begnas lake resort. 5 Breakfast 4 Lunch, 3 Dinner, Private Guide, between 2 person 1 porter Trekking Permit and National Park Entry Fee, Guide and Porter Insurance,  their Well Paid daily wages, Travel Insurance , accommodation and, food and Equipment. Emergency First aid Kit.

Hindu Pilgrimage Tour

 Hindu Pilgrimage Tour is the ultimate holiday package offering you the opportunity to explore the Hindu pilgrimage sites around kathmandu valley, Manakamana and Muktinath. In Kathmandu valley, you will be visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kumari Devi temples, Pashupatinath temple whereas you will also visit Manakamana and Muktinath outside the valley.

Itinerary with Detail

Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel with full board plan meal on twin share basis. Veg. Dinner Only.

Day 02: After/before breakfast we visit Pashupatinath then Drive back to hotel than visit swoyambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar square, Kumari Devi and temples around.  Hotel with full board plan. Veg. Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner

Day 03: From Kathmandu drive to Pokhara. In route visit Manakamana temple by cable car driving, Temple Darshan,  Overnight in Hotel. Veg. Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner.

Day 04: Morning fly to Jomsom, short refreshment, local jeep drive to Muktinath along the the Kaligandaki river Valley. After holy bath in Kunda,108 Dhara holy bath and puja, jeep drive back to Jomsom,  Overnight mountain hotel with Veg. Breakfast, Lunch  & Dinner.

Day 05: Morning flight to Pokhara, check- in hotel than Pokhara city sightseeing, Visit Temples, Guptshor Mahadeve Caves, Water fall and Lake site boating. Afternoon free time. Hotel with Veg. Breakfast Lunch & Dinner.

Day 06:  Drive to Chitwan forest and forest activities, elephant safari about 2 to 3 hours, culture program presented by local tharu people. Stay on forest resort with Veg. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 07: Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel, Free time for shopping and self visit kathmandu city. Hotel with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 08: Free morning, Depart to International Airport.  Breakfast only.
    
The cost per person 26400INR per person.

The cost include are:  All ground transport by private non AC Toyota van, 3 star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara, Mountain Hotel in Jomsom with full board plan, 1 night chitwan forest resort on full board with Elephant safari, Culture program, sunset view. Airport transfer. Sightseeing and entry fee as per itinerary with Guide, Manakamana Temple Cable Car. Local jeep transport to and from jomsom to Muktinath, We can provide 1 Sim Card for group.

Cost exclude are: International Flight ticket to and from Kathmandu, Personal wearing cloth, Drinks and bar bills, Tips for Guide and Driver, Extra activities,  Personal expenses, phone call and laundry, Extra night hotel if incase flight cancelled and you want to expand extra day.

Note: Pokhara Jomsom Pokhara flight are serving by small aircraft every morning with the clean weather, When weather is bad they can't fly to there and cancel the flight. If that we need extra day or night to stay in pokhara or jomsom that extra cost are not included in this price.

Hotel in Kathmandu : Hotel Marshyangdi/ Hotel Manang/Buddha or Similar
Hotel in Pokhara: Hotel Kantipur, Hotel, Hotel Asia Crystal Palace or Similar
Jungle Resort  in Chitwan : Tiger Residency or Similar.
Transport : By Private Van Non AC
Meal Plan : All Veg. Meal

Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Chitwan National Park Tour

Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Chitwan National Park tour is the adventure holiday package in Nepal suitable for those who are looking for both trekking tour holiday packages in Nepal. We Nepal Footprint Holiday Treks offer this trekking tour with the experienced trekking guide and nature guide in affordable cost.

Cost For Single Person 1350US$

Trekking Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, hotel transfer, Evening welcome dinner in Nepali Restaurant with culture program. B/B plan.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu City, Visit Buddhist and Hindu places. Annapurna base camp trek preparation and hotel B/B plan.
Day 3:  Tourist Coach Drive to pokhara (About 7 hours 200km) Hotel in Pokhar B/B plan.
Day 4: Drive to Nayapu and trek start to Annapurna Base Camp, Trek up to Ulleri village. About 6 hours trek. Mountain Guest House with private room and sharing toilet and bathroom.  2000m. B/L/D.
Day 5: Trekking to Ghorepani. About 5 hours trek, 2800m. B/L/D.
Day 6: Early Morning hiking to Poon Hill for Mountain Sunrise view, Enjoy with panorama Himalayas, Trek to Tadapan along the Jungle. 5 to 6 hours. 2600m B/L/D .
Day 7: Trek to Sinuwa village. About 6 to 7 hours trek, 2300m. B/L/D.
Day 8: Trek to Himalaya/Deurali. About 6 to 7 hours. 3200m. B/L/D.
Day 9: Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp, About 6 hours trek. B/L/D.
Day 10: Morning enjoy with panoramic view of Mt. Annapurna and much more mountain. Trek back to Bombo. 2100m, About 6 hours trek. B/L/D.
Day 11: Trek to Hot Spring and enjoy with Natural hot bath. About 5 to 6 hours trek. 1400m B/L/D.
 Day 12:  Trekking to Dhampush. About 6 hours trek, 1600m, B/L/D.
Day 13:  Trek down to Phadi 2 hours and drive back to Pokhara. Enjoy in the city. Hotel B/L only.
Day 14:  By Bus drive to Chitwan National Park. Jungle Activities. B/L/D.
Day 15:  Full day in Chitwan, Various Jungle Activities. B/L/D.
Day 16:  Morning bird watching and bus drive to Kathmandu. Breakfast only.
Day 17: Free and Departure to Home. Breakfast Only.
Day 18: Velicht einen tag Pokhara ? Nicht inklude
Day 19: Velicht enien tag mehr in Kathmandu. ?  Nicht Inklude.



Cost Include
Airport pickup/drop by private care and tourist bus to Pokhara. Pokhara Chitwan and Kathmandu by.
Full board basis Annapurna Base Camp Trek with (16 Breakfast, 14 Lunch and 14 Dinner)
1 Guide and 1 porter their needed insurance and meals, daily wages.
Annapurna trek permits, TIMS on hand.
All local mountain lodge accommodation (Simple Room with sharing toilet and shower)
Rescue arrangement service.
2 Night 3 days Wildlife Safari in Chitwan National Park. (No Elephant Riding Please, Instate it you can have village walk or jungle walk more)
3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan.

Cost Exclude
Nepal Visa and international Flight.
All the Drinks and bar bills and beverages during the trekking and tours. Mineral water and other drinks.
Tips for Guide and porter.
Personal Travel and Rescue Insurance.
Personal Clothing and trekking gears for trekking.
Hotel if you want to upgrade in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per itinerary.
Extra 2 Night Hotels. (In Kathmandu or Pokhara)

For the general knowledge of Trekking Equipments please go this link for detail information.
https://nepalfootprintholiday.com/trekking-equipments.html

Everest Base Camp Trek via Jiri

Everest Base Camp Trek via Jiri is the oldest route reaching to the foothills of world's highest mountain peak, Mount Everest (8848m). Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek is the world famous classical hiking route before the Lukla airport was built. Following the footprints of the legends Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa to the Himalayas of Nepal is the journey through the beautiful mountain landscapes, crossing Himalayan rivers by suspension bridges, Sherpa villages and colorful rhododendron forests. You will have breathtaking views of world's highest peaks, Mount Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Thamserku, Ama Dablam and other snow capped mountains.

Trekking in Nepal in November

While talking about the trekking in Nepal, the time and weather is the major thing to be cared. Trekking in Nepal is always the best things to do for the adventure holidays and mountain peace journey. November is the last month of the autumn season and beginning of winter season in Nepal. Weather and climate during november is good but a little bit colder than October. The temperature in the alpine region is 15 degrees C to 20 degrees C maximum during the daytime. It is as low as -10 degrees C in the morning and nighttime. It is necessary to wear best shoes, carry enough warm clothes, down jacket and sleeping bag.

The Best Trekking Trails in November are
Everest Base Camp Trekking
Everest Gokyo Lake Trek
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Manaslu Circuit Trek
Langtang Valley Trek
Upper Mustang Trek
Upper Dolpo Trek
Around Kathmandu Trekking

World Tourism Day

Since 1980, the United National World Tourism Organization is celebrating World Tourism Day on September 27 every year. The date was chosen as the statutes of the UNWTO were adopted in 1970. With the aim to promote world tourism and raise awareness of the international tourism demonstrating the social, cultural, political and economic values worldwide. The official World Tourism Day 2016 celebration is helding on Bangkok, Thailand. With the theme "Tourism for All", the world tourism day 2016 will be celebrated on 27th September. #tourism4all #WTD2016

Ghrorepani Poon Hill Trek - The Best Way to Witness the Himalayan Panorama

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is the short and easy trek in Annapurna region. The best classical Himalayan sunrise trekking tour, Ghorepani Poon Hill is one of most popular treks in Nepal for foreign and local tourist. Also known as Annapurna Panorama Trek, Poon Hill trek is the gateway to the Annapurna Circuit Trek and Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Hiking to 3210m high from sea level, Ghorepani Poon Hill trek can be undertaken all the time in a year but spring and Autumn season are the best trekking seasons. The trek offers the best views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges along with Nilgiri, Fishtail and Dhampus Peak. This is the most sell-able trip of Nepal Footprint Holiday.

Staring from Nayapul, you can reach to Poon Hill in a couple of days hiking. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a tea-house trek with the best accommodations and varieties of food. The views are breathtaking, you will have close up views of snow capped peaks including Mt. Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Mt. Fishtail and Mt. Dhaulagiri. The magical change of sunrise from orange to golden above the mountains is awesome.

Nepal the Best Destination for Travel and Trekking

Nepal is the paradise for Trekking, Expeditions, wildlife safari and tour packages. Nature gifted Himalayan country Nepal is the homeland for world's highest mountain peaks including Mount Everest (8848m high from sea level). The snow capped mountain peaks, amazing landscape, diverse culture is the unique facts of Nepal travel and trekking.

Traveling in Nepal is the unique experience through the himalayan rugged trails, along the bank of rivers, around the cities and discovering jungles. As climate of Nepal is pleasant to trek the Himalayas throughout the year but Autumn and Spring seasons are the best. If you are planning for Nepal holidays, visit Nepal via a responsible trekking agency to ensure your trip success.

Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Jomsom Muktinath Trek, Rara Lake Trek, Upper Dolpo Trek, Upper Mustang Trekking, Tilicho Lake Trekking, Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek and Ganesh Himal Trekking are the most popular trekking in Nepal.

Trekking in Nepal in September

September is the beginning month of the great Nepali tourism Autumn season and if you are planning for Nepal Trekking holidays, visit Nepal Himalayas during september. From mid september to november, it is the best time to trek in Nepal. During this time, the skies are clear and climate is moderate just after the monsoon season stops. September is the best time for traveling Nepal as the major festivals like Teej - the greatest festival of Hindu Nepalese women and Indra Jatra - The festival celebrated by Newar community falls on 4th september and 15th september respectively. Teej is one of the popular festivals in Nepal celebrated by Nepalese Hindu Women participating in fasting, singing, dancing and puja for honor to god Shiva and goddess Parbati. Indra jatra, also known as kumari jatra is the greatest festival celebrated especially in Kathmandu by Newar community.

As this is the best time for trekking to Himalayas, the trekking agencies, hoteliers, airlines are busy on catering their services to the clients. The major trekking areas; Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu, Dolpo and Mustang are crowded with the international tourist trekking to these areas. Nepal Footprint Holiday operates Everest Base Camp Trekking, Annapurna Circuit Trekking, Annapurna Base Camp Trekking, Manaslu Circuit Trek and upper mustang trekking this season in september.

Trekking in Nepal in October

Nepal is the home to world's highest mountain peaks including the top of the world, Mount Everest (8848m) and other many more. Since 1950, for the first time Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa ascended to the top of Mount Everest, trekking has been a popular activity among the international tourist in Nepal. The trekking trails Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Langtang Valley Trek and Manaslu Trekking are the some world famous hiking trips that are crowded during the peak seasons Autumn and Spring in Nepal. As trekking can be done during all the time in a year, but there are major two seasons which are said to be peak season with the high traffic on the trekking trails to Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu, Mustang, Dolpo, Kanchenjunga and makalu. Autumn season is the best season and the most popular time for all kinds of tourism activities like trekking and hiking, mountain climbing, tours and sightseeing and adventure sports. Starting from mid september to end in early december, autumn season holds the most of the tourism activities during the year. Among these months september, october and november, october is the best month for trekking in Nepal as there will be the moderate climate, festival time, clear sky and blossom of flora along the trail.

Nepal Footprint Holiday operates following trips with the special offers during the autumn season

Everest Trekking Area

Everest Base Camp Trekking
Everest Panorama Trekking
Everest High Passes Trekking
Gokyo Lake Trek

Annapurna Trekking Area

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Josmom Muktinath Trek
Mustang Trekking
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking
Annapurna Yoga Trek

Langtang Trekking Area

Langtang Valley Trekking
Langtang Helambu Trek
Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek
Yoga Trek Nepal

Remote Area Trekking

Makalu Base Camp Trekking
Manaslu Circuit Trekking
Tsum Valley Trekking
Upper Dolpo Trekking
Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trekking
Rara Lake Trek
Ganesh Himal Trek

Teej Festival - The Largest celebration of Nepalese Hindu Women

Teej also known as Haritalika Teej is the 3 days long largest celebration of Nepalese Hindu Women celebrated in the honor of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva with the remembrance of their union. Teej festival is celebrated by Nepali Hindu Women throughout the country on September 4, 2016 (Bhadra 19, 2073) this year. It is the religious and cultural event where the married Nepali women visit their parent's home and join with their mother, sisters and friends during the celebration whereas unmarried women also observe this festival fasting the whole day believing to get a nice husband in the future. The festival is celebrated as the Dar Khane Din, Fasting Day and Puja where different days have its significant way of celebration.

The first day of Teej festival is Dar Khane Din (having feats before fasting) with the great activities. The married and unmarried women get together and have the delicious food till to midnight.

The second day is the fasting day. Some women go through tough fasting without having food and water while nowadays liquids and fruits are preferred. During the day, both married and unmarried women undertake fasting whole day. The fasting of whole day without having liquids is believed for blessing of long life, peace and prosperity of their husband and family. Women get together to the nearby Shiva temple to take part in fasting, dancing and singing. Pashupatinath si the holy site in Kathmandu where Hindu women get together for worship to Shiva and perform teej song singing and dancing.

Third or final day of Teej festival is called as Rishi Panchami - the day dedicated to holy saints (Rishis). Women offer prayers to Rishis deities bathing with red mud and brushing with datiwan. This ritual activity is believed to be purified body and soul of women freeing them from all their sins at present.

Nepal advertised on Brussels buses - Tourism Promotion

About 20 buses have started operating Nepal advertisement showing the natural and cultural diversities of Nepal on the roads in the Belgium Capital city. With the initiative of Nepali Embassy in Belgium and Mission of Nepal to European Union in collaboration with JCDecauz, a Belgium advertising agency to promote Nepal Tourism through the advertisement from August 16 to 29.

The Embassy provided four pictures received from Nepal Tourism Board to the agency for the attractive advertisement on the buses. The pictures have messages - Welcome to Nepal, birth place of Lord Buddha, Naturally Nepal: Once is not enough, Mount Everest: Top of the world, Nepal’s unique treasures and Nepal: Always attractive and safe destination for tourists among others.

This type of advertisement could convey the messages about the safety tourism in Nepal and promote Nepal Tourism, the Embassy hopes.

Nepal Footprint Holiday Client Reviews

"Great Adventure"
This is my first time to Nepal, and after a few researches I choose Nepal Footprint because Bashu is very helpful. Even though we met the earthquake, Tulsi (our guide) is very helpful and guide us through everything. He even called his friends on our destinations to make sure that these places are safe.

“Tour of the Annapurnas with Footprint holidays”
Great experience with fabulous mountain guides. Highly recommended. Everything was perfect and extremely rich culturally speaking. Thank you ever so much for your great service. Namaste from France!!!


“Great ABC trek, very safe very incredible!”
Myself and about 5 people I met in my hostel in Pokhara all got together and went on the ABC trek with Nepal Footprint and it was absolutely incredible! I had a phenomenal experience, the staff is EXTREMELY knowledgeable and proficient in english. It was an incredible experience and would do it again in a heartbeat. 10/10 would recommend.


“Best Guide in Nepal!!! Knowledgable and kind! ”
I did the ABC trek with Bashu and it was just fantastic! Bashu is fluent in English and German and had in depth knowledge on all related questions that our group had on our trek. I will certainly come back to Nepal again and would book another trip with him in a heartbeat!


“Everest BC trek, Chitwan and Nagargot”
Last December 2015/January 2016 we made the 18 days EBC trek, together with guide Kumar of Nepal Footprint Holidays and our porter Sudeep. Both great guys!! We had a marvellous time and food and lodges were a perfect arrangement! Chitwan was a hell of a ride, but worth it. Parkland Hotel in Chitwan was 100 % the right choise!
Nepal Footprint might be a small company but nevertheless excellent! 10/10 we would contact them again for the ABC trek Annapurna in the future!!


“Trek Anapurna Base Camp”
I went several time in Nepal and I always take Nepal Footprint Holidaz Trek. Everything was amazing every time and I can not advise some one to go with an other agency.

“Thank you Bashu for a really great time in Kathmandu!”
I met Bashu during my trekking tour to the Annapurna Base Camp, where he guided two other Germans. He was very friendly, knew a lot about the country and the mountains/trekking and the two Germans were really happy about him as their guide and his great experience.
When I travelled back to KTM Bashu and I still were in contact and so we met again in the travel agency to spent one afternoon together in KTM. We drove by motorbike to some sightseeing-places, where Bashu told me a lot about the Nepalese culture and their religion. It was very interesting and Bashu was a really experienced guide.
During the time I didn´t had the feeling to visit the places with a guide but rather with a friend=))) Even when I left KTM on the next day, Bashu helped me to get a cheap taxi and even during the next weeks he wrote time by time to ask, if everything is ok.
I had a really great time and want to say THANK YOU again to Bashu! He´s a really good guide, speaks German very fluent and when I go back to Nepal I would definitely like to go trekking him!

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Top 7 Trekking Trail for Autumn 2016

Trekking is the lifetime adventure journey made through the Himalayan rugged trail and Nepal is the ultimate paradise for trekkers. In June, we have written a blog about the autumn season trekking named "Why You should plan for Nepal Trekking in Autumn" and here in this blog post, we are going to write about the top 7 trekking trips that you should go in Autumn 2016. Nepal Tourism after the Earthquake in 2015 has been damaged and crippled on its way after the spring 2016. The travel and trekking agencies are hoping back of tourism with the tourists visiting Nepal in Autumn 2016. If you are planning for Nepal trekking holidays and looking for best trekking trails, here we are listing top 7 trekking trails for this autumn season.

Everest Panorama Trek
Annapurna Panorama Trek
Rara Lake Trek
Manaslu Circuit Trek
Langtang Helambu Trek
Mustang Trekking
Dhaulagiri Trekking