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Nepal Visa Requirements for the Great Himalayan Trail
March 20th, 2010
Backpackers, rejoice...the Great Himalayan Trail will be open for business starting next year! Well, part of it, anyway.
The idea behind the Great Himalayan Trail was to be able to hike straight from the western boundary of the mighty mountain chain at Nanga Parbat mountain in Pakistan all the way to Namche Barwa in Tibet. The completed trail will pass through 5 countries: Bhutan, China, India, Nepal and Pakistan. It will be 4,500 kilometers long-just 50o kilometers shorter than tthe US Continental Divide Trail.
However, the trail is still under construction, and so far only the section in Nepal is ready for travelers. World Expeditions will begin offering guided hikes along the 1,700 kilometer section of the trail in Nepal in February 2011.
In a press release, Brad Atwal, World
Hiking the Annapurna Circuit? How to Get Your Nepal Travel Visa
October 21st, 2009
With its rugged terrain and fabulous scenery, Nepal is a backpacker's paradise. In fact, the country's most popular backpacking route, the Annapurna circuit, was recently named "the world's best trek" by Backpacker Magazine.
The Annapurna circuit is a 128 miles long, and it runs along the edge of the Annapurna mountain range, passing through jungles, canyons and finally ascending into the mountains themselves. This is not a lonely, solitary hike-the route is well-stocked with hotels (which serve food but don't necessarily offer lodging), and with lodges (where you can purchase a bed for the night).
Every year, more than 40,000 people hike the Annapurna circuit, so unless you are a complete misanthrope, you're guaranteed to make friends along the way. Plus, you'll get to experi
