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Saturday, 21 June 2008
Bus & Coach in UK
Bus & Coach in UK
1. National Express - scheduled coach service provider in the UK and Europe, coaches operate to 1000 destinations. Eurolines coaches additionally operate to 500+ destinations within Europe & Ireland. National Express coach services serve the major UK airports with dedicated 'on-airport' coach and bus services operated by Airlinks who are based at Heathrow and Gatwick.
www.nationalexpress.com
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2. Arriva Bus - service website for routes, timetables, ticket information, news and other details about the Arriva service nationwide and mainland Europe.
www.arrivabus.co.uk
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3. traveline Public Transport Information - a UK website with impartial information on planning your journey, by bus, coach or train... or any combination of the three! Nationwide UK portal provided by local authorities and bus operators working in partnerhip.
www.traveline.org.uk
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4. Green Line - provides frequent and friendly scheduled coach services between London and the Home Counties. Green Line also provide fun filled days out for the whole family at a host of destinations including: Royal Windsor, Southend and Whipsnade Wild Animal Park. Website provides public information about services, days out and latest timetables.
www.greenline.co.uk
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5. Stagecoach - connecting communities in over 100 towns and cities in the UK, and running a fleet of around 7,000 buses and coaches, Stagecoach UK Bus is one of the largest operators in the country. Students try unirider, if you are studying go to ‘Unirider in your area’ and view details of locations this service is available in.
www.stagecoachbus.com
www.buymyunirider.com
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6. Transport Direct - free online journey planner covering travel by public transport or car within Great Britain. Step-by-step directions combined with maps and live travel news. Compare travel options, get driving instructions or a joined-up public transport journey plan and purchase tickets.
www.transportdirect.info
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7. Megabus UK - low cost inter city bus travel in the UK. Services leave from and arrive at strategic locations within towns and cities. Site features timetables and online booking for all services brought to you by Stagecoach.
www.megabus.com/uk
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8. Buses Transport for London - bus routes, timetables, fares, complete information for travellers on London buses in the city from locals and visitors.
www.tfl.gov.uk/buses
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9. City Link - citylink Scotland - high quality, reliable coach services to 200 destinations around Scotland. Comfortable, value for money, cheap travel services to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Highlands, West Highlands. Connections to Northern Ireland, England and Wales.
www.citylink.co.uk
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10. Transport for London - transport London, London underground, travel information & travel direction maps, london bus routes, travel news and travel reports form Transport for London Online.
www.www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/
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11. Busweb - everything to do with Public Transport is right here, the site features a search engine that at our last count searched 586 different transport related sites.
www.busweb.co.uk
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12. GMPTE - the official public transport site for Greater Manchester - travel and accessibility information, service maps, journey planner, public consultation, news, jobs and events, and information on future developments.
www.gmpte.gov.uk
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13. PLUSBUS - ask for PlusBus at your nearest rail station. One ticket gets you your rail journey plus unlimited bus travel at either end of your journey. It's quick easy and is designed to save you money on purchasing single journey tickets.
www.plusbus.org.uk
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14. First Buses - site details bus finder service and bus travel information allowing you to search routes available and timetables online. You can travel by bus with first nationwide the site shows location a-z from Aberdeen to York. For students check out first for student travel by first.
www.firstgroup.com/bustravel
www.firstforstudents.co.uk
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15. Metrobus - operates local bus services in Greater London, Surrey, Kent, East & West Sussex. Website details bus timetables, service revisions, route maps, places index, places to go, tickets and passes, accessibility, job vacancies, enthusiasts and environmental links.
www.metrobus.co.uk
www.go-ahead.com
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16. Traveline Scotland - you can plan any public transport journey within Scotland and from Scotland to main points in the UK on this site. The sites aim is to provide accurate, up to date and impartial timetable information to get you to your destination by the quickest public transport mode. On the journey planner page you can select which mode or modes you wish to travel by. When it is needed, full information on connections will be given to make transfers as smooth as possible.
www.travelinescotland.com
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17. Traveline Wales - traveline Cymru, your one-stop shop, in Wales, for bus, coach and rail journey planning and timetable information. You can plan your journey from A to B using the websites Journey Planner section. Use the Timetable section if you know the service you need. Be sure to check the travel alerts page before using the journey planner or timetable page to avoid unnecessary delays to your journey. If the journey your making is critical you can phone the call centre for more information.
www.traveline-cymru.org.uk
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18. Translink - bus and rail timetable website for Northern Ireland. Website detail a journey planner, bus and rail timetables, passenger fares, travel advice, latest news and jobs. Additionaly you can find locate information for Ulsterbus, metro, NI railways, enterprise, goldline, special Offers, students, schools, tours, NIR travel, coach hire and sending parcels.
www.translink.co.uk
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19. Transdev - is an international company that runs trams, coaches and buses. Transdev in the UK is a major London bus operator with London United and London Sovereign, and also operates in Bournemouth under the name "Yellow Buses". Also has operations in north and west Yorkshire and Lancashire, Nottingham and Edinburgh.
www.transdevplc.co.uk
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20. Sustrans - is a sustainable transport charity whose vision is a world in which people can choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment. Every day they work on practical, innovative ways of dealing with the transport challenges that affect us all.
www.sustrans.org.uk
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21. Bus Users UK - independent group which was formed to give bus passengers a voice. Working with the major bus companies and a lot of the smaller ones too, of their trade organisation and of the Government and local authorities. Helping develop and maintain good communication between bus companies and their passengers.
www.bususers.org
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22. Park and Ride - an online directory of all the park&ride sites in the country. The aim of the site is to get you to where you are going as effortlessly as possible. Links into the local council webpages around the UK for green environmentally friendly motoring, giving a comprehensive list of park and ride sites in the UK.
www.parkandride.net
1. National Express - scheduled coach service provider in the UK and Europe, coaches operate to 1000 destinations. Eurolines coaches additionally operate to 500+ destinations within Europe & Ireland. National Express coach services serve the major UK airports with dedicated 'on-airport' coach and bus services operated by Airlinks who are based at Heathrow and Gatwick.
www.nationalexpress.com
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2. Arriva Bus - service website for routes, timetables, ticket information, news and other details about the Arriva service nationwide and mainland Europe.
www.arrivabus.co.uk
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3. traveline Public Transport Information - a UK website with impartial information on planning your journey, by bus, coach or train... or any combination of the three! Nationwide UK portal provided by local authorities and bus operators working in partnerhip.
www.traveline.org.uk
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4. Green Line - provides frequent and friendly scheduled coach services between London and the Home Counties. Green Line also provide fun filled days out for the whole family at a host of destinations including: Royal Windsor, Southend and Whipsnade Wild Animal Park. Website provides public information about services, days out and latest timetables.
www.greenline.co.uk
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5. Stagecoach - connecting communities in over 100 towns and cities in the UK, and running a fleet of around 7,000 buses and coaches, Stagecoach UK Bus is one of the largest operators in the country. Students try unirider, if you are studying go to ‘Unirider in your area’ and view details of locations this service is available in.
www.stagecoachbus.com
www.buymyunirider.com
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6. Transport Direct - free online journey planner covering travel by public transport or car within Great Britain. Step-by-step directions combined with maps and live travel news. Compare travel options, get driving instructions or a joined-up public transport journey plan and purchase tickets.
www.transportdirect.info
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7. Megabus UK - low cost inter city bus travel in the UK. Services leave from and arrive at strategic locations within towns and cities. Site features timetables and online booking for all services brought to you by Stagecoach.
www.megabus.com/uk
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8. Buses Transport for London - bus routes, timetables, fares, complete information for travellers on London buses in the city from locals and visitors.
www.tfl.gov.uk/buses
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9. City Link - citylink Scotland - high quality, reliable coach services to 200 destinations around Scotland. Comfortable, value for money, cheap travel services to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Highlands, West Highlands. Connections to Northern Ireland, England and Wales.
www.citylink.co.uk
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10. Transport for London - transport London, London underground, travel information & travel direction maps, london bus routes, travel news and travel reports form Transport for London Online.
www.www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/
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11. Busweb - everything to do with Public Transport is right here, the site features a search engine that at our last count searched 586 different transport related sites.
www.busweb.co.uk
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12. GMPTE - the official public transport site for Greater Manchester - travel and accessibility information, service maps, journey planner, public consultation, news, jobs and events, and information on future developments.
www.gmpte.gov.uk
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13. PLUSBUS - ask for PlusBus at your nearest rail station. One ticket gets you your rail journey plus unlimited bus travel at either end of your journey. It's quick easy and is designed to save you money on purchasing single journey tickets.
www.plusbus.org.uk
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14. First Buses - site details bus finder service and bus travel information allowing you to search routes available and timetables online. You can travel by bus with first nationwide the site shows location a-z from Aberdeen to York. For students check out first for student travel by first.
www.firstgroup.com/bustravel
www.firstforstudents.co.uk
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15. Metrobus - operates local bus services in Greater London, Surrey, Kent, East & West Sussex. Website details bus timetables, service revisions, route maps, places index, places to go, tickets and passes, accessibility, job vacancies, enthusiasts and environmental links.
www.metrobus.co.uk
www.go-ahead.com
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16. Traveline Scotland - you can plan any public transport journey within Scotland and from Scotland to main points in the UK on this site. The sites aim is to provide accurate, up to date and impartial timetable information to get you to your destination by the quickest public transport mode. On the journey planner page you can select which mode or modes you wish to travel by. When it is needed, full information on connections will be given to make transfers as smooth as possible.
www.travelinescotland.com
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17. Traveline Wales - traveline Cymru, your one-stop shop, in Wales, for bus, coach and rail journey planning and timetable information. You can plan your journey from A to B using the websites Journey Planner section. Use the Timetable section if you know the service you need. Be sure to check the travel alerts page before using the journey planner or timetable page to avoid unnecessary delays to your journey. If the journey your making is critical you can phone the call centre for more information.
www.traveline-cymru.org.uk
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18. Translink - bus and rail timetable website for Northern Ireland. Website detail a journey planner, bus and rail timetables, passenger fares, travel advice, latest news and jobs. Additionaly you can find locate information for Ulsterbus, metro, NI railways, enterprise, goldline, special Offers, students, schools, tours, NIR travel, coach hire and sending parcels.
www.translink.co.uk
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19. Transdev - is an international company that runs trams, coaches and buses. Transdev in the UK is a major London bus operator with London United and London Sovereign, and also operates in Bournemouth under the name "Yellow Buses". Also has operations in north and west Yorkshire and Lancashire, Nottingham and Edinburgh.
www.transdevplc.co.uk
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20. Sustrans - is a sustainable transport charity whose vision is a world in which people can choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment. Every day they work on practical, innovative ways of dealing with the transport challenges that affect us all.
www.sustrans.org.uk
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21. Bus Users UK - independent group which was formed to give bus passengers a voice. Working with the major bus companies and a lot of the smaller ones too, of their trade organisation and of the Government and local authorities. Helping develop and maintain good communication between bus companies and their passengers.
www.bususers.org
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22. Park and Ride - an online directory of all the park&ride sites in the country. The aim of the site is to get you to where you are going as effortlessly as possible. Links into the local council webpages around the UK for green environmentally friendly motoring, giving a comprehensive list of park and ride sites in the UK.
www.parkandride.net
Dating Pages
Dating Pages
1. Make Friends Online - find dates, romance or friends in your area. This dating service has more than 400,000 members in the UK and thousands more joining all the time. Free registration.
www.makefriendsonline.com
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2. Times Online Dating - at Encounters they have thousands of like-minded members waiting to meet you. Whether you’re looking to make new friends or find the love of your life this is a good clean safe site for online dating in the UK.
www.encounters.timesonline.co.uk
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3. Midsummers Eve - is a free to join online dating community for friendship and fun! Be messaging in two minutes once registered, one of the friendliest online crowds you'll meet on the web. If you are looking for love, marriage, a girlfriend or boyfriend, or stable, long-term relationships then Midsummer's Eve is for you.
www.midsummerseve.com
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4. Loopy Love - if you're single, looking for friendship, a date or just good fun you can register for free at LoopyLove with thousands of active members. At LoopyLove you can search for matches based on: location, age, height, hair colour, education and more. Plus, you can also browse through thousands of photographs and search profiles to find your perfect match. Once you've found them, maintain your anonymity and use the sites messaging system to contact new friends.
www.loopylove.com
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5. Love @ Lycos - from the huge search engine lycos with 1000's of member and a very active online community of daters, singles loooking for love online so why not meet someone there at a top rated site for anyone looking for personal ads placed in the UK. Register for free and create your own profile page with custom features.
www.love.lycos.co.uk
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6. Dating Direct - one of The UK's largest dating service with millions of active members if your looking for love and romance. Joining is free, you can add your profile and photo and use the dating search engine to locate your ideal date in your own area! By becoming a Premier member you can then contact as many other members as you wish using the anonymous web-based email system.
www.datingdirect.co.uk
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7. Easy Flirt - online dating site for singles in the UK, chat online and meet men and women for friendship and love. Loads of opportunities to find a date and true love on this site. More ways to narrow your search for the special one, offers chat by webcam.
www.easyflirt.co.uk
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8. Antipodate - is an online and speed dating site for 'Antipodeans' or more generally anyone from the Southern Hemisphere - Australians, New Zealanders, South Africans, Zimbabweans - living in the UK and Ireland looking to date here and find romance.
www.antipodate.co.uk
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9. Original Dating - is a London speed dating service event and party company. They organise premium events across the capital at top bars and clubs.
www.originaldating.com
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10. Slow Dating - run events in cities in the UK - 24 cities at the last count. They will do all we can to support you and offer Speed Dating with an emphasis on quality. Speed Dating is a proven success story and is booming.
www.slowdating.com
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11. The Single Solution - the Single Solution is a premium dating organisation offering events and online dating for professionals. Events provide a range of ice breaking activities and optional speed dating.
www.thesinglesolution.co.uk
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12. ukwoo - is a great way to find new friends or partners, for fun, dating and long term relationships. Meeting and socialising with people on ukwoo is both fun and safe.
www.ukwoo.com
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13. Urbansocial - is regarded as the most stylish online dating service for young professionals in the UK. Urbansocial offers members a host of services, including online dating with picture profiles, secure messaging, great searches, events and much more. Urbansocial has excellent conversion rates because the brand is a magnet for outgoing professionals who are very sociable.
www.urbansocial.com
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14. Speed Dater - is a not so new way to find love online, registration to this dating service is free, single speed daters can select from venues all around the UK and try short quick meetings with many people. A good way to get out and about and meet new faces
www.speeddater.co.uk
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15. New Partners - if you are looking for a new partner this a free UK dating website helping you match your perfect partner. Dating direct with New Partners. The site includes a cool service that gives you your own Private 0845 Phone Number. You decide when to give it to other members
www.newpartners.co.uk
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16. Phlirtz - join for free today, a fun and friendly place to meet, chat and flirt online with other UK singles. Come and enjoy the fun, friendly and exciting Phlirtz atmosphere where you can meet like-minded people to chat, flirt, date, or just have a few laughs with.
www.phlirtz.com
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17. Kiss Personals - a nice easy to use international online dating resource, with thousands of members. You can register and post your profile, a payment membership system is in place, limited graphics means the site is quick to download and easy to get around.
www.kiss.com
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18. U-Date - is a great way to find new friends or partners, for fun, dating and long term relationships. Meeting with people online is both fun and safe. On average more than 6,000 people join udate every day making it a good resource to check out. A good romance, matchmaking and dating site on the net.
www.udate.com
1. Make Friends Online - find dates, romance or friends in your area. This dating service has more than 400,000 members in the UK and thousands more joining all the time. Free registration.
www.makefriendsonline.com
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2. Times Online Dating - at Encounters they have thousands of like-minded members waiting to meet you. Whether you’re looking to make new friends or find the love of your life this is a good clean safe site for online dating in the UK.
www.encounters.timesonline.co.uk
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3. Midsummers Eve - is a free to join online dating community for friendship and fun! Be messaging in two minutes once registered, one of the friendliest online crowds you'll meet on the web. If you are looking for love, marriage, a girlfriend or boyfriend, or stable, long-term relationships then Midsummer's Eve is for you.
www.midsummerseve.com
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4. Loopy Love - if you're single, looking for friendship, a date or just good fun you can register for free at LoopyLove with thousands of active members. At LoopyLove you can search for matches based on: location, age, height, hair colour, education and more. Plus, you can also browse through thousands of photographs and search profiles to find your perfect match. Once you've found them, maintain your anonymity and use the sites messaging system to contact new friends.
www.loopylove.com
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5. Love @ Lycos - from the huge search engine lycos with 1000's of member and a very active online community of daters, singles loooking for love online so why not meet someone there at a top rated site for anyone looking for personal ads placed in the UK. Register for free and create your own profile page with custom features.
www.love.lycos.co.uk
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6. Dating Direct - one of The UK's largest dating service with millions of active members if your looking for love and romance. Joining is free, you can add your profile and photo and use the dating search engine to locate your ideal date in your own area! By becoming a Premier member you can then contact as many other members as you wish using the anonymous web-based email system.
www.datingdirect.co.uk
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7. Easy Flirt - online dating site for singles in the UK, chat online and meet men and women for friendship and love. Loads of opportunities to find a date and true love on this site. More ways to narrow your search for the special one, offers chat by webcam.
www.easyflirt.co.uk
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8. Antipodate - is an online and speed dating site for 'Antipodeans' or more generally anyone from the Southern Hemisphere - Australians, New Zealanders, South Africans, Zimbabweans - living in the UK and Ireland looking to date here and find romance.
www.antipodate.co.uk
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9. Original Dating - is a London speed dating service event and party company. They organise premium events across the capital at top bars and clubs.
www.originaldating.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10. Slow Dating - run events in cities in the UK - 24 cities at the last count. They will do all we can to support you and offer Speed Dating with an emphasis on quality. Speed Dating is a proven success story and is booming.
www.slowdating.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11. The Single Solution - the Single Solution is a premium dating organisation offering events and online dating for professionals. Events provide a range of ice breaking activities and optional speed dating.
www.thesinglesolution.co.uk
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
12. ukwoo - is a great way to find new friends or partners, for fun, dating and long term relationships. Meeting and socialising with people on ukwoo is both fun and safe.
www.ukwoo.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
13. Urbansocial - is regarded as the most stylish online dating service for young professionals in the UK. Urbansocial offers members a host of services, including online dating with picture profiles, secure messaging, great searches, events and much more. Urbansocial has excellent conversion rates because the brand is a magnet for outgoing professionals who are very sociable.
www.urbansocial.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
14. Speed Dater - is a not so new way to find love online, registration to this dating service is free, single speed daters can select from venues all around the UK and try short quick meetings with many people. A good way to get out and about and meet new faces
www.speeddater.co.uk
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
15. New Partners - if you are looking for a new partner this a free UK dating website helping you match your perfect partner. Dating direct with New Partners. The site includes a cool service that gives you your own Private 0845 Phone Number. You decide when to give it to other members
www.newpartners.co.uk
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
16. Phlirtz - join for free today, a fun and friendly place to meet, chat and flirt online with other UK singles. Come and enjoy the fun, friendly and exciting Phlirtz atmosphere where you can meet like-minded people to chat, flirt, date, or just have a few laughs with.
www.phlirtz.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17. Kiss Personals - a nice easy to use international online dating resource, with thousands of members. You can register and post your profile, a payment membership system is in place, limited graphics means the site is quick to download and easy to get around.
www.kiss.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18. U-Date - is a great way to find new friends or partners, for fun, dating and long term relationships. Meeting with people online is both fun and safe. On average more than 6,000 people join udate every day making it a good resource to check out. A good romance, matchmaking and dating site on the net.
www.udate.com
Autos & Motoring
1. Cardata is the UK's largest used car marketing service and has specialised in finding buyers for used cars, vans, bikes, campers and caravans for 20 years. They speak to over 50,000 buyers and sellers every month asking what they intend to buy when their current vehicle is sold. These requirements are stored in a database and matched to suitable vehicles for sale. The sites content is updated daily and displays full details of thousands of vehicles for sale. www.cardata.co.uk [ Top WebLink ]
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2. Desperate Seller New and used cars for sale in the UK, advertise your used car on 101 websites. 1000's of used cars for sale in the UK. DesperateSeller.co.uk was formed in 1999 and was the first ever website to offer the multi-website car advertising concept. The website has rapidly established itself as one of the premier car buying and selling websites on the internet. www.desperateseller.co.uk [ Top WebLink ]
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3. BoyzBitz is a motorcycle products and accessories online store for boy's toys! BoyzBitz eCommerce store offers a range of brand name motorcycle products, clothing and bike leathers. Special motorbike silicone hose kits covering Samco, Honda, Yamaha, Ducati, Kawasaki & Suzuki. Boyzbitz also specialise in the sale of Quad Bikes in the UK from 110cc Quad bikes for adults to 50cc quads for children.
Boyzbitz profile www.boyzbitz.com [ Top WebLink ]
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4. Van Finder get a deal on your next commercial vehicle with VanFinder.co.uk. New, used and pre registration sales, Van Finder is an alternative to your local dealer; committed to providing the very best experience in acquiring a quality commercial vehicle over the internet.
Van Finder profile www.vanfinder.co.uk [ Top WebLink ]
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5. Keepcool Mobile Car Air Conditioning. Keepcool provide a professional mobile air-conditioning fitting and maintenance service for: cars, trucks and vans. Members of the Institute of Vehicle Air-Conditioning with City and Guilds certification.
Keepcool Mobile profile www.keepcool-mobile.co.uk [ Top WebLink ]
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6. Its a Play Thing Car Cruising directory Portal with a index linking all the major sites around the UK, find out more about your local car cruise club and next meet near you. Bring on the modifications to show off @ your next meet!!!
Its a Play Thing - UK Car Cruise profile www.itsaplaything.co.uk [ Top WebLink ]
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7. MT Motor Traveller Car Roof Racks made by Thule for all makes and models - from Car Box car accessories UK. Car Accessories for the great outdoors including Thule Roof Boxes, Roof Racks, Snow Chains and Boot Liners.
MT Motor Traveller Carbox UK Superweb profile www.carbox.co.uk [ Top WebLink ]
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8. Auto Trader provides online car sales for new and used cars, site has search facility that allows users to find exact specification of any model type. www.autotrader.co.uk
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9. Exchange & Mart UK classified site for buying or selling, site also has online auctions, the site is interactive and Exchange & Mart score points. You can search 3 unique channels in: Motoring, Business, and Home & Leisure. Buying a new or used car is made easy with exchange and mart, low cost second hand motors, get a bargain on exchange and mart. www.exchangeandmart.co.uk
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10. Autouser Motoring Directory. The formation of Auto-User started in 2000 when research proved that customers were choosing the super highway (the Internet) for their motoring needs. Auto-User provides a successful and sophisticated search engine to advertise vehicles for sale, Its Free for buyers to use with over 10,000 private vehicles available including Cars, Commercials, Bikes and Leisure Vehicles. www.auto-user.co.uk
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11. autoblue.co.uk If you are thinking of selling your car, motorcycle, caravan, motorhome, truck or commercial vehicle, look no further than autoblue.co.uk. A marketplace online where drivers and dealers can sell or source vehicles nationwide. If you are searching for a special vehicle autoblue.co.uk offers a free search service that will track down the vehicle that meets your criteria. www.autoblue.co.uk
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12. Premier Plates personalised number plates, car number plates, personalised dvla car registrations from Premier Plates UK. Offers a fast search of over 27 million UK car number plates that can be performed online with a secure ordering system also providing an efficient purchasing process once you have identified your ideal personalised number plate. Delivery in 48 hours on most plates. www.premierplates.co.uk
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13. The AA For your home, motoring, travel and leisure needs the Automobile Association Online, online route planner provides the ideal platform for thinking ahead. www.theaa.com
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14. Credit Plus Used Car Search and Vehicle Finance Over 65,000 used cars available online. Vehicle experts are on the telephone or online to offer car advise and the most suitable vehicle finance solution. Car Loans, personal contract purchase (PCP), hire purchase are all available even to buyers with adverse and bad credit. Use our car search facility to find your next new car. www.creditplus.co.uk
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15. Holiday Autos makes car hire easy with a cool interactive easy to use online booking system, rentals are available all over europe and the USA, our verdict: Great value car rental from a company that gets our vote. When you next take a well earned break ensure you try the company that has been doing it for years www.holidayautos.co.uk
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16. Self Drive Rental Directory Hiring a Car or Van in the UK is made a little easier on Self Drive search. You can also rent a truck a lorry or MPV multi passenger vehicle. Selfdrive links to each county in the United Kingdom allowing users to narrow down searches to the actual location you wish need a vehicle in and lists national and independent companies. Part of the UK Superweb network of web resources.
Self Drive UK profile www.selfdriveuk.com
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17. Auto Express For the latest car news, car reviews and consumer reports. car performance and specification details from Auto Express Magazine from the publishers of Maxim. www.autoexpress.co.uk
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2. Desperate Seller New and used cars for sale in the UK, advertise your used car on 101 websites. 1000's of used cars for sale in the UK. DesperateSeller.co.uk was formed in 1999 and was the first ever website to offer the multi-website car advertising concept. The website has rapidly established itself as one of the premier car buying and selling websites on the internet. www.desperateseller.co.uk [ Top WebLink ]
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3. BoyzBitz is a motorcycle products and accessories online store for boy's toys! BoyzBitz eCommerce store offers a range of brand name motorcycle products, clothing and bike leathers. Special motorbike silicone hose kits covering Samco, Honda, Yamaha, Ducati, Kawasaki & Suzuki. Boyzbitz also specialise in the sale of Quad Bikes in the UK from 110cc Quad bikes for adults to 50cc quads for children.
Boyzbitz profile www.boyzbitz.com [ Top WebLink ]
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4. Van Finder get a deal on your next commercial vehicle with VanFinder.co.uk. New, used and pre registration sales, Van Finder is an alternative to your local dealer; committed to providing the very best experience in acquiring a quality commercial vehicle over the internet.
Van Finder profile www.vanfinder.co.uk [ Top WebLink ]
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5. Keepcool Mobile Car Air Conditioning. Keepcool provide a professional mobile air-conditioning fitting and maintenance service for: cars, trucks and vans. Members of the Institute of Vehicle Air-Conditioning with City and Guilds certification.
Keepcool Mobile profile www.keepcool-mobile.co.uk [ Top WebLink ]
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6. Its a Play Thing Car Cruising directory Portal with a index linking all the major sites around the UK, find out more about your local car cruise club and next meet near you. Bring on the modifications to show off @ your next meet!!!
Its a Play Thing - UK Car Cruise profile www.itsaplaything.co.uk [ Top WebLink ]
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7. MT Motor Traveller Car Roof Racks made by Thule for all makes and models - from Car Box car accessories UK. Car Accessories for the great outdoors including Thule Roof Boxes, Roof Racks, Snow Chains and Boot Liners.
MT Motor Traveller Carbox UK Superweb profile www.carbox.co.uk [ Top WebLink ]
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8. Auto Trader provides online car sales for new and used cars, site has search facility that allows users to find exact specification of any model type. www.autotrader.co.uk
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9. Exchange & Mart UK classified site for buying or selling, site also has online auctions, the site is interactive and Exchange & Mart score points. You can search 3 unique channels in: Motoring, Business, and Home & Leisure. Buying a new or used car is made easy with exchange and mart, low cost second hand motors, get a bargain on exchange and mart. www.exchangeandmart.co.uk
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10. Autouser Motoring Directory. The formation of Auto-User started in 2000 when research proved that customers were choosing the super highway (the Internet) for their motoring needs. Auto-User provides a successful and sophisticated search engine to advertise vehicles for sale, Its Free for buyers to use with over 10,000 private vehicles available including Cars, Commercials, Bikes and Leisure Vehicles. www.auto-user.co.uk
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11. autoblue.co.uk If you are thinking of selling your car, motorcycle, caravan, motorhome, truck or commercial vehicle, look no further than autoblue.co.uk. A marketplace online where drivers and dealers can sell or source vehicles nationwide. If you are searching for a special vehicle autoblue.co.uk offers a free search service that will track down the vehicle that meets your criteria. www.autoblue.co.uk
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12. Premier Plates personalised number plates, car number plates, personalised dvla car registrations from Premier Plates UK. Offers a fast search of over 27 million UK car number plates that can be performed online with a secure ordering system also providing an efficient purchasing process once you have identified your ideal personalised number plate. Delivery in 48 hours on most plates. www.premierplates.co.uk
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13. The AA For your home, motoring, travel and leisure needs the Automobile Association Online, online route planner provides the ideal platform for thinking ahead. www.theaa.com
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14. Credit Plus Used Car Search and Vehicle Finance Over 65,000 used cars available online. Vehicle experts are on the telephone or online to offer car advise and the most suitable vehicle finance solution. Car Loans, personal contract purchase (PCP), hire purchase are all available even to buyers with adverse and bad credit. Use our car search facility to find your next new car. www.creditplus.co.uk
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15. Holiday Autos makes car hire easy with a cool interactive easy to use online booking system, rentals are available all over europe and the USA, our verdict: Great value car rental from a company that gets our vote. When you next take a well earned break ensure you try the company that has been doing it for years www.holidayautos.co.uk
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16. Self Drive Rental Directory Hiring a Car or Van in the UK is made a little easier on Self Drive search. You can also rent a truck a lorry or MPV multi passenger vehicle. Selfdrive links to each county in the United Kingdom allowing users to narrow down searches to the actual location you wish need a vehicle in and lists national and independent companies. Part of the UK Superweb network of web resources.
Self Drive UK profile www.selfdriveuk.com
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17. Auto Express For the latest car news, car reviews and consumer reports. car performance and specification details from Auto Express Magazine from the publishers of Maxim. www.autoexpress.co.uk
Airlines on UK, UK Airline Travel Directory
Airlines on UK Superweb | UK Airline Travel Directory
1. Silverjet business class is unlike any other flying experience in the world. It starts on the ground, and it doesn’t stop. 'Check in' is abolished, you can arrive at the airport just 30 minutes before departure. Everyone can choose their seat in advance, and if your travelling alone, they’ll leave the seat beside you empty if they can. Spacious Boeing 767 aircraft are fitted with just 100, one touch, award winning, 6' 3” flat beds so you'll be able to stretch out and enjoy loads of extra legroom. Food is freshly cooked and you can order what you want, when you want.
www.silverjet.com
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2. British Airways can meet all your travel needs including air fares flights business class schedules and prices for the holiday maker and executive traveller. Website has easy on-line booking system that offers competitive prices.
www.britishairways.com
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3. Jet2.com low cost airline - find low cost flights to major European destinations including cheap flights to Amsterdam, Alicante, Paris, Palma & Prague. Click to book cheap flights online plus find online flight timetables, destination guides, last minute flights & special offers on cheap flights to Europe with Jet2.com.
www.jet2.com
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4. EasyJet The low cost airline, HQ @ London Luton flying to destinations around Europe and the UK. The first lowcost airline Easyjet flies 150+ routes between 4+ key European airports for business and leisure travellers. Book Easyjet tickets online and get a webfare discount saving you money.
www.easyjet.co.uk
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5. Ryan Air the Low Fares Website. Serving all major airports in England, Ireland and Europe for the low cost flights. Special travel offers and flight discounts available weekly for online shoppers. RyanAir Flights, Ticket News and Online Travel Information.
www.ryanair.com
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6. Monarch Airlines offer cheap flights to a wide range of popular European holiday destinations such as London, Majorca and Barcelona. Book budget flights online quickly and easily with their online booking system. Book independent travel scheduled flights and check out the full range of services Monarch have to offer. They run both scheduled and chartered passenger flights to and from the UK.
www..monarch-airlines.com
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7. Virgin Atlantic Airways Booking is made easier online with Virgin Atlantic's webiste, site uses flash elements so you will need the latest plugin to view, site also includes frequent flyer information and special offers for travellers. Very impressive website
www.virgin-atlantic.com
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8. Astraeus operates a range of charter services to destinations throughout Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. On charter flights, all seats on the aircraft are sold by Astraeus to a holiday or flight-only company that is then responsible for individual reservations; public can not book direct.
www.flyastraeus.com
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9. Aer Lingus Starting with one aircraft in 1936, Aer Lingus has grown into one of the world's most-admired transportation companies. From Ireland, UK, USA and Europe to all over the world. The Gold Circle Club rewards Aer Lingus frequent flyers with a wide range of benefits and privileges.
www.aerlingus.com
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10. bmi British Midland bmi is the UK’s second largest full service airline and has its main operational base at London Heathrow where it holds 14% of all take off and landing slots. The airline operates over 2,000 flights a week with a fleet of 53 jet aircraft which have an average age of five years. bmi serves 25 destinations in 10 countries.
www.flybmi.com
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11. Brussels Airlines SN Brussels Airlines and Virgin Express are now one company: Brussels Airlines. Offering the best of two companies, Brussels Airlines flies to more than 70 destinations worldwide, offering you the choice between flexible tickets and the lowest fare. Discover all the destinations and fares available online.
www.brusselsairlines.com
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12. Aurigny the Premier Channel Island airline. Flights to Destinations include London, Bristol, Manchester, Guernsey and Jersey. You can book flights online, see the inflight magazine and book short city breaks.
www.aurigny.com
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13. Eastern Airways domestic flights covering the UK, 17 regional airports from Stronoway to Southampton. Operate to and from the majority of airports across both the UK and Europe.
www.easternairways.com
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14. Emerald Airways FlyJem.com is an aviation group employing upwards of 250 people in various roles. The company operates over 30 freight and passenger aircraft on scheduled and ad-hoc services throughout the UK and Europe.
www.emerald-airways.co.uk
www.flyjem.com
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15. Air New Zealand Air New Zealand airfares, flights, air points (frequent flyer miles), Express and Gotta Go air fares. Book air travel reservations, holidays, travel packages online. Air New Zealand are great airline, we have used them much here @ UK Superweb over the years, the only way to fly when going global.
www.airnz.co.nz
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16. Qantas was founded in the Queensland outback in 1920. Registered originally as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited (QANTAS), Today, Qantas is widely regarded as the world's leading long distance airline and one of the strongest brands in Australia.
www.qantas.com.au
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17. Air Europa Líneas Aéreas, S.A. is the first private airline of Spain. Currently AIR EUROPA flights from Spain to more than 140 destinations around the world
www.air-europa.com
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18. Air Iceland With AirIceland you can book a flight online (online bookings secure) and view timetables. You can get information on all destinations and find out about various activities for your vacation and holidays in Iceland. You can also join a netclub for cheaper flights and special prizes.
www.airiceland.is
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19. Swiss International Air Lines offers 72 destinations world wide, one of the youngest fleets and excellent service. Find here airline tickets, business class airfares, first class airfares, last minute flights, easy online flight booking and company news.
www.swiss.com
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20. British NorthWest Airlines is the airline serving the busy Blackpool - Isle of Man and Belfast routes in the North West. Frequent, reliable services allow the business traveller, commuter, and tourist to take advantage of low BNWA prices and professional, caring services.
www.flybnwa.co.uk
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21. Air Atlanta Icelandic is the largest ACMI service provider in the world offering tailor-made solutions to other carriers, both in the passenger and cargo industry. Website details, services, fleet information and the routes they fly.
www.atlanta.is
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22. Air Baltic a Latvian arline flying out of Dublin and London airports, Baltic Airlines is a low cost, no frills airlines selling cheap flights to Riga, Vilnius, Tallinn, Minsk, Moscow, St Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Kiev, Odessa, Simferopol, Dnepropetrovsk, Baku, Tbilisi and Tel Aviv. You can check availability and buy cheap air tickets online.
www.airbaltic.com
http://www.uksuperweb.co.uk/airlines.html
1. Silverjet business class is unlike any other flying experience in the world. It starts on the ground, and it doesn’t stop. 'Check in' is abolished, you can arrive at the airport just 30 minutes before departure. Everyone can choose their seat in advance, and if your travelling alone, they’ll leave the seat beside you empty if they can. Spacious Boeing 767 aircraft are fitted with just 100, one touch, award winning, 6' 3” flat beds so you'll be able to stretch out and enjoy loads of extra legroom. Food is freshly cooked and you can order what you want, when you want.
www.silverjet.com
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2. British Airways can meet all your travel needs including air fares flights business class schedules and prices for the holiday maker and executive traveller. Website has easy on-line booking system that offers competitive prices.
www.britishairways.com
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3. Jet2.com low cost airline - find low cost flights to major European destinations including cheap flights to Amsterdam, Alicante, Paris, Palma & Prague. Click to book cheap flights online plus find online flight timetables, destination guides, last minute flights & special offers on cheap flights to Europe with Jet2.com.
www.jet2.com
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4. EasyJet The low cost airline, HQ @ London Luton flying to destinations around Europe and the UK. The first lowcost airline Easyjet flies 150+ routes between 4+ key European airports for business and leisure travellers. Book Easyjet tickets online and get a webfare discount saving you money.
www.easyjet.co.uk
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5. Ryan Air the Low Fares Website. Serving all major airports in England, Ireland and Europe for the low cost flights. Special travel offers and flight discounts available weekly for online shoppers. RyanAir Flights, Ticket News and Online Travel Information.
www.ryanair.com
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6. Monarch Airlines offer cheap flights to a wide range of popular European holiday destinations such as London, Majorca and Barcelona. Book budget flights online quickly and easily with their online booking system. Book independent travel scheduled flights and check out the full range of services Monarch have to offer. They run both scheduled and chartered passenger flights to and from the UK.
www..monarch-airlines.com
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7. Virgin Atlantic Airways Booking is made easier online with Virgin Atlantic's webiste, site uses flash elements so you will need the latest plugin to view, site also includes frequent flyer information and special offers for travellers. Very impressive website
www.virgin-atlantic.com
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8. Astraeus operates a range of charter services to destinations throughout Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. On charter flights, all seats on the aircraft are sold by Astraeus to a holiday or flight-only company that is then responsible for individual reservations; public can not book direct.
www.flyastraeus.com
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9. Aer Lingus Starting with one aircraft in 1936, Aer Lingus has grown into one of the world's most-admired transportation companies. From Ireland, UK, USA and Europe to all over the world. The Gold Circle Club rewards Aer Lingus frequent flyers with a wide range of benefits and privileges.
www.aerlingus.com
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10. bmi British Midland bmi is the UK’s second largest full service airline and has its main operational base at London Heathrow where it holds 14% of all take off and landing slots. The airline operates over 2,000 flights a week with a fleet of 53 jet aircraft which have an average age of five years. bmi serves 25 destinations in 10 countries.
www.flybmi.com
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11. Brussels Airlines SN Brussels Airlines and Virgin Express are now one company: Brussels Airlines. Offering the best of two companies, Brussels Airlines flies to more than 70 destinations worldwide, offering you the choice between flexible tickets and the lowest fare. Discover all the destinations and fares available online.
www.brusselsairlines.com
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12. Aurigny the Premier Channel Island airline. Flights to Destinations include London, Bristol, Manchester, Guernsey and Jersey. You can book flights online, see the inflight magazine and book short city breaks.
www.aurigny.com
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13. Eastern Airways domestic flights covering the UK, 17 regional airports from Stronoway to Southampton. Operate to and from the majority of airports across both the UK and Europe.
www.easternairways.com
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14. Emerald Airways FlyJem.com is an aviation group employing upwards of 250 people in various roles. The company operates over 30 freight and passenger aircraft on scheduled and ad-hoc services throughout the UK and Europe.
www.emerald-airways.co.uk
www.flyjem.com
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15. Air New Zealand Air New Zealand airfares, flights, air points (frequent flyer miles), Express and Gotta Go air fares. Book air travel reservations, holidays, travel packages online. Air New Zealand are great airline, we have used them much here @ UK Superweb over the years, the only way to fly when going global.
www.airnz.co.nz
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16. Qantas was founded in the Queensland outback in 1920. Registered originally as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited (QANTAS), Today, Qantas is widely regarded as the world's leading long distance airline and one of the strongest brands in Australia.
www.qantas.com.au
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17. Air Europa Líneas Aéreas, S.A. is the first private airline of Spain. Currently AIR EUROPA flights from Spain to more than 140 destinations around the world
www.air-europa.com
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18. Air Iceland With AirIceland you can book a flight online (online bookings secure) and view timetables. You can get information on all destinations and find out about various activities for your vacation and holidays in Iceland. You can also join a netclub for cheaper flights and special prizes.
www.airiceland.is
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19. Swiss International Air Lines offers 72 destinations world wide, one of the youngest fleets and excellent service. Find here airline tickets, business class airfares, first class airfares, last minute flights, easy online flight booking and company news.
www.swiss.com
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20. British NorthWest Airlines is the airline serving the busy Blackpool - Isle of Man and Belfast routes in the North West. Frequent, reliable services allow the business traveller, commuter, and tourist to take advantage of low BNWA prices and professional, caring services.
www.flybnwa.co.uk
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21. Air Atlanta Icelandic is the largest ACMI service provider in the world offering tailor-made solutions to other carriers, both in the passenger and cargo industry. Website details, services, fleet information and the routes they fly.
www.atlanta.is
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22. Air Baltic a Latvian arline flying out of Dublin and London airports, Baltic Airlines is a low cost, no frills airlines selling cheap flights to Riga, Vilnius, Tallinn, Minsk, Moscow, St Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Kiev, Odessa, Simferopol, Dnepropetrovsk, Baku, Tbilisi and Tel Aviv. You can check availability and buy cheap air tickets online.
www.airbaltic.com
http://www.uksuperweb.co.uk/airlines.html
Airlines in UK
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Hilton Hotel London
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Manor House Hotel
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London Hotels on City Map
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Budget hotel in London
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London Luxury Hotel
Newly Renovated Luxury Spa Hotel.
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Hotel In Uk
Quality NH hotels in UK.
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Hotel Bookings, Reservations & Hotel Accommodation in UK
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Hotels in London, United Kingdom - Hotels.com offers great last-minute London hotel deals and discount room rates. You can easily book your online room reservations in London today. With our fast online search facility you can:
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Hotel Bookings, Reservations & Hotel Accommodation in UK
London Hotels
Hotels in London, United Kingdom - Hotels.com offers great last-minute London hotel deals and discount room rates. You can easily book your online room reservations in London today. With our fast online search facility you can:
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The most popular Hotels websitehas 4* hotels available from £79.www.Hotels.com
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Travel, Tours and Holiday in America & Canada
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Whether you want to visit majestic Canada, America's stunning West Coast, the music centres of the Deep South, beautiful New England or spectacular natural scenery, there are plenty of holidays to America & Canada to choose from in this fantastic range, with something to suit all tastes and budgets.
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Whether you want to visit majestic Canada, America's stunning West Coast, the music centres of the Deep South, beautiful New England or spectacular natural scenery, there are plenty of holidays to America & Canada to choose from in this fantastic range, with something to suit all tastes and budgets.
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Travel by air, coach or Eurostar to some of Europe's best destinations. Whether you want a short break in a historic city, touring holiday that takes in the highlights of more than one country, or a relaxing resort based holiday, there is something for everyone.
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Travel by air, coach or Eurostar to some of Europe's best destinations. Whether you want a short break in a historic city, touring holiday that takes in the highlights of more than one country, or a relaxing resort based holiday, there is something for everyone.
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Nepal Fact-Sheet
Area: 147,181 sq. km Geography: Situated between China in the north and India in the SouthLocation: Latitude: 2612' to 3027' North Longitude: 804' to 8812' East Capital: Kathmandu Population: 25 millionPeople: more than 103 ethnic groups and 93 spoken languages Climate: sub-tropical in low lands to arctic’s in higher altitudes
Nepal has seen many rulers and ruling dynasties. The earliest rulers were the Kirantis who ruled from 9th century B.C. to 1st century A.D. Legends and chronicles mention that the Indian Emperor Ashoka had come to Nepal and visited Lumbini, the place where the Buddha was born, and where he erected a huge stone pillar to commemorate his visit to that spot.
The Kirants were replaced by Licchavis who, according to the earliest evidences in inscriptions of the 5th century A.D. found in the courtyard of Changunarayan temple which is about 15 km north east of Kathmandu, ruled this country from 1st century to 9th century A.D. This period is noted for the many temples and fine sculptures built around the Kathmandu valley.
The Licchavis were followed by the Thakuris, then came the Malla dynasty. The Mallas ruled focusing mainly on the Kathmandu Valley which has been the residence for most Nepali rulers from time immemorial. No other part of Nepal is as rich in cultural heritage as Kathmandu. Thanks to the exceptionally talented crafts-men, who dedicated themselves to construct the many temples and statues, we have seven world heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley itself.
In the 14th century A.D. King Jayasthiti Malla established a rigid social order. His grandson tried in every way to protect his country from suspected enemy states. Unfortunately, all his efforts were fruitless, everything went beyond his control and the country eventually divided up into 50 small feudal states including the three major ones in the valley.
Then came the Shah dynasty. King Prithvi Narayan Shah who annexed small principalities including three states in the Kathmandy Valley and unified Nepal in a single kingdom. Recognizing the threat of the British Raj in India, he dismissed European missionaries from the country and for more than a century, Nepal remained in isolation. During the mid-19th century Jung Bahadur Rana became Nepal's first prime minister to wield absolute power. The Ranas were overthrown in a democracy movement of the early 1950s.
Today, Nepal enjoys a multiparty democratic system
Nepal covers a span of 147,181 sq. kilometers ranging from altitude of 70 meters to 8,848 meters. Mountains, mid hills, valleys and plains dominate the geography of landlocked Nepal that extends from the Himalayan range in the north to the Indo-Gangetic lowlands in south. Mt. Everest, the highest point of the Himalayas is in Nepal.
Physical features also include green paddy terraces, wind-swept deserts, dense forests and marshy grasslands. The country is well endowed with perennial rivers, lakes and glacial lakes that originate in the Himalayas. Twenty percent of the land in the country is used for agriculture, where 0.49 percent is used for permanent crops, mainly rice.
Climatic conditions of Nepal vary from one place to another in accordance with the geographical features. In the north summers are cool and winters severe, while in south summers are sub tropical and winters mild.
The variety in Nepal's topography provides home to wildlife like tigers, rhinos, monkeys, bears, yaks, leopards and different species of insects and birds. Nepal is a home to almost 10 percent of the world's bird species among which 500 species are found in the Kathmandu Valley.
The country has managed to preserve some endangered species of Asia in its extensive parks and protected natural habitats. The most abundant natural resource in Nepal is water. Other resources found here are quartz, timber, lignite, copper, cobalt, iron ore and scenic beauty.
The population of Nepal was recorded to be about 25 million as of July 2002. Eighty-six percent of Nepalese follow Hinduism; while eight percent follow Buddhism and three percent follow Islam. The population comprises various groups of different races which are further divided into different castes. The distinction in caste and ethnicity is understood more easily with a view of customary layout of the population.
Some of the main groups are such: Gurungs and Magars who live mainly in the western region; Rais, Limbus and Sunwars who live in the eastern mid hills; Sherpas, Manangpas and Lopas who live near the mountains of Everest, Annapurna and Mustang respectively; Newars who live in and around the capital valley of Kathmandu; Tharus, Yadavas, Satar, Rajvanshis and Dhimals who live in the Terai region; and Brahmins, Chhetris and Thakuris generally spread over all parts of the country.
The population of Nepal was recorded to be about 25 million as of July 2002. Eighty-six percent of Nepalese follow Hinduism; while eight percent follow Buddhism and three percent follow Islam. The population comprises various groups of different races which are further divided into different castes. The distinction in caste and ethnicity is understood more easily with a view of customary layout of the population.
Some of the main groups are such: Gurungs and Magars who live mainly in the western region; Rais, Limbus and Sunwars who live in the eastern mid hills; Sherpas, Manangpas and Lopas who live near the mountains of Everest, Annapurna and Mustang respectively; Newars who live in and around the capital valley of Kathmandu; Tharus, Yadavas, Satar, Rajvanshis and Dhimals who live in the Terai region; and Brahmins, Chhetris and Thakuris generally spread over all parts of the country.
Nepali is the official language of the state, spoken and understood by 100 percent of the population. Multiple ethnic groups speak more than a dozen other languages in about 93 different dialects. English is spoken by many in government and business offices. It is the mode of education in most private schools of Kathmandu and some other cities.
Ethnic Distribution
The Northern Himalayan PeopleIn the northern region of the Himalayas are the Tibetan-speaking groups namely Sherpas, Dolpas, Lopas, Baragaonlis, Manangis. The Sherpas are mainly found in the east in the Solu and Khumbu region; the Baragaonlis and Lopas live in the semi-deserted areas of Upper and Lower Mustang in the Tibetan rain-shadow area; the Managis live in Manang district area; while the Dolpas live in Dolpa district of West Nepal, one of the highest settlements on earth at 4,000 meters.
The Middle Hills and Valley PeopleSeveral ethnic groups live together in harmony in the middle hills and valleys. Among them are the Magars, Gurungs, Tamangs, Sunuwars, Newars, Thakalis, Chepangs and majority of Brahmans and Chhetris. The Brahmans and Chhetris have long dominance in all pervading social, religious and political realms. There are also some occupational castes namely: Damai (tailor), Sarki (cobbler), Kami (blacksmith) and Sunar (goldsmiths). Though, there exist numerous dialects, the language of unification is the national language, Nepali.
Ethnic Diversity in the Kathmandu Valley Kathmandu Valley represents a cultural cauldron of the country, where, people from varied backgrounds have come together to present a melting pot. The natives of the Kathmandu Valley are the Newars. Newari culture is an integration of both Hinduism and Buddhism. The Newars of Kathmandu Valley were traders or farmers by occupation in the old days.
The Terai People The main ethnic groups in Terai are Tharus, Darai, Kumhal, Majhi and other groups that have roots in India. They speak north Indian dialects like Maithili, Bhojpuri. Owing to the fertile plains of Terai, most inhabitants live on agriculture. There are, however, some occupational castes like Majhi (fisherman), Kumhal (potter) and Danuwar (cart driver).
The capital city, Kathmandu is enriched with temples more than homes and festivals exceeding the number of days in a year. The whole valley with its seven heritage sites has been enlisted in cultural World Heritage Site list. The place, which blends cultural vigor with modern facilities possible on earth is place liked by tourists been here. The place has more to offer and it is not only administrative capital of the country but to the fullest extend capital of traditional culture and physical resources. Three Durbar Squares - Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Swoyambhunath and Changunarayan are the places most revered by the Kathmanduities and whole world.
Kathmandu is not big when one compares it to other cities in South Asia. Kathmandu is a fascinating old city today where pagodas, narrow cobbled lanes, old carved windows, and stone shrines are backdrops to the drama of life that continues unhindered. Here the experiences are amazing, views fascinating, and the climate charming.
There are living Goddesses whose smiles are a benediction. There are reincarnate Lamas who foresee the future with a roll of dice and scriptural reference. There are walks that lead the adventurous to legendary places where ogres once lived. There are hidden gardens behind palaces yet unseen and courtyards where miracles happen, and a city the Buddha visited.
The natural beauty of Pokhara in Midwestern Nepal is simply bewitching. Forming the backdrop are the spectacular Annapurna Mountains with the magnificent fish-tailed Machhapuchhre dominating the scene. Adding to Pokhara's enchantment are the three serene lakes of Phewa, Rupa and Begnas. Lumbini, in the southwest, is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a World Heritage Site. An inscription on the Ashoka Pillar identifies the Sacred Garden as the place where the Buddha was born. Lumbini has a number of artistic temples and monasteries built through international support.
UNESCO recalls Chitwan as one of the few remaining undisturbed vestiges of the 'Terai' region, which formerly extended over the foothills of India and Nepal at the foot of the Himalayas. The Chitwan National Park has been enlisted in natural World Heritage Site. It has a particularly rich flora and fauna. One of the last populations of single-horned Asiatic rhinoceros lives in the park, which is also one of the last refuges of the Bengal tiger.
Trekking in NepalTrekking is the gift of Nepal to the world in adventure tourism. To be one with Nature, to regenerate one's own self-esteem, to rediscover oneself, to appreciate Nepal's beauty, to interact with its hospitable and friendly peoples are some of the highlights of trekking in Nepal. Trekking is one long-term activity that draws repeat visitors to the country. Therefore, Nepal is the ultimate destination for the trekking enthusiast. It offers a myriad of possibilities - from the "short and easy" walking excursions to the "demanding and strenuous" challenges of the snowy peaks and their foothills and valleys. But however easy, or moderate, or strenuous, there is something for every palate that goes with trekking in Nepal's hills, mountains and hinterlands. The most rewarding way to experience Nepal's indomitable combination of natural beauty and cultural riches is to walk through the length, breadth and the altitudes of Nepal. Trekking in Nepal is as much a unique cultural experience as well as an ultimate Himalayan adventure.
Nepal offers excellent trekking options to visitors from the easy walking excursions to the strenuous climb of the snowy peaks. The most rewarding way to experience Nepal's natural embellishment and cultural assortment is to walk through the length, breadth and the altitudes of the country. Trekking in Nepal is a big part of the ultimate Himalayan adventure and a majority of tourists have trekking as a part of their itinerary. One can also trek on ponies in some remote places, which is equally enthralling for visitors. Pony treks follow nearly the same routes and are offered mostly in western region of Pokhara, Dolpo and Lo Manthang (Mustang).
Beside the Everest region, the area around the Annapurna massif is perhaps the best known trekking destination in Nepal. Based on sheer numbers of trekking visitors it is certainly the most popular. As the title suggests, the centre piece of this part of Nepal is the range of mountains that includes Annapurna I, the first of the 8000 meter peaks to be climbed. Also included in this general area is another 8000 meter giant, Dhaulagiri , which is located west of Annapurna I. Between these two mountains runs the valley of the Kali-Gandaki River, the deepest gorge on earth. Combine this with lush, fertile farming land, stands of undistributed natural forest and a mixture of different ethnic inhabitants and you have a diverse range of experiences that makes this area one of the most satisfying trekking destinations in Nepal.
The fact that the main Himalayan range runs south of the border with Tibet means that that the northern parts of the area are in the rain shadow and are considerably drier than the southern slopes of the mountains. This leads to unusually diverse landscapes.
Permits and Fees For most of the Annapurna trekking area, no trekking permits are required. The exception is upper Mustang where a fee of US$700 per person is levied for a ten-day visit. Additional restrictions relating to Mustang will be outlined later.
Most of the area discussed in the trek descriptions is within the area controlled by Annapurna Conservation Area Project. Entry to this area is controlled and an entry permit has to be purchased. The permit must be purchased before starting the trek and can be obtained in Kathmandu or Pokhara. The proceeds of these fees are largely used for the local community development within the project area.
Getting ThereRegardless of the trek chosen it is most likely that Pokhara will be either starting or ending point of your trek. Pokhara is located 200 km. west of Kathmandu and can be reached by road in five to six hour or by air in 30 minutes from the capital. For road travel there are a number of tourist buses available daily from Kathmandu and from Chitwan.
There is no shortage of tourist facilities to be found in and around Pokhara. The main center for tourists is at the side of the largest of the three lakes in the area, Phewa Tal. The suburbs of Lakeside and Damside both provide a wide range of accommodation and restaurants along with the usual variety of trekking and traveling agencies and suppliers of souvenirs and trekking equipment. For those trekking in the eastern side of the Annapurna massif the most likely starting point will be Besishahar, the district headquarters of Lamjung district. Buses from Kathmandu, Pokhara and the Terai arrive and depart here on a regular daily basis. The bus trip from Kathmandu to Besishahar takes around four to five hours but, at this time, there are no tourist bus services available.
Most treks starting or ending in Pokhara will require the use of buses or hired cars to reach the trailheads. Specific details appear in the trek descriptions.
Flora and Fauna As can be imagined, the range of geographical and climatic regions has led to a diverse variety of flora and fauna within the Annapurna region. Both Pokhara and Besishahar are below 1000 meter elevation and their climate is quiet tropical. These parts of area are heavily cultivated and the landscape, therefore, largely consists of terraced paddy fields for most of the year. The area is also famous for its winter crops of oranges, which can be purchased fresh from the trees along the trails in the foothills. As you progress higher up into the hills the natural vegetation changes from the tropical species to more temperate stands of forest trees including oak, beech and rhododendron. These finally give way to coniferous forests of pine and, ultimately, juniper just below the tree line. In the rain shadow, to the north of the mountains, the landscape is quite barren being an extension south of the Tibetan plateau. Here there are only stunted bushes and shrubs except for close to the rivers where irrigated cropping is possible.
Native animals to be seen include many birds the most obvious being the pika, blue sheep and Himalayan Tahr.
Trekking styles Most of the trekking routes in the Annapurna region are well serviced by teahouses for most of their length. This is particularly true for most popular treks-the Jomsom trek, the Annapurna circuit and Annapurna base camp treks.
Trekkers should be aware, however that there is always the risk of being stranded by bad weather or injury/sickness between teahouses, particularly in the more remote parts of the trek itineraries. A good example is on the Annapurna circuit where there is one very long day when the high pass of Thorong La has to be crossed. There is little or no shelter available for most of this day and some trekkers have been caught unprepared by bad weather and altitude problems.
The treks in less developed areas, particularly the Dhaulagiri circuit and the trek east of Lamjung, definitely require trekkers to be self sufficient in food and shelter.
People and CultureThe most prominent ethnic groups in the Annapurna region are the Gurung, the Thakali and the Manangba. The Gurungs are the most widely distributed being found from the hills of Gorkha district to as far west as Palpa. There heartland, however, is centered on the hills and valleys between the Marsyandi river and the kali Gandaki. The Thakali come from the upper kali Gandaki valley around Jomsom where their traditional farming has being supplemented by trade and, in particular, hotel and restaurant businesses. The Manangba are found in the upper reaches of the Marsyandi River and are in many ways similar to the Gurungs to whom they are possibly related. They are skilled traders and trace their roots back to Tibet. Religiously, the Manangba and the Gurungs of the upper hills is Buddhist with traces of their ancient, shamanistic faith still apparent. The communities live further south are predominantly Hindu.
All of the communities, particularly the Gurungs are famed for their cultural performances, which are easily seen while trekking in the region. Many villages along the trails will arrange performances for trekkers during the main seasons.
When to visit?As with most of the trekking areas in Nepal, the best time to visit are during spring and autumn. Spring is the time for rhododendrons while the clearest skies are found after the monsoon in October and November. At these times the weather is generally mild and there is little rainfall. Unlike other parts of Nepal, the monsoon, from June to September, is the ideal time to visit pats of the region that falls in the rain shadow. In particular, upper mustang is the perfect destination during the rainy season. The winter months provide good trekking conditions throughout the foothills but some of the higher passes will be closed due to snow.
Hiring Staffs If you have not traveled from Kathmandu with your staffs then you will be able to make all of the necessary arrangements in Pokhara through one of the many trekking agencies that have offices in lakeside. This is generally only place where such arrangements can be reliably made although porters will often be found at centers such as Besishahar at the start of the Annapurna circuit.
Annapurna CircuitThe classic trek in the Annapurna region is the Annapurna circuit. The complete circuit has only been possible since mid 1980's when the Manang area was officially opened up to non-Nepali visitors. For and all-round experience of the scenery and culture of Nepal this trek has a lot to offer. Starting in the lush Marsyandi valley, that separates the Annapurna range from that of Manaslu, the scenery is composed of lush cultivated fields with dense forests on either side. In the winter season, orange tree are laden with fruits and fragrant frangipani blossoms cast their scent along the trails. As you travel higher the valley becomes more rugged until the villages and forests finally give way to the arid hills of Manang. The Thorong La pass, at 5416 meters, marks the highpoint of the treks after which the trail joins the kali Gandaki river that flows through the deepest gorge on earth.
This is a challenging trek that is not without some risks. The crossing of Thorong La can be dangerous at times, especially during unexpected snowfall so potential trekkers must make sure that they are well prepared and equipped for all eventualities. The trek can be completed in a minimum of fifteen days, starting in Kathmandu and finishing in Pokhara. If a few extra days are allowed for it is then possible to enjoy several of the possible side trips and add immeasurably to the experience. And entry permit for the Annapurna conservation area project (ACAP) is needed for this trek.
Most trekkers start the trek by taking the bus from Kathmandu to Besishahar. These days the journey accomplished in around five or six hours which allows a few hours trekking on the first day. The trail from Besishahar follows the partly constructed road as far as the small market town of Kuldi. This road can be avoided by crossing the river below Besishahar and trekking along the east bank of the river rejoining the main trail at Bhul Bhule.
The first few days of the trek follow the Marshyangdi through scattered farming communities by a mixer predominantly composed of Gurungs but with a sizeable numbers of Brahmin communities. The crop range from rice and wheat at the lower elevations to corn, millet and barley as the altitude increases. Above the valley floor the hills are cloaked in forest with the occasional clearing indicating human settlements. Higher still, the snowy peak of the Annapurna and the Manaslu ranges dominate the skyline. A feature of this section of the trek is the number of high waterfalls that cascade down into the main river. The valley rises slowly slow altitude sickness is rarely a problem at this stage.
After a four days on the trail the river, which has been flowing from the north changes its course and flows from the west. At this point the landscape changes with steep rocky gorges on its side and large stands of pine making up the forest cover. By the time the district headquarters of Chame has been passed the hills are becoming more and more barren and the people predominantly Manangba. Look for a number of ancient temples, some of which represent the pre-Buddhist, Bon religion.
The tree line is reached a few hours before arriving at mustang where a compulsory rest day should be taken for acclimatization to the increasing altitude. There are a number of possible side trips from Manang that can be taken on the acclimatization day. Perhaps the most spectacular is to the west, across the river and up to the Gangapurna glacier with its deep blue lake formed by the melting glacial ice. The Himalayan rescue association clinic is located in Manang village and holds afternoon awareness lectures for trekkers warning of the dangers of AMS. These lectures are well worth attending.
From Manang, the trial passes through high alpine pastures until the small cluster of teahouses at Thorong Phedi id reached. An early morning start from here will allow you to reach Thorong La by mid morning and then start the long descent across the scree slopes to Muktinath before the afternoon cloud sweeps in. the whole section have no permanent settlements and shelter is hard to find. For safety, trekkers should never travel alone this section.
Muktinath, a famed pilgrimage site for both Buddhists and Hindus, is the first major settlement reached after the crossing of Thorong La. Be sure to visit the temples here and especially look for the eternal flame, fuelled by natural gas, which can be found in the small Buddhist temple below the main shrine.
From Muktinath the views of the west are now of the Dhaulagiri range while to the north can be seen the arid hills of upper mustang. The trial Leeds down through villages inhabited by people of Tibetan stock until it reaches the banks of the kali Gandaki River, the home of Thakali people. A further four days trekking down through this, the deepest valley on earth, brings you to the road head at Beni from where buses to Pokhara can be found. Settlements of particular interest below Muktinath are Jomsom with its airport, a possible exit point to Pokhara, Marpha with its fascinating medieval architecture designed to ward off the fierce winds that blow daily up the gorge and Tatopani with its hot springs.
There are a number of possible side trip that can be combined with the Annapurna circuit. Either from the Manang side or from below Jomsom it is possible to trek up to the high-altitude lake at Tilicho. You must allow at least four days for this trek and be fully self-sufficient. Also on the eastern side of the kali Gandaki there is a trial that leads to the original north Annapurna base camp that was used by the French expedition that first scaled the peak. On the western side of the valley treks to Hidden valley via Dhampus pass and to the Dhaulagiri icefall are also possible option. All of these site trips are suitable only for fit and experienced parties who are fully self-sufficient.
Annapurna Sanctuary (Annapurna base Camp)the other classic trek in the Annapurna region is to the so called Annapurna sanctuary, the site of the base camp used by expeditions attempting the massive south face of Annapurna I. a short trek, it can be completed in as little as eight days from Pokhara. The trek to Annapurna base camp combines some of the most spectacular mountain scenery with a fascinating insight into the life of middle hill Nepalis. The best time to visit the sanctuary is during the main trekking season of spring and autumn but since the route is not a circuit, the trial, and the teahouses, can become crowded at these times. Winter trek are possible but at any time trekkers must beware of snowfall and avalanches that can block the narrow entrance to the sanctuary.
This trek is usually started and ended in Pokhara but it can also be made a part of the Annapurna circuit or the Jomsom trek by trekking from Tatopani through Ghorepani and Tadapani and joining the main sanctuary trial at Chomrong. For maximum enjoyment, allow twelve or fourteen days for the trek, which allows time for exploration inside the sanctuary and also the chance to extend the route on to Ghorepani and Poon hill. Trekkers traveling this route must obtain an ACAP entry permit either from Kathmandu or Pokhara before commencing the trek.
To start the trek at Pokhara there are a number of choices of route. Perhaps the best is to take a taxi or bus to Naudanda Phedi where the trial up to Dhampus will be found. The route passes through a number of Gurung settlements including Dhampus, Pothana and Landrung. At Landrung the choice is to cross to Ghandrung, a descent and subsequent climb involving several hundred meters of elevation change, or to continue on up the Modi khola through Naya Pul. Both trials join at Chomrong at the foot of the gorge leading to the sanctuary. An additional attraction on the Naya Pul trial is a very welcome hot spring half way to Chomrong.
From Chomrong there is only one trial, which follows the ever-narrowing most khola to finally enter the sanctuary. Due to the altitude gain, two nights must be spent between Chomrong and the sanctuary in order to avoid the risk of AMS. There are a number of settlements in the valley, providing ample accommodation. However, during winter it is wide to check at Chomrong in case the teahouse up the valley has closed for the off season.
The trial up the Modi khola passes through dense stands of rhododendron and bamboo for the first day. By the time the large rock overhang, known as Hinku cave, is reached the vegetation has thinned and the gorge narrowed to be only a few hundred meters wide. Steep, snow-clad ridges falling from Himchuli on the left and Machhapuchhre on the right from the entrance to the sanctuary. as you pass through the "gate†and enter the sanctuary you will find yourself in a huge amphitheater enclosed by a solid wall of snow capped peaks which include Annapurna I, II, III and IV plus the fish tailed spire of the Machhapuchhre. Teahouses are available at Machhapuchhre base camp, just inside the sanctuary, or at Annapurna base camp, a further two hours beyond.
Spend at least one full day inside the sanctuary. Side trips across the south Annapurna glacier, north from Annapurna base camp allow for an even better appreciation of this unique place.
Return by the same route to Chomrong where you can choose to retrace your outward steps or deviate through either Ghandrung or Ghorepani.
Annapurna FoothillsThere are a number of options for short treks in the foothills to the north of Pokhara. Most of these variations will visit Ghandrung and Ghorepani. The former is a large, traditional Gurung village while Ghorepani is the settlement below the famed vantage point of Poon hill, one of the best spots from which to view the central Nepal Himalaya range.
The various itineraries are all relatively easy and none reach high enough elevations for AMS to be an issue. Generally between five and six trekking days are sufficient for any of the itinerary option. All enter the ACAP area so an entry permit is required. The permit should be obtained either in Kathmandu or Pokhara prior to starting the trek. Teahouses are plentiful through the foothills but there are a couple of alternative routes that will require the trekker to be self-sufficient if these trails are chosen.
The most commonly trekked of the foothill itineraries starts and ends at Naya Pul on the Baglung highway(not to be confused with the Naya Pul on the Modi Khola beyond Landrung).traveling by bus or taxi, the journey to Naya Pul takes around one to two hours. Cross the Modi khola at Naya Pul and trek through Birethanti to Syauli Bazaar following the river through cultivated fields and small villages. At Syauli Bazaar the trial climbs steeply to the large Gurung village of Ghandrung (pronounced Ghandruk by the locals). Here there is wide selection of teahouses and community operates craft and cultural displays. An extra day spent at Ghandrung experiencing the traditional Gurung way of life is well worthwhile.
From Ghandrung the main trial passes through Tadapani to the pass at Ghorepani. Above the hill is Phoon hill, a climb of around three hundred meters. The reward for making the climb at dawn or dusk is one of the best mountain panoramas in Nepal. The view takes in Dhaulagiri, the Annapurnas and, in the distance, the Manaslu range.
From Ghorepani there are three choices. The most commonly taken route drops down the villages of Ulleri and Turkedhunga to Birethanti, the original starting point of the trek. There is a steep trial and can be quite crowded during the peak seasons. It passes through sense stands of oak and rhododendron until Ulleri is reached after which the landscape is mostly cultivated fields.
Another option is to continue on from Ghorepani and descend to the kali Gandaki at Tatopani (see Annapurna circuit trek description). After a night at Tatopani the river can be followed down to Beni from where buses to Pokhara are available.
The third possibility is to trek along the ridge that starts at Phoon hill. There is little in the way of permanent settlement until the high point of the ridge at Bhuka is reached. Just below the hill is Gurung village of Langdi while a couple of hours further down the ridge are Tangle, another Gurung settlement. From here it is only a short distance back to the main trial at Birethanti and Naya Pul. This ridge walk is quite isolated and no teahouse accommodation is available making self-sufficiency essential. It has the advantage of being well off the normal tourist route and allows for an insight into local culture that is harder to find on the main trial.
Jomsom and MuktinathThe Jomsom trek is probably the single most popular trek in Nepal. The diverse landscapes and cultures to be found along the trek route give a marvelous insight into the way of life of rural Nepalese people. The main feature of trek is the walk through the George craved by the kali Gandaki River, which carries water from the Tibetan plateau to eventually join the Ganges in India.
Normally trekkers continue on above Jomsom to Muktinath, the famous pilgrimage site for both Buddhists and Hindus. To Hindus, Muktinath is sacred as the place of salvation. They believe that to wash in the waters here guarantees salvation after death. The Hindu god, Brahma, is thought to have lit the eternal flames that still burn at Muktinath. To the Buddhists it is a place that the great sage guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) meditated at, and to all, it is the source of fossilized ammonites, known locally as shaligrams, which are found all along the upper reaches of kali Gandaki. The people of this part of Nepal are a mixture of Gurung and Magar in the lower stretches of the kali Gandaki, Thakali people around Jomsom and people with obvious Tibetan roots, the Lopa, around Muktinath and up into mustang. Their customs and dress are all quite distinct and this trek gives a chance to see those differences. The religions seen range from Hinduism in the lower parts to the Tibetan style Buddhism as you travel further north. Should you be in Muktinath In early September you will be able to see one of Nepal’s unique festivals, the annual horse races known as Yartung. This is a week of some serious horse racing, Tibetan style, and some equally serious merrymaking.
Most of the route for the Jomsom trek has been described as part of the Annapurna circuit and Annapurna foothills treks. The normal standing point is Naya Pul on the Pokhara to Baglung road and fro there, via Ghorepani and Tatopani, into the gorge of kali Gandaki.
Between Tatopani and Lete khola the scenery changes dramatically. Pine forests crowd in on the trial and the villages take on a quite different appearance. The layout of the villages and the design of the houses are both quite unique to this area. They are designed to protect their inhabitants from the strong winds that blow up the valley everyday from late morning onwards. These winds are caused by differences in atmospheric pressure between the Tibetan plateau and the lower reaches of the valley. The best example of this unique architecture is to be found at the village of Marpha which is a two hour walk below Jomsom. The stone flagged streets with an efficient underground drainage system and the flat roofed houses all with a central courtyard make an attractive spot to spend an extra rest day. Sample the apple products from the prolific orchards that have been set up in the valley.
Jomsom is best known for its airport that offers a quick entry or exit to the valley with regular daily flights from Pokhara. Remember that the winds that blow up the valley normally mean that no flights can arrive or depart from Jomsom after 11 am. Jomsom can also be considered as a place to use as a base for exploring the upper part of the kali Gandaki. There are numerous accommodation options including a new high-class resort complex.
An alternative to Jomsom as a final base for the trek is the village of Kagbeni; a further two hours up the valley. Kagbeni is much less commercialized than Jomsom and certainly much quieter. This is as far as trekkers are allowed to go towards upper Mustang without having a special trek permit and an accompanying environmental officer. For details see the upper mustang treks description. From Kagbeni to Muktinath takes three to four and trekkers can choose to do this as a day trip or to stay at one of the many teahouses available at Muktinath.
SiklesThe Gurung village of Sikles has been established by the ACA project as a model trekking village and is an internal part of their eco-route. It is located to the north east of Pokhara, at about 2000 meters elevation, in the shadow of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal. It is a large village, possibly the second largest Gurung village in Nepal, and is a well-preserved example of traditional Gurung culture. While here, the trekker can easily spend several days experiencing local life-style, handicraft production and sight-seeing. Of particular interest are the local cloth weaving and the ancient water driven flourmills.
Above the village is Rishing Danda, from where a marvelous panoramic view of the peaks of Annapurna II and Lamjung can be seen. This place is also famous as a point from which to see avalanches thundering down off the mountain sides.
Folk songs and dances are an important part of Gurung life and cultural performances are common occurrences in Sikles. Of particular interest here is the Ghantu dance, traditionally performed by three young girls.
Accommodation in Sikles can be either in teahouses or, by prior arrangement with ACAP Pokhara office, in village homes.
To get to Sikles it is best to do the round trip, starting in Pokhara and taking a taxi to Kabhre Danda. From here it takes two days t trek to Sikles via Chansu. To return, follow the eco-route through the Ghalekhaeka and Diprang and back into Pokhara in a further three days easy trekking.
Lamjung TrekThe area to the east of the Marshyandi River, between Lamjung and Gorkha districts, has a great deal of potential for remote area treks. This part of the country has not developed any of the conventional tourist infrastructures so groups will need to be fully self-sufficient and have competent guides familiar with the local trials. No special permits are required.
The best destinations are the lakes of Mimi Pokhari and Dudh Pokhari, which are located on the southwestern slopes of Baudha Himal and Himal Chuli, both a part of the Manaslu massif. These two lakes are pilgrimage sites for local Gurung people during the summer months. The best starting point for treks to both of these lakes is either Phalensangu or Besishahar.
Beyond Dudh Pokhari is a high pass, Rupina Bhanjyang, which takes the trekker in to the valley of the Budhi Gandaki. Alternatively, from Dudh Pokhari a trail can be followed into the Deurandi khola valley and on to Gorkha.
To the west of the Marshyandi River there are other possibilities for self-sufficient trekkers. There is much more habitation on the side of the river but little or no tourist facilities. Treks from Besishahar through the villages of Ghalegaon, Bhujung, and on towards Sikles are possible but, again, guides with local knowledge are essential. An ACAP entry permit is required to trek past Ghalegaon. A number of village home stay programmes are being developed in the area, which will afford visitors a unique insight into rural life.
Above Ghalegaon a remote trial leads through uninhabited country to the high pass of Namun La. This pass leads down to the Marshyandi khola near Bagarchap on the Annapurna circuit route. Trekkers attempting this route must ensure that they and their staff are well prepared for this crossing which is often snow bound.
Dhaulagiri CircuitA circuit of Dhaulagiri massif is possible for well-equipped and fully self-sufficient parties. The minimum time that should be allowed for this itinerary is eighteen days Pokhara to Pokhara but a few extra days to allow for side trips or bad weather are advisable. The route crosses two high which are in remote country far from any assistance. Particular care must be taken with regards to proper acclimatization and staff equipment. Since much of the first half of the trek travels on rarely trekked trails, the services of an experienced local guide are highly recommended. No special permits are required for the Dhaulagiri circuit but for the last part, down the kali Gandaki, an ACAP entry permit is needed.
The trek is best started at Beni, the district headquarters of Myagdi district. Myagdi is one of the most easterly of the districts where the Magar people can be found. This group of hill dwellers are similar in many ways to their Gurung neighbors but are thought to have settled in Nepal some time earlier. Like their Gurung cousins, the Magar have a tradition of service in the Gurkha regiments. Regular bus services operate from Pokhara as far as Baglung and from there, are less frequent services to Beni.
The Dhaulagiri trail follows the Myagdi khola, the river that drains the southern side of the Dhaulagiri massif. Passing through the settlements of Darbang and Muri, the country is still quite heavily populated with scattered villages and farming land. Beyond Muri, the Myagdi khola swings north and the landscape becomes much more rugged and sparsely populated. The tree line is reached just below the sit of the, so called, Italian base camp, located at the snout of the Chhonbaraan Glacier, is an ideal place to spend an acclimatization day exploring the hills around about.
The next two days are spent on the glacier, the second night being at Dhaulagiri base camp, a rugged spot with some spectacular views of the western face of Dhaulagiri.
From here the trial crosses French pass which at 5360 meters is the highest point of the trek. Descending French pass you enter the lonely but fascinating area known as Hidden valley. This place is one of the few true wilderness areas accessible to trekkers in Nepal. The valley stretches away to the north eventually narrowing to a rugged gorge that connects to Upper Dolpa. There are reports of many endangered species residing in this area including the elusive snow leopard. If all the members and the staff of the group are fit then a rest and exploration day spent in hidden valley is well worth while.
From Hidden valley the trial now crosses Dhampus pass (sometimes known as Thapa pass). While not as high as French pass, it is roughly 100 meters lower, Dhampus pass has a reputation for bad weather which can make the crossing and subsequent descent something of a problem. Trekkers must be aware of the health of their group members and staff, especially on the section between French pass and Dhampus pass. Any person suffering from the symptoms of AMS must never be taken on over French pass but rather, taken back down the Myagdi khola to a lower altitude. Having a group member suffer from AMS between the passes poses a serious problem as the only way to get the patient assistance is to ascend which would make the problem worse.
Having crossed Dhampus pass the trial descends into the valley of the kali Gandaki meeting the main trial at either Marpha or Tukuche. On the way down to the valley there are some spectacular views across to the Annapurnas and up into the arid steppes of Mustang.
The rest of the trek is described in the Annapurna circuit description.
Upper MustangTo trek into upper mustang is a rare privilege. Here you will experience the way of life of the true mountain people, for years, cut off from the rest of Nepal. In many ways, a trek into upper mustang is similar to trekking into Tibet, which geographically it is a part of. The district of Mustang was, until 1950, a separate kingdom within the boundaries of Nepal. The last king, the raja of mustang, still has his home at the ancient capital, Lo Manthang.
Access to upper Mustang has only been possible for non-Nepalese trekkers for around ten years and, even today, access is still heavily regulated and restricted. To enter upper Mustang, that is to travel further north than Kagbeni, trekkers need a special trekking permit and mist be accompanied by a government appointed environmental officer. The expenses of the environmental officer have to borne by the group. Trekker must have arranged their trek through a government recognized trekking agency in order to be issued permits. The cost of the trekking permit is US$700 per person for ten-day trek in the restricted area.
Upper Mustang, being in the Himalayan rain shadow, is one of the few parts of the country that are suitable for trekking during the summer monsoon period. Even at this time, the upper kali Gandaki valley is still quiet dry with only occasional rainfall. The Mustang trek is not particularly difficult, the highest point reached is only 3800 meters, but the conditions at times can be arduous. Cold in winter and windy and dusty all year. Winter treks are best avoided due to southern parts of the country and even India.
There are few accommodation facilities available above Kagbeni so groups must be fully self-sufficient, especially in fuel. While porters are available in Jomsom it is preferable, in Mustang, to use mules to carry the loads. These pack animals are available locally and are more economical, and certainly more environmentally friendly, than human porters.
The Mustang trek requires a minimum of nine days starting and ending in Kagbeni. This allows the trek to be completed within the ten-day permit period. The route basically follows the kali Gandaki valley but, on occasions, climbs high above the valley walls. The settlements are scattered with little sign of cultivation between villages. In Mustang, little will grow without irrigation, which makes the settlements reminiscent of oases.
Lo Manthang, the old capital, is reached in four days and at least one extra day should be spent here for local sight-seeing. Ponies are available for hire for this purpose.
The return trip can either follow the upward route or, for an alternative, the eastern bank of the kali Gandaki may be followed.
Short Treks out of PokharaThere are a number of relatively easy short treks that can be undertaken around Pokhara. The area south of Phewa Tal is particularly suitable, with treks of two to five days being possible. This area, however, has fewer accommodation facilities so self-sufficiency is generally required. These trekking routes pass through some very attractive rural communities and with the low altitude reached, make suitable winter treks. It can get uncomfortably hot during the summer months, however.
Possibly the most attractive destination is Panchase, a 250 meter high hill to the west of Pokhara. This hill gives a Himalayan Panorama that rivals that found that at Poon hill. The easiest access to Panchase is from the village of Badauri, which can be reached on foot or vehicle from Naudanda on the Baglung highway. From Badauri it is a pleasant three to four hour walk through the forest to Panchase Deurali where some basic lodging is available. The hilltops are a further hour or so from here.
The Panchase trek can be extended in several ways. From Panchase hill it is possible to trek through the large Gurung village of Arthor and continues on to Karkinetta. Here some very basic accommodation may be found. The choice then is to trek to Kusma, on the Baglung highway in one day from where a bus can be taken back to Pokhara. Alternatively, there are buses and jeeps available at Karkinetta that connect directly with Pokhara.
Another possibility is to trek from Panchase back to Pokhara via the ridge that runs through the villages of Bhumdi and Pumdi. By taking this route you are able to complete the trek at the peace Stupa above Phewa Tal and then descend to the lake and reach lake side by boat. This route gives excellent views of the Himalaya with Phewa Tal in the foreground. No tea houses are available until the peace Stupa is reached.
To the north of Pokhara there is the, so called, trek. This for-day trek follows the ridges above Pokhara's second largest lake, Begnas Tal. No teahouses are available so groups need to be self-sufficient. Views of the Annapurnas and back to Pokhara are worthwhile from the ridge top as a number of interesting Gurung villages is visited on the way. This is a particularly good route during the colder winter months.
Trekking in the Langtang area One of the most accessible areas for trekking is the north of Kathmandu valley. While the area cannot boast any of the Himalayan giants, the scenery here is every bit as spectacular as most of the better known destinations. It is also far less visited by tourists making a trek here somewhat more of an adventure. Just above Kathmandu is the area known as Helambu, which is ideal for short duration treks and is especially suited to winter season trips. Here there is a series of north-south running valleys that provide a variety of possible trekking routes. At the head of these valleys is a ridge that separates Helambu from the east-west running Langtang valley. Here the high alpine scenery, with mountains visible from their base to their peak, and the sparsely inhabited nature of the country makes this an ideal destination for trekkers who are on a tight time schedule.
To the west of Langtang is a virtual wilderness area centered on the Ganesh Himal range, a collection of 6-7000 meter peaks that see very little tourist activity.
Permits and feesThe northern parts of the area largely fall within the boundaries of Langtang national park. Entry permits should be obtained in Kathmandu before starting to trek. Helambu, to the south, and Ganesh Himal, to the west, are the exceptions although to reach Ganesh Himal from Kathmandu an entry permit is required as the motor road is partly within the park. No trekking permits are required in this area. If accessing Helambu from Kathmandu a permit to pass through the Shivapuri watershed area, recently declared a national park ticket counter in Kathmandu.
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Nepal Fact-Sheet
Area: 147,181 sq. km Geography: Situated between China in the north and India in the SouthLocation: Latitude: 2612' to 3027' North Longitude: 804' to 8812' East Capital: Kathmandu Population: 25 millionPeople: more than 103 ethnic groups and 93 spoken languages Climate: sub-tropical in low lands to arctic’s in higher altitudes
Nepal has seen many rulers and ruling dynasties. The earliest rulers were the Kirantis who ruled from 9th century B.C. to 1st century A.D. Legends and chronicles mention that the Indian Emperor Ashoka had come to Nepal and visited Lumbini, the place where the Buddha was born, and where he erected a huge stone pillar to commemorate his visit to that spot.
The Kirants were replaced by Licchavis who, according to the earliest evidences in inscriptions of the 5th century A.D. found in the courtyard of Changunarayan temple which is about 15 km north east of Kathmandu, ruled this country from 1st century to 9th century A.D. This period is noted for the many temples and fine sculptures built around the Kathmandu valley.
The Licchavis were followed by the Thakuris, then came the Malla dynasty. The Mallas ruled focusing mainly on the Kathmandu Valley which has been the residence for most Nepali rulers from time immemorial. No other part of Nepal is as rich in cultural heritage as Kathmandu. Thanks to the exceptionally talented crafts-men, who dedicated themselves to construct the many temples and statues, we have seven world heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley itself.
In the 14th century A.D. King Jayasthiti Malla established a rigid social order. His grandson tried in every way to protect his country from suspected enemy states. Unfortunately, all his efforts were fruitless, everything went beyond his control and the country eventually divided up into 50 small feudal states including the three major ones in the valley.
Then came the Shah dynasty. King Prithvi Narayan Shah who annexed small principalities including three states in the Kathmandy Valley and unified Nepal in a single kingdom. Recognizing the threat of the British Raj in India, he dismissed European missionaries from the country and for more than a century, Nepal remained in isolation. During the mid-19th century Jung Bahadur Rana became Nepal's first prime minister to wield absolute power. The Ranas were overthrown in a democracy movement of the early 1950s.
Today, Nepal enjoys a multiparty democratic system
Nepal covers a span of 147,181 sq. kilometers ranging from altitude of 70 meters to 8,848 meters. Mountains, mid hills, valleys and plains dominate the geography of landlocked Nepal that extends from the Himalayan range in the north to the Indo-Gangetic lowlands in south. Mt. Everest, the highest point of the Himalayas is in Nepal.
Physical features also include green paddy terraces, wind-swept deserts, dense forests and marshy grasslands. The country is well endowed with perennial rivers, lakes and glacial lakes that originate in the Himalayas. Twenty percent of the land in the country is used for agriculture, where 0.49 percent is used for permanent crops, mainly rice.
Climatic conditions of Nepal vary from one place to another in accordance with the geographical features. In the north summers are cool and winters severe, while in south summers are sub tropical and winters mild.
The variety in Nepal's topography provides home to wildlife like tigers, rhinos, monkeys, bears, yaks, leopards and different species of insects and birds. Nepal is a home to almost 10 percent of the world's bird species among which 500 species are found in the Kathmandu Valley.
The country has managed to preserve some endangered species of Asia in its extensive parks and protected natural habitats. The most abundant natural resource in Nepal is water. Other resources found here are quartz, timber, lignite, copper, cobalt, iron ore and scenic beauty.
The population of Nepal was recorded to be about 25 million as of July 2002. Eighty-six percent of Nepalese follow Hinduism; while eight percent follow Buddhism and three percent follow Islam. The population comprises various groups of different races which are further divided into different castes. The distinction in caste and ethnicity is understood more easily with a view of customary layout of the population.
Some of the main groups are such: Gurungs and Magars who live mainly in the western region; Rais, Limbus and Sunwars who live in the eastern mid hills; Sherpas, Manangpas and Lopas who live near the mountains of Everest, Annapurna and Mustang respectively; Newars who live in and around the capital valley of Kathmandu; Tharus, Yadavas, Satar, Rajvanshis and Dhimals who live in the Terai region; and Brahmins, Chhetris and Thakuris generally spread over all parts of the country.
The population of Nepal was recorded to be about 25 million as of July 2002. Eighty-six percent of Nepalese follow Hinduism; while eight percent follow Buddhism and three percent follow Islam. The population comprises various groups of different races which are further divided into different castes. The distinction in caste and ethnicity is understood more easily with a view of customary layout of the population.
Some of the main groups are such: Gurungs and Magars who live mainly in the western region; Rais, Limbus and Sunwars who live in the eastern mid hills; Sherpas, Manangpas and Lopas who live near the mountains of Everest, Annapurna and Mustang respectively; Newars who live in and around the capital valley of Kathmandu; Tharus, Yadavas, Satar, Rajvanshis and Dhimals who live in the Terai region; and Brahmins, Chhetris and Thakuris generally spread over all parts of the country.
Nepali is the official language of the state, spoken and understood by 100 percent of the population. Multiple ethnic groups speak more than a dozen other languages in about 93 different dialects. English is spoken by many in government and business offices. It is the mode of education in most private schools of Kathmandu and some other cities.
Ethnic Distribution
The Northern Himalayan PeopleIn the northern region of the Himalayas are the Tibetan-speaking groups namely Sherpas, Dolpas, Lopas, Baragaonlis, Manangis. The Sherpas are mainly found in the east in the Solu and Khumbu region; the Baragaonlis and Lopas live in the semi-deserted areas of Upper and Lower Mustang in the Tibetan rain-shadow area; the Managis live in Manang district area; while the Dolpas live in Dolpa district of West Nepal, one of the highest settlements on earth at 4,000 meters.
The Middle Hills and Valley PeopleSeveral ethnic groups live together in harmony in the middle hills and valleys. Among them are the Magars, Gurungs, Tamangs, Sunuwars, Newars, Thakalis, Chepangs and majority of Brahmans and Chhetris. The Brahmans and Chhetris have long dominance in all pervading social, religious and political realms. There are also some occupational castes namely: Damai (tailor), Sarki (cobbler), Kami (blacksmith) and Sunar (goldsmiths). Though, there exist numerous dialects, the language of unification is the national language, Nepali.
Ethnic Diversity in the Kathmandu Valley Kathmandu Valley represents a cultural cauldron of the country, where, people from varied backgrounds have come together to present a melting pot. The natives of the Kathmandu Valley are the Newars. Newari culture is an integration of both Hinduism and Buddhism. The Newars of Kathmandu Valley were traders or farmers by occupation in the old days.
The Terai People The main ethnic groups in Terai are Tharus, Darai, Kumhal, Majhi and other groups that have roots in India. They speak north Indian dialects like Maithili, Bhojpuri. Owing to the fertile plains of Terai, most inhabitants live on agriculture. There are, however, some occupational castes like Majhi (fisherman), Kumhal (potter) and Danuwar (cart driver).
The capital city, Kathmandu is enriched with temples more than homes and festivals exceeding the number of days in a year. The whole valley with its seven heritage sites has been enlisted in cultural World Heritage Site list. The place, which blends cultural vigor with modern facilities possible on earth is place liked by tourists been here. The place has more to offer and it is not only administrative capital of the country but to the fullest extend capital of traditional culture and physical resources. Three Durbar Squares - Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Swoyambhunath and Changunarayan are the places most revered by the Kathmanduities and whole world.
Kathmandu is not big when one compares it to other cities in South Asia. Kathmandu is a fascinating old city today where pagodas, narrow cobbled lanes, old carved windows, and stone shrines are backdrops to the drama of life that continues unhindered. Here the experiences are amazing, views fascinating, and the climate charming.
There are living Goddesses whose smiles are a benediction. There are reincarnate Lamas who foresee the future with a roll of dice and scriptural reference. There are walks that lead the adventurous to legendary places where ogres once lived. There are hidden gardens behind palaces yet unseen and courtyards where miracles happen, and a city the Buddha visited.
The natural beauty of Pokhara in Midwestern Nepal is simply bewitching. Forming the backdrop are the spectacular Annapurna Mountains with the magnificent fish-tailed Machhapuchhre dominating the scene. Adding to Pokhara's enchantment are the three serene lakes of Phewa, Rupa and Begnas. Lumbini, in the southwest, is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a World Heritage Site. An inscription on the Ashoka Pillar identifies the Sacred Garden as the place where the Buddha was born. Lumbini has a number of artistic temples and monasteries built through international support.
UNESCO recalls Chitwan as one of the few remaining undisturbed vestiges of the 'Terai' region, which formerly extended over the foothills of India and Nepal at the foot of the Himalayas. The Chitwan National Park has been enlisted in natural World Heritage Site. It has a particularly rich flora and fauna. One of the last populations of single-horned Asiatic rhinoceros lives in the park, which is also one of the last refuges of the Bengal tiger.
Trekking in NepalTrekking is the gift of Nepal to the world in adventure tourism. To be one with Nature, to regenerate one's own self-esteem, to rediscover oneself, to appreciate Nepal's beauty, to interact with its hospitable and friendly peoples are some of the highlights of trekking in Nepal. Trekking is one long-term activity that draws repeat visitors to the country. Therefore, Nepal is the ultimate destination for the trekking enthusiast. It offers a myriad of possibilities - from the "short and easy" walking excursions to the "demanding and strenuous" challenges of the snowy peaks and their foothills and valleys. But however easy, or moderate, or strenuous, there is something for every palate that goes with trekking in Nepal's hills, mountains and hinterlands. The most rewarding way to experience Nepal's indomitable combination of natural beauty and cultural riches is to walk through the length, breadth and the altitudes of Nepal. Trekking in Nepal is as much a unique cultural experience as well as an ultimate Himalayan adventure.
Nepal offers excellent trekking options to visitors from the easy walking excursions to the strenuous climb of the snowy peaks. The most rewarding way to experience Nepal's natural embellishment and cultural assortment is to walk through the length, breadth and the altitudes of the country. Trekking in Nepal is a big part of the ultimate Himalayan adventure and a majority of tourists have trekking as a part of their itinerary. One can also trek on ponies in some remote places, which is equally enthralling for visitors. Pony treks follow nearly the same routes and are offered mostly in western region of Pokhara, Dolpo and Lo Manthang (Mustang).
Beside the Everest region, the area around the Annapurna massif is perhaps the best known trekking destination in Nepal. Based on sheer numbers of trekking visitors it is certainly the most popular. As the title suggests, the centre piece of this part of Nepal is the range of mountains that includes Annapurna I, the first of the 8000 meter peaks to be climbed. Also included in this general area is another 8000 meter giant, Dhaulagiri , which is located west of Annapurna I. Between these two mountains runs the valley of the Kali-Gandaki River, the deepest gorge on earth. Combine this with lush, fertile farming land, stands of undistributed natural forest and a mixture of different ethnic inhabitants and you have a diverse range of experiences that makes this area one of the most satisfying trekking destinations in Nepal.
The fact that the main Himalayan range runs south of the border with Tibet means that that the northern parts of the area are in the rain shadow and are considerably drier than the southern slopes of the mountains. This leads to unusually diverse landscapes.
Permits and Fees For most of the Annapurna trekking area, no trekking permits are required. The exception is upper Mustang where a fee of US$700 per person is levied for a ten-day visit. Additional restrictions relating to Mustang will be outlined later.
Most of the area discussed in the trek descriptions is within the area controlled by Annapurna Conservation Area Project. Entry to this area is controlled and an entry permit has to be purchased. The permit must be purchased before starting the trek and can be obtained in Kathmandu or Pokhara. The proceeds of these fees are largely used for the local community development within the project area.
Getting ThereRegardless of the trek chosen it is most likely that Pokhara will be either starting or ending point of your trek. Pokhara is located 200 km. west of Kathmandu and can be reached by road in five to six hour or by air in 30 minutes from the capital. For road travel there are a number of tourist buses available daily from Kathmandu and from Chitwan.
There is no shortage of tourist facilities to be found in and around Pokhara. The main center for tourists is at the side of the largest of the three lakes in the area, Phewa Tal. The suburbs of Lakeside and Damside both provide a wide range of accommodation and restaurants along with the usual variety of trekking and traveling agencies and suppliers of souvenirs and trekking equipment. For those trekking in the eastern side of the Annapurna massif the most likely starting point will be Besishahar, the district headquarters of Lamjung district. Buses from Kathmandu, Pokhara and the Terai arrive and depart here on a regular daily basis. The bus trip from Kathmandu to Besishahar takes around four to five hours but, at this time, there are no tourist bus services available.
Most treks starting or ending in Pokhara will require the use of buses or hired cars to reach the trailheads. Specific details appear in the trek descriptions.
Flora and Fauna As can be imagined, the range of geographical and climatic regions has led to a diverse variety of flora and fauna within the Annapurna region. Both Pokhara and Besishahar are below 1000 meter elevation and their climate is quiet tropical. These parts of area are heavily cultivated and the landscape, therefore, largely consists of terraced paddy fields for most of the year. The area is also famous for its winter crops of oranges, which can be purchased fresh from the trees along the trails in the foothills. As you progress higher up into the hills the natural vegetation changes from the tropical species to more temperate stands of forest trees including oak, beech and rhododendron. These finally give way to coniferous forests of pine and, ultimately, juniper just below the tree line. In the rain shadow, to the north of the mountains, the landscape is quite barren being an extension south of the Tibetan plateau. Here there are only stunted bushes and shrubs except for close to the rivers where irrigated cropping is possible.
Native animals to be seen include many birds the most obvious being the pika, blue sheep and Himalayan Tahr.
Trekking styles Most of the trekking routes in the Annapurna region are well serviced by teahouses for most of their length. This is particularly true for most popular treks-the Jomsom trek, the Annapurna circuit and Annapurna base camp treks.
Trekkers should be aware, however that there is always the risk of being stranded by bad weather or injury/sickness between teahouses, particularly in the more remote parts of the trek itineraries. A good example is on the Annapurna circuit where there is one very long day when the high pass of Thorong La has to be crossed. There is little or no shelter available for most of this day and some trekkers have been caught unprepared by bad weather and altitude problems.
The treks in less developed areas, particularly the Dhaulagiri circuit and the trek east of Lamjung, definitely require trekkers to be self sufficient in food and shelter.
People and CultureThe most prominent ethnic groups in the Annapurna region are the Gurung, the Thakali and the Manangba. The Gurungs are the most widely distributed being found from the hills of Gorkha district to as far west as Palpa. There heartland, however, is centered on the hills and valleys between the Marsyandi river and the kali Gandaki. The Thakali come from the upper kali Gandaki valley around Jomsom where their traditional farming has being supplemented by trade and, in particular, hotel and restaurant businesses. The Manangba are found in the upper reaches of the Marsyandi River and are in many ways similar to the Gurungs to whom they are possibly related. They are skilled traders and trace their roots back to Tibet. Religiously, the Manangba and the Gurungs of the upper hills is Buddhist with traces of their ancient, shamanistic faith still apparent. The communities live further south are predominantly Hindu.
All of the communities, particularly the Gurungs are famed for their cultural performances, which are easily seen while trekking in the region. Many villages along the trails will arrange performances for trekkers during the main seasons.
When to visit?As with most of the trekking areas in Nepal, the best time to visit are during spring and autumn. Spring is the time for rhododendrons while the clearest skies are found after the monsoon in October and November. At these times the weather is generally mild and there is little rainfall. Unlike other parts of Nepal, the monsoon, from June to September, is the ideal time to visit pats of the region that falls in the rain shadow. In particular, upper mustang is the perfect destination during the rainy season. The winter months provide good trekking conditions throughout the foothills but some of the higher passes will be closed due to snow.
Hiring Staffs If you have not traveled from Kathmandu with your staffs then you will be able to make all of the necessary arrangements in Pokhara through one of the many trekking agencies that have offices in lakeside. This is generally only place where such arrangements can be reliably made although porters will often be found at centers such as Besishahar at the start of the Annapurna circuit.
Annapurna CircuitThe classic trek in the Annapurna region is the Annapurna circuit. The complete circuit has only been possible since mid 1980's when the Manang area was officially opened up to non-Nepali visitors. For and all-round experience of the scenery and culture of Nepal this trek has a lot to offer. Starting in the lush Marsyandi valley, that separates the Annapurna range from that of Manaslu, the scenery is composed of lush cultivated fields with dense forests on either side. In the winter season, orange tree are laden with fruits and fragrant frangipani blossoms cast their scent along the trails. As you travel higher the valley becomes more rugged until the villages and forests finally give way to the arid hills of Manang. The Thorong La pass, at 5416 meters, marks the highpoint of the treks after which the trail joins the kali Gandaki river that flows through the deepest gorge on earth.
This is a challenging trek that is not without some risks. The crossing of Thorong La can be dangerous at times, especially during unexpected snowfall so potential trekkers must make sure that they are well prepared and equipped for all eventualities. The trek can be completed in a minimum of fifteen days, starting in Kathmandu and finishing in Pokhara. If a few extra days are allowed for it is then possible to enjoy several of the possible side trips and add immeasurably to the experience. And entry permit for the Annapurna conservation area project (ACAP) is needed for this trek.
Most trekkers start the trek by taking the bus from Kathmandu to Besishahar. These days the journey accomplished in around five or six hours which allows a few hours trekking on the first day. The trail from Besishahar follows the partly constructed road as far as the small market town of Kuldi. This road can be avoided by crossing the river below Besishahar and trekking along the east bank of the river rejoining the main trail at Bhul Bhule.
The first few days of the trek follow the Marshyangdi through scattered farming communities by a mixer predominantly composed of Gurungs but with a sizeable numbers of Brahmin communities. The crop range from rice and wheat at the lower elevations to corn, millet and barley as the altitude increases. Above the valley floor the hills are cloaked in forest with the occasional clearing indicating human settlements. Higher still, the snowy peak of the Annapurna and the Manaslu ranges dominate the skyline. A feature of this section of the trek is the number of high waterfalls that cascade down into the main river. The valley rises slowly slow altitude sickness is rarely a problem at this stage.
After a four days on the trail the river, which has been flowing from the north changes its course and flows from the west. At this point the landscape changes with steep rocky gorges on its side and large stands of pine making up the forest cover. By the time the district headquarters of Chame has been passed the hills are becoming more and more barren and the people predominantly Manangba. Look for a number of ancient temples, some of which represent the pre-Buddhist, Bon religion.
The tree line is reached a few hours before arriving at mustang where a compulsory rest day should be taken for acclimatization to the increasing altitude. There are a number of possible side trips from Manang that can be taken on the acclimatization day. Perhaps the most spectacular is to the west, across the river and up to the Gangapurna glacier with its deep blue lake formed by the melting glacial ice. The Himalayan rescue association clinic is located in Manang village and holds afternoon awareness lectures for trekkers warning of the dangers of AMS. These lectures are well worth attending.
From Manang, the trial passes through high alpine pastures until the small cluster of teahouses at Thorong Phedi id reached. An early morning start from here will allow you to reach Thorong La by mid morning and then start the long descent across the scree slopes to Muktinath before the afternoon cloud sweeps in. the whole section have no permanent settlements and shelter is hard to find. For safety, trekkers should never travel alone this section.
Muktinath, a famed pilgrimage site for both Buddhists and Hindus, is the first major settlement reached after the crossing of Thorong La. Be sure to visit the temples here and especially look for the eternal flame, fuelled by natural gas, which can be found in the small Buddhist temple below the main shrine.
From Muktinath the views of the west are now of the Dhaulagiri range while to the north can be seen the arid hills of upper mustang. The trial Leeds down through villages inhabited by people of Tibetan stock until it reaches the banks of the kali Gandaki River, the home of Thakali people. A further four days trekking down through this, the deepest valley on earth, brings you to the road head at Beni from where buses to Pokhara can be found. Settlements of particular interest below Muktinath are Jomsom with its airport, a possible exit point to Pokhara, Marpha with its fascinating medieval architecture designed to ward off the fierce winds that blow daily up the gorge and Tatopani with its hot springs.
There are a number of possible side trip that can be combined with the Annapurna circuit. Either from the Manang side or from below Jomsom it is possible to trek up to the high-altitude lake at Tilicho. You must allow at least four days for this trek and be fully self-sufficient. Also on the eastern side of the kali Gandaki there is a trial that leads to the original north Annapurna base camp that was used by the French expedition that first scaled the peak. On the western side of the valley treks to Hidden valley via Dhampus pass and to the Dhaulagiri icefall are also possible option. All of these site trips are suitable only for fit and experienced parties who are fully self-sufficient.
Annapurna Sanctuary (Annapurna base Camp)the other classic trek in the Annapurna region is to the so called Annapurna sanctuary, the site of the base camp used by expeditions attempting the massive south face of Annapurna I. a short trek, it can be completed in as little as eight days from Pokhara. The trek to Annapurna base camp combines some of the most spectacular mountain scenery with a fascinating insight into the life of middle hill Nepalis. The best time to visit the sanctuary is during the main trekking season of spring and autumn but since the route is not a circuit, the trial, and the teahouses, can become crowded at these times. Winter trek are possible but at any time trekkers must beware of snowfall and avalanches that can block the narrow entrance to the sanctuary.
This trek is usually started and ended in Pokhara but it can also be made a part of the Annapurna circuit or the Jomsom trek by trekking from Tatopani through Ghorepani and Tadapani and joining the main sanctuary trial at Chomrong. For maximum enjoyment, allow twelve or fourteen days for the trek, which allows time for exploration inside the sanctuary and also the chance to extend the route on to Ghorepani and Poon hill. Trekkers traveling this route must obtain an ACAP entry permit either from Kathmandu or Pokhara before commencing the trek.
To start the trek at Pokhara there are a number of choices of route. Perhaps the best is to take a taxi or bus to Naudanda Phedi where the trial up to Dhampus will be found. The route passes through a number of Gurung settlements including Dhampus, Pothana and Landrung. At Landrung the choice is to cross to Ghandrung, a descent and subsequent climb involving several hundred meters of elevation change, or to continue on up the Modi khola through Naya Pul. Both trials join at Chomrong at the foot of the gorge leading to the sanctuary. An additional attraction on the Naya Pul trial is a very welcome hot spring half way to Chomrong.
From Chomrong there is only one trial, which follows the ever-narrowing most khola to finally enter the sanctuary. Due to the altitude gain, two nights must be spent between Chomrong and the sanctuary in order to avoid the risk of AMS. There are a number of settlements in the valley, providing ample accommodation. However, during winter it is wide to check at Chomrong in case the teahouse up the valley has closed for the off season.
The trial up the Modi khola passes through dense stands of rhododendron and bamboo for the first day. By the time the large rock overhang, known as Hinku cave, is reached the vegetation has thinned and the gorge narrowed to be only a few hundred meters wide. Steep, snow-clad ridges falling from Himchuli on the left and Machhapuchhre on the right from the entrance to the sanctuary. as you pass through the "gate†and enter the sanctuary you will find yourself in a huge amphitheater enclosed by a solid wall of snow capped peaks which include Annapurna I, II, III and IV plus the fish tailed spire of the Machhapuchhre. Teahouses are available at Machhapuchhre base camp, just inside the sanctuary, or at Annapurna base camp, a further two hours beyond.
Spend at least one full day inside the sanctuary. Side trips across the south Annapurna glacier, north from Annapurna base camp allow for an even better appreciation of this unique place.
Return by the same route to Chomrong where you can choose to retrace your outward steps or deviate through either Ghandrung or Ghorepani.
Annapurna FoothillsThere are a number of options for short treks in the foothills to the north of Pokhara. Most of these variations will visit Ghandrung and Ghorepani. The former is a large, traditional Gurung village while Ghorepani is the settlement below the famed vantage point of Poon hill, one of the best spots from which to view the central Nepal Himalaya range.
The various itineraries are all relatively easy and none reach high enough elevations for AMS to be an issue. Generally between five and six trekking days are sufficient for any of the itinerary option. All enter the ACAP area so an entry permit is required. The permit should be obtained either in Kathmandu or Pokhara prior to starting the trek. Teahouses are plentiful through the foothills but there are a couple of alternative routes that will require the trekker to be self-sufficient if these trails are chosen.
The most commonly trekked of the foothill itineraries starts and ends at Naya Pul on the Baglung highway(not to be confused with the Naya Pul on the Modi Khola beyond Landrung).traveling by bus or taxi, the journey to Naya Pul takes around one to two hours. Cross the Modi khola at Naya Pul and trek through Birethanti to Syauli Bazaar following the river through cultivated fields and small villages. At Syauli Bazaar the trial climbs steeply to the large Gurung village of Ghandrung (pronounced Ghandruk by the locals). Here there is wide selection of teahouses and community operates craft and cultural displays. An extra day spent at Ghandrung experiencing the traditional Gurung way of life is well worthwhile.
From Ghandrung the main trial passes through Tadapani to the pass at Ghorepani. Above the hill is Phoon hill, a climb of around three hundred meters. The reward for making the climb at dawn or dusk is one of the best mountain panoramas in Nepal. The view takes in Dhaulagiri, the Annapurnas and, in the distance, the Manaslu range.
From Ghorepani there are three choices. The most commonly taken route drops down the villages of Ulleri and Turkedhunga to Birethanti, the original starting point of the trek. There is a steep trial and can be quite crowded during the peak seasons. It passes through sense stands of oak and rhododendron until Ulleri is reached after which the landscape is mostly cultivated fields.
Another option is to continue on from Ghorepani and descend to the kali Gandaki at Tatopani (see Annapurna circuit trek description). After a night at Tatopani the river can be followed down to Beni from where buses to Pokhara are available.
The third possibility is to trek along the ridge that starts at Phoon hill. There is little in the way of permanent settlement until the high point of the ridge at Bhuka is reached. Just below the hill is Gurung village of Langdi while a couple of hours further down the ridge are Tangle, another Gurung settlement. From here it is only a short distance back to the main trial at Birethanti and Naya Pul. This ridge walk is quite isolated and no teahouse accommodation is available making self-sufficiency essential. It has the advantage of being well off the normal tourist route and allows for an insight into local culture that is harder to find on the main trial.
Jomsom and MuktinathThe Jomsom trek is probably the single most popular trek in Nepal. The diverse landscapes and cultures to be found along the trek route give a marvelous insight into the way of life of rural Nepalese people. The main feature of trek is the walk through the George craved by the kali Gandaki River, which carries water from the Tibetan plateau to eventually join the Ganges in India.
Normally trekkers continue on above Jomsom to Muktinath, the famous pilgrimage site for both Buddhists and Hindus. To Hindus, Muktinath is sacred as the place of salvation. They believe that to wash in the waters here guarantees salvation after death. The Hindu god, Brahma, is thought to have lit the eternal flames that still burn at Muktinath. To the Buddhists it is a place that the great sage guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) meditated at, and to all, it is the source of fossilized ammonites, known locally as shaligrams, which are found all along the upper reaches of kali Gandaki. The people of this part of Nepal are a mixture of Gurung and Magar in the lower stretches of the kali Gandaki, Thakali people around Jomsom and people with obvious Tibetan roots, the Lopa, around Muktinath and up into mustang. Their customs and dress are all quite distinct and this trek gives a chance to see those differences. The religions seen range from Hinduism in the lower parts to the Tibetan style Buddhism as you travel further north. Should you be in Muktinath In early September you will be able to see one of Nepal’s unique festivals, the annual horse races known as Yartung. This is a week of some serious horse racing, Tibetan style, and some equally serious merrymaking.
Most of the route for the Jomsom trek has been described as part of the Annapurna circuit and Annapurna foothills treks. The normal standing point is Naya Pul on the Pokhara to Baglung road and fro there, via Ghorepani and Tatopani, into the gorge of kali Gandaki.
Between Tatopani and Lete khola the scenery changes dramatically. Pine forests crowd in on the trial and the villages take on a quite different appearance. The layout of the villages and the design of the houses are both quite unique to this area. They are designed to protect their inhabitants from the strong winds that blow up the valley everyday from late morning onwards. These winds are caused by differences in atmospheric pressure between the Tibetan plateau and the lower reaches of the valley. The best example of this unique architecture is to be found at the village of Marpha which is a two hour walk below Jomsom. The stone flagged streets with an efficient underground drainage system and the flat roofed houses all with a central courtyard make an attractive spot to spend an extra rest day. Sample the apple products from the prolific orchards that have been set up in the valley.
Jomsom is best known for its airport that offers a quick entry or exit to the valley with regular daily flights from Pokhara. Remember that the winds that blow up the valley normally mean that no flights can arrive or depart from Jomsom after 11 am. Jomsom can also be considered as a place to use as a base for exploring the upper part of the kali Gandaki. There are numerous accommodation options including a new high-class resort complex.
An alternative to Jomsom as a final base for the trek is the village of Kagbeni; a further two hours up the valley. Kagbeni is much less commercialized than Jomsom and certainly much quieter. This is as far as trekkers are allowed to go towards upper Mustang without having a special trek permit and an accompanying environmental officer. For details see the upper mustang treks description. From Kagbeni to Muktinath takes three to four and trekkers can choose to do this as a day trip or to stay at one of the many teahouses available at Muktinath.
SiklesThe Gurung village of Sikles has been established by the ACA project as a model trekking village and is an internal part of their eco-route. It is located to the north east of Pokhara, at about 2000 meters elevation, in the shadow of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal. It is a large village, possibly the second largest Gurung village in Nepal, and is a well-preserved example of traditional Gurung culture. While here, the trekker can easily spend several days experiencing local life-style, handicraft production and sight-seeing. Of particular interest are the local cloth weaving and the ancient water driven flourmills.
Above the village is Rishing Danda, from where a marvelous panoramic view of the peaks of Annapurna II and Lamjung can be seen. This place is also famous as a point from which to see avalanches thundering down off the mountain sides.
Folk songs and dances are an important part of Gurung life and cultural performances are common occurrences in Sikles. Of particular interest here is the Ghantu dance, traditionally performed by three young girls.
Accommodation in Sikles can be either in teahouses or, by prior arrangement with ACAP Pokhara office, in village homes.
To get to Sikles it is best to do the round trip, starting in Pokhara and taking a taxi to Kabhre Danda. From here it takes two days t trek to Sikles via Chansu. To return, follow the eco-route through the Ghalekhaeka and Diprang and back into Pokhara in a further three days easy trekking.
Lamjung TrekThe area to the east of the Marshyandi River, between Lamjung and Gorkha districts, has a great deal of potential for remote area treks. This part of the country has not developed any of the conventional tourist infrastructures so groups will need to be fully self-sufficient and have competent guides familiar with the local trials. No special permits are required.
The best destinations are the lakes of Mimi Pokhari and Dudh Pokhari, which are located on the southwestern slopes of Baudha Himal and Himal Chuli, both a part of the Manaslu massif. These two lakes are pilgrimage sites for local Gurung people during the summer months. The best starting point for treks to both of these lakes is either Phalensangu or Besishahar.
Beyond Dudh Pokhari is a high pass, Rupina Bhanjyang, which takes the trekker in to the valley of the Budhi Gandaki. Alternatively, from Dudh Pokhari a trail can be followed into the Deurandi khola valley and on to Gorkha.
To the west of the Marshyandi River there are other possibilities for self-sufficient trekkers. There is much more habitation on the side of the river but little or no tourist facilities. Treks from Besishahar through the villages of Ghalegaon, Bhujung, and on towards Sikles are possible but, again, guides with local knowledge are essential. An ACAP entry permit is required to trek past Ghalegaon. A number of village home stay programmes are being developed in the area, which will afford visitors a unique insight into rural life.
Above Ghalegaon a remote trial leads through uninhabited country to the high pass of Namun La. This pass leads down to the Marshyandi khola near Bagarchap on the Annapurna circuit route. Trekkers attempting this route must ensure that they and their staff are well prepared for this crossing which is often snow bound.
Dhaulagiri CircuitA circuit of Dhaulagiri massif is possible for well-equipped and fully self-sufficient parties. The minimum time that should be allowed for this itinerary is eighteen days Pokhara to Pokhara but a few extra days to allow for side trips or bad weather are advisable. The route crosses two high which are in remote country far from any assistance. Particular care must be taken with regards to proper acclimatization and staff equipment. Since much of the first half of the trek travels on rarely trekked trails, the services of an experienced local guide are highly recommended. No special permits are required for the Dhaulagiri circuit but for the last part, down the kali Gandaki, an ACAP entry permit is needed.
The trek is best started at Beni, the district headquarters of Myagdi district. Myagdi is one of the most easterly of the districts where the Magar people can be found. This group of hill dwellers are similar in many ways to their Gurung neighbors but are thought to have settled in Nepal some time earlier. Like their Gurung cousins, the Magar have a tradition of service in the Gurkha regiments. Regular bus services operate from Pokhara as far as Baglung and from there, are less frequent services to Beni.
The Dhaulagiri trail follows the Myagdi khola, the river that drains the southern side of the Dhaulagiri massif. Passing through the settlements of Darbang and Muri, the country is still quite heavily populated with scattered villages and farming land. Beyond Muri, the Myagdi khola swings north and the landscape becomes much more rugged and sparsely populated. The tree line is reached just below the sit of the, so called, Italian base camp, located at the snout of the Chhonbaraan Glacier, is an ideal place to spend an acclimatization day exploring the hills around about.
The next two days are spent on the glacier, the second night being at Dhaulagiri base camp, a rugged spot with some spectacular views of the western face of Dhaulagiri.
From here the trial crosses French pass which at 5360 meters is the highest point of the trek. Descending French pass you enter the lonely but fascinating area known as Hidden valley. This place is one of the few true wilderness areas accessible to trekkers in Nepal. The valley stretches away to the north eventually narrowing to a rugged gorge that connects to Upper Dolpa. There are reports of many endangered species residing in this area including the elusive snow leopard. If all the members and the staff of the group are fit then a rest and exploration day spent in hidden valley is well worth while.
From Hidden valley the trial now crosses Dhampus pass (sometimes known as Thapa pass). While not as high as French pass, it is roughly 100 meters lower, Dhampus pass has a reputation for bad weather which can make the crossing and subsequent descent something of a problem. Trekkers must be aware of the health of their group members and staff, especially on the section between French pass and Dhampus pass. Any person suffering from the symptoms of AMS must never be taken on over French pass but rather, taken back down the Myagdi khola to a lower altitude. Having a group member suffer from AMS between the passes poses a serious problem as the only way to get the patient assistance is to ascend which would make the problem worse.
Having crossed Dhampus pass the trial descends into the valley of the kali Gandaki meeting the main trial at either Marpha or Tukuche. On the way down to the valley there are some spectacular views across to the Annapurnas and up into the arid steppes of Mustang.
The rest of the trek is described in the Annapurna circuit description.
Upper MustangTo trek into upper mustang is a rare privilege. Here you will experience the way of life of the true mountain people, for years, cut off from the rest of Nepal. In many ways, a trek into upper mustang is similar to trekking into Tibet, which geographically it is a part of. The district of Mustang was, until 1950, a separate kingdom within the boundaries of Nepal. The last king, the raja of mustang, still has his home at the ancient capital, Lo Manthang.
Access to upper Mustang has only been possible for non-Nepalese trekkers for around ten years and, even today, access is still heavily regulated and restricted. To enter upper Mustang, that is to travel further north than Kagbeni, trekkers need a special trekking permit and mist be accompanied by a government appointed environmental officer. The expenses of the environmental officer have to borne by the group. Trekker must have arranged their trek through a government recognized trekking agency in order to be issued permits. The cost of the trekking permit is US$700 per person for ten-day trek in the restricted area.
Upper Mustang, being in the Himalayan rain shadow, is one of the few parts of the country that are suitable for trekking during the summer monsoon period. Even at this time, the upper kali Gandaki valley is still quiet dry with only occasional rainfall. The Mustang trek is not particularly difficult, the highest point reached is only 3800 meters, but the conditions at times can be arduous. Cold in winter and windy and dusty all year. Winter treks are best avoided due to southern parts of the country and even India.
There are few accommodation facilities available above Kagbeni so groups must be fully self-sufficient, especially in fuel. While porters are available in Jomsom it is preferable, in Mustang, to use mules to carry the loads. These pack animals are available locally and are more economical, and certainly more environmentally friendly, than human porters.
The Mustang trek requires a minimum of nine days starting and ending in Kagbeni. This allows the trek to be completed within the ten-day permit period. The route basically follows the kali Gandaki valley but, on occasions, climbs high above the valley walls. The settlements are scattered with little sign of cultivation between villages. In Mustang, little will grow without irrigation, which makes the settlements reminiscent of oases.
Lo Manthang, the old capital, is reached in four days and at least one extra day should be spent here for local sight-seeing. Ponies are available for hire for this purpose.
The return trip can either follow the upward route or, for an alternative, the eastern bank of the kali Gandaki may be followed.
Short Treks out of PokharaThere are a number of relatively easy short treks that can be undertaken around Pokhara. The area south of Phewa Tal is particularly suitable, with treks of two to five days being possible. This area, however, has fewer accommodation facilities so self-sufficiency is generally required. These trekking routes pass through some very attractive rural communities and with the low altitude reached, make suitable winter treks. It can get uncomfortably hot during the summer months, however.
Possibly the most attractive destination is Panchase, a 250 meter high hill to the west of Pokhara. This hill gives a Himalayan Panorama that rivals that found that at Poon hill. The easiest access to Panchase is from the village of Badauri, which can be reached on foot or vehicle from Naudanda on the Baglung highway. From Badauri it is a pleasant three to four hour walk through the forest to Panchase Deurali where some basic lodging is available. The hilltops are a further hour or so from here.
The Panchase trek can be extended in several ways. From Panchase hill it is possible to trek through the large Gurung village of Arthor and continues on to Karkinetta. Here some very basic accommodation may be found. The choice then is to trek to Kusma, on the Baglung highway in one day from where a bus can be taken back to Pokhara. Alternatively, there are buses and jeeps available at Karkinetta that connect directly with Pokhara.
Another possibility is to trek from Panchase back to Pokhara via the ridge that runs through the villages of Bhumdi and Pumdi. By taking this route you are able to complete the trek at the peace Stupa above Phewa Tal and then descend to the lake and reach lake side by boat. This route gives excellent views of the Himalaya with Phewa Tal in the foreground. No tea houses are available until the peace Stupa is reached.
To the north of Pokhara there is the, so called, trek. This for-day trek follows the ridges above Pokhara's second largest lake, Begnas Tal. No teahouses are available so groups need to be self-sufficient. Views of the Annapurnas and back to Pokhara are worthwhile from the ridge top as a number of interesting Gurung villages is visited on the way. This is a particularly good route during the colder winter months.
Trekking in the Langtang area One of the most accessible areas for trekking is the north of Kathmandu valley. While the area cannot boast any of the Himalayan giants, the scenery here is every bit as spectacular as most of the better known destinations. It is also far less visited by tourists making a trek here somewhat more of an adventure. Just above Kathmandu is the area known as Helambu, which is ideal for short duration treks and is especially suited to winter season trips. Here there is a series of north-south running valleys that provide a variety of possible trekking routes. At the head of these valleys is a ridge that separates Helambu from the east-west running Langtang valley. Here the high alpine scenery, with mountains visible from their base to their peak, and the sparsely inhabited nature of the country makes this an ideal destination for trekkers who are on a tight time schedule.
To the west of Langtang is a virtual wilderness area centered on the Ganesh Himal range, a collection of 6-7000 meter peaks that see very little tourist activity.
Permits and feesThe northern parts of the area largely fall within the boundaries of Langtang national park. Entry permits should be obtained in Kathmandu before starting to trek. Helambu, to the south, and Ganesh Himal, to the west, are the exceptions although to reach Ganesh Himal from Kathmandu an entry permit is required as the motor road is partly within the park. No trekking permits are required in this area. If accessing Helambu from Kathmandu a permit to pass through the Shivapuri watershed area, recently declared a national park ticket counter in Kathmandu.
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Volunteer and culture exchange in Nepal
Volunteer and culture exchange in Nepal
Volunteer is quite popular word; it’s a way to explore your hidden talent. Our project (Volunteer and culture exchange in Nepal) is all about creating smile on faces. You are making a meaningful contribution, working side-by- side with local people and sharing in the goals of a community that warmly welcomes you which create smile on your face and its reward social identity, recognition and status for you with a tag of positive ‘change maker’ of the community and the world.
It's the experience of a lifetime as well. You're experiencing another culture like never before and really getting to know its people. You'll gain new perspectives and insight into the culture and yourself. It's an exciting and personally inspiring experience, and you'll develop memories that will be with you forever.
Why in NepalVolunteer, travel, trekking, culture exchange and many more...
Nepal is richest country in the view of breathtakingly beautiful scenery, The home of Mount Everest and stunning land of snow-capped mountains, the holy town of Lumbini, the reputed birthplace of Lord Buddha and a site of pilgrimage, majestic old temples with a fascinating culture, city of temple Kathmandu and friendly people that is located India to the South and China to the North.
Nepal boasts a number of UNESCO World Heritage listed sites, seven of which lie within the Kathmandu valley. These ancient temple and palace complexes are inspiring examples of skilled craftsmanship - exquisite thangkas, gold painted stupas and intricate woodcarvings can be seen at every turn, portraying Nepal's unique and complex blend of religions and beliefs.
The geographical location of Nepal makes it one of the most bio diverse countries on the planet. As well as the mountains you will find windswept deserts, green paddy fields and jungles teeming with exotic wildlife. This friendly and welcoming country has a rich history and offers much for the adventurous traveler.
On your days off from voluntary work, there's always something going on. Nepal entices all kinds of people - and they don't go home disappointed. Kathmandu always attracts pilgrims as well as tourists, so there are plenty of religious festivals, rallies and attractions.
Hey, you can try a pizza Nepali-style, feast on the traditional Dal Bhat, or enjoy a buffalo steak at the Everest Steak House. You will surprise, Kathmandu is a city of MO:MO. Java Coffee house that is located in colour full tourist centre in Thamel for continental foods. If you're hungry for something other than food, visit the temples in Durbar Square, or go mountain biking in the Kathmandu valley.
Well, Nepal is the perfect location for anyone who loves the outdoors too.
The capital city, Kathmandu, is transforming from
an ancient place filled with crooked streets into a vibrant, modern metropolis.
The city is becoming an extrovert and lively
destination, and although Western influences mean that you will certainly see
modern-looking businessmen, there is still plenty
of evidence of the simpler life. In the hills around Kathmandu are found the
rural retreats of Dhulikhel and Nagarkot, ideal for a
night or two. The mountainous terrain is perfect for those seeking extreme
climbing or trekking activities. Who wouldn't relish
the unforgettable experience of hiking in the foothills of Mount Everest?
Further west, situated by the serene Phewa Tal Lake,
is Pokhara, often referred to as the ‘adventure capital’ of Nepal. To the south
in the Terai region is Chitwan National Park where
visitors may be fortunate enough to view the splendid Royal Bengal tiger or
the one-horned rhinoceros. There are also places to
go white-water rafting in the foaming glacial rivers, or take an adventure
trek through the jungle.
About Volunteering Abroad
Wherever you choose to volunteer abroad, and whatever you choose to do, we hope your international volunteer experience is an exciting, empowering, and insightful one.
It’s a way to personal growth, having a purpose, gaining independence and confidence, connecting with others, seeing a Country from the Inside-Out and so on.
The overall motivation to volunteer overseas stems from a need to ignite a sense of social responsibility and activism, as well as from a desire to learn about a new country and culture. For some, international volunteering is also a way to gain a new perspective of the world and a renewed sense of the role they play in the world. Therefore, volunteer work abroad can be an intense experience, with opportunities to focus on meaningful global concerns that day-to-day life can't accommodate.
Volunteering abroad is the chance for you to make a personal contribution at the global level, to experience hands-on learning about another country and culture, and to exchange ideas with people you might not otherwise meet. As an international volunteer, you will learn from the communities where you work, and from the experience of travelling in the country and interacting with new people.
Volunteering abroad is a life-changing experience. You are sharing your enthusiasm, time, skills, and energy — and giving "yourself" in a way that allows you to effect positive change. Making a difference can be as simple as spending time with orphans, sharing love and affection, sharing stories and photos with the elderly in a community, or practicing basic English with students of all ages. Similar basic volunteering needs in your home community exist overseas, and anyone with an interest in filling those needs can make a difference.
The life-changing experience does not end when you return home. Another important part of international volunteering is getting involved in your own community back home. For some, this will mean remaining aware of, or active in, global issues; for others it may mean educating friends and family about the realities of the country where they were a volunteer. For everyone, returning home is an opportunity to share the enthusiasm and inspiration of your experience and be a voice for greater social involvement. By sharing your international volunteer experience with those in your home community and finding ways to incorporate what you learned into your daily life, you play an important role in fostering cultural understanding between people.
Whatever your reason — be it to learn more about international relations, practice your Spanish, move beyond a vacation to travel with purpose, or challenge yourself through a new environment — volunteer work abroad is sure to be rewarding to you and to the local people with whom you work.
Why Pay To Volunteer
All short-term international volunteer programs have a program fee which covers the expenses of operating the program. Below is an excerpt from a book on international volunteering that helps to explain the necessity of a fee.
from HOW TO LIVE YOUR DREAM OF VOLUNTEERING OVERSEASby Joseph Collins, Stefano DeZerega, and Zahara Heckscherpublished by Penguin Putnam, Inc., 2002
Prospective volunteers are surprised to learn that many programs charge their volunteers a fee to participate. At first, this can seem ridiculous — Why should you pay money to work for free? Aren't you already forgoing income you could be making? Here are a few things to keep in mind while trying to understand why the vast majority of programs charge international volunteers a fee:
The local organizations and projects with which you volunteer overseas have limited resources and are seldom able to subsidize your trip or cover the costs of hosting you. (These costs include housing, feeding and transporting you, among numerous other things.) If they did have the financial resources to pay an international volunteer, it would almost certainly be more beneficial and cost-effective to hire a local person instead, someone who already knows the language and culture and is likely to stick around.
Identifying appropriate host organizations overseas and working with them is time-consuming, takes resources, and requires an experienced and professional staff.
The process of preparing, training, transporting, housing, feeding, and supervising volunteers is not cheap. Additional services such as health care, re-entry assistance and more, all add to the expenses of a program.
The costs of recruiting volunteers, producing literature, answering the phones, sending mailings, developing a website, and interviewing potential volunteers are significant.
Youth Change the World limited, an independent non-profit company. Like all not-for-profit organizations that run international volunteer programs, our programs are driven by volunteer contributions.
Who Volunteers
be 18 years or older
have no major health problems
Field of volunteer
Teaching - English/Computer/ moral education
Research and journalism - make village profile
Awareness - human right, youth, environment
Culture exchange
Working on youth clubs
The Programme Fee in GBPMost Programme Sites are available for 2 to 12 week stays. After the initial two weeks, each additional week of stay is only £150.
DURATION
FEE
2 weeks
£500
3 weeks
£650
4 weeks
£800
5 weeks
£950
What the fee coversThe volunteers’ fees are used to pay the support staff, accommodations during training, your host family or other arranged accommodations during your placement, transportation to and from the airport, language and cultural classes and trips to heritage sights during your training period, all your meals, which will be traditional Nepalese, and transportation to and from your placement, usually in the company of staff. And 24-hour emergency hotline service in the U.K and Nepal.
What is not included in the program fee?
Costs associated with obtaining a visa or immunizations (when needed). Visa fees ($30.00 for 60 days obtained at the airport, $30 per month for each month thereafter). Currently tourists are limited to 5 months in a calendar year. You are recognized as a tourist under the Visa categories while in Nepal. There are also minor airport departure fees when you leave Nepal, generally about $15.00.
International and domestic airfare and corresponding airport departure taxes.
Souvenirs and or items you wish to give to Nepalese host families or new friends.
Personal Internet time and long-distance (domestic and international) phone calls.
Laundry service and personal expensive: Kathmandu is a little expensive. It is possible not to spend anything; if you desire a lot of pleasure purchases, it might cost you £15 per week.
Reminder: A deposit of only £150 is required to reserve your space today. This non-refundable deposit will be applied to your program fee. To make additional payments toward your program fee, please contact us.
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1. Choose Your sectionUnsure in which section you want to volunteer?
2. Select Where to GoSelect your local interest areas:Katmandu (Capital city), Pokhara (second city of Nepal with tourist attraction) , Nuwakot (closed to Katmandu), Lamjung (Hill zone) and Tarai ( a plan area of Nepal)
3. Pick a Start DateReview the available start dates for your program and program site. These fill up quickly, especially during the peak summer season, so we recommend you contact us about your desired start date or enroll today! If you're traveling as a group of 5 or more, you may be able to customize a start date.
4. Plan How Long You'll StayChoose from 1 to 12 weeks. You can check the available durations for each start date.
5. Call us or enroll online. You can reserve your space with a $275 or £150 deposit. Please read our Terms and Conditions for more details regarding the program fee.
6. Confirm your program fee and discounts Many volunteers around the world successfully fundraise all or part of the program fee. If you have a group more than 3 people we have special offer, so contact us for more information.
7. Weather In Kathmandu the mercury can soar to 30°C or 86°F, in the valley to 40°C or 104°F in lower elevations. In the winter, daytime temperatures can still reach 20°C or 68°F, but temperatures fall to freezing after nightfall. October is one of the best months of the year, with deep blue skies and cooler days and nights.
Tell a friendIf your recommend friends will enroll in our programme, we will provide you £50. (This is promotion offer that is valid till Nov 2008)
Contact us
worldtravelnet@gmail.com
Volunteer is quite popular word; it’s a way to explore your hidden talent. Our project (Volunteer and culture exchange in Nepal) is all about creating smile on faces. You are making a meaningful contribution, working side-by- side with local people and sharing in the goals of a community that warmly welcomes you which create smile on your face and its reward social identity, recognition and status for you with a tag of positive ‘change maker’ of the community and the world.
It's the experience of a lifetime as well. You're experiencing another culture like never before and really getting to know its people. You'll gain new perspectives and insight into the culture and yourself. It's an exciting and personally inspiring experience, and you'll develop memories that will be with you forever.
Why in NepalVolunteer, travel, trekking, culture exchange and many more...
Nepal is richest country in the view of breathtakingly beautiful scenery, The home of Mount Everest and stunning land of snow-capped mountains, the holy town of Lumbini, the reputed birthplace of Lord Buddha and a site of pilgrimage, majestic old temples with a fascinating culture, city of temple Kathmandu and friendly people that is located India to the South and China to the North.
Nepal boasts a number of UNESCO World Heritage listed sites, seven of which lie within the Kathmandu valley. These ancient temple and palace complexes are inspiring examples of skilled craftsmanship - exquisite thangkas, gold painted stupas and intricate woodcarvings can be seen at every turn, portraying Nepal's unique and complex blend of religions and beliefs.
The geographical location of Nepal makes it one of the most bio diverse countries on the planet. As well as the mountains you will find windswept deserts, green paddy fields and jungles teeming with exotic wildlife. This friendly and welcoming country has a rich history and offers much for the adventurous traveler.
On your days off from voluntary work, there's always something going on. Nepal entices all kinds of people - and they don't go home disappointed. Kathmandu always attracts pilgrims as well as tourists, so there are plenty of religious festivals, rallies and attractions.
Hey, you can try a pizza Nepali-style, feast on the traditional Dal Bhat, or enjoy a buffalo steak at the Everest Steak House. You will surprise, Kathmandu is a city of MO:MO. Java Coffee house that is located in colour full tourist centre in Thamel for continental foods. If you're hungry for something other than food, visit the temples in Durbar Square, or go mountain biking in the Kathmandu valley.
Well, Nepal is the perfect location for anyone who loves the outdoors too.
The capital city, Kathmandu, is transforming from
an ancient place filled with crooked streets into a vibrant, modern metropolis.
The city is becoming an extrovert and lively
destination, and although Western influences mean that you will certainly see
modern-looking businessmen, there is still plenty
of evidence of the simpler life. In the hills around Kathmandu are found the
rural retreats of Dhulikhel and Nagarkot, ideal for a
night or two. The mountainous terrain is perfect for those seeking extreme
climbing or trekking activities. Who wouldn't relish
the unforgettable experience of hiking in the foothills of Mount Everest?
Further west, situated by the serene Phewa Tal Lake,
is Pokhara, often referred to as the ‘adventure capital’ of Nepal. To the south
in the Terai region is Chitwan National Park where
visitors may be fortunate enough to view the splendid Royal Bengal tiger or
the one-horned rhinoceros. There are also places to
go white-water rafting in the foaming glacial rivers, or take an adventure
trek through the jungle.
About Volunteering Abroad
Wherever you choose to volunteer abroad, and whatever you choose to do, we hope your international volunteer experience is an exciting, empowering, and insightful one.
It’s a way to personal growth, having a purpose, gaining independence and confidence, connecting with others, seeing a Country from the Inside-Out and so on.
The overall motivation to volunteer overseas stems from a need to ignite a sense of social responsibility and activism, as well as from a desire to learn about a new country and culture. For some, international volunteering is also a way to gain a new perspective of the world and a renewed sense of the role they play in the world. Therefore, volunteer work abroad can be an intense experience, with opportunities to focus on meaningful global concerns that day-to-day life can't accommodate.
Volunteering abroad is the chance for you to make a personal contribution at the global level, to experience hands-on learning about another country and culture, and to exchange ideas with people you might not otherwise meet. As an international volunteer, you will learn from the communities where you work, and from the experience of travelling in the country and interacting with new people.
Volunteering abroad is a life-changing experience. You are sharing your enthusiasm, time, skills, and energy — and giving "yourself" in a way that allows you to effect positive change. Making a difference can be as simple as spending time with orphans, sharing love and affection, sharing stories and photos with the elderly in a community, or practicing basic English with students of all ages. Similar basic volunteering needs in your home community exist overseas, and anyone with an interest in filling those needs can make a difference.
The life-changing experience does not end when you return home. Another important part of international volunteering is getting involved in your own community back home. For some, this will mean remaining aware of, or active in, global issues; for others it may mean educating friends and family about the realities of the country where they were a volunteer. For everyone, returning home is an opportunity to share the enthusiasm and inspiration of your experience and be a voice for greater social involvement. By sharing your international volunteer experience with those in your home community and finding ways to incorporate what you learned into your daily life, you play an important role in fostering cultural understanding between people.
Whatever your reason — be it to learn more about international relations, practice your Spanish, move beyond a vacation to travel with purpose, or challenge yourself through a new environment — volunteer work abroad is sure to be rewarding to you and to the local people with whom you work.
Why Pay To Volunteer
All short-term international volunteer programs have a program fee which covers the expenses of operating the program. Below is an excerpt from a book on international volunteering that helps to explain the necessity of a fee.
from HOW TO LIVE YOUR DREAM OF VOLUNTEERING OVERSEASby Joseph Collins, Stefano DeZerega, and Zahara Heckscherpublished by Penguin Putnam, Inc., 2002
Prospective volunteers are surprised to learn that many programs charge their volunteers a fee to participate. At first, this can seem ridiculous — Why should you pay money to work for free? Aren't you already forgoing income you could be making? Here are a few things to keep in mind while trying to understand why the vast majority of programs charge international volunteers a fee:
The local organizations and projects with which you volunteer overseas have limited resources and are seldom able to subsidize your trip or cover the costs of hosting you. (These costs include housing, feeding and transporting you, among numerous other things.) If they did have the financial resources to pay an international volunteer, it would almost certainly be more beneficial and cost-effective to hire a local person instead, someone who already knows the language and culture and is likely to stick around.
Identifying appropriate host organizations overseas and working with them is time-consuming, takes resources, and requires an experienced and professional staff.
The process of preparing, training, transporting, housing, feeding, and supervising volunteers is not cheap. Additional services such as health care, re-entry assistance and more, all add to the expenses of a program.
The costs of recruiting volunteers, producing literature, answering the phones, sending mailings, developing a website, and interviewing potential volunteers are significant.
Youth Change the World limited, an independent non-profit company. Like all not-for-profit organizations that run international volunteer programs, our programs are driven by volunteer contributions.
Who Volunteers
be 18 years or older
have no major health problems
Field of volunteer
Teaching - English/Computer/ moral education
Research and journalism - make village profile
Awareness - human right, youth, environment
Culture exchange
Working on youth clubs
The Programme Fee in GBPMost Programme Sites are available for 2 to 12 week stays. After the initial two weeks, each additional week of stay is only £150.
DURATION
FEE
2 weeks
£500
3 weeks
£650
4 weeks
£800
5 weeks
£950
What the fee coversThe volunteers’ fees are used to pay the support staff, accommodations during training, your host family or other arranged accommodations during your placement, transportation to and from the airport, language and cultural classes and trips to heritage sights during your training period, all your meals, which will be traditional Nepalese, and transportation to and from your placement, usually in the company of staff. And 24-hour emergency hotline service in the U.K and Nepal.
What is not included in the program fee?
Costs associated with obtaining a visa or immunizations (when needed). Visa fees ($30.00 for 60 days obtained at the airport, $30 per month for each month thereafter). Currently tourists are limited to 5 months in a calendar year. You are recognized as a tourist under the Visa categories while in Nepal. There are also minor airport departure fees when you leave Nepal, generally about $15.00.
International and domestic airfare and corresponding airport departure taxes.
Souvenirs and or items you wish to give to Nepalese host families or new friends.
Personal Internet time and long-distance (domestic and international) phone calls.
Laundry service and personal expensive: Kathmandu is a little expensive. It is possible not to spend anything; if you desire a lot of pleasure purchases, it might cost you £15 per week.
Reminder: A deposit of only £150 is required to reserve your space today. This non-refundable deposit will be applied to your program fee. To make additional payments toward your program fee, please contact us.
Enroll Checklist
1. Choose Your sectionUnsure in which section you want to volunteer?
2. Select Where to GoSelect your local interest areas:Katmandu (Capital city), Pokhara (second city of Nepal with tourist attraction) , Nuwakot (closed to Katmandu), Lamjung (Hill zone) and Tarai ( a plan area of Nepal)
3. Pick a Start DateReview the available start dates for your program and program site. These fill up quickly, especially during the peak summer season, so we recommend you contact us about your desired start date or enroll today! If you're traveling as a group of 5 or more, you may be able to customize a start date.
4. Plan How Long You'll StayChoose from 1 to 12 weeks. You can check the available durations for each start date.
5. Call us or enroll online. You can reserve your space with a $275 or £150 deposit. Please read our Terms and Conditions for more details regarding the program fee.
6. Confirm your program fee and discounts Many volunteers around the world successfully fundraise all or part of the program fee. If you have a group more than 3 people we have special offer, so contact us for more information.
7. Weather In Kathmandu the mercury can soar to 30°C or 86°F, in the valley to 40°C or 104°F in lower elevations. In the winter, daytime temperatures can still reach 20°C or 68°F, but temperatures fall to freezing after nightfall. October is one of the best months of the year, with deep blue skies and cooler days and nights.
Tell a friendIf your recommend friends will enroll in our programme, we will provide you £50. (This is promotion offer that is valid till Nov 2008)
Contact us
worldtravelnet@gmail.com
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