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Does anyone know about online support groups for all those fine American women who are single momming it while their husbands are in Iraq? We are still looking for our friend Jodi...

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  • At 11:51 AM, Anonymous Trekking in Nepal

    Welcome to Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition

    Namaste! We bid you a warm welcome to our official website!

    Mountain Mart Treks (MMT) is an independent ultimate outdoor adventure team, based In Nepal. We explore the unspoilt flora, fauna and landscapes of and around the towering Himalayas - as well as the treasures of myth and legend of Nepal, Tibet, India and Bhutan.

    MMT offers numerous alternative solutions for adventure, fun, research and eco tourism in these South Asian countries. Each trek or expedition can be adjusted to meet your needs. Our fully qualified and certified staffs bring many years of experience and enthusiasm to their work and are well placed to offer ‘your journey of a lifetime.’ Treks can be designed to match different fitness levels and requirements. Group sizes are kept small, for your greater enjoyment, and may range from one to ten persons. We offer a one-stop solution to your full range of travel requirements. .. read more

     
  • At 11:53 AM, Anonymous Trekking in Nepal

    Mountain Mart Treks will offer you
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  • At 11:54 AM, Anonymous Trekking in Nepal

    I am Adventure Leader in Nepal

     
  • At 5:02 PM, Anonymous Trekking in Nepal

    EncountersNepal.com is a reliable Trekking in Nepal, climbing and Expedition Company founded in Nepal. We are best known for Eco trekking service provider since 2004.

     
  • At 2:40 PM, Anonymous trekking in nepal

    Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition: One of the Best trekking and Adventure Company in Nepal specialized for trekking in Nepal, Nepal tour, hiking, peak climbing, Expedition and adventure holidays.

     
  • At 2:44 PM, Anonymous mina thapa

    Everest Base Camp trek has drawn adventurers since Mount Everest was first surveyed in the late 19th century. Mt Everest known as 'Sagarmatha' in Nepal and 'Chomolungma' in Tibet is popular dream destination among all adventure lovers. Everest Base Camp trekking is slightly demanding and requires a fair level of fitness before you begin. Most of the trail lies at the altitude over 3 000m, it is also essential that you trek slowly to avoid the possibility of AMS.

    Mount Everest trek starts from Kathmandu after a short 35 minutes flight to the Tenzing-Hilary airport at Lukla (2642m). After the scenic mountain flight, the trek start through Sherpa villages and farmlands gradually rises to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) where few nights spend for acclimatization (to be familiar with altitude). During the rest days, we explore


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    the large Sherpa village at Khumjung and experience their lifestyle, beliefs, skills and warmth. The Prayer flags, Chortens, Mani walls and Monasteries justify to the importance of Buddhism in their lives throughout the wilderness.

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  • At 10:01 AM, Anonymous Everest base camp trek

    Adventure Great Himalaya is a government registered and most recommended Trekking agency, based in Kathmandu, Nepal. We have been operating our service throughout the vast Himalayas since 1996. Our professional Guide team has collected many years of experiences from all over the Himalayas. Therefore, over 18 years of experience in trekking through Nepal and neighboring countries, we have been in this professional long enough to know how to make a trip a huge succes

     
  • At 12:14 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

    Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition: One of the Best trekking and Adventure Company in Nepal specialized for trekking in Nepal, Nepal tour, hiking, peak climbing, Expedition and adventure holidays.

     
  • At 12:15 PM, Anonymous Trekking in Nepal

    Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition: One of the Best trekking and Adventure Company in Nepal specialized for trekking in Nepal, Nepal tour, hiking, peak climbing, Expedition and adventure holidays.

     
  • At 10:04 AM, Anonymous Adventure Great Himalaya Treks

    Adventure Great Himalaya treks, Trekking agency in Nepal. Tour and travel agent, organize Trekking in Himalaya, Everest base camp Trek, Annapurna trek, Langtang, Mustang trekking

     
  • At 3:01 PM, Anonymous trekking in nepal

    Everest View trek begins with a 35min flight from Kathmandu to the Tenzing-Hillary airport at Lukla (2642m), in the Himalayan zone. For a week you will trek through Sherpa villages, enjoy their warm hospitality and share in their lifestyles. Everest region trekking offers a large range of choices moderate to strenuous which suit all level of adventure seekers. As you acclimatize you will enjoy the changing scenery of this wilderness region. The large village of Namche Bazaar is the gateway and business hub for locals, tourists and the Tibetan textile sellers. A market is held every Saturday. Prayer flags, Chortens, Mani Walls and ancient Monasteries bring you into contact with Tibetan Buddhism and a chance to explore its tenets.

     
  • At 10:20 AM, Anonymous Everest base camp trek

    Adventure Great Himalaya treks, offer you Special Travels Service in Nepal and Include to fixed Departure 2012, if any one interested please welcome to join with us.
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  • At 5:05 PM, Anonymous Trekking in Nepal

    The founding company Encounters Nepal dot com (P) Ltd. is a well known name among travelers to Nepal today. This organization has been formed with over a decade of experience in Himalayan exploration and also covers all aspects of travel within the tourism sector of Nepal. We started with a small group of people with big dreams that we wanted to translate into reality. We have served adventurers from all corners of the globe & we serve them till this day. We have toiled our way up to becoming major operators with a sound reputation in the travel business that crosses over a decade in planning and implementing unique trekking programs and interesting historical tours throughout Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. After studying and researching the whole gamut of tourism in Nepal we decided to establish our own trekking company Encounters Nepal.com with the sole purpose of being more service oriented than commercially inclined in all areas of our operations.

     
  • At 3:14 PM, Anonymous nepal trek

    Spring and Autumn are the best season to trek, though Mountain Mart Trek-adventure team make it happen four season comfortably. Everest panorama trek Crossing glacial rivers, walking through farmlands - the crops changing with altitude; observing skilful craftsmen building and repairing; marvelling at the size of the loads carried on the backs of porters and animals; are just some of the highlights. The opportunities for photography are endless and the subject matter endlessly fascinating. The trek offers many dramatic views of snow covered peaks including the Everest group: Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Pumori, without taking you above an elevation of 3800m Tengboche the best place to view Everest.

     
  • At 10:45 AM, Anonymous Everest base camp trek

    Adventure Great Himalaya proudly recommend for those who are restricted by time or other considerations from going trekking and other activities in Nepal, The Helicopter Tours. Helicopter tour in Nepal is the easier way to explore the Himalayas in Nepal. Even if you can not go for weeks long trekking in the Himalayas still you have a chance to observe and feel the natural beauty of Nepal. These below flights programs offer a panoramic view of the Himalayas in just one hour to maximum three hours.

     
  • At 5:02 PM, Anonymous Trekking in Nepal

    Trekking in Nepal -The word came into existence when the term was first used by British mountaineers to insinuate one walking at one’s own pace at a relaxed trot through well-established village trails enjoying close contact with people in remote mountain villages where lifestyles remain unchanged since time immemorial.

     
  • At 10:30 AM, Anonymous everest view trek

    Everest Region

    Everest Region is the second most popular destination in the Himalaya with Everest Base Camp (5364m) at the foot of the 8848m/29028ft peak its main goal. From Gorak Shep, the last village before base camp, a walk up Kala Patthar (Black Rock, 5545m), a brown bump

     
  • At 2:15 PM, Anonymous mountainmarttreks

    Everest Base Camp Trek

    Everest Base Camp trek has drawn adventurers since Mount Everest was first surveyed in the late 19th century. Mt Everest known as 'Sagarmatha' in Nepal and 'Chomolungma' in Tibet is popular dream destination



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  • At 2:18 PM, Anonymous mina thapa

    Everest Base Camp kalapather Trek
    Everest Kala Patthar trek naturally combines dramatic mountain scenery and a cultural and spiritual journey into the lives and customs. Trekking in Everest Region, with scenic 35 minute flight to Lukla offers a superb scenic Trans Himalaya journey.Everest Base Camp trek has drawn adventurers since Mount Everest was first surveyed in the late 19th century. Mt Everest known as 'Sagarmatha' in Nepal and 'Chomolungma' in Tibet is popular dream destination

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  • At 2:21 PM, Anonymous mina thapa

    Gokyo Lake Trek Everest Gokyo Lake trek may be seen as a worthy, slightly easier and less crowded alternative to the traditional Everest Base Camp Trek. Gokyo valley trekking follows the Everest Base Camp route from Lukla, 35 minutes airstrip from Kathmandu.


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  • At 12:23 PM, Anonymous mountainmarttreks

    Annapurna base camp trek, which begins at 1,090m, climbs to 4,130m at ABC. It is fairly demanding, but is suitable for beginners or adventure trekkers: provided you are reasonably fit and walk slowly up the higher slopes.

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  • At 12:25 PM, Anonymous mountainmarttreks.com

    Annapurna Circuit Trek is the most popular trek in Nepal: it offers fairly easy days of walking through ever more exotic scenery. The region is home to ten different cultural groups in a wide range of, agricultural and climatic regions

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  • At 3:56 PM, Anonymous Everest Base Camp Trek

    everest base camp trek / EBC

    Trekking Highlight
    Visit Everest Base Camp world highest Peak.
    Over 100 of snow caped mountain view.
    Stand on the Top of Kalapather( 5545m) for stunning Views of Mt. Everest.
    Visit Old Monasteries.
    Take a scenic flight over Nepal mountain.

    Everest Base Camp Trek is the most popular destination of trekking lovers in the worlds. It is life memorable trek to Everest region including Kalapatthar climbing(5545m) and overview of four of the world’s six tallest peaks in Everest region (Khumbu region) including the panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho oyu, Makalu . This trail passes through Solukhumbu district experiencing Sherpa (Tibetan) culture. These High mountain settlers have something unique to offer you in every village. Different monasteries and chörtens with prayer flags make you feel spiritually blessed while walking to the Base Camp of Mt. Everest. The picturesque views of forests, valleys, terraced fields, meadows and wilderness region etc. are some of the attractions of the trekking.

    The 14, 15 days EBC Trek starts from Kathmandu flight to Lukla and continues through Namche Bazaar and enters into Khumbu region. The trekking provides you wonderful experiences of lifestyle and culture of Sherpa and Bhotias with the chances of exploring different elements of the region. Trekking to Everest Base Camp gives the wonderful experience of Tibetan culture in high elevation and pleasantly colorful views of rhododendron and fir forests.

     
  • At 2:11 PM, Blogger Adventure Great Himalaya (P) LTD

    Nepal Everest Trip

    Welcome to
    nepal everest trip

    The Everest trip in Nepal is one of the most popular trekking destinations for Adventure lovers. The trip is famous with a hundred of spectacular mountain peaks, including tallest peak Mount Everest, and the hospitality and friendliness of its inhabitants (the Sherpas). Trekking in Everest region depends entirely on the route that you have chosen. The most famous one is Everest Base Camp Trek and Gokyo Valley trek. Everest Base Camp Trek is a famous and challenging trek in Himalaya. The walk to Everest Base Camp starts from Lukla which is 40 minutes flight from Kathmandu, the trail takes you through lush valleys with abundant flora and fauna, friendly Sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries, and far above the tree line towards the earth’s highest mountains. AmaDablam, Lhotse, Nuptse and Mt. Everest tower above you on this challenging but very rewarding trek. If you are looking responsible local Nepalese trekking company for booking your trip, Adventure Great Himalaya Treks and Expedition can be your best choice. When you book your trip directly with us, we ensure you will receive best value of money and great service. Adventure Great Himalaya (P) Ltd is one of the top high reputation trekking and touring agency in Nepal, Kathmandu. Find here who we are and Our Company Document.

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  • At 2:14 PM, Blogger Adventure Great Himalaya (P) LTD


    Nepal Everest Trekking

    Mt everest trekking is one of the most popular Adventure Life time Himalaya trekking in Nepal. The Treks through the Everest or Sagarmatha National Park have inspired countless dreams and adventures, including visions of scaling the highest mountain on earth to those of getting a taste of the high mountains with a pack on their back and a camera in hand; ready to capture some incredible views of the lofty snowy mountain peaks that seem to grow in this region.
    Everest trekking is located in eastern Nepal and it contains parts of the Himalayas and the southern half of Mount Everest. The Everest national park was created in July 19, 1976 and in 1979 was inscribed as a Natural World Heritage Site. Sagarmatha is Sanskrit for "Sagar = sky (not to be confused with sea/ocean) and matha = forehead or head " and is the modern Nepali name for Mount Everest.


    Everest trekking is depends entirely on the route that you have chosen. Mt. Everest treks take to you heart of the Khumbu Himalayan region include the Gokyo valley and Everest base camp trekking trials mainly. Everest treks offer different spectacular trekking trail such as Everest base camp trekking, Kala pattar , Gokyo valley trek , Gokyo Cho la pass trekking, Renjo la pass trekking, Everest 3 high pass trekking, Everest view trekking, Everest panorama trekking, and climb Island peak including Everest base camp.


    The original route taken on the first ascent of Everest trekking was from Jiri. The approach to this region now usually begins with a breathtaking flight from Kathmandu to Lukla airstrip (2,800 meters). If you decide against the flight then it will mean a trek in from Jiri, this will take about seven to eight days walking. Lukla means place with many goats and sheep, you are not likely to see many roaming around these days. Lukla has a variety of shops and lodges where you can have basic western style meals and pick up any last minute items for the trekking or climbing ahead. If you cannot find required items in Lukla, better luck can be had in Namche Bazaar.
    nepal everest base camp trek

     
  • At 10:08 AM, Anonymous Tour In Nepal

    Tour In Nepal
    Tour In Nepal is the best choice for your vacation along with your colleagues, family or alone. The unlimited touristic activities available in best affordable fees make Nepal the exotic touring destination. Ever since the commercial tourism started in Nepal the tourists from round the globe flocked to see this mystic land. The presence of 8 highest peaks above 8000m height and second richest country in terms of water resources make Nepal the paradise for the adventure tour activities. The activities like Bungy Jump, White Water Rapids Rafting, Paragliding, Boating, Trekking and Peak Climbing can be done along with the Jungle Safari encountering numerous endangered species. The natural abundance of hills, forests, mountains, waterfall and rivers make Nepal the paradise for the natural tour. While the natural attractions of Nepal amaze the tourists, Cultural and traditional aspects too hypnotize. The presence of historical palaces, temples and pagodas make Nepal the heritage tour destination. The places like Pokhara, Ghandruk, Chitwan, Bardiya and Rara are the best places for the natural tour while the places like Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur (Patan), Bandipur, Gorkha and Nuwakot are the best places for the historical and architectural tour. Either it is a day tour or the adventurous overnight tours Nepal offers the variety of choices to choose. Adventure Great Himalaya team can organize the tailor made tour package for you according to your interests.

    Place To Tours In Nepal
    1, Kathmandu City Tour ( The Ancient City )
    Shyambhunath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Squire, Bhaktpur Durbar Squire, Patan Durbar Squire, Pasupati Temple, Boudhanath, Chagunarayan Temple,
    2, Nagarkot ( The Himalaya Sunset and Sunrise Sport)
    3, Chitwan ( The largest national park famous for wildlife Jungle Safari)
    4, Lumbini ( The Buddha Birth Place)
    5, Pokhara ( the second largest city of Nepal, City Of lake, Gateway of Annapura Himalaya)
    6, Bandipur ( Hilltop Settlement Village, most charming towns
    7, Gorkha (the birthplace of Prithvi Narayan Shah, who unified the rival kingdoms of Nepal)
    8, Ilam (lush tea gardens)
    9, Dhulikhel ( One of the most popular place for observe the high Himalaya.
    10, Dhorpatan hunting reserve (only one hunting reserve in Nepal)

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