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We have just returned from a 14 day, 11 day hike with Raj and Durga from Team Himalaya to Everest Base Camp. From the minute we landed to our departure we were properly looked after and cared for by Team Himalaya. The trek to and from Everest Base Camp was wonderful, our guides and porters really looked after us and were incredibly knowledgeable. In Nepal things can go wrong especially with flights to and from Lukla but Team responded magnificently and found alternative solutions. If this is on your bucket list as ours and you are looking for a company to organise this with I would 100% recommend Raj.
The best way to explore the tiny Himalayan nation is on foot. However, mountain biking is a close second. Hurling down the adventurous dirt roads on a mountain bike is a favourite among adrenaline junkies. And what better country than Nepal to embark on this adventure? Beginning right from the capital city of Kathmandu, there are endless possibilities for bikers.
The dirt trails going up and down Kathmandu Valley lead you to far-flung settlements while offering spectacular views of beautiful terraced farms, lush hills, and even faraway mountains as you climb to higher elevations. Outside the Kathmandu Valley, there are quaint terraced hillsides, cascading waterfalls, and clearer views of the Himalayas looming large in the background. And if you choose to ride in the mountains, the country boasts a series of serene valleys and turquoise glacial lakes, and you’re ever so close to the mountains. And if that doesn’t satiate you yet, you can ride through the Himalayas alongside the northern borders. During these rides, be it through the bustling cobbled streets of Kathmandu or the isolated Himalayan villages, the ever-smiling faces of warm people who will greet you along the way will warm your heart. It is indeed a great way to discover Nepal’s heart and soul.