Nepal’s Best Treks

 Trekking in Nepal is without a doubt one of the greatest things to do, anywhere in the world.

There’s something about walking in Nepal that puts the mind and body at ease - it may be the sense of scale and perspective that only the Himalayas can give. Or perhaps it’s the fresh air, filtered by the surrounding forests and powerful winds.

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Kathmandu, Nepal

 While Thamel is a cool place to hang out in and meet fellow travellers, it can pull you in and not let you out. Make sure you make the effort to escape its grasp and go explore the surrounding areas.

Walking through Asan markets in Kathmandu, Nepal

Experience Nepal’s Best Treks Amongst The Glorious Himalayan Mountains

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Backpacker District, Thamel

 You could spend hours exploring the streets and meeting all the smiling locals.

It’s also the place to find all your trekking gear (mostly imitation but still good quality), with literally hundreds of stores selling pretty much the same stuff. It’s worth the effort to haggle the prices down as you can save up to 50% from the first offer.

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Top things to do in Nepal -

 #1 Wander (And Shop) In The Backpacker District, Thamel

Most travelers spend most of their time in Thamel, Kathmandu’s not-so-sleazy answer to Bangkok’s Khao San Rd. Right in the heart of the city with all the major attractions and transport routes close by, it’s colorful, busy and brash!

Thamel’s a complete rabbit-warren of narrow streets and alleyways, and has everything a traveller needs; hotels and guesthouses, restaurants, bars, top quality bakeries (seriously, they are that good!), supermarkets, book stores, pirated DVD’s and everything in between.

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