Trekking in Nepalby Barbara A. Pijan

Outline = Trekking in Nepal0.0 Title0.0 Outline 1.0 Intro Map1.1 Background

2.1 Destinations2.1.1 - Kathmandu2.1.2 - Mount Everest2.1.3 - White Water Rafting

2.2 Gear2.2.1 - Kathmandu City Clothes2.2.2 - Mt. Everest: High Altitude 2.2.3 - River Rafting Equipment

2.3 Weather2.3.1 - Autumn = Post-Monsoon2.3.2 - Spring = Pre- Monsoon2.3.3 - Mt Everest in Summer

3.0 Conclusion4.0 References

1.0 Where is Nepal?

1.1 Background

• Before 1950, Nepal = closed

• 1953

• Edmund Hillary + Tenzing Norgay climbed Mt. Everest

• 1959 = begin tourism

2.1 Nepal Destinations

• Kathmandu• Mt Everest• White Water

Rafting

2.1.1 Kathmandu

• Hindu + Buddhist temples

• Himalaya• Old City

2.1.2 Mt. Everest

2.1.3 River Rafting

Kali-GandhakiTrishuli Khola

2.2 Trekking +Tour GEAR

Kathmandu City Clothes

Mt. Everest: Mountain + Snow

River Rafting Water + Safety

2.2.1 What to Wear in Kathmandu

• Women:– Cover legs– Pants or

Long Skirts • Men:

– Cover legs– Shirt sleeves

2.2.2 Himalaya High Altitude

• Mountain Boots• Wind + Rain Hat• Sunglasses• Warm! Layers!• Snow Jacket• Big Smile

2.2.3 Rafting Gear• Helmets• Paddles• Rafts• Vests

2.3 Best Weather?• Before

Summer Monsoon

• After Summer Monsoon

• Mount Everest = Summer OK

2.3.1 Spring = Pre- Monsoon

• April until early May• Beautiful Flowers• Most trails have no

snow

2.3.2 Autumn = Post- Monsoon• Buddhist

Festivals

• Clear blue skies

• Trails = no snow

Mani Rimdu = Tibetan BuddhistAutumn Festival

2.3.3 Mt. Everest in Summer• Late summer =

good time to climb Mt. Everest

• Monsoon rains do not reach the high Himalaya

• The winds die down

3.0 - Conclusion

• Nepal tourism = city, mountain, & river

• You’ll need the right gear for the trip

• Avoid the monsoon rains

• Namaste!

4.0 - References• BBC. (2003). Mount Everest 50 years on.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/pictures/galleries/newsid_2948000/2948336.stm

• Government of Nepal, Tourism Dept. (2008). Everest 50 Years Celebration. www.nepalgov.gov.np

• HMG Nepal. (2005). Nepal’s Trekking Season. www.visitnepal.com/trekking/season.php

• Lama Rinpoche Thyangboche. (2009). Mani Rimdu Festival calendar. http://d30026567.purehost.com/mani_rimdu.htm

• Lama Rinpoche Zhung Gompa. (2009). Mani Rimdu ChiWong calendar. www.chiwongmonastery.com

• Raft-Nepal. (2006). Trishuli River White Water Rafting. www.raftnepal.com

• The Kathmandu Company. (2006). Kathmandu Clothing. www.kathmandu.co.nz