Nepal is not only the destination for the adventurous trek but also the best destination for photography. It also offers you different types of photography subjects. From street photography to wildlife photography, you can capture the best shots here in Nepal. Let’s start from Kathmandu as it is the capital city of the country where you will be landed. Kathmandu city, for photographers, offers plenty of sceneries on culture and lifestyle. Temples and old palaces in Kathmandu Valley can be the best subject to capture the history, culture and architecture in your lens. Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu district is the best place for the sunrise and sunset clicks including the panoramic view of the valley. The nonstop movements in Kathmandu offer you the amazing street photography on varieties of topics.
Likewise, if you are interested in wildlife photography Chitwan National Park, Bardiya National Park, Parsa Wildlife Reserve can be some of the best destinations in lowland regions of Nepal. For the snowy shots, you can make a tree to Himalayas regions of Nepal. Some of the ‘must-be-visited’ treks in these destinations are Annapurna Trek, Mount Everest Trek, Mustang Trek and the Pokhara Valley Trek. Beautiful landscapes of snow-capped mountains, eroded cliffs, red rocks, red-walled monasteries, traditional Tibetan villages, rare medieval Buddhist arts, Rhododendron and Pine forest, Thakali, Tamang, Gurung and Sherpa villages, deepest gorges in the world et cetera can be captured from these naturally gifted regions of Nepal.
Besides these, you can also explore the Eastern regions of Nepal for photography. Dharan in eastern Nepal is also the active city like Kathmandu which too is favourable for street photography. The Terai districts of eastern Nepal offers you the cultural subjects to click. Illam tea garden is the most famous for photography in eastern Nepal. As well as many beautiful fountains, green hills and local mountain peaks are also inviting you for the impressive shots to be taken.
If you can walk 5 miles a day and are in good aerobic shape (with a doctor’s approval), you can do fine and make it. The actual trekking is on mostly level ground with a few sections of steep hillsides – up and down. You should not carry more than a light day pack with a jacket, water and snacks. However, it is the altitude that creates the main issues. That said, the better shape you are in, the more you will enjoy the overall experience.
There’s no specific training needed if you are reasonably fit. If you are completely sedentary, then yes some cardiovascular training would be recommended. Stair climbing or hill walking will get most people ready. Remember you’ll be walking up and down rough paths for 8-12 days. You’ll be at altitude too which will make things much harder. Having a good level of fitness will help you enjoy your trek more and always remember, it’s not a race!
October, November and December is Nepal’s peak season and it is the best time to go trekking.
February, March and April is the end of the dry season and it is the second best time of the year to go trekking.
November, December, January and February, the sky is clear, but it can be very cold in the mountain. May to June is Nepal’s hot season and it can get very warm indeed. June to September is the monsoon season and the least popular time to go trekking in Nepal.
01: Large backpack/rucksack: 02: Day pack or day rucksack: 03: Sleeping bag: 04: Down jacket: 05: Trekking/Hiking shoes 06: Fleece jacket 07:Drinking water bottle-Aluminum 08: Sun glass 09: Wool hat and Sun cap 10: Gloves 11: Walking Poole 12: Torch or head lamp
It depends on your route, but EBC trek usually takes about 15 days. We suggest you not to go on a rush trek primarily due to the altitude. You will be landed in Lukla at (9,250 feet) and go to EBC at (17,500 f.). If you go too fast or rush your itinerary, you might get altitude sickness which is harmful.
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