The layers of mountains ascending to some of the highest peaks in the world make Nepal the best destination to connect with nature and adventure. This is the best place for active holiday for all age group and people with different fitness level. While there are hardcore technical climbing and expeditions to many virgin peaks, the gentle hiking from the luxury resorts at the pristine hill stations make comfortable active holidays for senior citizens.
The 800 km stretch of the Himalayas in Nepal has eight out of the ten highest peaks in the world. The glacial river gushing down the valleys cut deep gorges. The daunting peaks, steep valleys and harsh weather kept the mightiest enemies away for centuries making it the country without independent day. The hidden valleys sheltered several cultures and practices of the region while its counterpart went through several upheavals. This small country is natural paradise with religious and ethnic tolerance among the 125 ethnic groups living across the country.
For long Nepal was popular for mountaineering and hardcore trekking off the beaten trail. This is yet a virgin country to explore as it was open for foreigners only half a century ago. The tourism of the country for first few decades were simply mountaineering. All of the 8,000 m mountains were climbed in the decade of 1960es and 70es. The hippie movement taught locals to host tourists and run small businesses. It was only by 1980es trekking based on teahouses became possible.
The teahouse trek made the trekking in the Himalayas cost effective, easy and gave more flexibility with lots of options to the trekkers. These days some popular trekking trail even have comfortable luxury lodges.
With the availability of comfortable resorts and luxury lodges at many scenic destinations, Nepal offers active holidays for senior citizens. The extension of airstrips and road make it easy to drive or fly to several Himalayan Shangri las and go on a sort, less strenuous treks and walking. While the luxury lodges / resorts have amenities to spoil you, the walking gives you deeper connection with the nature and culture. Nepal trekking holiday for seniors is combination of beneficial exercise, moment of mindfulness, intellectual fulfilment and the Himalayan scenery. Recall your old days’ adventure in the serene nature.
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| Short Everest trek could be organised with luxury lodges for senior citizens |
For family with kids
Experienced parents go on most of the teahouse trek with their young ones. For the newbies, there are short treks with pony serves and luxury lodges. Himalayan holiday for the families with kids would be more interesting when combined with jungle safari, Family White water rafting and short hikes with stay in the resorts close to the villages. There are ample activities for family to create bond and deep memories.
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| Family visiting Boudhanath Kathmandu |
Solo Female traveller
While trekking in Nepal sound the wild adventure, it is highly safe for solo female travellers as well. This is country with great hospitality and virtue. Major activities like jungle safari, rafting and trekking is on group joining basis. So it is not difficult to find others doing the same thing in the peaks season. The popular trekking trails of Annapurna, Everest and Langtang always have other individuals and groups sharing the same teahouse very evening. Trekking solo gives more freedom to walk or do things with other like-minded trekkers or just follow your pace to meet and know more people.
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| Solo Female trekking to Mardi Himal Base Camp |
Trekking and Mountaineering
There are treks, peak climbing and mountaineering expedition of all grade from beginners or veteran. Teahouse treks are cost effective and less challenging with many side trips or climbing to view points above 5,000 m. Remote treks need to be organised with camping gears and equipment. Peaks above 5,500 m near the trekking routes are categorised as trekking peaks. Trekking peaks could be reached with teahouse trekking. The climbing needs basic mountaineering skills making it perfect for beginners to learn and try their skills.
There are hundreds of other peaks with fourteen above 8,000 m making it the ultimate destination for avid mountaineers.
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| Mardi Himal peak climbing in Nepal |
i Tour Nepal P Ltd is specialised on organising Nepal holiday for seniors, family with kids or experienced adventurers. There are treks and climbing for everyone. Write us to customise a trek for you or visit our website for more information on
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| On the top of Mardi Himal Peak |
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