Grand Canyon, AZ

The canyon is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the USA and possibly in the world. The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided gorge carved by the Colorado River in the U.S. state of Arizona.

It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park one of the first national parks in the United States. Tourists have arrived at a much quicker rate since the canyon achieved National Park status in 1919.

A horseshoe-shaped glass Skywalk, opened in 2007, allows the nearly 4.5 million visitors a chance to experience vertigo.

Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Hawaii

Waikiki Beach is a legendary tourist zone on the south shore of Oahu in Hawaii. This iconic Hawaiian tourist destination, on the edge of the Honolulu neighborhood that shares is name, offers splendid views of the volcanic cone, Diamond Head.

With its droves of tourists, it also made Forbes Traveler’s list of over-hyped beaches. Upwards of 4.5 million sunbathers try to relax on its sands each year.

Temple Square, Salt Lake City, UT

Temple Square is the most popular tourist attraction in the state with five million annual visitors. This ten-acre block located in the middle of downtown Salt Lake City is Utah’s number one tourist attraction.

The Mormon church’s headquarters are here, but Temple Square is more than just a destination for Latter Day Saints.

San Antonio River Walk, Texas

The Riverwalk is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Texas and the greater San Antonio area has a world of fun and exciting things to do and see.

The San Antonio River Walk (also known as Paseo del Río) is a network of walkways around the San Antonio River, linking several major attractions one story beneath downtown San Antonio, Texas. Lined by bars, shops and restaurants.

The River Walk proclaims itself the “Number One entertainment destination in Texas,” with 5.1 million visitors a year.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tenn./N.C.

America’s most visited national park is neither the Grand Canyon nor Yosemite. The natural beauty and the four distinct seasons enjoyed in the GSMNP is unmatched!

With more than 800 miles of protected trails, this natural wonder hosted nearly 10 million hikers, birders and drivers last year.

Times Square, New York City.

Times Square, the most bustling square of New York, is known for its many Broadway theatres, cinemas and super signs.

Times Square has all sorts of fun, exciting and informative tours to explore other parts of the city. You can Choose from walking, bike, bus, food, limo, TV, landmark, ethnic or water tours.

Times Square Alliance estimates an average of more than 2,000 pedestrians traversing a block of 7th Avenue during a 15-minute weekday period.

Flambards

Flambards / United Kingdom   

       

    

     Whilst in St. Ives with or without children Flambards is a great place to visit. Flambards offers lots of great activities for children, teenagers and adults alike, the Flambard gardens are a perfect example of this they are not specifically aimed at one age set sometimes aiming to interest people of different age sets can be disastrous but I believe they have done very well and that it is truly a great place to visit no matter your age. This is not all Flambard’s has to offer they are also hosts to a wide variety of events like meet and greets, shows and firework displays. They quite regularly hold firework displays which cost around £10 per person to enter but is well worth the entrance fee because they often have several events running at once. They also offer a private hire service and is growing as one of the best places for any type of function and they try their best to adapt to meet any criteria you may require, such as being able to accommodate for music concerts, company product launches, corporate events and even weddings. 

   

    Flambard’s also offer a choice to incorporate other outside facilities into the private hire option. Flambard’s Victorian village is a great place to study for all ages, the historical accuracy of the Victorian exhibitions is second to none and so realistic that it would most likely be the closest you could get to seeing a real Victorian street, because of this Flambard’s offer to accommodate for school field trips and is a very popular choice for schools in the local area. Because of all the great events which Flambard’s host when in St. Ives it is a great and cheap day out and educational as well.

Paradise Park

Paradise Park / United Kingdom

     The Paradise park Which lies in St. Ives Cornwall was founded in 1973 by mike Reynolds who wanted a place to house all of the birds he had collected, for the first few years of the parks opening it was only home to a few different type of birds mainly being parrots, it was during this time that the World Parrot trust which now actively operates from the park was founded. The World Parrot trust which is a charitable organisation with the main aim being the welfare of parrots but also works closely with other charities which are involved in birds. Paradise Park is now a hub for many different species of birds as well as other types of animals altogether such as owls, birds of prey, penguins, otters, patters and lots of other farm animals. The park offers a set daily event time table which is orientated around feeding times so that visitors if they choose can watch every animal being fed. The park has a gift shop which sells the general items you would expect but they are mainly wildlife themed. Prices to enter the park start at £5 for seniors £5.25 for children and disabled and £6.50 for adults though you can get discounts if you advance book, school trips are extremely popular and have to be booked a full 6 months in advance to make secure they can secure you a date. The Paradise park is a great day out and is very cheap for what is offered it is well worth a visit if your visiting St. Ives.

Lands End

     Land’s End is the most westerly point in Britain, it also one of the most well known and loved landmarks in Britain, its famous for its location and dramatic sceneries. Its main attractions is its unique location a short walk from the main complex in either direction along the coast will stun you with its natural beauty. There is a lot to offer at land’s end be it exploring the cliff tops, the natural beauty of the area or more modern attractions. for younger people there are also attractions such as the end to end story this is a free attraction and is an exhibition devoted to those who have finished the journey from land’s and to john O’Groats, or vice versa, which became known as the end to end. People take up this challenge in many different varieties some athletes attempt the journey as a marathon but others do it for charity in the most unusual way they can think of. At land’s end they also hold several fund raising events each year such as in 2010 when they had a pirate day event this had a massive turn out and was the first of its kind at land’s end which raised over 2000 pounds for St. Julia’s hospice appeal, There are several of these fund raising events each year and most are free to attend. In all land’s end is a great place to visit while in St. Ives and will exceed your expectations.

Eden Project

Eden Project / United Kingdom

The Eden Project is situated inside Cornwall, St. Ives The location of the site was originally a clay mine, since then the Eden Project have turned it into a global garden which inspires thousands of people. For this reason people travel from all corners of the globe just to visit the Eden Project and what it has to offer. It is one of the most famous places of its type in the entire world. The Eden Project is a great place to visit if you have any interest in nature full stop, but if you are in St. Ives it is a must see the gardens inspire thousands of people every year. This is not all that the Eden Project has to offer though, it is also a great place for children, students and adults alike to learn about and become more involved with nature, the Eden Project is also doing active valuable research into plants and conservation. The Eden Project is also host to several different events such as art exhibitions, music events and a theatre. As well as achieving all of this the Eden Project still manages to be green and as such is on the forefront of green technologies and innovations and in doing so tries to be as green as possible. In Essence the Eden Project is worth visiting even if your not near St. Ives, but if you are visiting St. Ives it is well worth planning a day to spend at the Eden Project as it will not disappoint!

St Michaels Mount

St Michaels Mount, United Kingdom

   St Michaels mount was originally a harbour, Which thrived in the booming tin industry which existed over two thousand years ago. Traders sailed to St. Michaels mount’s harbour and exported Cornish tin to the rest of Europe. When the tin industry began its decline religion took hold of the mount and by the sixth century AD it is widely believed that the mount had already become a religious centre. The church on the summit of the mount was built by the French abbot, Bernard Le Bec, because of this the mount became a big pilgrimage destination. Despite the usual peaceful nature of the mount it has survived and withstood several sieges and battles throughout the years.

   One of the most memorable sieges was that of the English civil war and between 1642 and 1646 royalists valiantly held the mount against the forces of Oliver Cromwell. Although hundreds of years have passed the legacy of the mount more than lives on today, most of the buildings still remain as they did hundreds of years ago, because of this there are a lot of tours and guides to choose from to best suit what you want from exploring the mount. History is not all that the mount has to offer it has a sub-tropical climate which is perfect for many outdoors activities available on the island such as music events which are quite frequently on the village green. St. Michaels mount is also host to several great restaurants, cafes and pubs. While in St. Ives St. Michaels mount is a great place for the entire family to visit.

Mevagissey

Mevagissey, United Kingdom

Mevagissey - a magical place for your holiday. A traditional Cornish fishing village, where you can wander the narrow alleyways,

browse gift shops and art galleries, try the local ale in one of the many pubs, have a fine dinner in one of the excellent restaurants

and finally walk around the moon-lit harbour. The perfect setting for a perfect Cornish holiday.

St Ives

St Ives, United Kingdom

   St Ives, Cornwall is a small town in the far west of the county. Though originally a fishing village, it has for the last 150 years become both a popular holiday destination and an internationally renowned school of painting.

The town and the surrounding area has a wide selection of holiday homes and cottages, self-catering flats, numerous hotels both large and small, plus an excellent selection of bed and breakfast accommodation.

There is a good choice of camping, touring and holiday parks.You are never more than ten to fifteen minutes from a beach in this part of the county.

Latterly it has become a popular destination to celebrate New Year's Eve in fancy dress.

 

   A thriving art community since the late 19th century and now home to a branch of the Tate Gallery. For the art lover it provides an art holiday destination which really delivers.

This ancient fishing town has a good selection of restaurants and a modest night life. Fun filled and interesting days out for all the family are close by, plus great beaches right on your doorstep. St Ives encompasses all you could want for a family holiday or simply a relaxing short break.

Queenstown, New Zealand

     Queenstown is an exhilarating, year round, alpine resort, perfect for adventurers and leisure seekers alike. Nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, overlooked by the majestic Southern Alps, Queenstown is recognised internationally as New Zealand's premier visitor destination. This resort town boasts a range of activities second to none, all within easy reach of the compact town centre.

Queenstown is sometimes called the action capital of the world and the title is justified when you consider the concentration of adrenalin activities on offer and the fact that some of them originate in New Zealand such as bungee jumping and jet boating. In addition there is parapenting, white water rafting, hiking ,four wheel drive treks, scenic flights,and a host of other activities. Queenstown's most popular pastime however is skiing. There are a number of world class ski fields that operate during the northern hemisphere's summer.

     Queenstown also has a fine range of shops and restaurants as well as an abundance of tour operators and travel agents. It is easy to book any of the exciting adventures on offer here and the surrounding area. One trip that comes highly recommended is a sightseeing flight or drive through nearby Fiordland National Park. The scenery is absolutely stunning in this huge World Heritage area.

     Queenstown is also the world's southernmost wine and cuisine centre and is famous for its Pinot noir which fetches premium prices.

Gulf of Mexico

      Everybody likes their “home waters.” But facts are facts: Some places are nicer than others. Maybe it’s the water or the land that contains it. Perhaps it’s the people, or maybe the lack of them! Easy access? That can be nice, but “hard to reach” sometimes means “hard to beat.” And some places are just plain boaty. Over the decades, our editors have boated hundreds of idyllic waters in the United States. We’ve tapped our experiences, chatted up other boaters and even checked in with web surfers to help us refine this list of our 10 favorite boater-friendly spots in the Lower 48. We considered livability, public access, convenience and also relaxing getaways that should please anyone looking for a primary or secondary boating home.

Gulf of Mexico

Destin, Florida

     Destin is perfectly situated to celebrate in style the aquatic wonder known as the Gulf of Mexico.

Located on Florida’s Panhandle midway between Pensacola and Panama City, Destin offers snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, light-tackle fishing, trolling and deep-sea bottom-fishing. Sugar-sand beaches and barrier islands are as abundant as dining, shopping and golfing.

   Boaters find the bay and Intracoastal Waterway beginner-friendly; the active east Pass into the Gulf of Mexico, with its tides, currents and swells, calls for a more experienced hand.

   To celebrate water with friends new and old, visit Crab Island, an “underwater island,” for boating and partying on the north side of the Destin bridge. In summer, a barge and boat vendors sell burgers, ice cream, steamed shrimp and other culinary treats.

   Plentiful vacation rentals include home and condo rentals. Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is a luxury hotel with a AAA four-diamond restaurant, seven miles of beach and bayfront, four championship golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, kids’ programs and more.

   Sandestin’s 98-slip, open-to-the-public Baytowne Marina welcomes boats up to 140 feet. The marina staff provides personal concierge services — arranging tee times, restaurant reservations and tram service. Other marinas dot the coastline.

   Fun Fact: The nearby beaches of South Walton boast 17 coastal dune lakes. Separating them by sand from the Gulf, their dune barriers are breached several times a year to mix fresh and salt water.

Champagne-Ardenne

   The birthplace of champagne is also one of the most beautiful regions in France and of course it’s very popular with wine trail tourists. In addition to the miles of Champagne Routes, the region has exceptionally scenic countryside, medieval chateaux and vineyards as far as the eye can see. Make sure you visit the region’s capital Troyes for impressive art and architecture and Reims for its famous cathedral and acres of underground wine cellars.

Grand Canal , Venice

   Venice's main waterway splits the city in half with sestieri in equal parts to the west and east of it. It is the hub around which much activity in Venice is concentrated and is encircled with elegant facades of the palazzi, which testify..

Ghandrunk Trekking

Ghandrunk Trekking

Ghandruk this trek is planned for trekkers on a limited time schedule and will offer some of the best views in the Annapurna region without having to contend with the altitude. The trek is start from Shurket / Dhampus Phedi near by Pokhara valley. Instantly after leaving Pokhara valley, it is not such a long wait before we get fantastic views of the mountains including the common shape of Machhapuchhre "The Fish tail".

From the next day trek, we follow the green valley through rhododendron and orchid hang forest before we climb to Ghandruk. Ghandruk, a large & prosperous Gurung village, is beautifully set against the backdrop of Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and holy Mount Machhapuchhre (6993m). The reminder of the treks follows the Modi valley and will drive back to Pokhara from Naya Pul. Ghandruk village trekking trails have good Teahouse / lodges facilities management by ethnic families. A local hotel / Lodge restaurant provides to the trekkers best and delicious meals. Our company offer Teahouses (Lodges Camp) or Camping (Tents Camp) trekking but lodged camp trekking is very popular because which is cheaper compare with Camping Trekking. Ghandruk trek trails provide deluxe trekking in Annapurna you can enjoy better view in short timing arrival for the trekking in Nepal.

ghodepani

This is one of the most famous trekking area in Annapurna region. It starts from Pokhara. There are rarely a few places in the world with such a splendid variety of natural beauty as that of Annapurna region. It is a rare combination of long arrays of snow capped, mountains, turbulent rivers with deep gorges, Buddhist monasteries, home of famous Gorkha soldiers and other friendly ethnic groups, as well as hot springs and beautiful Gurung and Magar villages. You can see the whole Annapurna and Dhaulagiri panorama view from Poonhill. This trek is easy one and famous for the short trekkers. In this small circuit trek you can see the different view same peak of the mountain from different place. Which is main attraction of this trekking. Maximum Elevation:3210M Itinerary: 1st day Pokhara to Nayapul by transport trek to Uleri 2nd day Uleri to Ghorepani 3rd day Ghorepani to Poonhill( for Sunrise view ) trek to Tadapani 4th day Tadapani to Ghandruk 5th day Ghandruk to Nayapul by transport to Pokhara. (Trek duration 5 to 6 hrs in one day the trek is gental walk) Attraction- ---View of Annapurna range,Dhaulagiri range,Manasalu range etc. --Village trek --Wildlife --Different landscap --Flora and Fauna

Ultra Flight

If you are adventurous, wrap up well and squeeze onto a fully open-view ultra-light aircraft at pokhara ….. its an unforgettable experience to weave through clouds above verdant hills,snowy peaks, winding rivers and shiny Fewa lake.
Ultra light aircraft take off from Pokhara and offer spectacular and dramatic views of the lakes, mountains and villages. This is an ideal way to see life from a new perspective. Thechoice of the Pokhara Valley for ultra-light aircraft is appropriate chiefly because of the proximity of the mountains, and the scenic lakes. For those who wished they could fly like birds when growing up, this flight is view from up high certainly makes it all worth it. Flights through June.
Flights will be operated from the Pokhara airport beginning September through June. The flights take place from sunrise to 11 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to sunset every day during these months.
Three different routes are taken:
Fly for Fun
The flight duration is 15 minutes. The aircraft flies over the Pokhara city, Phewa Lake, Sarangkot hill at the speed of 50 km/hour to 90 km/hr.
The maximum altitute attained is 5,000 feet. This flight is designed for the curious who just wants to have a little fun.
Touch the Fish Tail
Not quite, but still this flight takes as close to the Fish Tail as is possible without compromising the safety. The flight duration is 30 minutes. The speed is 90 km/hr.
Mountain Range Sky Trek
Flight duration is One hr. This flight covers the whole of the Annapurna range at the speed of 90 km/hr to 130 km/hr. The altitude attained is 12, 000 ft, high above the clouds. This flight is intended for those who like to live life on the fast track, and love a little adrenaline rush now and then.
Before Flight
You will be briefed about the flight path (route) before you take off, so you can prepare for pictures and point of interest ahead of time. All three of our aircraft can fly close to each other so that you can enjoy your flight with your family friends and also take take pictures of each other. You can even play hide and seek in the air or go for roller coaster ride if you wish! All the passenger receive personalized service.

The Craft and Safety
Currently there are three fleets . Two of which are Biman Model and one is cruise. These aircrafts are manufactured in Russia and are powered by Rotax 582 engines.
The operational speed ranges from 50 km/h to 130 km/h. These are two-seater planes, which carries one pilot and one passenger in every flight. These aircraft can fly for four hours and reach the height of 5000 meter flying 300 km at a stretch. Their high aerodynamic qualities allow this delta wing aircraft to perform long flights with engine turned off. Their unique design includes a ballistic parachute system, which enables the aircraft to land safely during emergencies.
The operations are controlled by Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, which checks pilots’ proficiency & the condition of the aircraft.
The insurance policy conforms to the rules for the Passenger, Aircraft, Pilot and the third parties, which means we are insured just as other domestic flights.
These ultra light aircrafts are designed to safely carry passengers while providing openings on both sides allow viewing freedom. The end result is that you feel as if yo are flying like a bird. Enjoy the fresh air on your face, scenes of mighty annapurna range just right in front of you.

Dhulikhel

The little town of Dhulikhel (pop. 10,000) lies on a pass to the east of the Banepa Valley at a height of 1440 m (4726 ft) with a magnificent view of the Himalayas. The town has benefited for hundreds of years from being on the trade route between the Kathmandu Valley and Tibet.

Dhulikhel's public buildings, including the high school, post office and prison, lie on the road running south-east. The old village nucleus is found in the opposite direction, on a hill. In the main square are the three-storied Harasiddhi Temple and a tiled shrine dedicated to Vishnu, its front graced by two contrasting figures of Garuda. Temples to Krishna and Bhagwati are found in the western part of the town. From the three-storied Bhagwati pagoda there is a splendid view of the Banepa Valley. Dhulikhel's Shiva Temple occupies a delightful position at the foot of a small ravine. A stream flows through the precinct which also contains a curious and most varied collection of statues and images. The best view of the Himalayas is obtained from a little shrine dedicated to Kali on the ridge south of the town. The roughly half hour walk can be continued south to Namobuddha, a Buddhist pilgrimage site.

Varja Dhatu Stupa
For Tamang Buddhists the north stupa is one of their most important shrines. According to legend a prince came across a tigress dying from starvation and, filled with compassion, sacrificed himself so she could eat. The stupa is said to hold the remains of the prince who was transformed into a Buddha. The place where this happened is decorated with colored prayer flags. The legend is inscribed on a small stone plaque.

Bhaktapur "UNESCO City of Culture and Living Heritage"

Bhaktapur is known variously as “City of Culture", "Living Heritage", "Nepal's Cultural Gem", "An open museum" and a City of Devotees”. Bhaktapur is an ancient city and is renowned for its elegant art, fabulous culture, colorful festivals, traditional dances and indigenous lifestyle of Newari community. It is just 12 kilometers east of Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, but gives the feeling of prehistoric times given the ambiance of traditional homes, lifestyles and environment. The conch shaped historic city is spreading over just an area of 6.88 square kilometer at 1,401 meter altitude. The city was founded in 12th century by King Anand Dev Malla. Bhaktapur was the capital city of the Greater Malla Kingdom in the Kathmandu Valley till the 15th century AD. The many of Bhaktapur's greatest monuments were built by the then Malla rulers.

Thamel

Thamel is a well known tourist destination in Nepal. It has remained the hub of tourist industry in Kathmandu for more than twenty years. it is true that some people consider it to be a “ ghetto” but then people with a low budget travel believe it to be a tourist haven.


 Durbar Square, Ason

Bazaar, Samakushi and Swayambhunath are at a distance of 10 -30 minutes by walk from Thamel. This town is known for its lively ethnic culture.

You will find the Hashish sellers approaching the people openly in the streets. You will also find a number of whispering invitations so as to purchase products from them. In present years, quite a few adult bars and shows have appeared that has in a way made Thamel pretty seedy.

Thamel also serves as the pre-base camp. It is known for its varied collection of pubs, foreign money exchange booths, mountaineering gear shops, clubs as well as nightlife together with infinite guest houses and travel lodges. Teenage violence-crazed events and Gang crimes take place pretty often in some areas of greater Thamel. In general, Thamel serves as a home to a variety of audience of Nepal for employment and entertainment purposes. The capital of Nepal is preferably the biggest cosmopolitan city. you can refer to it is a melting pot of thousands ethnic groups. It is also considered to be the home town of the Newars. The trader and the master craftsmen of this place are simply great. For more than thousand years, Kathmandu has managed the caravan route between India and Tibet.

Thamel ranks third in terms of theme park and is known for its own set of hawkers, restaurants and hotels. This city is pretty old and is well armed with splendid architecture and ageless temples. Till date you will find sacred cows roaming about in the streets. You will also find coolies, beggars, holy men and street urchins by the street side.

However, in spite of its scenic beauty, there are many people who complain about Thamel. To them, Thamel is nothing but a noisy, crowded, chaotic and dangerous place. But then, the pros certainly outweigh the cons. With so many shops, travel agencies and internet café you are sure to fall head over heels for it. Most people prefer their stay at the Freak street area. The place is best suited for shopaholic. So friends, if you love shopping and planning to go visit someplace soon then make sure to go in for Thamel.

Transportation In Pokhara

Local Transportation
A taxi to the airport from Lakeside is around Rs 125.

Tourist buses usually arrive at the Main bus stand, two or three km from the main areas to stay at Lakeside and Damside, to where it cost around Rs 50 to Rs 70 to get to. On arrival you can expect to be attacked by taxi drivers and touts who will often tell you enough negative things about the hotel that you request to go to that you almost want to cry.

It cost Rs 50 to Rs 70 by taxi to go from the Baglung Highway bus stand on the west side of town, where you get the bus to the Annapurna region. If you are arriving from the south on the Siddhartha Highway you could ask to be dropped off at Damside (ask for Pardi, the local name).
Taxis hang out around the airport, bus stands and at the circle at the beginning of Lakeside. It is often easier to have your hotel arrange a taxi. The taxis have meters, but most drivers will not use them. Foreigners are expected to pay a high price. To get around the area it could be a good idea to get a taxi for the day. It should cost around Rs 1400 per day, plus petrol. For a long trip and to stay over night should costs more.

There are regular buses between the airport, lake and bazaar. The buses for the most part move rather slow in Pokhara.

You can rent bike in the Damside and Lakeside areas for around Rs 50 per day. Mountain bikes with gears are around Rs 70 to Rs 125. Pokhara has a steady slope uphill going north.

The rent a motorbike is around Rs 500 for a day, plus you pay extra for fuel.

Travel
Air There are several daily flights between Kathmandu and Pokhara. It takes about 30 minutes and you have a great view of the Himalayan range on the right hand side of the plane coming from Kathmandu and left side departing from Pokhara. The fare is $61 one way. There are two or three Royal Nepal Airline (21021) flights a day from Kathmandu. Two good airlines are Necon Air (20256, 25311) and Buddha Air (21429). Other airlines are Cosmic Air (21846), Yeti Airways (20027), Lumbini Airways (27233; Kathmandu; 483-381) and Gorkha Airlines (25071, 25971). It is best to take the earliest flight possible to get a view of the mountains, as clouds come in later in the day.

It is usually better to arrange flights with a travel agency. Travel agents can often confirm by phone in Kathmandu international flights.

There are flights to Jomsom (3 daily, $60) and to Manang ($65). Everest Air and Necon Air have daily flights to Kathmandu.

There are mountain flights ($65) to get a great view of the Himalaya Mountains.

A taxi from the airport to Damside is around Rs 70 and to Lakeside is Rs 100.

Bus Tickets should be purchased one day in advance to insure a seat. The ticket office for night buses is up some steps. The booking office for day buses is at the booth in the back of the bus stand. There are buses to Kathmandu (8hr, 10 daily, Rs 120), Sunauli (9 hr, 8 daily), Narayanghat (5 hr, 10 daily), Gorkha (4 hr, 2 daily), Bhairawa (8½ hr, 10 daily) and Tadi Bazaar (for Chitwan, Rs 90). Buses traveling on the Siddhartha and Prithvi highways depart from the Main bus station, east of Prithvi Chowk.

Travel agents offer more comfortable tourist buses to Kathmandu (7 hr, Rs 250 to Rs 350), Narayanghat (Rs 200) and to Sunauli (Rs 200). During the off-season prices may be cheaper. There pick up passengers in Damside and Lakeside. Greenline Tours arranges luxury buses to Kathmandu for Rs 650. There are some tourist buses to Sauraha (Chitwan National Park). Bus tickets prices vary between travel agencies, so you may want to shop around.

It costs between Rs 50 and Rs 100 to get from the bus stand to the Lakeside or Damside areas.
There is no reason to deal with the touts (commission agents) who will try to bring you to a hotel of their choice, so they can get a commission of up to 50% of the price of the room. You can get a taxi to a restaurant in Lakeside, have a meal, and then set out to find a room.

Tourist buses arrive at the tourist bus station near Damside. Greenline buses stop at the south end of Lakeside. As soon as you arrive it is a good idea to get a taxi immediately, or you will be attacked by the touts trying you to bring them to a hotel of their choice. The touts will tell you they will bring you for free to a hotel, so they can receive a good commission from the hotel. A taxi to most destinations will cost from Rs 30 to Rs 85.

Public buses mainly arrive at the Main bus station, east of Prithvi Chowk. If you are coming from an Annapurna trek and coming to Pokhara on the Baglung Highway the buses arrive at a small Baglung bus stand at the west side of town. A taxi to Lakeside or Damside will costs around Rs 100 from these bus stations.

Baglung buses are known to be very crowded and dangerous. You might want to take a taxi to the beginning of a trek in this area.

To Kathmandu
Public buses from the bus stand are Rs 120, and private buses are Rs 150 for a big bus to Rs 250 a mini-bus. The mini-buses are faster, but for some people maybe to fast (more dangerous).
The tourist buses are much more convenient for pick-ups. In Pokhara they pick-up passengers outside their hotels. Buses coming from Kathmandu stop at a bus stand at Mustang Chowk, located between Damside and the airport.

Bus departing from Kathmandu pick up passengers and drop them off in Thamel
Greenline (27271) has a daily luxury A/C service to Kathmandu, which includes breakfast halfway.
You can get a morning tourist bus for Rs 175 which takes about seven hours. You can arrange this with one of the many travel agents in Kathmandu.

To India Border
Buses to the Indian border depart from the main Pokhara bus stand. To Sunauli/Bhairawa (9 hr, 8 daily; Rs 135 day, Rs 160 night), Bhairawa (8½ hr, 10 daily; Rs 130 day; Rs 160 night) and Nepalganj (15 hr, Rs 285). The road going to Sunauli is called the Siddhartha Highway.
There are no tourist buses to the border, but supposed tourist buses pick you up outside your hotel.

To Trekking Starting Points
Several treks begin in Pokhara. Treks can often be begun by walking from Pokhara, which adds one to three days to some treks. To cut off some days you can take a bus or taxi further along a trek.
For the Annapurna Circuit the bus goes to Baglung. Many trekkers take the bus to Nayapul (2 hr, Rs 40) (on the way to Baglung) and from there it is a 20-minute walk to Birethanti, where the trek begins. Buses depart every half-hour from early morning until the late afternoon.

There is one bus daily from the main Pokhara bus stand at around 7 am to Besisahar (5 hr), where the Annapurna trek begins.

Taxis and Jeeps
If you take a long distance vehicle, you often have to pay for travel in both directions. Taxis are more comfortable than buses and cheaper than flying. Your hotel or lodge, or a travel agent can arrange taxis. The typical taxi cost to Kathmandu is $65, Sanauli or Lumbini $85, and to Chiwan is $85.

Dolpo Trekking

Nepal straddles the Nepali – Tibetan border and is reached via international flights into the Kathmandu International Airport. Internally there are many flights to remote local airstrip. But in the far west on Nepal lies the region of Dolpo situated in the Shey–Phoksumdo National Park separated from the rest of Nepal by the Dhaulagiri massif this is truly an isolated corner of Nepal. To get there requires linking bus and air flights together as well as strenuous trekking in very remote areas and at altitude.
The people of Dolpo are mainly of Tibetan origin whose lives revolve around Buddhism, barley, and yaks. The majority on settlements are over 4,260 meters and are among the highest settlements on earth. The park shelters blue sheep, Himalayan black bear, leopards, wolves and the elusive snow leopard. During your trek you may be lucky enough to see some of these endangered species.

The Oscar nominated film 'Caravan' is set in Dolpo and once you have visited the area you'll never forgot it.

Mustang Trekking

Mustang is a remote, semi-independent Tibetan kingdom within the territory of Nepal (just north of the Annapurna Region on the Tibetan border), and one of the last bastions of undisturbed Tibetan culture in the world. Buddhist monasteries and nunneries are built into forbidding cliffs and mountain ledges, and the starkly beautiful, windy, arid Tibetan plateau is unbroken for many hours of trekking or riding on, horseback. The trek enters upper Mustang at Kagbeni, a quaint medieval town nestled in apple orchards and encircled by snow mountains. It eventually reaches the ancient capitol of Lo Manthang, a walled city built of whitewashed mud bricks and teeming with Buddhist prayer wheels and stupas, seeming to arise from the earth itself. There are very few guesthouses and restaurants in the region; so camping is required and most necessities must be carried in. Entirely closed to visitors until the early 1990s, upper Mustang treks are still restricted by a set of rules for cultural conservation and require a minimum $700 permit fee for a ten-day trek. (Treks are typically ten days but can be longer.) The high winds, altitude and cold add to the challenge of this trek. It is not recommended to do in the winter months and can be strenuous for some people even in the warmer months.

Kanchenjunga Trekking

Kanchenjunga is the world’s third highest mountain and is situated in the north-eastern corner of Nepal,  straddling the border with Sikkim. Kanchenjunga is not a single summit but a mountain massif consisting of five summits with several satellite peaks and glaciers.

Until Nepal opened its borders to foreign visitors in the early 1950’s Kanchenjunga was probably the best recognised and most well known of all the Himalaya peaks as it could be clearly seen from Darjeeling, then part of the British regime. After the border control was relaxed, focus turned to the Annapurna and Everest regions and Kanchenjunga lost a bit of its appeal. Access became difficult from the east, the traditional starting point, as Sikkim then closed its border to  foreign travellers. It was not until as late as 1988 that access to the north side of Kanchenjunga was relaxed and explorers, climbers and trekkers were able to fully appreciate the majestic beauty of this Himalayan giant.The area is home to a variety of endangered species; The snow leopard, musk deer, red panda, grey wolf and the Himalayan Black Bear. It is still a pristine environment and an area that every mountain lover should not only visit but take an active role in protecting its natural diversity.

Everest Trekking - the Sagarmatha National Park

Mt. Everest has inspired countless dreams and adventures, including visions of scaling the highest mountain on earth to those of getting a taste of the high mountains with a pack on their back and a camera in hand; ready to capture some incredible views of the lofty snowy mountain peaks that seem to grow in this region.

The original route taken on the first ascent of Everest was from Jiri, but now the usual approach to this region begins with a breathtaking flight from Kathmandu to Lukla airstrip (2,800 meters). Here you are surrounded by the glistening spires of snow peaks from the start of the trek, and they only get higher and more magnificent as you go. The route is dotted by sacred Tibetan Buddhist mani stones (engraved with prayers and Buddhist images), prayer flags, and the occasional stupa (representing the mind of Buddha). The winding Dudha and Bhote Koshi rivers are a beautiful glacier-fed aqua blue, joined by many tributaries supporting waterfalls. Trekkers can wander up to bustling Namche Bazaar, to the revered Tengboche Monastery, to crystalline Gokyo Lake, historic Everest Base Camp, and many other remarkable places in the Everest region. You share the trail with yak trains and Tibetan nomads and can choose to stay in simple but welcoming guesthouses in all but the most remote areas. Treks can be from one week to more than a month. Expect to take some rest days for acclimatization as most trails quickly go above 3,500 meters. Level of trekking: moderate to strenuous.