Question

write a travelogue on a visit to the Himalayas​

Answer 1

Home to the highest peaks on the planet, the Himalayas begin in Pakistan stretching across India, Bhutan and Nepal until reaching China in the east. This is a majestic landscape of mountains, deep valleys and glaciers, dominated by Mount Everest (otherwise known as Sagarmatha in Nepali) at 8,848m above sea level. The country most closely identified with the Himalayas is Nepal, home to eight of the world’s 10 highest peaks, including Everest. Since the first successful ascent by Sherpa Tenzing and Sir Edmund Hillary more than 60 years ago, there have been thousands of attempts at the world’s highest mountain. Indeed, this year a record number of climbers were issued permits, which has not been without its downsides. Nepal's good-value range of accommodation and easy access to the mountains from its capital, Kathmandu, make it an attractive starting point. Another good-value Himalayas destination is India, which also boasts mighty mountains, an array of traditional festivals and fervent religious rituals. India has three significant mountainous regions: Ladakh, the largest district in the state of Jammu and Kashmir; the undersung area of Kumaon in Uttarakhand, and the former Buddhist kingdom of Sikkim in the shadow of Kanchenjunga, the world’s third highest peak.


The most exclusive destination in the Himalayas is Bhutan. A high tourist tax here – an attempt to retain Bhutan’s strong national identity and traditional values – has kept mass tourism out and closed the door to budget-conscious backpackers; there is a minimum daily spend of more than £200 per day, as well as various tourist levies. The king has restricted mountaineering in most of Bhutan out of respect for the deities said to live among the country’s peaks, although high-altitude treks, such as the challenging Snowman Trek, are still possible. Finally to the bookends of the Himalayas – Pakistan and Tibet – at the western and eastern ends, respectively. Not many visitors consider either destination, deterred by security risks in Pakistan (see gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/pakistan for the latest Foreign Office advice) and by travel restrictions in China. Yet both regions are home to some spectacular high-altitude trekking and enriching cultural experiences.

♦️When to travel

The Himalayas cover a vast area but in general the best months to visit are late October until early May, depending on the exact location and altitude of the trek. An exception is Ladakh, where tourist facilities are only open between May and September.

♦️How to book

There are several key entry points to the Himalayas, including Kathmandu, Delhi, Islamabad (Pakistan), Paro (Bhutan) and Lhasa (Tibet). No airlines fly directly from Britain to Kathmandu; Qatar Airways operates via Doha; Jet Airways and Air India via Delhi; Etihad via Abu Dhabi and Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, among others. From London to Kathmandu, the average flight is around 12 hours, plus connecting time, with return fares starting from approximately £400. UK passport-holders require visas to visit Nepal, India, China, Pakistan and Bhutan.

♦️Packages

It makes a lot of sense to use a reputable tour operator to organise a trekking holiday in the Himalayas. It is safer to trek in a group with an experienced guide and support crew.

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