Tag Archive: Kathmandu

I Wish I Would Have Known Before I Came to Nepal…

Sandra and Rohan BK at Swayambunath, Kathmandu

How to avoid scams and jams in Shangri-La! (This is from a hugely popular post I wrote for Travelpod.com in 2009; many travelers to Nepal have commented that they find it very useful, so here are my insider tips on traveling to Nepal. – Sandra BK, co-owner of Hardcore Nepal and TREKT Himalaya, LLC) It …

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Hardcore Nepal’s New Trekking Office in USA

Stage

BIG NAMASTE to all our Hardcore Nepal friends and fans! As promised, our new office is officially opened in the USA. And here’s what’s awesome about it…. Trekt Himalaya, LLC (a Florida company) is part of the University of Central Florida Business Incubator. What does that mean? Well, basically, we had to show how great …

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Paying in Nepal – Rupees, ATMs and Credit Cards

Paying with Nepalese Rupees

So you’re ready for your  Hardcore Nepal trek or tour.   Maybe you planned ahead and booked online, but even so, you may want to have some cash in your own currency or USD to exchange upon arrival. Nepal’s currency is called the Nepalese Rupee (NPR). You will need to get it upon arrival either …

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Hardcore Nepal – Home of Rock Climbing, Canyoning & Caving

Lobuche peak climb Nepal

Upcoming Nepal Trips: Everest Base Camp Trek – April 30, 2012 – Last Minute Sign up now! Next EBC Trek Departure – May 13, 2012. Rock Climbing Clinic - Starts April 24, 2012 Climbing and Canyoning 2 Days – Departs Apr. 15, 2012 Trisuli White Water Rafting – Departs everyday Kayak Bootcamp – 3 Days – …

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