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Nepal Himalayas
Get to the nitty-gritty of the Himalayan trekking experience at this awesome site, designed with the eco-crowd in mind. Here's a great section on Nepal, with info on Everest. There aren't travel links, but the fab photos and text are a must-view for mountaineers.
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GORP--Nepal Resource Listings
It's hard to sit still while reading GORP's inviting features on Nepal outdoor activities. Fine photos and intelligent prose offer info on everything from trekking on Mount Everest, tiger-racking in Nepal's National Parks. Don't miss tour operator links.
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Away.com: Nepal
Ready to go tea-house trekking? Here's an extensive overview of Nepal by Away.com, supplemented by excellent writing excerpt from the Moon Travel Guide series, with short descriptions of activities and destinations, and tips for planning a trip, and valuable insider advice. Check the listing of regional tours.
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Annapurna Circuit
You might be aiming for Everest, but the Annapurna Circuit is no consolation! Find out all you'd ever need to know about this breathtaking trek, going as high as 5,300 meters. Get a great map, advice on food, culture info, an itinerary, and more.
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go2nepal.com
The not for profit group go2nepal.com offers all you need to know about trekking, river rafting, and jungle safari in Nepal. Get medical advice, tips on visas, seasonal info, and suggestions on making arrangements. They even offer free travel arrangement services.
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Trekking in Nepal
Nepal and trekking go hand in hand, and this great resource is not-to-miss. Links to all manner of trekking site--plus a few for other outdoor activities--will keep you busy enough. Check "What's New" for more links.
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Bikeman Nepal
Got wheels? This tour operator offers a number of mountain biking tours of rural Nepal, and "off the beaten track." Photos and descriptions help you choose between the "Temple Temple Temple" tour and "On the Valley's Rim."
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