Dipawali is one of the most celebrated festivals in Nepal. It is also known as Tihar or Deepawali and is a Hindu festival known as the "festival of lights". It is a time to come together as a family. Meanwhile, Tihar is celebrated across Nepal. Houses, temples, streets and market places all become decorated and bright. Marigold garlands, colourful rangoli, oil lamps, candles and electric lights are all used to create a warm atmosphere.
Yes, you can trek the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek All Year Round with different mountain conditions depending on which season you visit. This is a popular short trek in the Annapurna region. Along the route you will see stunning Himalayan views, traditional villages and rhododendron forests. Meanwhile, the trek will take you to one of the easiest viewpoints in the Himalayas in Nepal to Poon Hill, at an elevation of 3,210 metres. You will enjoy panoramic views of some of the highest peaks in the world including Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna South (7,219m) and Machhapuchhre (6,993m).
Rishikesh is one of the most well -known spiritual PLACES in India. It is located along the holy Ganges River in the state of Uttarakhand. This serene town attracts many Hindu pilgrims, yoga lovers AND international tourists.
The best time to trek Langtang Valley in 2027 is during Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) as you’ll experience pleasant temperatures, easy walking and amazing views of the mountains.
We recommend considering one of the three Manaslu trek itineraries below based on your fitness, experience with high altitudes and how much time you have for your holiday. 12 Days – Short trek with very fit trekkers who have previous high altitude experience. 14 Days – Balanced trek with gradual altitude gain and easy walking days. 16 Days – More relaxed trek with extra time to acclimatize, explore and more flexibility.
A 7 day trek to Annapurna Base Camp with Haven Holidays costs between USD $375 to USD $625. In fact, the total cost of your Annapurna Base Camp Trek will depend on your group size, trek duration, transport, accommodation and what is included in your package.
The Manaslu Circuit Trek after the 2026 floods is open and generally safe. Though the lower villages and bridges are not completely revived yet, the Manaslu Circuit trekking trail/route is safe with the professional team of local company. Moreover, Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd. team has already operated two trips successfully in Manaslu Circuit trek route after the 2026 floods. But, each trekker doing Manaslu Circuit Trek need to plan very comprehensively before departure and accompany with professional trekking guide from an authorised trekking company located in Nepal.
The Langtang Valley Trek 2027 is an incredible trek within the Himalayas in northern Nepal, near the Tibetan border. It is located within Langtang National Park and is around 60-80km’s from Kathmandu. Meanwhile, this Langtang trekking adventure has you hiking through traditional Tamang villages, alpine forests, glacial rivers and stunning Himalayan mountain vistas. You’ll visit Langtang Village, Kyanjin Gompa and enjoy views of Langtang Lirung (7,227m).
The 5 popular places to visit near Poon Hill are Tatopani, Kali Gandaki Gorge, Muldai Hill, Ghandruk and Jhinu Hot Spring. If you have around 8-10 days to spend near Pokhara and Poon Hill, you will truly enjoy the whole Annapurna region at once. Most importantly, the mountain views, sunrise and sunsets, deep gorges, natural hot springs, authentic Nepali culture and natural hot spring are the major highlights of this trip.
For Manaslu Circuit trek, hiring licensed guide is mandatory. One requires obtaining Restricted Area Permit ( RAP) through a registered trekking company in Nepal and ACAP and MCAP are other necessary permits for Manaslu Circuit Trek. Here, even solo trekker can obtain RAP but no one can not do Manaslu Circuit Trek independently.
Roads and trails leading to the Langtang region will have been affected by the August flood. However, there are alternatives available, including accessing Dhunche and via the Sundarijal-Gosaikunda trekking route. However please note below that the lower road/trail has been badly damaged and will not be open for use for a long time. However, there is road accessible between Kathmandu, Kalikasthan and Dhunche meaning trekkers are able to access this route. This doesn’t confirm that all trails, bridges and river crossings will be accessible though.
The cost of Annapurna heli tour will depend on where you are flying from, how many people are going, helicopter options and what is included. As of October 2026, the advertised prices from Pokhara to ABC helicopter start at approx. USD 550 per person for group flights. Private charters will cost around USD 2150-2400.
