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Nepal is
a country rich in diverse ecosystems and cultures.
The population, which mainly resides in rural and
mountain villages, comprises of over 100 different
ethnic groups. The country itself is criss crossed
with trekking trails ranging from enchanting village
walks and easy one and two day hikes to extended
treks and the more challenging mountain expeditions.
Trails take you through National Parks, conservation
areas, terraced farmlands and remote villages
nestled in time zones of their own, opening up to
the trekker a vast wonderland of culture, scenery
and new experiences.
NETIF showcases some of the more easily accessible
trekking trails which can be walked independently or
guided; in groups, alone, with children or the
elderly. These trails combine rural charm, untouched
nature and stunning Himalayan views, yet are easily
accessible and found on the door steps of Kathmandu
valley; untiring yet completely invigorating.
Green footprints
All hiking tours and tourist activities are
planned to match the carrying capacity of the
areas. UNWTO - United Nations World Tourism
Organization defines carrying capacity as “the
maximum number of people that may visit a
tourist destination at the same time without
causing destruction of the physical, economic
and socio-cultural environment and an
unacceptable decrease in the quality of
visitors’ satisfaction”. NETIF aims to avoid the
use of motor vehicles beyond the starting points
of the various hiking trails. One could in fact
start right from the doorstep from Kathmandu,
which adds just a couple of hours to any of the
designated trails. Another green step is to
minimize the use of scarce and non-renewable
resources in the areas of operation and to
minimize the pollution of air, water and land by
the generation of tourism enterprise and
visitors. A key policy is to support the local
rural communities and the visitors in
understanding and gaining environmental
knowledge of our unique plants, wild life, &
ecology among local communities.
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