Most are aware that Nepal was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake and followed by a number of severe aftershocks that took the lives of more than 8000 people, injured thousands more and destroyed hundreds of thousands of houses, trekking trails and monuments including centuries-old palaces and temples listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Despite damages to some of its historical and cultural monuments and trekking trails, life is returning to normalcy now. Nepal is now ready to welcome tourists. Some of the monuments in the heritage sites that were closed aftermath of the earthquake are now open for tourists. Roads and air transport are in full operation across the country; the majority of hotels and restaurants are in operation. There is no shortage of supplies, water and health services. There is no epidemic outbreaks. Most trekking trails, except the Manaslu and Langtang were affected very less. So, trekking can be undertaken in Annapurna, Everest and other areas which are declared safe. Except some damages to Durbar Squares and Kathmandu Valley, other destinations such as Chitwan National Park, Bandipur, Pokhara. Lumbini and Bardia National Park were not affected.

Far & High Adventure Travel echoes the Nepal government’s call to invite international travelers to visit Nepal and help Nepal as she is attempting to rise and stand proudly on her feet once again. Please, do not cancel or postpone your Nepal trip when the country needs you more than ever.

10% of any Nepal tours payment for reservation booked after 25 Apr 2015 will be donated to Nepal Government’s Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund. The rescue and relief distribution works are over but the major tasks of rehabilitation and restoration are ahead. Your trip to Nepal will help rebuild Nepal.

Far & High Adventure Travel, www.farandhigh.com