Tag Archives: Kathmandu

After OneSeed: Adventure & Service in Nepal

Dec 6
2012
blog Nepal By Nick Marrapode
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  If you’re using OneSeed to help you get to your adventure destination, chances are you are fully aware that planning any trip, much less one to South Asia, can be overwhelming. While we’re confident that we can make your travel experience as easy and pain free as possible, Nepal is still a long and [...]
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Ratna’s Shop: The Sacred Art of Nepal

Dec 6
2012
Nepal By OneSeed Expeditions
Kathmandu’s Durbar Square is regarded by many to be the heart of Kathmandu Valley. The craftsmanship of the Newars has been appreciated for centuries and many would argue that the Buddhist art of Thangka was born here in Kathmandu. The sacred paintings of Nepal–thangkas, mandalas, and paubas–can be found piled high in the tiny shops [...]
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Hiking in the Clouds: What Happens at Altitude

Nov 17
2012
blog Chile Nepal By cathryn
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We get a lot of questions about altitude here at OneSeed. We do play in the mountains a lot after all! Altitude can effect people differently, but some we’ll cover some of the details here: What altitudes each trip reaches How altitude sickness can effect you How to prevent altitude sickness and monitor for it [...]
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I arrived early in Kathmandu. Oh no, oh no, what will I do?

Nov 17
2012
blog FAQ Nepal By cathryn
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Nepal is a great place, so if you forgot about those pesky time zones and arrive early or want more time to explore we’ve gathered some information that will be helpful to you. While we are excited for you to join us, we are only able to pick you up from the airport and provide [...]
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Packing 101: You’ve Booked the Trip. Now What to Bring?

Feb 3
2012
Adventure Travel blog Chile FAQ Nepal By OneSeed Expeditions
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Packing for a hike in the Himalayas is more involved than throwing things in your carry-on for a getaway weekend, but it does not need to be overwhelming. OneSeed has provided you a packing list with the basics of what you will need for your trek. Some of you – especially those with outdoors experience [...]
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Daal Bhat 101

Jan 23
2012
blog Nepal By OneSeed Expeditions
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No trip to a foreign land is truly complete without a sampling of the local fare. While this alone can be the most adventurous part of travel (haggis, anyone?), visitors to Nepal are greeted with a simple, vegetarian-friendly, and tasty national dish: dal bhat. Behold: Dal Bhat. The core of the meal consists of dal [...]
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Bed, Breakfast, and Daal Bhat?: Teahouse Trekking in Nepal

Sep 19
2011
Adventure Travel blog Nepal By OneSeed Expeditions
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What is a Teahouse Lodge? Throughout the Himalaya, “teahouse” lodges are the standard traiside accommodation.  Somewhere between a bed and breakfast and a backcountry cabin, these teahouse lodges are among the more unique features of any Himalayan expedition. Teahouse lodges are usually organized around a central room with a hearth and eating area.  These family-run [...]
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The Air Up There: Weather in Nepal

Sep 13
2011
blog Nepal By OneSeed Expeditions
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We get lots of questions about weather. This makes sense.  Our clients fly halfway around the world and they want to know what to expect.  In a country with the geographic diversity of Nepal, this isn’t always the easiest question to answer.  We decided to break it down by region… We’ll start with the easy [...]
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