Sustainable trekking in Nepal
Sustainable trekking in Nepal
by Louise Southerden
Mountains. That’s what generally lures trekkers to Nepal. Specifically the Himalaya, the greatest mountain range on Earth, which consists of impossibly high mountains that are impossible to resist, even when you’re there.But there's no missing the human inhabitants of Nepal's high places and a new way of trekking is promising to put them in the picture even more, through community-built, eco-friendly lodges.
by Louise Southerden
Mountains. That’s what generally lures trekkers to Nepal. Specifically the Himalaya, the greatest mountain range on Earth, which consists of impossibly high mountains that are impossible to resist, even when you’re there.But there's no missing the human inhabitants of Nepal's high places and a new way of trekking is promising to put them in the picture even more, through community-built, eco-friendly lodges.
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Keywords: Nepal Himalayas Asia Trekking Responsible Travel Outdoors Trekking hiking mountains responsible travel
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November 2009
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November 2009
