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Lonely Planet ranks Nepal’s Everest base camp as 4th best trek in the world

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     Lonely Planet ranks Nepal’s Everest base camp as 4th best trek in the world The trail passes through Sherpa villages, glaciers, and finally to the lap of Mt Everest, the world's highest mountain. The  Everest base camp trek  that passes through Sherpa villages, glaciers, and finally to the lap of the world's highest mountain–Mt Everest–has been ranked 4th best treks in the world by Lonely Planet, the leading travel guide book publisher in the world. ‘The 10 best treks in the world’ updated in June 2020 by the guidebook says everybody wants a glimpse of the world’s highest mountain and that’s the reason why the Everest base camp trek has become so popular. “Reaching a height of 5,545m (18,193ft) at Kala Pattar, this two-three-week trek is extremely popular, thanks to its spectacular scenery but also romanticism; successful trekkers are able to proudly say they've stood at the base of the world's highest mountain,” the guidebook said. The trail threads between small,

With no clear plan from the government, Nepal may remain closed for tourists until 2020-end

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        With no clear plan from the government, Nepal may remain closed for tourists until 2020-end With the festival season approaching and a large number of Nepalis, including migrant workers expected to return home, government officials said it will be difficult to manage tourists. With the coronavirus spikes showing no sign of abating anytime soon, Nepal is likely to remain shut for foreign tourists until the end of this year. But as the country is bracing for a major festival season, there is a high chance of people’s movement, not just within the country but also internationally. Officials at the Tourism Ministry say given the festive season, which will mean Nepalis in hordes will be arriving, it will be difficult to manage foreign tourists in light of the rising number of Covid-19 cases. “We expect Nepalis, including migrant workers, to return home soon,” said an official at the ministry, who did not wish to be named. “The situation is that the country is experiencing a rapid sp