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First Environmental Trekking has been operating
village tourism since the beginning of its
establishment. We cherish believe that village
tourism offers a unique opportunity for
comfortable cultural immersion. You travel to
places where the way of life has not changed and
where everything is still built by hand, made by
hand and created by hand. Visit people untouched
by western ideals, computers or modern
"necessities".
Our company contracts with a whole village to
accommodate and entertain guests; rooms in local
houses are fitted with bathrooms and a few
tourist-style comforts, host families are
trained to prepare meals hygienically, and a
guide accompanies the guests to interpret.
Participating villages tend to be located a
couple of hours' walk from the nearest road -
close enough to be easily accessible for
less-than-fit visitors, yet far enough to be
culturally intact and shielded from outside
influences.
We take our guests to unspoiled villages where
they spend a few days living with the local
people and being treated as honored family
guests. Each village is connected through a
variety of crucial horizontal linkages with
other villages and with urban areas both near
and far. Most villages are characterized by a
multiplicity of economic, caste, kinship,
occupational, and even religious groups linked
vertically within each settlement. While staying
in the villages, guests enjoy comfortable
accommodation, delicious local food and drink
and a welcome that will remain a happy memory
for a lifetime. While they are with us our
guests can rest assured that they are always in
a secure and safe environment.
Local attractions, both scenic and cultural, are
shown to our guests by our well trained ethnic
guides who always do their utmost to make the
guest’s stay a memorable experience. Many of our
villages are close to unspoiled natural areas
where wildlife may be seen undisturbed. This can
be a feature of our packages for special
interest groups.
The traditional culture of the different ethnic
groups is a highlight of all of our village
visits. These warm and friendly people are
always ready to perform their music and dance
and to give an insight into their religion.
Examples of local handicrafts will be on
display, and for sale, to guests.
The aim of operating such kind of tourism is to
help the participating villages greatly improve
their community. 10 % of our net profit goes
directly into their tourism venture.
Our company mainly focuses on these areas as
models of village tourism.
a) Tamang Heritage Trail
b) Ganga Jamuna Trek
c) Ghalegaun Ghanpokhara
d) Helambu Trek
e) Gorkha Pokhara trek
f) Sailung Trek
g) Panchase Trek
h) Sikles Trek |