Family Holidays in Nepal

Whilst the altitude makes the trekking a little tougher here there are plenty of inspirational views for motivation.  Whichever region you choose there will be plenty of ‘Nepali flat’ each day – a little up, a little down!  Younger legs can often feel a little tired but there is plenty of support on hand from the friendly trekking crew, a helping lift along the way or just a cool drink and a rest in a local teahouse. 

Wildlife lovers should head for Chitwan National Park.  Located in the terai the land is as flat as a pancake and in direct contrast to the trekking regions. One of the best ways to view the wildlife is by taking an elephant safari through the forest.  Look out for the rare Asian one-horned rhino, sloth bear and gharial (gangetic crocodile) as well as parakeets, hornbills and paradise flycatchers.  

After spotting wildlife in the morning it’s time to help the elephants cool off with a nice river bath in the afternoon. Both children and parents will get a soaking as the elephants enjoy their down time! 

 "The current safety situation in Nepal does not leave us any other choice than to put all of its carriers on the EU air safety list. We do hope that this ban will help the aviation authorities to improve aviation safety. I have already asked the European Aviation Safety Agency to prepare an aviation safety assistance project for Nepal”

In December 2013 the European Union banned all airlines based in Nepal from flying in the 28-nation bloc. Siim Kallas, Commission Vice-President responsible for transport, said:

In light of this we immediately took the decision to cancel all our itineraries which include the use of domestic and international flights operated by Nepali carriers until the EU ban is lifted and we are satisfied that an acceptable level of airline safety has been achieved. 

Further information regarding the EU banned airlines can be found here: http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/air/safety/air-ban/index_en.htm