(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 11, 2010 ) INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev., Feb. 9, 2010 – It’s never too early to start a travel ‘bucket list’ for those destinations you want to reach before you keel over. No destination is too small – or too big for that matter. Topping the wanderlust list is a trek through the Himalayas.
The Gist: Trek through from village to village just like the grandfathers of adventure travel did decades ago. Learn about a truly unique Asian culture while testing yourself mentally and physically as you hike some of the most striking territories in the world.
Featured outfitter: Myths and Mountains and Mountains and Nepal specialist Dr. Antonia Neubauer lead tours through this gateway to the majestic Himalayas.
What’s So Special: Trekking Nepal with Dr. Neubauer allows for opportunities no other travelers will experience. Neubauer’s philanthropic involvement in Nepal through READ Global grants Myths and Mountains’ tours special access into the rich culture and daily lives of the Nepalese. For an extra taste of this exclusivity – take READ Nepal: Mountains, Monkeys and Books tour to get an in depth look at Neubauer’s grassroots development initiative.
What YouÂ’ll Spend: Myths and Mountains offers eight different itineraries through Nepal. Each has a different focus in order to dish up something distinctive for every traveler. Costs range anywhere from $2,395 for an 18-day journey visiting the Everest Base Camp to $6,395 for a 24-day trek through the less traveled Upper Dolpa region.
Expert advice: Be prepared to fall in love with this country. “In Nepal, you go for the mountains and come back for the people,” Dr. Neubauer said.
Media Contact: Hailey McDonald, 970-379-9363, hailey@atmstravelnews.com, www.mythsandmountains.com. Photos available.
