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Namaste Meaning and Definition: A Nepali Guide
The definition of namaste is simple: it is a Sanskrit word from namah (bow, salutation) and te (to you), so it literally means "I bow to you." In Nepal it is the everyday word for both hello and goodbye, said with the palms pressed together at the chest and a small bow of the head.
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Everest Base Camp Trek Cost: Local Company Price Guide
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour: Cost, Route & Season
An Everest Base Camp helicopter tour is a same-day flight from Kathmandu that takes you past Lukla and up the Khumbu valley to view Mt Everest (8,849m) and the Base Camp area, usually landing near Kala Patthar (5,545m) and at Hotel Everest View (3,880m). It takes 4-5 hours door to door and costs fro
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