TRAVELLING TO NEPAL

NEPAL

 Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Nepal is known to the world as home to Mt. Everest, The highest peak on the earth. A closer look, however, reveals the country as a dynamic blend of a vast array of exotic nature and culture. Despite unlimited common grounds shared with neighboring India and China, the country stands a worlds of its own, offering a stray from the routine of everyday life for visitors who come here seeking a break. The Himalayan kingdom has also long been a preferred choice of destination among solace seekers and pilgrims. In Nepal, it is believed that the gods mingled with mortals, hence, forming what is today a land of countless holy shrines, temples, monasteries and sacred lakes.

Nepal is one of the richest countries in the worlds in terms of bio- diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitudinal variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 meters at sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8848 meters, all within a distance of 150km resulting in climatic conditions that vary from sub-tropical to arctic.

Culture practices in Nepal differ from one place to another. A conglomeration lies in capital city kathmandu where centuries of several cultural groups living together has led to form a nationals identity. Kathmandu valley has served as the country's cultural metropolis since the unification of Nepal in the eighteenth century by late king prithiv narayan shah from gorkha. The timeless kathmandu valley that has attracted explorers and conquerors since the beginning of its history, encompasses in its boundary cities of kathmandu, Bhaktapur and lalitpur, all three cities that provide a peek into the bygone era of splendor.

NEPAL TRAVEL INFORMATION

There are many places to visit in Nepal. It starts with kathmandu valley, The gateway to the Himalaya kingdom. Discovering kathmandu requires one to look into its legacy of the past and the present. It exists as a cultural melting pot of its many races and cultures and a couple thousand year old civilization. The city stand in all its glory with ancient temples and palace courtyards, traditional newari house, huge neo classical building of the Rana era and of course modern constructions.

The highlight of a visit to Nepal is the experience of the mighty mountains. North Nepal is guarded by mountains while one needs to go toward the south to see the jungle of Tarai. Visitors can choose from the the different regions of Nepal where they can see tall peaks. famous tourist place in central Nepal including kathmandu valley are pokhara, gorkha, janakpur, tansen, lumbini, chitwan, langtang, manasalu, and mustang. In east Nepal the most attractive for tourist is the Everest region considering this is where they can see Mt. Everest, Taplejung, Ilam, Koshitapu, Dhankutta, are other toursit destitations in east and in west Nepal Dolpho, Banke Bardiya, Khaptad, kanchanpur offer a taste of Nepal.

NEPAL TREKKING

Trekking in Nepal is a big part of ultimate Himalayan adventure and a majority of tourist have Nepal Trekking in their itinerary. Nepal is offers excellent trekking options to Nepal visitors from the easy walking excursions to the strenuous climb of the snowy peaks. One can also trek on points in some remote places, which is equally enthralling for trekkers. Pony treks follow nearly the same routs as the one for trekking and are offered mostly in western region of pokhara, Dolpho, and

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Nepal Rafting and Kayaking

Nepal Rafting and Kayaking Nepal is one of the best place for white water rafting. cruising down rushing rivers of crashing waves and swirling rapids can make up excitement of a lifetime. another option is to cut through these wild waters kayaking alone downstream. The best time for these activities is from October through mid-December and March to early May. The waters range from rivers with raging white water rapids for the adventurous. to those with few rapids for novice. Rafters also have a choice ranging from two to two-three week trips to trips of two or three days.

Nepal mountaineering:-Mountaineering is one of the major attractions of Nepal. Its ice peaks have challenged daring mountaineers for several decades. currently, there are more then 326 peaks opened for mountaineering, including the highest of them all Mt. Everest. Climbing permit to scale the Nepal Himalayas is issued on all seasons.

See Mountain from near

A one hour mountain flight that takes passenger within camera range of some of the highest peaks in the world is one of the most convenient ways to see the mountains from nearby. The peeks seen are Dorje lakpa  Himal, Gaurishankar , Mt. Numur, Cho-oyu, Pumori, Nupse, and finally the Mt. Everest. Nepal airlines and some other private domestic airlines operate breath taking mountain flights for tourist. Every one can see the whole panoramic view of Nepal Himalayas. These flight operate in the morning from 6:30 till 8:30 from kathmandu airport to kathmandu airport.

Nepal Travel Guide

Soaring ice-topped mountains shimmer with rainbows of prayer flags, while the intense streets of Kathmandu are a ceaseless frenzy of honking mopeds, chattering vendors and garish signs: Nepal is a thoroughly colourful slice of Asia.

If there is a hikers' paradise, then this is it. Nepal's craggy chunk of the Himalayas offers world-class trekking terrain - from leafy Annapurna to distinguished Everest - peppered with rustic mountain villages, and hundreds of undulating trails that have been trodden upon for centuries.

But spiritual and nature-rich Nepal is certainly not only for mountaineers set on scrambling to Everest Base Camp; from the lime-green grasses of Chitwan National Park rustling with the charcoal flash of an Indian rhino, to the eclectic cafés and bohemian vibe of lake-side Pokhara, Nepal is an intriguing and welcoming destination for all.