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Nepal, a land-locked nation bordering India in the south and China in the north, is a place where legends hold truth and heaven meets earth. Although the country is relatively small (147,181 square kilometers), 80 percent of its territory is occupied by the dramatic peaks of the Himalayas. Nepal is perhaps best known for its mountains and pristine nature, a permanent attraction for trekking and rafting holidays. The mountainous north contains eight of the world's ten highest mountains, including the highest; Mount Everest.
This small, hospitable country has since become an exceptionally popular destination for travelers, whether they are in search of climbing challenges or spiritual enlightenment.Nepal's 18 million inhabitants belong to dozens of different ethnic groups. They can be divided roughly into Hindu peoples (who live mainly in the lowlands) and Buddhists, who live in mountain villages close to Tibet.
Kathmandu is the nation's capital and the country's largest metropolitan city. This is the political, commercial and cultural hub of Nepal. Kathmandu is enriched with temples more than homes and festivals exceeding the number of days in a year. The whole valley with its seven heritage sites has been enlisted in cultural World Heritage Site list. Kathmandu is a fascinating old city today where pagodas, narrow cobbled lanes, old carved windows, and stone shrines are backdrops to the drama of life that continues unhindered. The natural beauty of Pokhara in Midwestern Nepal is simply bewitching. In some travelogues, the Kathmandu valley has been referred to as the "Emerald Valley". This journey experience is really fascinating and climate charming.
Season
Varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in south.
Our itineraries in Nepal are nature based and cater to a clientele interested in a bit of adventure, village life, homestays and local culture. We offer everything from a 1900m highest point, 2.5 day hike on the Chepang Hills to Chitwan, to a full 24 day expedition trek to the Annapurna Circuit and Sanctuary, which reach the Thorong La pass at 5412m. If of course, you would like to test yourself against the mountains, there are trekking peaks that are usually above 6000m that we provide support to help climb, like the Mera Peak, the Island Peak etc.
Water lovers have the opportunity of rafting and kayaking on some of the world top rivers right here in Nepal, all under the able guidance of fully trained river guides renowned in the world for their skills.
All our itineraries are carefully planned, with a little gentleness, keeping in mind tourism for the future, benefits to the community, risks of environmental damage, the erosion of culture, all this with one aim in mind - exceeding your holiday expectations.
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