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Why Trekking in Nepal ?

Nepal, a land of high hills, mountains, raging rivers and verdant deep jungles of Terai & its rich culture makes one of the most sought destinations in the worlds map. A destination for all season as it is one of the most diverse and varied countries on this planet a unique country nestled in the gorgeous snow capped range is another creation of the mother earth and it embraces worlds' eight highest peaks from Mt.Everest, Mt.Kanchenjonga, Mt.Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu to Annapurna massive. Nepal is also the birth place of Buddha (Light of Asia).

Blessed with rich nature, the Great Himalayan in Nepal range stretches from the far North West to the Far East where the worlds highest 8th Eight Thousanders are in Nepal.

Nepal offers a mesmerizing journey with enough time to marvel the surrounding beautiful landscapes and immerse with its warm people, offering you full of diversity and enchantment from the low lands of Gangetic plains and its verdant dense jungle where the endangered species of Royal Bengal Tigers and the one horned rhinoceros roam, to the legendary Yak and Yeti trail to Everest.

As the Adventure and leisure tourism was established since late 1960 and 70’s quality Travel & Trekking Company have mushroomed by a Tourism Professionals Nepalese, and have been leading countless of adventure trips throughout Himalaya including Rafting, Mountaineering also organise adventure trekking, and leisure trips including tailor made itineraries for family, school groups and corporate executives.

All these travel we are  well aware of their profession providing the guest feel secure and at safe hand with varieties of trips as per the guest holidays optional choices.

Types of Leisure-Tour or Adventure holidays and the companies services that make Nepal a leading hassle free holiday spot:

01: Leisure Tour and hikes:

Nepal is certainly a visitors paradise with varieties of choice of leisure tours and hikes, leisure tour offers visit to places of interest whether scenic visit or cultural tour of monasteries, temples or just relax at the Hotel marveling the panoramic views of the snowcapped mountains or go for a short scenic hike for few hours away from the city life to blend in with the country rural life.

02: Sight Seeing Guided Tour:

Around Kathmandu

The Kathmandu Valley is indeed a unique type of valley, wearing an exotic setting. Twenty-five centuries back it stood as a large lake. It is completely surrounded by a tier of Green Mountain walls above which to the north tower the mighty snowcapped peaks during the winter. It consists of four major cities carrying great historic, artistic and cultural interest.

03: Kathmandu Durbar Square.

The Square teems with colorful life. Vendors sell vegetables, curios, flutes, and other crafts around the Kastamandap rest house. This rest house is said to have been built with the wood of a single tree and is the source from which the Kathmandu Valley got its name. Nearby are great drums which were beaten to announce royal decrees. All woodcarvings, statues, and architecture in this area are exceptionally fine, and Kathmandu Durbar Square is among the most important sights for travelers to see. The complex also houses the Tribhuvan Museum that carries the mementoes of different Shah Kings. Other places of interest Akash Bhairab Temple-Hanuman Dhoka-Temple of Kumari-Kastha Mandap-National Museum-Natural History Museum-Pashupati Nath Temple-Swayambhunath ( Monkey Temple) -Bouddhanath Stupa-Budhanilkantha-Balaju Water Garden.

04: Patan / Lalitpur Durbar Square:

Located on the southern part of Kathmandu city is another famed historical sites of the early Malla Kings creation of this beautiful city, the old Durbar square is teemed with 7-11th Centaury monuments, pagodas and temples.
Places of interest in Patan area. Durbar Square, Krishna Temple, Palace Museum,
Mahabouddha, Sundhara, Handicraft centers.

05: Bhaktapur:

Another important city within the Valley rim just 12 k.m. away from Kathmandu city, is famed for its medieval period surrounding, as if you are turn backed on time the place famous for its ancient Durbar Square, Golden Gate, palace of 55 windows, Nayatapola and Dattaraya Temple and other places of interest the pottery, Changu Narayan Temple one of the oldest in Nepal.

06: Mountain Resorts:

Nepal with its ambiance environment offers variety of choices for the visitors to its Mountain – Hill or River Resorts to feel the natural beauty and glimpse of the high snow capped mountain panorama at comfort at its luxurious Resorts.

07:  Trekking in Nepal Himalaya:

One of the main flows of visitors in Nepal is Trekking it is indeed regarded as the world’s best and scenic trekking area, as one can trek for few days to a month trekking in Nepal in the vicinity of the high towering snow capped peaks in the comfort of Teahouse-Lodges or camping with great services of the locals or from the guides with friendly, warm hospitality and homely atmosphere.

08: Luxury Lodge Trekking:

A very special trek for people who do not have the awe for adventure but willing to take part in the outdoor life. This trip starts with a leisurely, moderate walk in the comfort of top standard mountain lodges and well stocked bar with a view of the snow capped Himalayas. 

09: Trekking Peaks:

Nepal offers varied of peaks over 5500 to 6000m for the adventurous people who have the awe for adreline or breathe taking adventure; these peaks can be climbed by any basic climber or professional mountaineer with the guides and proper equipments as per the challenge, time and duration of the climb.

10: Mountaineering Expeditions:

Nepal with its 8th Eight Thousanders meters gigantic mountains offers expeditions to Mt.Everest south col, Mt.Kanchenjonga, Mt.Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt.Cho-Oyu,
Mt.Dhaulagiri, Mt.Manaslu and Mt.Annapurna I. The earliest visitors to Nepal were the mountaineers since the late 1950’s as the door was opened for the outsiders after the end of Rana regime.

11: Rafting scenic or white water floats:

Rafting In the Himalayan Rivers:

Rafting in the Himalayan Rivers of Nepal, offers one of the most exciting thrills and relaxation in the adventure world of water sports.

Nepal has numerous fine rivers for rafting, kayaking or canoeing.
The most prominent white water rafting regions are the eastern, the mid and the 
western rivers, of all these regions the mid river Trisuli and the Sunkoshi are the main popular rafting rivers, these rivers can be soothing, relaxing or it can offer hair-raising roller coaster rides.

Every river, flows from the abode of Gods: The Himalaya, all the way to the Ganges in India. The float down stream is exhilarating and the scenery of 
the valley, gorges between Himalaya and Mid-Himalayan range is equally captivating.

The other thrills in the rafting, is camping on the clear sandy beaches with time to explore and visit the rural villages. So, what ever duration or level of excitement you need we have it all here in the rivers of Nepal.

Rafting: Scenic and Rapid Floats:

a. Bhote Koshi:
1 day to 2 days.(For people with limited time or for those who are really keen for 
a dose of an adrenaline overload.) 
b. Trisuli:              
1 day to 2 days or more, this river flows from Mt.Ganesh and Langtang all the way to Chitwan National Park and finally ends at Ganges in the Gangetic plains of India.

Whitewater Expeditions:

a. Sun Koshi River Expeditions:

10 days of frills & thrills in the" river of gold" considered as top 10 rafting rivers in the world.

b. Marsyangdi: The Raging River:

The most thrilling, challenging white-water rivers in the mid west of Nepal.
(2-3Days Rafting) 

c. Karnali: The Big Bend:

The mightiest river in the remote west of Nepal.
(12 Days trip).

d. Classic Kali-Gandaki.  5 Days.

Flowing from the Mustang Himal through the deepest ravine in the world between the Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri.

e. The Milky Way -The Seti. 3 Days

White warm water meanders through limestone gorges giving Seti (white)

12: Mountain Biking:

Nepal offers a great diversity of terrains and climate. From the pleasant scenic rides of the tropical plains of Terai to the subtropical valleys of the middle mountains or to the more challenging Trans Himalayan zones, the areas lying in the rain shadow of the Himalayas. The only flatlands to be found lie within a narrow strip, the southern Terai, which runs from east to west of Nepal. The rest of the countries are the middle mountains with hidden valleys inhabited by a diversity of ethnic groups that are blend of the Indo-Aryan and the Tibeto-Burman races. You will see the contrast between tropical lush vegetation and the stark, arctic regions swept by the winds that have sculpted amazing forms on arid valleys of the Tibetan plateau.

13: Ultra Light Aircraft:

Ultra light aircraft take off from Pokhara and offer spectacular views of the lakes, mountains and villages. This is an ideal way to see life from a new perspective. The flights take place from sunrise to 11 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to sunset every day during these months.

14: Bungy Jump:

Ultimate Bungy at The Last Resort in Nepal may be the most spectacular Bungy Jump on the Planet. This remarkable 500ft (160m) drop into the Bhoti Kosi River gorge on the Nepal/Tibet border is the longest Free-fall in the world.

15: Para Gliding:

The main area for paragliding is the Pokhara valley, commanding views of 3 of the worlds 8000m peaks with friendly and constant conditions for your paragliding holiday.

16: Kayaking and clinic.

Nepal offers another challenge in water sports kayaking on the torrent raging glacial rivers for the experts in Kayaking and water sports. For people who wants to know about Kayaking in Kathmandu or at Pokhara there are several Rafting Companies offering a day to a week course for interested people.

17: Cannoning:

Nepal offers another water sports Cannoning, abseiling from the torrent waterfalls which is gaining popularity among the adventurous people this adventure can be done in a few hours which involves walk or hike to the water falls spots.

18: Sky Dive:

Out of various adventure in Nepal, sky dive is another sports that’s gaining popularity every year, even though its an expensive adventure to do it, but it is mind blowing experience in the very nose of the high giant peaks of Mt.Everest and its surrounding majestic peaks. It involves flying in a small plane near Everest and then jumping with the parachute depending upon the weather conditions.

19: Jungle Safari –Wildlife & Nature Tours:

Nepal's tropical, dense jungles are in the low land of Terai, which runs from east to west on this fertile country. These exotic jungles, provides home and habitat for the most endangered species of wild life, the Royal Bengal Tiger, One horned Rhinoceros, the Gangetic Gharial and fresh water Dolphins. In one of these jungles, you will find one of the most exciting safari destinations in the world, Safari on the back of an elephants or in the four wheel drive to view the diverse wild life and many different species of exotic birds. Other thrills are canoe rides, jungle walk, and bird watch excursion in the comfort of the cosy lodge, built out of local material which blends it well with the natural surrounding, with all the homely basic facilities.
Parks and Reserve in Nepal.

Chitwan National Park:


One of the most Asia's popular National Park in Nepal.
The Park is famous for the elusive "Royal Bengal Tiger" the park habitats more than 200 One Horned Indian Rhinoceros 4 species of Deer, Bears, Monkeys,
Leopards and many different species of mammals and reptiles, and it is also a home of thousand species variety of birds.

The other National Park within driving distance.

The Bardiya National Park:


Lies in the west of Nepal Terai, the park is famous for viewing of Black Buck.
Bardiya National Park is also a home and habitat for Royal Bengal Tiger, one horned Rhinoceros and hundreds of different species of mammals and reptiles and birds life.

Koshi-Tappu Wild life Reserves:


Lies on the flood plains of eastern Nepal, the reserves offers important habitat for a different species of wild life, the last surviving population of 'Wild Buffalo or Arna' are found here, the reserve is also popular for many kinds of species of water birds.  

Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve

The Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve is situated in the southern part of Far-Western Nepal in Kanchanpur District.

20: Nature and Flora Tours:

Nepal, a wilderness paradise, has much to offer apart from the high snow capped mountain range, 2% of all the flowering and herbal medicine plant in the world, and it has magnificent rich and varied fauna and flora owing to the diverse topography and to a wide range altitude and climatic zones.
Thus, making it one of the most important destinations for nature lovers on this planet.

21: Bird Watch Tour:

Nepal habitats 8% of the world’s population of birds (more than 857 species)
It is a paradise for the ornithologist to observe bird life in Nepal from the mid Himalaya to the low land of Terai and its Jungle or the marshland, due to its different climatic and landscapes and vegetation bird’s life varies in each Himalayan belt.

22: Nepal’s Historical places outside Kathmandu:

Nepal being one of ancient country has so many things to take pride on it with its several historical monuments and palaces outside the capital one can visit outside Kathmandu with a scenic drive to respective historical sites like the Kapilvastu, Lumbini in the south west to pay homage to Lord Buddha’s birth place. 
Palpa town with its old palace and forts that were used for centuries and still exists, the Gorkha Palace the seat of the Shah dynasty since 15-16th centaury.

23: Eco-Tourism:

Always leading the scenic, cultural routes to provide absolute wilderness away from the main trails giving new experience to our valuable clients along with our warm hospitality and as well preserving the beautiful nature and its environment from destruction.

24: Welfare and Safety:

All the companies are well aware on client’s safety and have given top priority and as well the welfare of the staffs and porters also 
We have an up-to-date fleet, comprising coaches' smaller vehicle and also comfortable 4 wheel drives.

25: Experience staff and Trip Escorts:

All the drivers and tour escorts on leisure and adventure trips are competent professionals, each with over decades of experience on all types of road. Professionally trained catering team will accompany you on treks, which they have undertaken on countless occasions.

The catering team also accompanies non-trekkers touring off the beaten track, to provide hot lunches along the way, and also other meals depending on accommodation arrangements. All members of the catering team are well experienced and have been with related companies for many years.

26: Tour and Trekking Guides:

All tours are escorted by well trained and knowledgeable English-speaking guides. The services of guides speaking other languages (e.g. Japanese, German, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, Russian-Dutch and French) may also be provided with sufficient prior notice and at an additional cost. Group escorts are well versed in their related fields. From trekking-mountaineering, rafting to culture and ornithology to botany, and have the best informed guides. They work with the single-minded objective of acquainting you with Nepal-India-Tibet to the best of their ability.

27: Land of Festivals:

Nepal is not only the land of mountains; it is also the land of festivals. There are more than 50 festivals celebrated in Nepal every year. While the national festivals have fixed dates, religious festivals are set by astrologers following the lunar calendar. The best part about the festivals in Nepal is that all the events are celebrated with the same enthusiasm and galore the way it used to be hundreds of years ago when people had no other means of entertainment.

28: Rich Traditions and Religions:

Religious practices are an important part of the lives of the Nepalese people.
Mythologies of various Hindu gods and goddesses abound in this country and cultural values are based on the philosophies of holy books. 

In Nepal, Hinduism and Buddhism are the two main religions. The two have co-existed down the ages and many Hindu temples share the same complex as Buddhist shrines. Hindu and Buddhist worshippers may regard the same god with different names while performing religious rites.

Though Nepal is the only Hindu Kingdom in the world, many other religions like Islam, Christianity, and Bon are practiced here. Some of the earliest inhabitants like the Kirats practice their own kind of religion based on ancestor worship and the Tharus practice animism. Over the years, Hinduism and Buddhism have been influenced by these practices which have been modified to form a synthesis of newer beliefs.

As a result, visitors to this country may often find the religious practices in Nepal difficult to follow and understand. But this does not prevent one from enjoying the different traditional ceremonies and rituals of Nepalese culture. It is indeed a totally new experience of religious fervor.

29: Nepal the Land of Light of Asia:

Lord Sakyamuni the Buddha was born in Nepal at the low land of Terai at Lumbini and is the founder of Buddhism who lived and taught in this part of the world during the sixth century BC. The great stupa of Swayambhunath and Bouddhanath are among the oldest and most beautiful worship sites in the Kathmandu Valley.

Many Buddhist followers are seen performing these practices in Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath, and other Buddhist sites around the Valley.

30: Ancient History:

However, after almost 600 years of rule, the kings were not united among themselves and during the late 18th century, Prithvi Narayani Shah, King of Gorkha (a small kingdom in the mid west Nepal) conquered Kathmandu and united Nepal into one kingdom. Recognizing the threat of the British Raj in India, he dismissed European missionaries from the country and for more than a century, Nepal remained in isolation. During the mid-19th century Jung Bahadur Rana became Nepal's first prime minister to wield absolute power.  He set up an oligarchy and the Shah Kings remained figureheads. The Ranas were overthrown in a democracy movement of the early 1950's. 
Today, Nepal enjoys a multi party democratic system and a Republic country.

31: Nepal Unique Geography:

Nepal with varied landscapes from the low land of Terai and the High Himalaya makes this country one of the most unique place on earth.

The Kingdom of Nepal covers an area of 147,181 square kilometers, and stretches 145-241 kilometers north to south and 850 kilometers west to east. 

The country is located between India in the south and China in the north. At latitudes 26 and 30 degrees north and longitudes 80 and 88 degrees east, Nepal is topographically divided into three regions: the Himalaya to the north, the high hills consisting of the Mahabharata range and the Churia low hills, and the flat land of Terai range to the south. Elevations are varied in the kingdom. The highest point is Mt. Everest (8,848 m) in the north and the lowest point (70 meters above sea level) is located in the south east Terai region at Kechana Kalan of Jhapa District.

Altitude increases as you travel south to north. To the north temperatures are below -40 degrees Celsius and in the Terai, temperatures rise to 40 degrees Celsius in the summer. During June, July and August, the kingdom is influenced by monsoon clouds.

32: The warm friendly People:

People, Culture, and Languages also adds an important role in Nepal’s Tourism.  
In Nepal, ethnical cultural groups are diverse and many of them have their own languages and customs. However they can be geographically categorized according to their habitats.

33: Rich in Agriculture Product:

Beside Tourism and Farming, agriculture is the main source of economy providing all kinds and varieties of vegetables and fruits as well.
Eight out of 10 Nepalese are engaged in farming and it accounts for more than 40% of the GDP. Rolling fields and neat terraces can be seen all over the Terai flatlands and the hills of Nepal. Even in the highly urbanized Kathmandu Valley, large tracts of land outside the city areas are devoted to farming. Rice is the staple diet in Nepal and around three million tons are produced annually. Other major crops are maize, wheat, millet and barley. Besides food grains, cash crops like sugarcane, oil seeds, tobacco, jute and tea are also cultivated in large quantities.

34: Nepal’s commitment to promote Tourism:

To provide value added services to the discerning travelers who come to experience country. Equipped with a team of dedicated professionals and supported by an excellent infrastructure, committed to offering the very best. Apart from running the company as a business holding, also providing opportunities such as employment and redistribution of income in the far flung corners of the country. Guiding to experience all that is special about Nepal and adjoining Himalayan region of Tibet-India and Bhutan as well. The natural beauty of Nepal and other Himalayan region, awe-inspiring mountain views, colorful religious festivals, vibrant cultural traditions and, most importantly, the charm and gracious hospitality of the people, opening the doors of this hidden area and to bid visitors a warm welcome.

35: Environmental Impact:

Mindful of the fragility of the natural environment, aim is to "take nothing but photographs and leave nothing but footprints" when introducing visitors to this small, green Himalayan jewel that is Nepal.

Whether out on treks, or catering meals on day excursions and tours, burying all biodegradable garbage, and bring the rest back to nearest proper disposal sites for recycling or proper disposal.

36: Transport:

Nepal’s Tours and Travel and Trekking Agency have an up-to-date fleet, comprising coaches' smaller vehicle and also comfortable four wheel drives. 
All the drivers are competent professionals, each with over years' of experience on the road with the related companies.

37: Helicopter Services:

At present Nepal’s has 5-6 private Helicopters company apart from the Army’s Helicopter to cater the need of the Visitors in Nepal to name like Air Manang,  
Air Dynasty, Fishtail Air, Karnali Air and Mountain Air all these private companies are on services for the client’s requirement whether its scenic mountain flight tour or Emergency Evacuation and other medical region these reputed Heli companies are all always on service all year round.  

38: Airlines:

Over the past twenty years private domestic airlines have mushroomed, as Nepal had only Nepal Airlines to cater the need of the local and foreign passengers. 
Now there more than private six airlines Tara Air, Yeti Air, Guna Air, Buddha Air, Sita Air and Agni Air beside Nepal Airlines. All these Airlines are on full service ferrying on all parts of Nepal whether it’s on the mid hills, low land of Nepal or for scenic mountain flight all have equal quality facilities to cater the need of the passengers.

39: Arts & Handicrafts:

Nepal’s being one of the most artistic place in Asia, its handicraft are unique in design with old age tradition and still in demand among the locals and abroad the western visitors takes delights visiting the handicrafts shops and its beautiful hand works, Nepal has hundreds of handicrafts workshops ranging from rugs or carpets, pasmina shawls and scarf’s, wood and metal crafts.

40: Nepal’s at its best connection:

Kathmandu, being in the centre of Nepal and in the mid Asia bordering China and India, has an advantage to the travelers and businessman to move and to connect with the quickest and smooth flight assist to the Far East or to the south East Asian countries where the International Airlines can connect as per the traveler’s flight schedule to respective destination and as well assist to travel to Lhasa, Tibet or to India via Kathmandu and other parts of Nepal.

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