Trekking in Nepal
One of the main flows of visitors in Nepal is trekking; it is indeed regarded as the world’s best and most scenic trekking area, as one can trek for a 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 from the locals or from the guides with friendly, warm hospitality and a homely atmosphere.
Trekking Peaks.
Nepal offers a variety of peaks over 5500 to 6000 m for adventurous people who have a love for adrenaline or breathtaking adventure; these peaks can be climbed by any basic climber or professional mountaineer with the guides and proper equipment, as per the challenge, time, and duration of the climb.
Mountaineering Expeditions.
Nepal, with its eight gigantic eight-thousander meters, offers expeditions to Mt. Everest from the South Col, Mt. Kanchenjunga, 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.
Trekking and Mountaineering Equipment Shops.
Due to mass trekking and climbing expeditions, whether on trekking peaks or full-scale mountaineering, the availability of all kinds of trekking and climbing equipment's at various shops in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and the Khumbu area makes this country fascinating for this kind of adventurer as they do not have to bring large bulk of equipment when you can purchase or rent here in Nepal saving time and weight on flight and the hassle of packing.
Restaurant and food.
As Nepal is rapidly rising as an adventure sports destination and for cultural and relaxation holidays, the food quality has grown in various ways from fresh vegetables, cereals to packed sealed or trekking foods, one can purchase as per their requirement, and the restaurant from small to quality café and restaurants, have mushroomed, serving all kinds of international menus for the visitors delight as Nepal has all kinds of flavors in the menus.
Leisure Tour and hikes.
Nepal paradise for 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.
Sightseeing with Guided Tour.
Kathmandu Valley is indeed a unique type of valley, set in 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.
Mountain Resorts.
Nepal, with its ambiance, offers a variety of choices for visitors to its Mountain, Hill, or River Resorts to feel the natural beauty and glimpse the high snow-capped mountain panorama in comfort at its luxurious Resorts.
Luxury Lodge Trekking.
A very special trek for people who do not have a passion for adventure but are willing to take part in outdoor life. This trip starts with a leisurely, moderate walk in the comfort of top-standard mountain lodges and a well-stocked bar with a view of the snow-capped Himalayas.
Rafting or scenic white-water floats.
Rafting in the Himalayan rivers of Nepal offers one of the most exciting thrills and relaxation in the adventure world of water sports.
Nepal offers various 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 Sun-Kosi are the most 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 the Gods, the Himalaya, all the way to the Ganges in India. The float downstream is exhilarating, and the scenery of the valley gorges between the Himalaya and the Mid-Himalayan range is equally captivating.
The other thrill in the rafting is camping on the clear sandy beaches with time to explore and visit the rural villages. So, whatever duration or level of excitement you need we have it all here in the rivers of Nepal.
Parks and Reserves in Nepal.
Jungle Safari – Wildlife and Nature Tours.
Nepal’s tropical, dense jungles are in the lowland of Terai, which runs from east to west in this fertile country. These exotic jungles provide home and habitat for the most endangered species of wildlife, the Royal Bengal Tiger, the one-horned Rhinoceros, the Gangetic Gharial, and freshwater Dolphins. In one of these jungles, you will find one of the most exciting safari destinations in the world, Safari on the back of elephants or in a four-wheel drive to view the diverse wildlife and many different species of exotic birds. Other thrills are canoe rides, jungle walk, and bird watch excursion in the comfort of the cozy lodge, built out of local material which blends it well with the natural surroundings, with all the homely basic facilities.
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, makes Nepal most important destinations for nature lovers on this planet.
Tour and Trekking / Mountain Guides.
All trekking and climbing or tours are led 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, culture, ornithology, and botany, we 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.
Mountain Biking.
Nepal offers 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.
Various Adventure Sports and Activities.
Ultra Light Aircraft.
Ultra light aircraft takes 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.
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.
Paragliding.
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.
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 a person 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.
Cannoning.
Nepal offers another water sport, Canyoneering, abseiling from the torrential waterfalls, which is gaining popularity among adventurous people. This adventure can be done in a few hours, which involves a walk or hike to the waterfalls.
Skydive.
Out of various adventures in Nepal, skydiving is another sport that’s gaining popularity every year, even though it is an expensive adventure to do, but it is a mind-blowing experience at the very base of the giant peaks of Mt. Everest and its surrounding majestic peaks. It involves flying in a small plane near Everest and then jumping with a parachute, depending on the weather conditions.
A brief look at the country.
Capital: Kathmandu, Population around 30 million, Language: Nepali is the national language. However, travel-trade people understand and speak English as well.
Political System: Republic with Multi-Party Democracy.
Climate: Nepal has four major seasons: (1) Spring: Mid-February to May, (2) Summer: June to August, (3) Autumn: September-November, (4) Winter: December-early February.
Nepal can be visited all year round, witnessing the Nepalese of more than 60 ethnic groups and 70 native languages.
A country with a wide range of impressive places to travel and with many good reasons to visit, as once is not enough, join us in Nepal for visiting and Trekking in Nepal..
