| Nepal is well known for being one of the most | | | | do swimming, canoeing and boating along with |
| beautiful countries in the world. The | | | | the sightseeing of majestic panoramic views |
| magnificent mountains, rustling rivers, | | | | in its background. Pokhara is a tropical spot |
| colourful people, religions and rich cultural | | | | with an altitude of about 900 meters from |
| heritages make Nepal a travellers paradise. | | | | where one can see the mountain crossing over |
| | | | 8000 meters. |
| Mantled with the high Himalaya to the north, | | | | |
| Nepal is a land of scenic splendour, age-old | | | | Kathmandu possesses several historical |
| temples, diverse cultures, exotic wildlife | | | | monuments, old palaces and palace squares, |
| and some of the friendliest people in the | | | | shrines and temples, ageless traditions and |
| world. All these combine to offer a medley of | | | | legends all make it a living museum that any |
| experience to the visitor in a country that | | | | visitor would cherish its vivid memory in |
| stretches roughly 885 km east to west and 193 | | | | ones heart for ever. |
| km north to south. Little wonder, those | | | | |
| visiting Nepal return home with a longing to | | | | The Nepali national meal is daal bhaat |
| come back again and again. | | | | tarkaari (spiced lentils, boiled rice, |
| | | | vegetable curry). This is served in most |
| Very few countries in the world can offer as | | | | Nepalese homes and teahouses. If rice is |
| many varieties of adventure tourism packages | | | | scarce the grain part may be cornmeal mush |
| as Nepal. Of the 14 peaks above 8000 meters | | | | called Ato, barley, or chapatis (whole wheat |
| in the world eight are located in Nepal. It | | | | 'tortillas'). The meal may be accompanied by |
| is the land Mount Everest (8848 meters), the | | | | dahi (yogurt) and a small helping of |
| highest peak in the world and other 1310 | | | | ultra-spicy fresh chutney or achar (pickle). |
| mountain peaks. | | | | Traditionally this meal is eaten with the |
| | | | right hand. |
| For those who can not withstand the | | | | |
| rigorousness of mountain climbing there are | | | | The weather is probably the best guide for |
| mountain flights which fly around the Mount | | | | deciding when to plan your trip to Nepal. |
| Everest and provide a close look of the top | | | | October and November are considered the best |
| of the world. Trekking is the best way to get | | | | times of the year. The monsoon will have just |
| to interesting and remote mountain villages | | | | ended, and clear skies with optimal |
| of Nepal and to enjoy views of the famous | | | | temperature will prevail. The main festivals |
| peaks together with their lifestyle untouched | | | | of Dashain and Tihar (Hindu equivalent of |
| with modern civilization. | | | | Christmas in terms of festivity) fall during |
| | | | these months. However, this is also the |
| River rafting represents another major | | | | busiest tourist season, and the main tourist |
| attractions. Within distance of 100 miles, | | | | centers and trekking trails tend to be |
| one can see the topographical variations with | | | | crowded with travellers like you. |
| the rivers rising from the higher points near | | | | |
| Nepals Tibetan border and then dropping | | | | This is definitely the best time to travel to |
| dramatically to lower levels the plains | | | | Nepal. With the conflict ended tourism is |
| bordering India. | | | | gearing up again and now the prices are |
| | | | excellent so dont miss this opportunity to |
| For the less adventures, Pokhara, the lake | | | | visit one of the most beautiful countries in |
| city of Nepal, is not to be missed. You can | | | | the world. |