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