Few destinations is the world can match Nepal in the variety of world class experience be it mountaineering, trekking, mountain biking, nature tours, culture tours, pilgrim tours, white-water rafting, canyoning (cascading), kayaking, canoeing, mountan flights, pony trekking, jungle safaris, bird watching, fishing, hang-gliding, ultra-light aircraft ride, bungy jumping, etc. In addition, we have several special interest tours like orchid tours, culture trek, honey hunting, village tours, fossil hunting, and meditation courses. Shamanism-Panimism tour, cave tours, snow leopard and blue sheep trek and many more that take place throughout the year.

Trekking: Nepal is the ultimate destination for the trekking enthusiast-offering a myriad of possibilities from the short and easy to the demanding challenges of the snowy peaks. Easy moderate or rigorous-there is something for every one. Nepal has aptly been called “A Trekkers’ Paradise” as her terrain-mountains, hills and the Terai-offers some of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world. The immense contrasts in altitudes and climates found here support an equally spectacular mix of lifestyles, vegetation and wildlife. Trekking in Nepal is as much a cultural experience as a Himalayan adventure. In the shadows and foothills of the icy pinnacles of the Himalaya, one passes picturesque charming villages inhabited by diverse ethnic groups. Treks vary from expeditions, high altitude treks to simple easy paced walks.

Mountaineering: With eight of the highest peaks in the world, including Mt. Everest, it is hardly surprising that Nepal has been the stage for some of the most outstanding achievements in the world of mountaineering. The dauntless icy peaks have since decades challenged the bodies and spirits of those daring enough to want to conquer the hulks. All inquiries and arrangements for expeditions have to be made well in advance at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation, Mountaineering Section, Bhrikutimandap (Tel: 4256231/2, Fax: 4227281, www.tourism.gov.np ) where the guidelines have been laid down.

River Rafting/Kayaking/Canyoning: Few rafting rivers in the world can match the thundering course of the rivers of Nepal originating from the snow meltdown of the Himalayan terrain. The rivers gush through the twisted canyons, winding through calm valleys where small settlements are perched on the banks, taming out only as they spill out into the Indian plains to merge with the Ganges. A river-trip is one of the best ways to explore the typical cross-section of the country’s natural as well as the ethno-cultural heritage with massive doses of adrenaline buzz on our world caliber white-water thrills. An extrems sport popular in Europe, canyoning is now available in Nepal. Canyoning gives you the freedom to explore some of the most ruggedly beautiful, yet forbidden places in the world.

Jungle Safari: Chitwn National Park, Bardiya National Park and Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve offer exciting safari holidays. Jungle activities here include venturing into deep jungle on elephant back or four wheel drives to view wild animals in their natural habitat, canoe ides on the jungle rivers, nature walks, bird watching and village tour excursions.

Village Tours: Village tours allow visitors to experience a stay in a typical Nepali village. This gives visitors an opportunity to observe the rich Nepalese cultural tradition from the closest quarter and intermingle with the locals. Besides, any expenses made at that level directly contribute to the welfare of the local community, hence giving the visitor a sense of satisfaction. Village tours are conducted in Sirubari, Bridim, Ghale Gaon, Ilam and other places.

Other Activities: For those who can not withstand the rigorousness of mountain climbing there are mountain flights which fly around Mt. Everest and other summits providing a close-up view of the top of the world. On a clear day, the hill resorts of Dhulikhel (32 km from Kathmandu), Nagarkot (32 km east from Kathmandu) and Daman (80 km southwest of Kathmandu) afford magnificent views of Mt. Everest and the entire Himalayan range. For others, Pokhara, the lake city of Nepal provides endless opportunities for fishing, swimming, canoeing and boating along Phewa lake with majestic panoramic views in its background.

A rich natural heritage: Thanks to Nepal’s extensive and effective system, the country has managed to preserve more endangered species of flora and fauna than any other area in Asia. Nepal has a network of 9 National parks, 3 Wildlife Reserves, 3 Conservation Areas, 1 Hunting Reserve including 9 Buffer zones around national parks, covering a total of 28, 85.67 Sq. Km., or 19.42% of the country’s total land.

UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites:
1. Chitwan National Park (932 Sq. Km)
2. Everest National Park (1,148 Sq. Km)

Other National Parks:
1. Bardiya National Park (968 Sq. Km)
2. Khaptad National Park (225 Sq. Km)
3. Langtang National Park (1, 710 Sq. Km)
4. Makalu-Barun National Park (2,330 Sq. Km)
5. Rara National Park (106 Sq. Km)
6. Shey – Phoksundo National Park (3,555 Sq. Km)
7. Shivapuri National Park (144 Sq. Km)
Wildlife Reserves:
1. Koshi – Tappu Wildlife Reserve (176 Sq. Km)
2. Parsa Wildlife Reserve (499 Sq. Km)
3. Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve (305 Sq. Km)

Conservation Areas:
1. Annapurna Conservation Area (7,629 Sq. Km)
2. Kanchenjunga Conservation Area (2,035 Sq. Km)
3. Manaslu Conservation Area 1,663 Sq. Km)

Hunting Reserve:
1. Dhorpatan (1,325 Sq. Km)

A rich cultural heritage: Nepal offers an incomparable scope to connoisseurs of art and culture to see and study the different aspects of fine arts in its painting, sculpture, woodcarving and architecture. The three main historic cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur with numerous historical monuments, old palaces and palace squares, shrines and temples, ageless traditions and legends make it a veritable living museum. The Kathmandu Valley boasts seven UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites all within a radius of 20km.