Information about Nepal

Nepal : The Kingdom of the Gods.

At the outset, it has to be mentioned that the history of ancient Nepal is the history of Kathmandu Valley. There are two reasons for this. One is the lack of historical records for other parts of Nepal and the other is that the colorful past of this beautiful valley easily out dazzles what is known about elsewhere. There is also the fact that the name of the country is taken from what Kathmandu used to be known in earlier times – Nepal valley.

The tale of Kathmandu dates back to the time when the Gods communed with mortals. A glimpse into that period can be found in the Buddhist chronicles that tell of the coming of the Manjushree Bodhisattva from China to worship Swayambu. As the legend goes, Swayambu, a manifestation of Adhi Buddha, the primordial Buddha was a brilliant flame emanating from a lotus flower that rested in the midst of the lake Nagarad. From atop distant Mandapgiri (now Nagarkot), Manjushree gazed at this wondrous sight and decided to worship this flame more closely.

For the first-time Nepal Visitors (and, I can assure you, for the repeat visitor as well), a trip to Nepal can be an overwhelming experience. Jet lag and culture shock, thin air and smog, streets with no names and gods with many names all conspire to confuse, challenge, and astound visitors to this Himalayan kingdom. Before you immerse yourself in the cultural crossroads that is modern-day Nepal, it pays to have a clear idea of where you are going and what you want to see and do. This chapter will tell you about some of the best experiences that Nepal has to offer so that you can plan a trip that will fulfill your expectations and be suited to your needs. These selections will, among other things, clue you in to which trek might be right for you, which temples you should not miss, where to stay, where to eat, and what to bring home from your visit. After deciding on an itinerary, tap your reserves for all the patience you can muster, and you just might be ready to explore tourism the Republic of Nepal.

Rafting in Nepal

Rafting in Nepal gained immense popularity as tourism culture started to blossom in Nepal in early eighties. A series of the world’s most outstanding white-water river rafting and kayaking are found here. White water rafting means cruising down the gushing waters of river in an inflatable rubber raft or kayak over roaring waves and swirling fast-moving water for the excitement of a lifetime.Drifting along the raging waves of river Kali Gandakhi, Trisuli, Sun Kosi, Karnali or Bheri with scintillating kaleidoscope of high mountain peaks, dense vegetations and mysterious wilderness as its backdrop unfolds irresistible challenges and adventure. Nepal white water rafting can be experienced as a short 2 day excursion, or in the style of an expedition where we walk in for two days and then paddle a distance of 150 km or more over a period of two weeks. Almost every trek or cultural tour in Nepal or Tibet can be round off with ‘rafting trips’ or can be combined with a wild life safari trip.

Beginning its life in Tibet (Bhot) this river (koshi) roars its way into Nepal through some of the most breathtaking valleys and gorges you will ever see. The Bhote Koshi path is the steepest in Nepal creating a torrent. In this river the rafting will be exciting without risking anything. It is a very steep and very continuous mountain stream, a combination of fun and excitement and surrounded by mountains forests and waterfalls.From the mountain Shisa Pangma (the 10th highest mountain in the world) the glacier waters roar down in to Nepal. It is a challenging and enthralling water trip which gives the rafter an experience of rafting in whitewater in this wonderful country, Nepal.The Bhote Koshi has it all, thrilling action and breathtaking scenery from thrilling drops, deep gorges and amazing lime stone formations. Beginning near the border this trip allows you to take in the stunning beauty of the areas as well as take part in other activities at the last resort like canoeing, mountain bike riding and of course the Bungee Jump.Thus this river offers you nothing less than the trip of a life time.

Everest and Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Everest region known as the Solu Khumbu is known around the world as the famous home of the world's highest mountain. Mt. Everest, or Sagarmatha as the Nepalese call it, rises 8,848 meters into the sky. The hike to the base camp attracts trekkers from all over the globe.Solu Khumbu is the district south and west of Mount Everest. It is populated by sherpas, an ethnic group that has achieved fame because of the exploites of its men on mountaineering expeditions. Khumbu is the name of the northern half of this region, which includes the highest mountain in the world and many of the 8,000m (26,247 ft) summits. Most of Khumbu is part of Sagarmatha National Park. Solu, the southern portion is less rugged but it has many interesting monasteries and villages.The attractions are the majestic mountains, the villages in the high mountain valleys, the associated monasteries, and the legendary inhabitants.

A great Himalayan range of Annapurna (8091m.) lies In the western part of Nepal. Southern flank gets the highest precipitation of rainfalls, making the land very fertile and inhabitant by different ethnic groups. The Southern flank of Annapurna is the most popular trekking route, which passes through several beautiful villages and spectacular view points, leading to North of Modi Khola valley and up the canyon between Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare .
The inhabitants of this area are mostly the Gurungs, one of the ethnic groups. Our adventure trip to the Annapurna Sanctuary begins from Pokhara, a scenic spot. Our trek combines with the spectacular mountain scenery with incredible ethnic and cultural diversity and traverses through very strange locales. The Gurung villages en route are particularly colorful and absolutely you can expect to meet strange but friendly and welcoming ethnic people.