Nepal

Discover the Himalayas

Stunning mountains, hidden valleys, raging rivers and amazing wildlife, Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of geographical and bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and latitudinal variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60m above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848m all within a distance of 150 km, with climatic conditions ranging from sub-tropical to arctic.

Within this spectacular geography is also one of the richest cultural landscapes anywhere. The country is a potpourri of ethnic groups and sub-groups who speak over 70 languages and dialects. Nepal offers an astonishing diversity of sightseeing attractions and adventure opportunities found nowhere else on earth. With numerous annual festivals celebrated throughout the year in traditional style highlighting enduring customs and beliefs the people of Nepal are open and friendly exhibiting a traditional hospitality fast disappearing elsewhere.



Choose any of the Great Places detailed on the map below and read more... Kathmandu Rara Lake National Park Mustang Gorkha Bandipur Pokhara Chitwan National Park Bardia National Park Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve The Himalayas Mount Everest Kanchenjunga North Trek Nepal


Great Reasons To Visit

  • Enjoy mountain trekking withoptions ranging from short rambles to stunning, 3 weekers expeditions
  • Explore the pagoda’s of Kathmandu, then head out in search of wildlife by jeep or on elephant-back
  • Nepal's rivers offer some of the world's best white water rafting with grades suitable for all


Great Places to Visit

Spectacular, remote, challenging and jungle-clad with abundant wildlife – these are just some of the descriptions given to the Karnali, Nepal's longest and largest river. With rapids from Grade 3 to 5...

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Most Popular Place to Visit

Bandipur

Bandipur is an ancient Newari mountain town strung out along a ridge 7km above the main Kathmandu to Pokhara road. With stunning views, great architecture, wonderful walks and a lovely place to stay t...

Most Popular Trips & Tours

Everest Base Camp

The classic guided and porter-assisted trek in Nepal, to the foot of the highest mountain in the world walking in the footsteps of some of the planet’s greatest-ever explorers, the Everest Base ...

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Featured Travel Expert

Himalayan Encounters commenced operation in 1978 as one of the very first white-water rafting company in Nepal, later foraying into trekking and tours. With a mixed management of Nepali and Western ex...
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