| A Nepal trek is for some a once in a lifetime | | | | setting of Pokhara, and the time you spend here will |
| adventure while for others it is a place to return to | | | | be the scenic highlight of your trip if not your lifetime. |
| again and again. It's no wonder that Nepal holds such | | | | Make sure not to skip the traditional Newari village of |
| a fascination for so many. This little mountain | | | | Bandipur with its stunning vistas, and relaxing |
| kingdom is home to some of the cultures and | | | | ambience. |
| religions that have molded the philosophical outlook of | | | | When you have had enough of walking let one of |
| the civilized world for over a thousand years. And, of | | | | Nepal's rivers help you to continue your adventure. A |
| course, there's the splendor of its natural wonders. | | | | two-day rafting trip on the Trisuli River with it's lovely |
| What follows is a plan for experiencing the best of | | | | valleys, deep gorges, and a mixture of both thrilling |
| Nepal. | | | | rapids and milder sections will bring you to Chitwan |
| The natural starting place for this and almost every | | | | National Park. Within the par you can travel by jeep |
| other place in Nepal is the valley of Kathmandu since | | | | and elephant as you search for Asian One-Horned |
| this is surely where you'll arrive in the country. | | | | Rhino, Leopard, and the Royal Bengal Tiger. Home to |
| Though you could land in Khatmandu and be flying | | | | over 400 species of birds and the Gangetic Dolphin, |
| off for a trek the next day this could be a major | | | | Nepal's first national park is an ecological treasure. |
| mistake. Khatmandu is not just another dirty | | | | If you haven't yet had enough of Nepal, and who |
| international city; instead it offers a wide range of | | | | can ever get enough of this country, consider taking |
| interesting cultural heritages well worth exploring. An | | | | an airplane ride to see one of the world's greatest |
| ancient city, Khatmandu was first settled in the | | | | natural wonders, Mount Everest. You will be |
| eighth century. The valley of Kathmandu is actually | | | | awestruck by the beauty of this mountain. If an |
| composed of three royal cities, Kathmandu (the | | | | airplane isn't enough of an adventure for you, you |
| capital), Patan & Bhaktapur. If you love culture, | | | | could always opt for a flight in an ultra-light tandem |
| religion and history you'll want to leave yourself at | | | | paraglider. Just be sure you have an experienced pilot |
| least a day each for exploring these 3 cities. | | | | flying with you. |
| Having explored the cities of the Kahmandu valley it's | | | | The ideal length of time for the trip laid out here |
| time to set off on a trek. Here it is suggested that | | | | would be 18 days in Nepal. If you're short on vacation |
| you look towards Dhampus and Ghandrung, with | | | | time you could pack it in to as few as 13 days, but |
| spectacular mountain views. Pokhara looks on to one | | | | considering what you'll be missing it would be worth |
| of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the | | | | negotiating hard for those extra few days away |
| world. The Annapurna and famous "Fishtail" mountain | | | | from the job. |
| peak of Machhapuchhare tower over the tropical | | | | |
