KathmanduKathmandu - the capital and largest city of Nepal has never been in war. It accumulated treasures without spending and now they create a fabulous image of an eastern city |
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GimalaiThe Gimalai is an ideal place for mountain trekking, climbing and gliding, because eight of the fourteen highest peaks of the world (above 8000 m) are concentrated here |
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Nepal, bikingBiking is very popular in Nepal - a huge choice of different level routes. It is possible to rent bicycles, helmets and other equipment in special points in Kathmandu and Pokhar |
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Nepal, bungy jumpingThis sport is comparatively new in Nepal, but the only one site for bungy jumping is considered to be among the best in the world. The site is located on the Bhote Koshi River |
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Nepal, entertainmentTourists will find a wide range of entertainment in Nepal - from exotic, like elephant’s football or buffalo races to traditional, like golf |
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Nepal, ethnographyAmong the inhabitants of Nepal there are representatives of 40 different ethnic groups, mostly belonging to the Indo-European and Tibeto-Burman linguistic groups |
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Nepal, handicraftUnique souvenirs are made in Nepal - a variety of bronze casting - figures of Buddha, deities of Buddhist and Tantric pantheon of different size and quality |
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Nepal, landscapeDifference in height between the extreme southern and northern points of Nepal reaches 8600 m, that causes a rapid changeability of natural landscapes |
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Nepal, mountaineeringNepal is Mecca of mountaineering – here is the most desired goal of any climber, the world's highest peak, Mount Everest(8 848m). A great choice of other different level routes |
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Nepal, natureThe nature of Nepal is extraordinarily diverse - from eternal glaciers on mountains tops to tropics and jungles on plains. A huge number of plants and animals are listed in IUCN Red List |
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Nepal, paraplanThe take off point for the majority of paraplan flights in Nepal is Sarankot that is at the height of 6000 feet. The descent is near the beautiful Fewa Lake. Skilled instructors |
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Nepal, peoplePeople of Nepal are open-hearted and very friendly. They are remarkably modest, both curious and like to chat |
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Nepal, raftingRafting in Nepal is a popular tourist destination for an average recreational kayaker or river runner. Most of the rivers have 2 - 4 class. No need to bring any equipment |
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Nepal, tourismNepal seems to be created for admirers of extreme tourism: mountain climbing, biking, rafting, gliding, etc |
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Safari in NepalThere are 14 national parks and wildlife reserves in Nepal. Ride on elephant back or jeep-safari give the opportunity to observe wild animals in their natural habitat |