THE HIMALAYAN KINGDOM, offers you almost every type of adventure you are seeking. Be it mountaineering, trekking, sightseeing or rafting, Nepal has no equal in the world. Nepal is the land of the SAGARMATHA (Mt. Everest 8848m) and KANCHANJUNGA (8586m) the highest and third highest peaks in the world, challenging your ambition to look down from the highest point on earth.Nepal is also known as TREKKER'S PARADISE and to trek in the hills of Nepal is an experience by itself. Trekking in Nepal is free from seasonal and age limitation and the possibilities are unlimited. To suit special interests such as bird watching, observing flora and fauna, butterfly collection or just to be with nature, there is no better way than to trek in the network of track and trails of the hills of Nepal that are as old as the civilization itself. River rafting offers another mode of adventure travel in Nepal. It is not also physically demanding as trekking but offers some of same rewards.

Wildlife reserves, with a variety of species provided you plenty of scope. Some of the national parks are also well facilitated with good accommodations providing Elephant safaris to see the famous one-horned Rhino and Tiger at close proximity. Staying at these jungle lodges and the Elephant ride through the tangled mass of bamboo and grass fields thrilling experiences.

The festivals of Nepal are some of the most colorful parts of the Nepalese religion and cultural life. Festivals such as Rato Machchendranath Jatra, Indra Jatra, Dashain, Tihar and the likes are celebrated in Nepal with great pomp and pageantry and have attracted visitors every year from all over the world. The important aspect of Nepali culture is the religious harmony and understanding prevailing among the Hindus and Buddhists. Moreover, Nepal is also the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the apostle of peace and compassion.

From the time immemorial, Nepal is being bedecked with innumerable master pieces of art and architecture. Be it painting, sculpture, woodcarving or architecture, Nepal offers an incomparable scope. Kathmandu, the capital city possesses such a unique repository of temples and stupas, Old palaces, squares, historical monuments, age-old tradition and legends.

Pokhara, the Lake City of Nepal, situated 200km.west of Kathmandu, provide ample opportunity for fishing, swimming, canoeing, and boating along with sight seeing of majestic panoramic view on its background. The people of Nepal are known all over the world for their simplicity, frankness and friendly nature. They are hospitable and to treat a guest as god is still a religious and social traditional of Nepalese life.

Nepal - occupying only 0.1% of the earth-is home to:

	2% of all the flowering plants in the world;
	8% of the world's population of birds (more than 848 species);
	4 % of mammals on earth;
	11 of the world's 15 families of butterflies (more than 500 species);
	600 indigenous plant families;
	319 species of exotic orchids.

Area	147,181 sq.km
Geography	Situated between China in the north and India in the south.
Capital	Kathmandu
Population	22 Million
Language	Nepali is the national language. However travel-trade people understand and speak English as well.
Currency	Nepalese Rupee.
Political System	Multi-party Democracy with constitutional monarchy.
Religion	Nepal enjoys the distinction of being the only Hindu Kingdom in the world. However, there is a harmonious blending of Hinduism and Buddhism.
Climate	Nepal has four major seasons, namely 1. Winter (December-February), 2. Spring (March-May), 3. Summer (June-August), 4. Autumn (September-November) Nepal can be visited the whole year round.
People	Nepal has more than 61 ethnic groups and 70 spoken languages.
What to wear	Lightweight clothing is recommended for May through October. Warm garments are required in October-March. An umbrella or a raincoat is a must for the rainy season.