Nepal
conjures up images of snowcapped mountains and
rolling green hills. Indeed, the image is far
from incorrect. Nepal is home to 8 of the world's
14 highest peaks (more than 8,000m), making it
a mountaineer's dream. These include Mt Everest
(Sagarmatha) at 8,848m, Kanchenjunga at 8,586m,
Lhotse at 8,516m, Makalu at 8,463m, Cho Oyo at
8,201m, Dhaulagiri at 8,167m, Manaslu at 8,163m,
and Annapurna at 8,091m. But Nepal has more to
offer than just the icy, sky-embracing Himalayas.
Apart
from the sheer natural beauty, Nepal has a rich
culture, vibrant tradition, exquisite temples
and monuments, fast flowing rivers (ideal for
rafting) and tropical jungles that teem with wildlife.
Put together, these elements make for an unforgettable
trip. The country has been a tourist's paradise
for many years. It all began in the 1960s when
many of the world's flower children (hippies high
on hash) wound their way to the Nepali capital,
Kathmandu. For years a secret, unknown country,
it was in the 1950s that Nepal made the leap from
the 11th century to modern times. In 1989 restrictions
barring several areas to tourists were lifted.
We
offer a panaromic holiday package for the uninitiated,
visiting Nepal for the first time. This Holiday
Package gained its name because Prince Charles
trekked here. This is an easy short trek that
offers good mountain views, ridge walking, forests,
rice fields and different cast villages. |
