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WELCOME TO NEPAL

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You are welcome to The country of Everest In the Year - 2011.
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Visit NEPAL 2011

Government of Nepal has declared year 2011 as the Nepal Tourism Year 2011 with an objective to achieve substantial growth in national economy at large and tourism industry in particular through new programs in the wake of historical transformation. Since peace and stability have been reestablished in the country, it has become imperative to reposition and revive Nepal’s image as a prime tourist destination. To address it, government of Nepal 'Nepal Tourism Year 2011’ in the Budget speech made by Finance Minister Dr.Babu Ram Bhattarai on 19 September 2008. The national campaign of Nepal Tourism Year 2011 is a result of a rigorous exercise carried out by government and private sector to rejuvenate tourism industry once again giving impetus to effort made by people of different walks of life to establish tourism as backbone of Nepal’s economy. As per the decision made by Cabinet Meeting on 2065/06/03, the Government of Nepal has formed the Main Organizing Committee under the convenership of Hon’ble Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation together with Joint convenership of the Hon'ble Vice Chairmanship of National Planning Commission. There will be 61 members in Main Organizing Committee that includes various line Ministries and Department, Chief of District Development Committees, Metropolitan, Sub-Metropolitan cities and Municipalities, presidents of travel trade and other related associations and institutions. Some 23 other institution/organization would be invitees in the same. The Chief Executive Officer of Nepal Tourism Board has been designated as the Member-Secretary of the Committee.

The Main Organizing Committee meeting held on January 18, 2009 at the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation has decided to form 14 different functional sub committees and 5 regional sub committees to carry out different promotional, development and coordination works to make this mega event successful.

In addition to functioning as Secretariat of Nepal Tourism Year 2011, Nepal Tourism Board, will align its following programs and activities to promote and highlight the Nepal Tourism Year 2011 campaign: Nepal Tourism Year 2011 will be promoted in 12 prominent travel trade fairs in the major source markets: Europe, Australia, India, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Malaysia. Similarly, NTY 2011 will be highlighted in the country focused programs being organised in Europe, Australia, China, India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand, and South Korea, A high level delegation along with Nepalese travel trade will visit the major source market and will interact with local media and travel trade for effective promotion of NTY 2011 Nepal Tourism Year 2011 will be promoted during UFTAA Congress, being organized by NTB and NATTA in November 2010 in Kathmandu Corporate houses in the source markets will be approached and invited to hold meetings, conferences and exhibitions ( MICE NTY 2011 will be highlighted on all the promotional gateways of NTB. Private sector travel trade, at home and abroad, will be requested to promote NTY 2011,Promotional Affiliations will be developed with Non-Resident Nepali Associations, Friends of Nepal, International Travel Trade Associations, and Corporate Houses for NTY 2011 promotion, Promotion will be made through artists, mountaineers, actors and other celebrities Nepal Tourism Board will invite 300 international journalists for FAM tour from source countries like China, India, South East countries, Bangladesh and Europe to highlight Nepal Tourism Year 2011 in the international media. NTB is in process of signing MoU with international airlines flying to Nepal for promoting Nepal internationally. New posters and brochure will be designed for Nepal Tourism Year 2011. A new website will be launched soon about Nepal Tourism Year 2011. Felicitation desk at airport will be upgraded and made tourist friendly Community tourism and Home Stay will get a special focus to diversify tourism movement into potential tourism areas of the country such as in Shree Antu Danda, Basantapur area, Khaptad, Rara, Gorkha etc. In association with communities, local bodies and related institutions, NTB will develop trekking trails in the Mid-western and Far-Western Development Region. Training programs will be organized in new tourism areas NTB will review and revise the existing Tourism Marketing Strategy 2005-2020 in line with the targets declared by the government.

Nepal Tourism Year 2011 campaign will focus its marketing and promotion activities on regional and emerging markets, in exploring new tourism potential market segments, highlighting the tourism brand: Naturally Nepal - once is not enough!. It will also concentrate its effort for enhancement of air connectivity with the regional, emerging and potential markets; lobby with the government for sufficient budget allocation to improve and expand tourism related activities infrastructures in existing and new tourism areas; and attract and encourage private sector for investment in tourism sector.

Honeymoon Destinations | Top Honeymoon Destinations | Best Honeymoon Destination Pokhara

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Everyone goes for the best destination for spending their Honeymoon memorable. There are a lot of places to Travel but for Honeymoon couple, they search for the Romantic and Natural environment for their HONEYMOON. Pokhara "Heaven On Earth" is really the Best Place For Honeymoon Couples. Checkout the view of Pokhara and know yourself why itis the best place for Honeymoon Couples.

Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls Hotels | Niagara Falls Attractions

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The Niagara Falls are voluminous waterfalls on the Niagara River, straddling the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. The falls are 17 miles (27 km) north-northwest of Buffalo, New York and 75 miles (120 km) south-southeast of Toronto, Ontario, between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York.

Niagara Falls is composed of two major sections separated by Goat Island: Horseshoe Falls, the majority of which lies on the Canadian side of the border, and American Falls on the American side. The smaller Bridal Veil Falls are also located on the American side, separated from the main falls by Luna Island.

Niagara Falls were formed when glaciers receded at the end of the Wisconsin glaciation (the last ice age), and water from the newly-formed Great Lakes carved a path through the Niagara Escarpment en route to the Atlantic Ocean. While not exceptionally high, the Niagara Falls are very wide. More than six million cubic feet (168,000 m³) of water falls over the crest line every minute in high flow and almost 4 million cubic feet (110,000 m³) on average. It is the most powerful waterfall in North America.

The Niagara Falls are renowned both for their beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Managing the balance between recreational, commercial, and industrial uses has been a challenge for the stewards of the falls since the 1800s.

Niagara Falls Hotels

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Attractions In Niagara Falls

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Cheap Flights | Online Airline Tickets | Cheap Airlines Tickets

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When we are out looking for the best options to make our dreams true with some perfect holidays, there is one thing we will always have trouble with. And this is the decision if a strategy that involves multiple stops will be more efficient or not.

To start with, I would like to mention the two differences that we can encounter, and to make you understand it properly I will place two examples. Let's imagine we are planning to fly to Singapore from Paris, Europe, and we take a look at the flights market trying to discover what can be best.

The idea is to find an airline or combination of airlines that can bring us there for the less price possible. If we find a flight operated by one single airline, we receive one price A. We then look for combinations with different airlines and we have another price B. Which of them will be higher?

If the stop that we make in the route to change to a different airline operator is placed pretty near to our place of departure or arrival, the option will have chances to be cheaper. An example could be flying from our supposed home town Paris to London, and then from London take a flight to Singapore.

Instead, if we plan to fly from Paris to any destination in the middle East, and from there a flight to Singapore, unless it exist a very special offer in place, this will be always a problem, and the total fare will increase.

Nowadays, with the option to fly to East Asia with Oasis Hong Kong will even more kill the possibility to travel to Middle East, as flying to London will allow you to use this airline to travel there.

Another example will happen if we plan to go to Barcelona, Spain, from the US, from Miami for example. Of course we can find direct flights that will have a good price. But did you know that if you fly first to Italy with Alitalia and then you take Ryanair to Barcelona the fares are a lot cheaper? Did you also know that with Zoom Airlines you could fly with a low cost carrier to New York from Miami, fly from NY to London for 343 euros, and then take Ryanair to Rome in Italy for 20 euros?

In the end, what I mean with this article is: normally a direct flight will be cheaper, but if the stop you are planning to make is relatively near to your airport of departure or to the airport of arrival, the possibility of making a 1 stop or even 2 stops flight should be considered as you can be happily surprised. source: buzzle.com

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Rarotonga | Cook Islands

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Rarotonga is the most populous island in a group of islands known as the Cook Islands, with a population of 14,153 (census 2006). Rarotonga is the main island which makes up the 15 beautiful islands of the Cook Islands. An idyllic tropical island surrounded by reef that shelters the lagoon, with many varieties of tropical fish and turquoise water that laps against the white sandy beaches - this is paradise!

Cook Islands' Parliament buildings, as well as the international airport, are located on Rarotonga. Because it is the most populous island, Cook Islanders may be referred to as Rarotongan, but they may in fact come from one of the other 15 islands in the group, such as Aitutaki or Mangaia. Rarotonga is also a very popular tourist destination with many resorts, hotels and motels. The chief town, Avarua, on the north coast, is also the capital of the Cook Islands.

Kruger National Park | Visit Kruger National Park South Africa

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Kruger National Park is Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Low veld, the national park is nearly 2 million hectares in area. Truly the flagship of the South Africa Reserves, The Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals.

Kruger National Park has a list of almost 500 species, some of which are not to be found elsewhere in South Africa. Hornbills, Starlings, Vultures, Rollers, Bee-eaters and Shrikes typify the ubiquitous avi-fauna and birders can look forward to pursuing the big 6 (Saddle-billed Stork, Kori Bustard, Martial Eagle, Lappet-faced Vulture, Pel's Fishing Owl and Ground Hornbill).

Kruger National Park is one of the premier game-watching destinations in the world. Approximately 145 mammal species occur in the National Park. It is possible to see all the classical African big game, including elephant, black and white rhino, hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, warthog and many antelope species.
Large carnivores include lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and spotted hyena. There are also many smaller mammals equally enticing species.

Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya

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The Masai Mara (also spelled Maasai Mara) is a large park reserve in south-western Kenya, which is effectively the northern continuation of the Serengeti National Park game reserve in Tanzania. It was established in 1961 to protect wildlife from hunters. The Masai Mara is the reason many visitors come to Kenya and its beauty and abundant wildlife won't disappoint. This guide to the Masai Mara will tell you what animals you can expect to see, the topography of the area, where to stay, how to get there, and what there is to do beyond the game drives.

Yosemite National Park | Trek, Hiking, Hotels

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Yosemite National Park, one of the first wilderness parks in the U.S., is best known for its waterfalls. But within its 1170 square miles, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, vast wilderness and captivating wildlife also exist. Yosemite is one of the largest and least fragmented habitat blocks in the Sierra Nevada, and the park supports a diversity of plants and animals. Situated in California's Sierra Nevada mountain range, Yosemite's peaks soar to above 13,000 feet above sea level. Visitors flock to Yosemite Falls and Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. Climbers and hikers tackle Yosemite Valley. Yosemite is famous for its high concentration of waterfalls in a small area. Numerous sheer drops, glacial steps and hanging valleys in the park provide many places for waterfalls to exist, especially during April, May, and June (the snowmelt season). Located in Yosemite Valley, the 2,425-foot-high (739 m) Yosemite Falls is the highest in North America.

Checkout some beautiful photographs around Yosemite National Park

Thailand | Travel Thailand | Bangkok Travel

2009-09-12T02:06:00.000-07:00

Most of nature and adventure touring is available in Thailand because of the country's diverse geography. From mountains in the North and Northeast to the beaches and islands of the South, Thailand offers a diverse array of activities, such as mountain biking, sea kayaking, canoeing or traveling on jumbo (without jet). The south's beaches and islands offer sea kayaking, cave abseiling and climbing on stunning limestone stacks that rise from the Andaman Sea. Jungle treks and canopy tours await inland. In the north, mountains and rain forest backdrop exhilarating outdoor adventures. The Umphang jungle trek is different from the jungle treks in North Thailand so far as that the area is covered with primary tropical rain forest. There are only living two primitive hill tribes, the Karen and Hmong or Meo, who are seldom, visit by travelers. This jungle trek is a guaranteed exotic adventure into an area which is hardly visit by tourist.

Checkout some beautiful photographs around Thailand

Grand Canyon | Grand Canyon National Park | AZ

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About five million people visit Grand Canyon National Park each year and it comes as no surprise why. The main attraction, Grand Canyon, is a mammoth gorge stretching 277 miles showcasing amazing depths of colorful geology. The majestic canyon, an ever-changing display of colors, stretches nearly 280 miles from end to end, is ten miles wide on the average and descends 6,000 feet at its deepest point. Take the scenic East or West Rim drive or descend into the "Inner Canyon" by foot, mule or a raft down the Colorado River, where thrilling rapids are interspersed with calmer waters. Hike down to the Havasupai Falls, where shimmering turquoise water cascades into a crystal pool below. Hiking trails abound and, for the fittest of hikers, the 21-mile rim to rim hike, while grueling in parts, is a rewarding journey. It boasts some of the nation’s cleanest air and a great deal of the park’s 1,904 square miles are maintained as wilderness. Visitors cannot help but be blown away by stunning views from almost any vantage point.

Checkout some beautiful photos around Grand Canyon Area

Bali Indonesia | Visit Bali Indonesia

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Bali - Indonesia- is in Southeast Asia. You can be bused straight from the airport to your ultra-modern resort in Kuta... then cross wide expanses of rice fields to visit the art galleries at Ubud, or the dizzying clifftop heights of Pura Luhur Uluwatu. Bali has long been known for its beaches and culture, but the growing tourist infrastructure means that new opportunities for fun and entertainment are opening wide.

Ubud's art scene is growing in fame, as galleries like the Blanco Renaissance Museum and the Agung Rai Museum of Art bring fine Balinese art to a wider audience.

Balinese music and dance play a prominent role in local society, and tourists are encouraged to see the Balinese worship at the many temples scattered around the island.
Bali's beaches are still its main draw. Arguably the best beach is in Nusa Dua, with its wide expanses of soft sandy shore. The variegated surf conditions also attract surfers from all over the world.

Checkout some beautiful views around Bali

Adventures | Adventure Vacations | Travelling Adventures

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Most of the travel lovers love to visit Adventures Places. Here we have sortened some top adventures places detail, hope you will love them...

1. San Juan, Puerto Rico, Caribbean :- San Juan is Capital of Puerto Rico and a Commonwealth of the United States. This island is covered with historical sites, mountains and rain forests, and is circled by mangrove swamps Read more...

2. Bali Indonesia :- Bali - Indonesia- is in Southeast Asia. You can be bused straight from the airport to your ultra-modern resort in Kuta... then cross wide expanses of rice fields to visit the art galleries at Ubud, or the dizzying clifftop heights of Read more...

3. Grand Canyon :- About five million people visit Grand Canyon National Park each year and it comes as no surprise why. The main attraction, Grand Canyon, is a mammoth gorge stretching 277 miles showcasing amazing depths of colorful Read more...

4. Thailand :- Most of nature and adventure touring is available in Thailand because of the country's diverse geography. From mountains in the North and Northeast to the beaches and islands of the South Read more...

5. Yosemite National Park :- Yosemite National Park, one of the first wilderness parks in the U.S., is best known for its waterfalls. But within its 1170 square miles, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, vast wilderness Read more...

6. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya :-The Masai Mara (also spelled Maasai Mara) is a large park reserve in south-western Kenya, which is effectively the northern continuation of the Serengeti National Park game reserve in Read more...

7. Kruger National Park :- Kruger National Park is Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Low veld, the national park is Read more...

8. Rarotonga Cooks Islands :- Rarotonga is the most populous island in a group of islands known as the Cook Islands, with a population of 14,153 (census 2006). Rarotonga is the main island which makes up the 15 Read more...

San Juan | Puerto Rico | Caribbean Port of San Juan

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San Juan is Capital of Puerto Rico and a Commonwealth of the United States. This island is covered with historical sites, mountains and rain forests, and is circled by mangrove swamps and beautiful beaches. Many cruise ships sailing the eastern Caribbean either embark, disembark, or stopover in San Juan, and the cruise ship pier is conveniently located in the picturesque old town. Visiting San Juan can be a history lesson, a beach getaway or a little of both. Old San Juan, a walled center dating to Puerto Rico's days as a Spanish colony, is a square mile of restored buildings, narrow streets, plazas, former forts and an oceanfront esplanade. The beaches are in the resort area of Isla Verde and in the more urban Condado. Visual and performing arts and a bustling marketplace dominate the Santurce quarter. Casinos, hip restaurants and clubs are scattered throughout the city.

Checkout some beautiful views around San Juan :

Rock Climbing | Rock Climbing In Nepal

2009-08-06T12:15:00.000-07:00

Have you ever thought of what it wouldbe like to cling and crawl on rocks like a jungle cat ?
Does the idea of hanging on cliffs facinateyou ? If yes Try Rock climbing . Rock climbing includes climbing a rock face, using only hands, feet and safety rope. The sport requires proper climbing knowledge, techniques and usuage of specialised climbing equipment for safety, and it is physically and mentally demanding. It tests the climber's strength, endurance, mental control . The rocks range from simple for amateurs to tricky for experts.

Where should you go ?

For climbing enthusiasts, Nepal's full of alternatives. Within Kathmandu Valley, places like Nagarjun, Shivapuri, Balaju, Hattiban and Budhanilkantha offers excellent climbs. Outside the valley, Shreeban Rock Climbing Nature Camp is a great option. Pasang Lhamu Mountaineering Foundation and Bouldering Gym Patan also offer indoor climb.

Bungee Jump | Bungee Jumping | Exciting Bungee in Nepal

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Bunjee Jumping involves jumping from a tall structure like a bridge or a building while connected to an elastic cord. It has enticed many people of different ages because of the 'thresold' feeling while jumoing. Most people do it overcome their fear, to take themselves to an extreme level or simply to take a risk.

Where should you go ?
At 160 metres above over the wild Bhote Koshi river, bunjee jump at The Last Resort is one of the longest free-falls in the world . A three hours drive from Kathmandu, the stunning natural surrounding makes the jump a magical experience.

Welcome To Kathmandu Valley

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Swambhunath Stupa:

Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. It is also known as the Monkey Temple as there are holy monkeys living in parts of the temple in the north-west. The Tibetan name for the site means 'Sublime Trees' , for the many varieties of trees found on the hill. However, Shing.kun may be a corruption of the local Newari name for the complex, Singgu, meaning 'self-sprung'. Swayambhunath is one of the most sacred sites of Buddhist pilgrimage in Nepal, second only to Boudhanath.

The Swayambhunath complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples, including a Tibetan monastery, a museum and a library. The stupa has Buddha's eyes and eyebrows painted on. Between them, there is something painted which looks like the nose - but is the Nepali symbol of 'unity', in the main Nepali language dialect. There are also shops, restaurants and hostels. The site has two access points: a long stairway, claimed to have 365 steps, leading directly to the main platform of the temple, which is from the top of the hill to the east; and a car road around the hill from the south leading to the southwest entrance. The first sight on reaching the top of the stairway is the Vajra.Much of Swayambhunath's iconography comes from the Vajrayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. However, the complex is also an important site for Buddhists of many schools, and is also revered by Hindus.

Baudanath Stupa:

Boudanath temple like Swayambhunath, is listed in the World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is biggest stupa in Nepal, which is built around 5th century. It is a hemispherical dome, like other Buddhist stupas and has a harmika with Buddha eyes and the 13 steps of the spire. It is believed that the relics of the great Buddha Kasyapa is being buried inside the stupa: due to which it is greatly worshipped by the Buddhists. There are numerous monasteries within the perimeter of the stupa, where Buddhists within the country, Tibetans or foreign students house, to live close to their symbol of the spiritual master. Due to noticeable amount of Tibetans and Buddhists living there, the area is also called mini Tibet.

Buddhanilkantha:

Buddhanilkantha is situated in the northern suburbs of the Valley just at the foot of Mt. Shibapuri, this is an enchanting Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Bishnu Narayan. So the locality is also known as Narayanthan. He lies in a bed of serpents amidst the pious pool and seems to float on water. The surrounding pond actually represents the sea. The reclining statue was built in the 5th century A.D. The season of religious celebration here takes place right after the festival of Tihar. Although it is a renowned spot of worship, the reigning king of Nepal (may it be contemporary or any Hindu monarch) may not visit this place for reasons particularly unknown. Thus to please the king a replica of it has been built elsewhere if he wishes to visit it much.
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Paragliding & Parahawking In Nepal

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Paragliding in Nepal is the dream of every adventure seeker. Relatively a new adventure sport in Nepal, it is highly liked among the lovers of adventure. Soaring high in the air above the snow-carpeted mountains is an exhilirating experience. You view some of the best scenes on the earth, from the sky. You share space with the creatures of the air, soaking in the wonderful view of the marvellous Himalayan ranges. We are sure, the feeling you would experience, would be incomparable.

Nepal forms a rectangle on the southern slopes of the Himalaya and is without exception, the most stunning country imaginable. The main area for paragliding is the Pokhara valley, commanding views of 3 of the worlds 8000m peaks with friendly and constant conditions for your paragliding holiday.

Watch A Shot Of Paragliding @ Pokhara

Parahawking

Parahawking is a relatively new development in aviation in Nepal. The project has been under construction for some time with the training of the birds but has only just open up to public patronage.

It is the art of training birds to fly along side paragliders, leading them to thermals and performing tricks. Like paragliders, hawks rely on thermals to glide long distances. The hawks are trained to utilize the thermals and guide the paragliders to them.

The birds used are Black Kites, which are particularly agile in flight and very good with tricks and aerial maneuvers.

Bunjee Jumping - Exciting In Nepal

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The ultimate thrill of a Bungee jump can now be experienced in Nepal at perhaps the best site in the world In a beautiful place called "The Last Resort". Nepal's first bungee jumping site is situated 160m over the wild Bhote Koshi river, and located close to the Nepal-Tibet border, a three-hour bus ride from Kathmandu.
The Last Resort, surrounded by mountains and filled with soothing river sounds, is a perfect place to completely unwind and leave the hustle and bustle of big Asian cities behind you. Colourful birds and butterflies keep you company in the exotic garden and short strolls take you through rice fields and forests. Swim in a waterfall, pick nick on the river bank or just do nothing at all!

For more info about The last resort click here

The jump, at 160m, was designed by one of New Zealand's leading bungee consultants, and is operated by some of the most experienced jump masters in the business. It's mishap-proof. The agency takes safety "very, very seriously".

Location : Eastern Nepal Less than 3 hours from Kathmandu in the Arniko (Kathmandu/Lhasa) Highway to within 12km of the Tibet Border and the famous Friendship Bridge.

The Gorge: 166m wide steel suspension bridge over the Bhote Koshi River.

The Bridge : Swiss designed, specially for bungee jumping with a 4x safety factor. The bridge has a loading factor of 250kg per running meter. This means that the bridge will hold 250 x 166 = 41,500kg or 4.5 tones And those are Swiss measurements! * Over 6000 meters of steel wire was used to build the bridge * Longest suspension bridge in Nepal * The bridge joins two sides of a great valley. Before its construction, locals walked five hours to cross this river gorge

Adventures On The Last Resorts

Kayaking, Canyoning, Hiking, Bunjee, Swing, Rock Climbing, Rafting and Mountain Biking

WELCOME TO KATHMANDU VALLEY

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Kathmandu is the capital and the largest city of Nepal. The city is situated in Kathmandu Valley that also contains two other cities - Patan and Bhaktapur. Nepali is the lingua franca of the valley and is the most widely spoken language. Nepal Bhasa/Newari is the language spoken by native people, the Newars.Kathmandu is situated in a bowl shaped valley in central Nepal. The Kingdom extends about 885 km. east to west and 193 km. in width north to south. The entire terrain is like a steep incline, descending from the icy Himalayan heights to the hot Terai flatland within a short distance.
English is understood by most of the educated population of the city. The city stands at an elevation of approximately 1400 m and is inhabited by about 700,000 people. Kathmandu is the most developed city in Nepal.
There are major beautiful places in Kathmandu, which you should not miss during the visit of Nepal.

PashupatiNathTemple:

Pashupatinath temple is a Hindu temple located on the shores of the Bagmati river in the eastern part of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. The temple served as the seat of national deity, Lord Pashupatinath, till Nepal was secularized. The temple is listed in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site list. Believers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises. Non-Hindu visitors are allowed to have a look at the temple from the other bank of Bagmati river. It is regarded as the most sacred temple of Shiva (Pashupati) in Nepal.Shivaratri or the night of Lord Shiva is the most important festival celebrated in this temple. Along the shores of the Bagmati river near the temple lies "Arya Ghat", the most widely used place of cremation in Nepal, especially in and around Kathmandu Valley.

Krishna Mandir:

Six and a half years in building, the Krishna Mandir was completed under Siddhi Narasimha Malla in 1637. The elegant shikhara-style temple ranks as one of the gems of Durbar Square. Encircled at ground floor level by an arcade, tier upon tier of small shrine-like pavilions culminate in a slender central tower. An inscription likens the temple with its 21 pinnacles to the sacred Mount Meru, abode of the god Shiva.
The temple is noteworthy not only for the excellence of its architecture but also for its detail, the reliefs being executed with a precision rarely found in wood let alone stone. This is especially true of the scenes from the Mahabharata and Ramayana epics which, complete with Newari commentary, embellish the ledges of the first and second floors. The unusual floral decoration of the arcade echoes the Islamic architecture of northern India, as indeed does the temple as a whole. It was probably modeled on the Krishna Temple at Mathura.

Changu Narayan:

Narayan, or Vishnu, is the preserver of creation to Hindus. His temple near Changu village is often described as the most ancient temple in the Kathmandu Valley. A fifth century stone inscription, the oldest to be discovered in Nepal, is located in the temple compound and it tells of the victorious King Mandev. The temple now covers sixteen hundred years of Nepalese art history. The temple, built around the third century, is decorated by some of the best samples of stone, wood, and metal craft in the Valley. In the words of one tourist guide, "When you look upon Changu Narayan, you observe the complete cultural development of the Valley."On the struts of the two-tiered Changu Narayan Temple, are the ten incarnations in which Narayan destroyed evil-doers. A sixth-century stone statue shows the cosmic form of Vishnu, while another statue recalls his dwarf incarnation when he crushed the evil king Bali. Vishnu as Narsingha disemboweling a demon is particularly stunning. The western bronze doors sparkle in the evening sunlight, dragons decorate the bells, and handsome devas stare from the walls. Garuda, half man and half bird, is the steed of Vishnu, and his life-sized statue kneels before the temple. The favourite of many tourists is the statue of Vishnu sitting astride his steed.

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Annapurna Conservation Area

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The Annapurna Conservation (ACA) is spread over 7,629 sq. km. of Kaski, Myagdi, Parbat and Manang districts in northwest Nepal. Established in 1986, the conservation area is surrounded by high mountains and deep valleys. A mosaic of ethnic groups has carved lifestyle out of its steep terraces and barren plateaus. The conservation area is also home to 1,226 species of plants, 38 species of orchids, 9 species of Rhododendrons, 101 species of mammals, 478 species of birds, 39 species reptiles and 22 species of amphibians.

Annapurna Conservation Area is a major trekking destination in Nepal. More than 40,000 tourists annually visit the conservation area. Ghandruk and Lwang are typical Gurung villages with scenic splendours. The King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation (KMTNC), a leading non-profit and non-governmental environmental organization in Nepal, launched the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) in 1986. ACAP’s grassroots philosophy involves local people in all aspects on conservation and development. The project aims to improve the socio-economic condition of the local people by integrating conservation and development. It encourages local people’s participatory involvement in the management of natural resources and community development activities.

Some Beautiful Sceneries Of Annapurna Areas & Kagbeni

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp

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The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is 175 square kilometers of wildlife refuge and wetlands habitat established in 1976. It is located in Eastern Nepal, and can be accessed from the Mehendra Highway. The reserve currently has five elephants. The reserve is also home to the water buffalo (called arna), deer, nilgai, mugger crocodile, Ganges River Dolphin (also called the Gangetic Dolphin), and over 280 species of birds. Koshi Tappu Wildlife camp is a heaven for all the nature lovers seeking solace and a quiet time for themselves engulfed with nature's serenity. The Camp is staffed with local naturalists and bird specialists. It consists of 12 large deluxe safari tents with easy twin beds and simple modern toilet amenity including hot and cold shower facilities. The restaurant with fully stocked bar is located centrally on the thatched house, 'Golghar which serves Nepali and International cuisine from our experienced kitchen.The vast expanse of water created by the barrage, marshes, lagoons, mud flats and arable land that lies around it offers an outstanding wetland which has favored to create one of the best and finest bird watching sanctuaries in Asia. In additional to wildlife, the Reserve also protects a substantial part of the Sapta Koshi, (a tributary of the Ganges River) flood plain. In 1987, it was declared a Ramsar site.

Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve

2009-02-25T02:39:00.000-08:00

The Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve is situated in the southern part of far-western Nepal in the Kanchanpur District, lies in an area of 175 sq km, established in 1976. (Best reached by a flight to Mahendranagar along with a short drive)

Predominantly sal forest with arna, semal, karma, khair and sissoo found along the riverside. The main grass species are the imperate Cylindrica and the Saccharum Heteropogon used extensively by the local people for thatching.
The reserve provides a prime habitat for swamp deer, an estimated population of 2000 to 2500 thrive in the reserve. Wild elephant, tiger, leopard, blue bull,hog deer, wild boar and chital also reside.
A total of 200 species of birds have been recorded especially grassland birds including, the rare Bengal florican.

Parsa Wildlife Reserve

2009-02-25T02:36:00.000-08:00

Parsa Wildlife Reserve lies in an area of 499 sq km, established in 1984.
It occupies parts of Chitwan, Makawanpur, Parsa and Bara Districts in the central Terai of Nepal. The reserve headquarters is situated at Adabar on the Hetauda-Birgunj highway. (reached by a flight to Simara then 30 mins by jeep)

The area lies east to west. The reserve has sub-tropical forest with Sal fcovering 90% of the total area. Chir pine , Khair, Sissoo and the Silk cotton tree are found in the Churia hills. Sabai grass is prevalent at the end of the monsoon growing to an altitude of up to 5 mtrs, it is used by local people to make roofs and also as fodder for livestock..
The reserve supports a good population of resident wild elephant, it is also a habitat for tiger, leopard, sloth bear, gaur, blue bull, and wild dog. Other more common animals found are sambar, chital, hog deer, barking deer, languor monkey, striped hyena, ratel, palm civet and jungle cat.
300 species of birds have been recorded including giant hornbill, peafowl, red jungle fowl, flycatchers and woodpeckers.
Due to the hot tropical climate,many kinds of snakes including king cobra, common cobra, krait, rat snake and python also live here.

Makalu Barun National

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Makalu Barun National park
This is the only protected area in Nepal with designation of a Strict Nature Reserve. It has some of the richest and most unique pockets of plants and animals in Nepal, elsewhere lost to spreading human habitation. Stepping up the slopes are a series of vegetation zones starting with tropical sal forest below 1,000 m. elevation subtropical schima-castanopsis forest at 1,000-2000 m. fir, birch, rhododendron forests in the sub-alpine(3,000-4,000 m); and herbs, grasses and rhododendron/juniper shrubs in the alpine pas trues (4,000-5,000 m). There are 47 varieties of orchids, 67 species of bamboos, 15 oaks including Arkhoulo, 86 species of fodder trees and 48 species of primrose. Over 400 species of birds have been sighted in the Makalu-Barun area, including two species never before seen in Nepal the spotted wrenbabbler and the olive ground warbler. Wildlife includes the endangered red panda, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, clouded leopard and possibly snow leopard, in addition to more substantial populations of ghoral, thar, wild boar, barking deer, Himalayan marmot and weasel, common langur monkey and the serow. The Arun river system contains 84 varieties of fish.
Due to its unique altitudinal gradient, the skyline is panorama of rugged Himalayan peaks, including Mt. Makalu(8463m) the fifth highest mountain in the world and the fourth highest, Mt. Chamlang(7319m), Mt. Baruntse(7129m) and Mera Peak(6654m).

Makalu-Barun area falls in the eastern Himalayan climatic regime where monsoon starts early (June) and stays longer than in west Nepal (until late September). The climate is generally described as monsoon type, where more than 70% of the precipitation occurs between June and September. Pre- monsoon rain is common during the month of April and May, an important factor in biomes production. No reliable records of climatic data represent the entire area. Great variations in temperature and precipitation can be expected due to extreme difference in altitude, slope and aspect within the area.

FLORA AND FAUNA
Recognized for its tremendous diversity of plants, animals and people, the area contains 25 species of rhododendron, 47 types of orchids, and 56 rare or endangered plants. Snow leopards, red panda, musk deer, wild boar, are among the wildlife found here.

TRAIL SAFETY
Most trails are quite rocky, and become slippery after rain or overnight freezes. Until April or May, winter snows generally stay on the passes and on high altitude trails approaching shershong. One particular hazardous area is the trail between Mumbuk and Yangle Kharka, an area of unstable and dangerous Rock fall. Trekkers in this area should move quickly and watch for falling rocks. Mountain sickness can also be a serious risk if elevation gains are rapid without proper acclimatisation.

HOW TO GET THERE
There are daily flights to Tumlingtar from Kathmandu and Biratnagar to Tumlingtar could also be reached from Biratnagar/Dharan. It is a 6/7hrs drive to Hile and 3 day trek to Tumlingtar from there. You can also reach Inkhu valley of Makalu Barun from Lukla and Phaplu. There is regular flight from Kathmandu to lukla/phaplu.

CAMPING REGULATIONS
Campsites have been designated along the trek route. The purpose of this designation of campsite is to regulate the impact on vegetation, aesthetic, landscapes damage and waste management etc. Seven campsites have been designated in ( Khongma 3500 m, Dobato 3500m, Yangle 3570m, Neghe 3700m, Langmale 4100m, Shershong 4600m) and dragmaru. Tourist.

PARK FACILITIES
The Makalu -Barun National Park and Buffer Zone headquarter is located at Murmidanda. Seduwa. A kerosene depot at Makalu Tourism Association as well as private lodgers in Tashingaou sells kerosene to all trekking groups including the porters. Makalu Tourism Association rent kerosene stoves and blankets for porters. The trekking group has to provide the facilities to the porters. There are four shelters built for the use of porters while they are inside the Park. Neither the staff nor the porters should make fire inside the shelter as it is only for sleeping purpose.

Shivapuri National Park

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Shivapuri National Park is situated at an altitude of 2563m north of Kathmandu. It is in the second highest point within the Kathmandu valley located near the source of holy river Bagmati and near Budhanikantha Temple, 8km north of Kathmandu This is a government protected forest reserve where over 500 species of birds are found.