Saturday, August 28, 2010

Adventure in Nepal

Nepal's identity as a travel destination is inseparable from the Himalayan peaks found within its borders. Long confined to serious mountaineers, these Himalayan regions have more recently become popular as trekking destinations, offering on their lower slopes alpine terrain of unparalleled beauty. The appeal of Nepal is not, however, confined to its upper altitudes: the relatively tame terrain of the Kathmandu Valley and the Terai, while less visually spectacular, also have plenty to offer.
Despite its popularity among travellers over the last couple of decades, this fertile valley continues to offer a living window into Nepal's ancient history. Bhaktapur, seat of a medieval kingdom, remains unspoiled by cars or modern buildings. Members of different castes live in separate neighborhoods, each with its own square, water source and temples. Nagarkot, on the eastern edge of the valley, rewards hikers with panoramic views of five of the world's ten highest peaks: Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu and Manaslu. Eight- to ten-day whitewater rafting trips down the Sun Kosi River (to the east of Kathmandu) offer first-hand views of Nepali village life (and plenty of rapids).
Nepl has Himalayan peaks, Hilly regions,Terai regions & several trekking & traveling area.It is mountainous country.The main himalaya rogions are Mt. everest, Annupurna himal, Gaurishankar himal, Kanchanjanjha himal,makalu himal,saipal himal Manaslu himal ete are natural resources & pride of nepal.
Likewise detail information about The Everest Region as follows.

The Everest Region


The trek to Everest Base Camp is strenuous, with many sudden changes in altitude. The first days out of Jiri, the traditional trailhead, take trekkers through Buddhist villages and past Thubten Choling, Nepal's largest monastery. Higher up, the trail wends its way through mountains, glaciers and spacious valleys. For a taste of Nepali folklore, stop at the Pangpoche monastery, where visitors can view what is supposedly the preserved hand and scalp of a Yeti (Abominable Snowman). The final goal: the top of Kala Pattar (18,200 ft), with spectacular views of Everest and other snow-covered peaks.



 

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