Nepal. The native homeland of famous Sherpa climbers and Gurkha Soldiers. This Himalayan country is situated in the heart of Asia, on the southern slopes of the great Himalayan range, sandwiched between China in the north and India in the southeast. Nepal is about 800 kilometers long and 180 to 220 kilometers wide. Altitude varies from 60 to 8848 meters, from Tarai (lowland, bordering Nepal and India) to Himalaya (including Mt. Everest. The highest peak in the world, bordering Nepal and Tibet). Nepal is divided into four physical divisions (Terai, Mahabharat foothills, mid- green mountains and the high Himalayan peaks). The major religions are Hinduism and Buddhism (Lumbini is situated in Nepal, which is the birth place of Lord Buddha). Due to its landlocked nature, visitors can enter Nepal by flights or overland  via India and Tibet. There are direct flights from most of the important cities of the world.

Season. Nepal has four climatic seasons. Spring: March to May (Ideal time for sightseeing and trekking in the mountain areas. Summer: June to August (off-season for trekking. Research trip can be arranged). Autumn: September to November (ideal time for sightseeing and trekking in the mountain areas. Winter: December to February (Ideal time for sightseeing and low altitude trekking). It is recommended to have both light and warm clothing. It is suggestible to have warm clothes during November to mid-January.

Kathmandu. Kathmandu valley (the capital) is indeed a unique type of valley, wearing an exotic setting. Twenty-five centuries back it stood as a titanic lake. It is completely surrounded by a tier of green mountain walls above which to the north tower the mighty snow-capped peaks during the winter. It consists of four major cities carrying great historic, artistic and cultural interest. They include Kathmandu (Kantipur), Patan (Lalitpur), Bhaktapur (Bhadgaon) and Kirtipur. Ironically speaking, Kathmandu valley was an empire consisting of for petty kingdoms till the Seventeenth Century A.D. The four kingdoms of Kathmandu (Kantipur), Patan (Lalitpur), Bhaktpur (Bhadgaon) and Kirtipur have today appeared as independent modern cities.

Pokhara. This mountain city is the main trek starting and ending points for Mt. Annapurna Region and situated 200 kilometers away from Kathmandu. The Pokhara valley stands one of the most picturesque sites of Nepal. Some believe it to be the Nepalese Paradise in the ecological sense. The perpetual beauty of the valley is enhanced by its three renowned lakes including Phewa, Begnas and Rupa, which own their natural resource in the glacial sector of the Annapurna Range of the Supreme Himalayas. The Annapurna Range is virtually the abode of five major peaks namely Annapurna I, Annapurna II , Annapurna III, Annapurna IV and Annapurna South. The scenic beauty of the tall deep waterfall also makes our trip more enchanting. The striking landmark is none other than Mt. Machhapuchhare (the metaphorical usage of Fish-Tail). more...

Lumbini. Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, born in 623 B.C. A holy place in southwest Terai (lowland) of Nepal (about 22 kilometers from Taulihawa Bazar), evokes a kind of holy sentiment to the millions of Buddhists all over the world -as do Jerusalem to Christians and Mecca to Muslims. It is situated 250 kilometers southwest of Kathmandu. The broken Ashokan pillar, remnants of an old monastery, images of Buddha's mother Maya Devi, etc. are still preserved in Lumbini. more...

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