Sight seeing in Kathmandu +Appi Himal trek

Kathmandu Sightseeing:

The Kathmandu Valley 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 hills walls above which to the north tower the mighty snow-capped peaks during. It consists of four major cities carrying great historic, artistic and cultural interest. They include Kathmandu, Patan, Bhadgaon and Kirtipur. Ironically speaking, Kathmandu Valley was an empire owning four petty kingdoms till 1769 A. D. The four kingdoms of Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur and Kirtipur have today appeared as independent modern cities. The Valley with an approximate population of 1.8 million .covers an area of 218 square miles and is situated at an elevation of (1300m) 4,423 feet above the sea-level as part of the Shangrila. Kathmandu (Kantipur)-the Capital.You can explore great Hindus and buddist temples

Api Himal Trek

The 7,132-metre Api Himal is considered as the highest mountain of far-west Nepal. The trekking region is quite remote and untoched. Until now, very few tourists have visited the region. The real wilderness of the Nature can be experienced along this trail. Beautiful mountain landscape, cultural diversity, rapid rivers and pristine forests are the main attractions of this region. Apart from the scenic beauty, off-beaten trails and mysterious culture, the region offers a panoramic view of the 7,817-metre Mt. Nandadevi, which lies in Uttar Pradesh of India, Thado Dhunga Tuppa (5,368m.), Api Himal, Rajamba (6,537m.), Kapchuli and many other peaks. The 6,850-metre peak of Kapchuli is also known as Jethibahurani. There is also a lake called Kalidhunga, which is about one and half hours’ walk from Api Himal Base Camp. This is one of the holy lakes of this area.

The region is equally popular among those interested in bird watching. Agriculture is the main occupation of the local people. The mixed local community includes Chhetries, Mahara, Bohora, Thekare, Jhakari and Lohar (iron-smith).A nomad community known as “Raute” is also found in the area. An estimated 22 people of this unique community are in the area. The people of this community have their own language; they do not speak Nepali. It is said that they used to live in Dhawaliwadar (cave) in the past. During winter, they descend to the Terai (hot region) and reach as far as Indian border. During summer, they ascend up to Api Himal Base Camp. They are said to keep goats. A leader of the community takes the goats to the market for sale. If you are lucky, you can encounter with them while on the trek.

Mountain Delights trying to promote this area and give back the locals by hiring local porters, buying local product and want to  support  poor children going school  and other village development work ,if any one book thsitrip with us the part of the per fit we like to spent to support  local as above.