Trekking is the best way to experience Nepal's unbeat -able combination of natural beauty and culture. On beaten trails or virgin tracks, Nepal is a trekker's paradise. The very organic rhythm of foot travel is a wonderful way to explore and make meaningful contact with the country. On average, trekking consists of walking daily 5 to 7 hours, 9 to 14 kilometers on a series of ascents and descents. The immense contrasts in altitude and climates found here, support an equally spectacular mix of lifestyle and wildlife. Nepal is a pioneer in the sport of trekking. Known as the Himalayan Kingdom, Nepal is dominated by eight of the world's fourteen highest mountains, including Everest. Each one is over 8000 meters (26,000ft). In all, there are 1,310 peaks of 5000 meters (16,900ft) or more. Annually, more than 200,00 tourists come here to trek. You will experience superb panoramic views of mountains, a diversity of landscape, flora and fauna, colorful cultures, friendly people and ancient history. Trekkers leave Nepal with grand tales to share with their family and friends.

Nepal is a land of extreme topographical, climatic and ecological contrasts. South of the central Himalayas, this mountain kingdom with an area of 147,181 sq. km, varies in altitude from the plain of 100m. To 8848m, the height of Mt. Everest, within a short span of less than 200 km. Biodiversity ranges from tropical to sub-tropical to alpine flora and fauna within that short north -south axis. Few countries in the world might have such a vast range of natural beauty crammed into a small area. The kingdom is a reign of natural and adventure opportunities are many.

TREKKING For tourists with no prior experience of trekking, soft trekking routes amidst sprawling tribal villages with sweeping views of green hills and snowy peaks are available around Kathmandu and Pokhara. The trek starts from roadhead, goes up the hill until a panoramic view unfolds before the eyes and winds back to the comfort of the city on the same day or camping overnight on a ridge for view of sunrise over the snowy massif and coming down to the city the next day. Friendly and smiling Sherpas take care of you during the trip.

For trekkers with varied tastes, Nepal is the ultimate area. You can trek up to the foot of the great Himalayan ranges, such as Mt. Everest, Langtang and Annapurna or make a circuit of the highest mountains. You can also get beyond the mountains in Tibet -- like arid landscape with ancient culture such as upper Dolpa and Mustang. Nepal is a gateway to adventure in Tibet and Bhutan