The Himalayas known as the “abode of snow” is one of the youngest and highest mountain system in the world. Nepal Himalayas ranks nine among the world's fourteen highest mountain peaks and is believed a true Himalayan Kingdom. This mountainous system covers three fourths of the land in Nepal. A home to some of the highest, dormant, most rugged and difficult terrain in the world. Its exquisite beautiful trekking routes attract hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world to this splendid Himalayan destination. Geographical Location: The country of Nepal can be divided into three parallel bands running from the northeast towards the southwest. Along the north of Nepal runs the Great Himalayan Range, the highest mountain range in the Himalayan system. This range has an average altitude of about 4,570 m (about 15,000 ft) and remains perpetually snow-covered. On this range rise some of the loftiest mountain peaks in the world -- Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna. Further south runs a complex system of intermediate ranges at an altitude of 8,000-14,000 ft. Prominent ranges in this mountain system include the Mahabharat and Churia ranges. High mountain ranges are interspersed with broad inhabited river valleys. The third and southernmost region is the Terai, a swampy terrain which is the northern extension of the Indian plains. When to Trek: Nepal is the ultimate destination for trekking moreover there are no more inspiring places in the world that can come close to this Himalayan destination, which offers a multitude possibilities from the short and easy walking excursions to the demanding and strenuous challenges of the snowy peaks and their foothills and deep valleys. Autumn (Sept, Oct and Nov) and spring (March, April, May) are the best seasons for Trekking in Nepal. The weather is sunny and warm, but the nights are cold and can fall to freezing. Winter (Dec, Jan and Feb) is also good, only colder (obviously). Summer (Jun, Jul and Aug) is monsoon – so visibility and rain are creating some little problem in some time. Activities to Do: Most of the people from around the world visit Nepal for trekking and mountaineering. More than anything else, Nepal is best known for its mountains and mountaineering. Nowhere else on the earth can visitor find such concentration of high snows capped mountains and have the opportunity to trek in mountainous region and climb some of the highest peaks in the world? There are other activities that visitors can indulge in which are as: Mountain Biking: As the foothills of the Himalayas are paradise for mountain bikers, many bikers visit Nepal for biking. Not only that, world class rides are accompanied by breathtaking mountain vista's and also biker's will have opportunity to touch with centuries-old culture, fresh mountain air, great trails and of course the greatest range of snow-capped peaks in the world. Bungee Jumping: The Bungee Jumping has found a natural home in the highest mountain range in the world. The ultimate thrill of a bungee jump can be experienced in Nepal at perhaps the best site in the world. Nepal's first bungee jumping site is situated 160m over the wild Bhote Kosi River, and located close to the Nepal-Tibet border and is one of the popular destinations for adventurous visitors. Elephant Polo: Elephant Polo is one of the rare, adventures and only of its kind in Nepal. The World Elephant Polo Association (WEPA) organizes an annual Elephant polo tournament in the airfield of Meghauli Chitwan, south west of Kathmandu and north of the Indian border. Many tourists each year visit Nepal to take part in this event. Other air sports: Besides, Air sports like Hot Air Ballooning, Motor Gliding and Para Gliding are also famous among many visitors. Hot Air Balloon rise gently over the red-tile roofed houses, temples and Stupas and drift weightlessly over green terraced fields in the crisp morning air and within minutes of the ascent, the majestic Himalayan panorama greet visitors, all the way from the rugged Langtang Himal to Mt. Everest. Visitors to Pokhara in Nepal can enjoy a bird's-eye-view of its splendid Himalayan scenery and experience the thrill of flying in a micro-light aircraft. Paragliding in this Himalayan country can be a truly wonderful and fulfilling experience for the adventure-seekers. Visitors can experience unparalleled scenic grandeur as you share airspace with Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, kites, while floating over villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and jungles, with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalayas. Nepal also organize air sports tournament each year and thus it is now an internationally recognized destination for free
