DESTINATION NEPAL

Nepal forms the very watershed of Asia. Landlocked between India and Tibet, it spans terrain from subtropical jungle to the icy Himalayas, and boasts of eight of the world's ten highest mountains. Its cultural landscape is every bit as diverse: a dozen major ethnic groups, speaking as many as fifty languages and dialects, coexist in this narrow, jumbled buffer state, while two of the world's great religions, Hinduism and Buddhism, overlap and mingle with older tribal practices.

Founded on trans-Himalayan trade, the dense, medieval cities display unique pagoda-style architecture, not to mention an astounding flair for festivals and pageantry. Above all, though, Nepal is a nation of unaffected villages and terraced countryside - more than eighty percent of the population lives off the land - and whether you're trekking, biking or bouncing around in packed buses, sampling this simple lifestyle is perhaps the greatest pleasure of all.

Major Torist Attractions -

During the holidays in Nepal, Nepal tours spiritualize the travelers with the magnificent sight of the Buddhist monasteries, various Hindu temples and outlandish excursions of Nepal. The Nepal tour packages take travelers to the in city and nearby sights and add to their memories the zestful experience of rafting in Nepal, shopping, safari tour to Nepal and trekking in Nepal.

Kathmandu - This is not only the capital of Nepal but also the historic center. The Kathmandu Durbar Square houses several temples and monasteries. Surrounded by green hills, the city has intimidating beauty. Emerald Buddha stupas, tranquil pagoda temples, ornate grand palaces and royal mansions, Kathmandu is a city of endless sight-seeing opportunities. The beauty of its natural landscape and traditional architecture, skillfully built temples and shrines are a testimony to its rich heritage. Around the capital, stretch a fertile agricultural landscape and a variety of excursion getaways.

Pashupatinath Temple - On the banks of the Bagmati River, is Pashupatinath, the country's pre-eminent Hindu temple and one of the most significant Shiva temples on the subcontinent. As the Bagmati is a holy river, Pashupatinath is very popular with tourists; the ghats (river steps) immediately in front of the temple are reserved for the cremation of royalty.

Trekking, River rafting and safari rides are added attractions for the awed visitors.