Photo. Trekking
and climbing in Himalaya has become popular among adventure travellers around the
world. © Alpine
Exodus
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Nepal It`s a country
renowned worldwide for being a nation full of colour and contrasts; a
hidden Shangri-La full of culture and mountainous adventure. Nepal is also
famous for the Yeti, which is a mythical creature believed to live in the
Himalayas. It's popularly known as "the abominable snowman". Numerous sightings
of the Yeti have been reported. As parallel to Yeti, there are legends about the
Bigfoot in Pacific Northwest of America. It's a big, hairy, ape-like monster.
Bigfoot, or as it's often called in Canada, the Sasquatch, is mentioned in
several native American legends. In fact, the term "Sasquatch" is Indian for
"hairy giant."
An unique nature that give great challenges
Nepal is a rich country
of Mountains/Peaks. In Nepal including Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the
world, there are about 1300 peaks of higher than 6000 meter.
Eight Peaks are in Nepal among fourteen higher than 8000 meter of the world.
Likewise 32 peak higher than 7200 meter are here in this small country.
Therefore Nepal is called the country of truly Mountains and peaks.
Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity
due to its unique geographical position and altitude variation. The elevation of
the country ranges from 60 meters above sea level to the highest point on earth,
Mt. Everest at 8,848 meters, all within a distance of 150 kilometers resulting
in climatic conditions from Sub-tropical to Arctic.
Wildlife
The variety in Nepal's topography provides home to
wildlife like tigers, rhinos, monkeys, bears, yaks, leopards and different
species of insects and birds. Nepal is home to almost 10 percent of the world's
bird species among which 500 species are found in the Kathmandu Valley.
Historical and cultural sites
Kathmandu Valley consists of three
main cities of great historic and cultural interest Kathmandu, Lalitpur (Patan)
and Bhaktapur (Bhadgaon). Situated at an altitude of 1336 meter above the sea
level, the Kathmandu Valley covers an area of 218 sq. miles.
Some other interesting places in Nepal are Machchhendranath Temple, Akash
Bhairav Temple, Hanuman Dhoka (Durbar Square), Temple of Kumari (Kumari Ghar),
Kasthamandap, Ashok Vinayak, Jaishi Dewal, Tundikhel, Martyr's Memorial (Sabid)
Gate, Bhadrakali Temple, Singha Durbar, Narayanhity Durbar, Kaisar Library,
Budhanilkantha, Balaju Water Garden, Swayambhunath, National Museum, Natural
History Museum, Pashupatinath Temple and the Guheswari Temple.
Culture and lifestyle
Experience people`s lifestyle and culture is
one thing you shouldn`t miss. Take your time to get in contact with the people
and discover their kidness and customs. The population of Nepal was recorded to
be about 25 million as of July 2002 (referred from Nepal Tourism Board).
Eighty-six percent of Nepalis follow Hinduism, while eight percent follow
Buddhism and three percent follow Islam.
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The Roof Of The World - Tibet
Tibet, the
very name evokes feelings of awe and mystery. A land of ancient culture, awesome
landscapes, artistic monasteries and centuries-old caravan trails, Tibet is a
destination out of the ordinary.
Famed as the Roof of the World, the Tibet autonomous Region of China lies on
a plateau at an average elevation of 4000m. It is bounded by the Kunlun
Mountains to the north and the Himalayas to the south. Tibet covers an area of
1.2 million sq. km. and has a population of 2.3 million.
Bhutan
The Kingdom of Druk Yul or Bhutan is
known as the dragon kingdom and lies deep in the heart of the Himalayas, nestled
between Tibet and India. Within its small area, Bhutan offers a variety of
climates from the hot and humid jungles of the southern foothills to the more
temperate central region and to the icy-cold snowcapped peaks in the north. The
truly amazing small chunk of Bhutanese land varies from 200 to almost 7500
meter.
Sikkim
The land of mystic splendor. Sikkim
offers the magical feel of Himalayan fairy-tale lands. It is a wonderful place
of hidden valleys, splendid monasteries, snow-fed lakes and mountain landscapes
covered with flowers and evergreen forests.
Darjeeling, the Queen of the Hills rises high with the majestic Kanchenjunga
towering over it. The toy-train, the tea plantations and the sunrise are some of
the marvels this tiny hill-station offers.
The
population in the Himalaya region comprises various groups of different
races which are further divided into different castes. The distinction in castes
and ethnicity is understood more easily with a view of customary layout of the
population.
Stein Morten Lund, 21 February 2005
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Alpine Exodus Pvt. Ltd is specialised on
trekking in Nepal,
Tibet,
Bhutan and
northern India. The company`s Sherpa guides will accompany you on
adventurous trekking tours on hill-trails, through jungles, over wild rivers and
in emerald green meadows and more.
Getting a close view of the
Himalayas
is something you never will forget. You will also encounter vary ethnic groups
of the Himalayan Kingdome, so you can experience their culture and lifestyle.
Peak climbing is something that give you an extra challenge. The enjoyment that you get from the views from the top of the peaks
are wonderful. Another great challenge is rafting in Nepal`s rivers -
just perfect for they who like suspense thrill.
Alpine Exodus offers also wildlife safaris. Nepal
is home to a fascinating variety of animals and birds including the endangered
species like the Royal Bengal tiger and Greater one horned rhinoceros. 
The
company arranges sightseeing tours to interesting
places in Nepal and the Kathmandu valley, which
consists of three cities: Kathmandu-the city of Glory, Patan-the city of fine
art and architecture, and Bhaktapur-the city of devotees; primarily to ancient
religious sites of the two main religions: Buddhism and
Hinduism.
The three
cities of the valley was founded at various times from before 3rd Century B.C
and the 9th Century AD. They were embellished by the Malla Rulers at the peak of
their ascendancy in the 17th century, and later
notified as International Heritage sites by UNESCO.
Contact the company more for information and suggestions.
Contact
info:
Address: Alpine Exodus Pvt. Ltd, G.P.O. Box:
12009, Bhajawatibahal, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone Office:
977-1-4414656
Fax: 977-1-423600
Website: www.alpineexodus.com
E-mail:
info@alpineexodus.com
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Facts about Nepal (referred from the Nepal Tourism Board: www.welcomenepal.com):
Nepal
- occupying only 0.1% of the earth - is home to:
- 2% of all the flowering
plants in the world
- 8% of the world's population of birds (more than 848
species)
- 4% of mammals on earth
- 11 of the world's 15 families of
butterflies (more than 500 species)
- 600 indigenous plant families
- 319
species of exotic orchids
Area: 147,181 sq. kilometers
Geography: Situated between China in the
north and India in the south
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 22
million
Language: Nepali is the national language. However, travel-trade
people understand and speak English as well.
Currency: Nepali Rupee
(approximately US$ 1 equals Rs. 74.65 )
Political System: Multi-party
democracy with constitutional monarchy
Religion: Nepal enjoys the distinction
of being the only Hindu Kingdom in the world. However, there is a harmonious
blending of Hinduism and Buddhism.
Climate: Nepal has four major seasons,
namely,
(1) Winter: December-February
(2) Spring: March-May
(3)
Summer: June-August
(4) Autumn: September-November
Nepal can be visited the whole year round.
People: Nepal has more
than 61 ethnic groups and 70 spoken languages.
What to Wear: Lightweight clothing is recommended for May
through October. Warm garments are required in October through March. An
umbrella or raincoat is a must for the rainy season.
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