nepal

Nepal - A country of amazing extremes, is the home of the world's highest mountains, historic cities and forest plains where the lordly tigers and the great one horned rhinoceros trundle at ease.

There is no seasonal constraint on travelling to Nepal. Even in December and January, when the winter is at its' severest, there is compensating bright sun and brilliant views.

The Kathmandu valley consists of three main cities of great cultural and historic interest - Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur. Situated at an altitude of 1336 m above sea level, Kathmandu valley covers an area of 218 sq. miles.

Places to see in Kathmandu are the numerous temples, the seat of royalty called the Hanumandhoka and Swayambhunath, one of worlds' most glorious Budhist Chaitya's.

The Pokhara Valley - one of the most picturesque spots of Nepal, is enhanced by it's lovely lakes Phewa, Begnas, and Rupa. Pokhra offers magnificent views of Dhaualgiri, Manaslu, Macchapuchhre and Pokhra's numerous lakes offer boating, fishing and swimming.