Adventure
Travel in Nepal
by John Riggin
With its majestic Himalayan
Mountains and fascinating local culture, Nepal is a favorite
destination for adventurous travelers. Each year thousands embark upon
the experience of a lifetime to spend days or weeks in the
breathtakingly beautiful country of Nepal.
Most adventure
travelers in Nepal will be treated to magnificent views from high
in the mountains. They will wander through pure forests and past clear
mountain lakes, rivers and waterfalls. They'll visit remote Buddhist
monasteries and shrines and see tiny mountain villages, full of
friendly locals.
Trekking expeditions in Nepal are quite
popular. They typically involve a small group of people who have been
given a list of equipment, such as hiking boots, to bring with them to
Nepal. Once they arrive in the country they set off together to
explore. There is usually a trekking staff that comes along on the trip
and carries most of the camping equipment and even the travelers' bags.
They set up the camp, cook meals and break camp, leaving the traveler
to enjoy the trek without the physical hardship of toting heavy packs.
Treks are available for people with various
abilities. While a person should be in good shape for these treks, one
does not need to be a tri-athlete to take part. There are more
strenuous treks for those in great physical condition, as well as
easier treks. Many of the easier treks are appropriate for families and
allow children to participate. Some companies rate the treks they offer
by level of difficulty, to help travelers judge which trek would be
best for them.
While trekking is one of the most popular
forms of adventure travel in Nepal, it is by no means the only one.
There are many ways to enjoy the great outdoors in beautiful and
mysterious Nepal.
- The Himalayas make Nepal a favorite
destination for mountain climbers. There are well over 100 peaks open
to mountain climbers in Nepal, including the famed Mount Everest.
- The mountains of Nepal
also have trails for mountain bikers of varying skills.
- Nepal offers challenging climbing cliffs
for avid rock climbers.
- While rafting and kayaking in Nepal,
adventurers can float along picturesque mountain rivers enjoying
tranquil views, far from the well-traveled paths.
- Finally, adventure travelers in Nepal can
choose to experience a jungle safari from a jeep or the back of an
elephant.
Nepal's wildlife
reserves and conservation areas boast a variety of unique animals,
including the Royal Bengal Tiger and the Greater One Horned Rhinoceros.
John Riggin is Executive Editor for
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