Adventure Travel in Nepal
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.
