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Himalayan Mountain Bike Trails

Nepal, the land of the Himalayas & the Living Goddess

Short About Nepal :

Nepal IntroductionNepal has captivated the imagination of nature lovers, mountaineers, explorers and all kinds of foreign visitors since it first opened its doors in the 1950s. This extraordinary country contains some of the most breathtakingly beautiful mountain scenery in the world; ranging from lush, terraced farmland and rice paddies, sub-tropical forest and sweltering valleys, to arid, windswept high-altitude plains, remote mountain passes and the summits of the highest peaks on earth. Home to cultures and religions that have shaped the philosophical outlook of the civilized world for thousands of years, Nepal is a Mecca for adventurous travelers and a visit is both a scenic revelation and an education in itself.

Geography:
Nepal is a landlocked country situated between Tibet, Autonomous Region of China and India, divided into three geographical regions:

  • Himalayan Region: ranges in altitude between 3,000 and 8,848 meters, with the snow line starting at 4,800 meters. It houses eight of the fourteen highest peaks in the world.
    Hilly region: occupies 64% of the country’s total land. The region is formed by the Mahabharat range soaring up to 4,877 meters. To the South lies the Churen range the altitude of which varies from 610 meters to 1,524 meters.
  • Terai Region: at an altitude of maximum 305 meters above sea level, Terai occupies 17% of the total land. The country’s lowest altitude, just 70 meters above sea level, can be found in the Eastern Terai.

People:
The country has a population of about twenty three million representing different races and tribes. The Sherpas live in the Himalayan region up to an altitude of 4,572 meters. The Brahmans, Chhetris, and Thakuris inhabit most parts of the nation.

General Information:

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.
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Trekking Routes & Itinerary:

Nepal offers some of the best walks in the world. Annapurna, Everest, short treks, Royal Trek, trekking in the lost valley Mustang, the forbidden kingdom, the lost valley Dolpo and some of the challenging treks in Makalu, Manaslu, Kanchenjunga and many more. We offer some of the best treks according to the need of the client.
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Mountaineering Expeditions:

Nepal was officially off-limits to westerners as late as 1949, long after other Himalayan regions had become a playground for European climbers, coupled with the fact that the country can boast of eight peaks over 8,000 meters, has resulted in the creation and sustaining of interest both in its cultural mystery and in its mountains.
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Peak Climbing & Trekking Peaks:

Nepal is pardaise destination for peak climbing adventure. NMA has announced the opening of below mentioned peaks for climbing purpose. Among them Island Peak (Imja Tse), Mera Peak, Parchermo Peak, Pisang Peak, Yala Peaks are favourties to the climbers...
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Cultural Package Tours:

These package tours is intended to include some most popular short treks, white water rafting adrenaline and wild life safari. It will give access to the most fascinating experience of lifetime to touch with the culture and people of Nepal.
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Wild Life Safari Package Tours:

The geoography of Nepal can be divided into mountains, hills and plains. A wide range of the earth's topography and climate zones are found within its ares of 147,181 square kilometres including in it a wide range of exosustem from tropical jungles of the Terai to the arctic conditions of Himalaya highlands. Nepal's rich bio-diversity renders it ideal eco-tourims destination.
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Challenging bike trails in the Himalayas

We have started to provide a fascinating biking tour that lets you witness many cities and countryside of Nepal. The tour is for those who love mountain biking in the countryside. The tour takes you from the hills having exotic mountain views to the plains of Terai region. The trip starts with biking to Nagarkot, known for its Himalayan views. We bike to Daman, also a viewing spot and watch the sun go down behind the mountains.
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