Nepal

Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of biodiversity and has an incredible variety of ecosystems.

Here you will witness the greatest mountain range on Earth, which has eight of the world’s 14 highest mountains, including Mt. Everest (8,848m). See thick tropical jungles teeming with a wealth of wildlife, thundering rivers and forested hills. Within this spectacular geography is a rich cultural landscape. The majority of the population is found in the Kathmandu Valley, located in the centre of Nepal and home to three major towns, Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur.

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Nepal is one of the poorest, yet friendliest nations on earth. On the roof of the world, the scenic beauty quite literally takes your breath away, with nearly 250 peaks, including Mount Everest; the world’s highest at 8848m. But Nepal is also a deeply spiritual and culturally diverse country steeped in a fascinating history and is a spiritual place of …

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Planning a Trip

Visa Information South African passport holders do require a visa for Nepal. For details please contact our office. Main Airport Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu Electricity Electricity is 220V/50 cycles; 120V appliances from the USA will need a transformer. Sockets usually take plugs with three round pins, sometimes the small variety, sometimes the large. Some sockets take plugs with two …

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Highlights

Annapurna Region The Annapurna region is accessed from tranquil Pokhara, and is famous for the Annapurna range and the sacred Fish Tail mountain. The 10-day Annapurna Sanctuary trek is the region’s most popular activity. The sanctuary is an oval shaped glacial plateau reached via a narrow pass between the peaks of Hiunchuli (6,441 m) and Machapuchare (6,993 m, aka ‘Fish …

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Events

Once you have arrived there will be plenty to keep you busy, but depending on the time of year, here are a few events taking place… Spring (March – May) Holi Named the ‘Festival of colours,’ happens throughout Nepal and India every spring. A celebration of love and life, revellers show their gratitude by throwing brightly coloured powder over one …

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Itineraries

Day 1: Kathmandu To Nagarkot This morning travel to Nagarkot, a mountainous resort village. Day 2: Nagarkot Depending on weather conditions, you may wish to rise early to view the sun rise over the Himalaya range. Enjoy the remainder of the day free at your leisure. Day 3: Nagarkot To Kathmandu Travel back to Kathmandu, visiting the temple of Changu Narayan …

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