What to See

• Trekking

  Gokyo Lake

  Nepal is splendid in all its beauty but it has one really outstanding attraction: Mount Everest. Since the first ascent by Edmund Hillary and his team, people have pilgrimage to this destination in awe. Some say the best view point of Everest is taken from the Everest base camp. However, Gokyo Ri, Machharmo Ri and Renjo La will give you a superb view of the ever famous Mountain.

• National Parks

  Khaptad National Park

  Khaptad National Park is absolutely stunning and you can enjoy hiking and some short walks in this most captivating destination. Khaptad National Park is located in the far western region of Nepal.

• Travel

  Vacations

  No matter who you are, you no doubt have a picture in your mind of what Nepal is like. You think you know the people and their surroundings – you may even picture what it's like to look up at the Himalayas. However it is very seldom that such imagined pictures turn out to be a reality. This is especially so when it comes to Nepal. The country is so diverse, so colorful and so incredibly ...

• Wildlife

  Snow Leopard

  Nepal has an estimated population of 350-500 snow leopards in the wild. This is approximately a tenth of the world’s population. The vast and wild terrain and the animal’s elusive nature make spotting difficult. Though snow leopard treks are organized regularly, spotting one is difficult and extremely rare. If you take a snow leopard trek, just enjoy it for the sheer magnificence and beauty ...

• Museums

  Mahendra Museum

  Together with the Tribhuvan Museum and the Birendra Museum, the Mahendra Museum is located in the Hanuman Dhoka Palace. Here visitors will be able to marvel at the breathtaking architecture and explore the lives of three of Nepal’s Kings. Even though King Mahendra’s father, King Tribhuvan, is remembered for his valiant fight for democracy, Mahendra would leave behind a legacy far ...

• Sherpas

  Pemba Dorje

  Living among some of the most magnificent mountains in Nepal is a small group of people called the Sherpa. For over five hundred years, the Sherpas have made the Himalayan Mountain range their home and are well accustomed to the harsh terrain that they live in. The Sherpas are highly regarded for their physical endurance and their expertise in mountain climbing, and are an essential element ...

• Mountains

  Imja Tse

  The Imja Tse Mountain is also known as "Island Peak" and is located near the base camp of Mount Everest. Even though it is not the highest peak compared to the other mountains in Nepal, with a height of 6,183 meters, it is a very challenging climb. Eric Shipton and his expedition looked down on the mountain from Dingboche in 1952 and named the mountain Island Peak, as it ...

• History of Nepal

  Licchavi Dynasty

  It is estimated that between roughly 400 and 750 AD, the area now known as Kathmandu valley was ruled over by the Licchavi kingdom. It must be understood that historical records from the time are scant and most of what is understood of the Licchavi Dynasty is taken from buildings and stone inscriptions which date back to this time period. It is thought that the Licchavis migrated to Nepal ...