Mimi Colby

Nepal is a nation of fantastic diversity and there are myriad options as to what to do within the nation. It's a coastal country of stunning landscapes that is situated in the foothills of the majestic Himalaya Mountains. The Kathmandu valley, which is the country's main centre of tourism and culture, is also home to diverse cultures and histories. For those who seek adventure you will find trekking tours which range from the easy going and simple way through village life and modern trekking to harder trekking between hiking in the Himalayan mountains and other high elevation trekking. The hiking experiences are varied and many.

Nepal has long been considered one of the most popular outdoor sporting activities on earth. The country is a wonderful place for hiking since it has many mountain ranges with varying levels of difficulty which can be tackled by different people with different ability levels. There are independent and guided trips available that can help fit your busy lifestyle into your Nepal Trekking holidayseason. There are lots of beautiful and historic sights to be seen and lots of treks that could take you to areas you'd not have believed to reach all on your own.

Nepal Trekking is divided into three different formats. They are High elevation, medium and Cross country. These hiking tours are all designed to give the tourist the opportunity to experience the true Nepal that's provided from the rich variety of scenery and wildlife. Along with trekking there are many sights to be observed in the natural environment such as rivers, lakes, mountains, geothermal heat, hot springs and glaciers. Each one offers something different to experience.

It is highly advisable to obtain the Nepal Traveller Arrival Form prior to leaving to your Nepal trekking trip. This gives you ample time to explore the country and plan what sight that you need to see and how long you wish to spend per day trekking. In addition to the Nepal Traveller Arrival Form there are several other essential files to take with you such as passports and visas if necessary.