Nepal is a heady mix, a fascinating land of ancient history, vibrant cultures and people, bio-diversity and scenic grandeur. From the magnificent snow-capped peaks to the north, the lesser mountains and midlands in the central region and the tropical jungles and fertile plains to the south, Nepal is a land that is largely defined by its geographical features. Located between China and India, Nepal also stands at the defining frontier of civilization in this part of the world, showing a true multi-cultural, multi-ethnic amalgamation. This varied landscape has a population of roughly 23 million people, with over 70 languages and dialects.

Close to a third of the length of the greater Himalayas falls within Nepal's borders. In fact, 10 of the world's 14 highest mountains lie within the 147,181sq. Km spread of this landlocked mountain kingdom. Geologically, it remains an active zone and the youngest mountains in the world are still in a state of uplift.

Nepal supports an astonishing variety of flora and fauna due to its geographical location, climate, altitude and aspect. Packed into a width of less than a 100 km, are conditions ranging from tropical to alpine, from an altitude of 60-100m above sea level to 8,848m. This unique location and climate has ensured that Nepal has the best of both zoogeographical worlds - flora and fauna of the Orient as well as that of the Holarctic.

Nepal's popularity as a tourist destination has increased vastly over the last three decades. So have infrastructure and the possibility of visiting the far-flung parts of this mountain kingdom. Today, tourism is the major foreign exchange earner for the country and employs/engage a sizeable number of locals. Nepal has now emerged as a destination that prides itself on offering the best of services range of budgets and offering multiple possibilities to explore this land.

Adventure tourism here dates back to the early attempts to scale the world's highest peaks. It has come a long way since. While trekking, mountaineering and game watching have long been popular, an entire range of other possibilities have been explored in the recent years - rafting, biking, fishing, rock climbing, paragliding, ultra-light aircraft, hot air ballooning, mountain flight, boating, pony treks, jet scooter, boating and bungy jumping.

This varied landscape has some of the best sites for these activities, raging rivers to run, mountains to scale, clear blue skies, challenging treks, fine lakes and rivers to boat, fish and raft down, and a wild terrain to ride. Come be part of this experience. Come get a hormonal high.