Hunting Tour in Nepal

In this ecological awakening age hunting seems quite contradictory but Nepal has been a favored ground for hunters since 9th century. In the Himalayan Kingdom, controlled hunting is allowed with proper license and certain seasons of the year. Hunting license is issued by the Department of National Park and Wildlife Conservation in Kathmandu and there are a few hunting outfitters who can make arrangements.

The organized hunting parties trek or fly (helicopter) into the high terrain areas in quest of the Himalayan Tahr and the Blue Sheep. Mid-elevation prizes include wild goat and sheep; in the Terai lowlands deer are sought. Hunting in Nepal is permitted only in designated areas, and a licensed guide must accompany hunting parties.

Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is one of the prime habitats of blue sheep, a highly prized trophy animal, which is the main target of hunters. Other game species are Ghoral, Serow, Himalayan Tahr, Black Bear Pheasant and Partridge. Endangered species of the area include the red panda and cheer pheasant.

Besides hunting, Dhorpatan is also an attractive destination for the trekker and wildlife enthusiast as protection has enabled animal numbers to increase in this rarely visited area.

Dhorpatan can be reached from Pokhara within the 5 days of hike away or there is also the option of flying to Dolpa. The best time to visit Dhorpatan is February-April and August-October. Accommodation here is on tented camp which can be provided by the Adventure Silk Road Inc. or at one of the villages.

Besides national parks and wildlife reserves His Majesty's Government of Nepal has also set aside a hunting reserve at Dhorpatan where controlled hunting of some species is allowed. Covering an area of 1,325 sq. km., the reserve is situated on the southern flanks of Mt. Dhaulangiri I (8,167 m.) in districts of Rukum, Baglung and Myagdi in western Nepal.

The area's vegetation is characterised by well-developed mixed-hardwood forest at lower elevation and many plant species of drier climate to the north. Tree species include fir, pine, birch, rhododendron, hemlock, oak, juniper and spruce. As in many other protected environments of Nepal, the reserve includes several villages inhabited by hill tribes as well as people of Tibetan descent who supplement farming with trade and animal husbandry. The reserve is one of the prime habitats of blue sheep, a highly prized trophy animal, which is the main target of hunters. Other game species are ghoral, serow, Himalayan thar, black bear, pheasant and partridge. Endangered species of the area include the red panda and cheer pheasant. Controlled hunting is allowed with proper license and certain seasons of the year. Game license is issued by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation in Kathmandu and there are a few hunting outfitters who can make arrangements for expeditions. Besides hunting, Dhorpatan is also an attractive destination for the trekkers and wildlife enthusiasts as protection has enabled animal numbers to increase in this rarely visited area.

Mountain Biking Nepal

in the shade of the trans-Himalayan ranges!

The breeze on your air, an off-beat trail, and the sense of adventure that comes with being on your own. Yes! That?s the thrill of mountain biking in Nepal. With challenging mountain roads that climb up to spectacular views, and adrenaline pumping descents, with quaint villages off the main roads, Nepal is virtually a paradise waiting to be discovered on your mountain bike.

Nepal is the world's number one adventure playground for mountain bikers. From the flatlands of the Terai to the terraced hillside farms, the vertical landscape soars towards the snow clad peaks of the Himalayas, inviting you to share the adventure of this awesome landscape. The tropical lush vegetation is a rich contrast against the stark, arctic regions where winds have swept, sculpting amazing forms on arid valleys of the Tibetan plateau. Mountain biking is a tremendous way to see the exotic sights of the Nepal kingdom such as the ancient routes of Trans-Himalayan Traders and the rural village life of Nepal.

Here you will enjoy the timeless culture and rich flora and fauna of our heritage as you explore such wonders as the Kathmandu Valley, the monuments or the temple complexes. Alternatively peddle at your own pace along some of the hidden trails to the rarely visited rural villages where you will see the warm smiles of locals living the preserved, traditional and simple life (on the verge of poverty, long forgotten in the post industrial cultures of the world), that is the style of Nepal.

Discover yourself in one of the world's greatest wonders by joining us on an exhilarating and memorable biking adventure in the Himalayas. Our custom designed program takes you to explore the country with the fun and adventure. Each route is carefully designed to recognize and encourage the varying skills and interests of the riders as well as to feel the real adventure. A bilingual skilled cycle-guide would always be there with you for the support on the trips and if required a four wheel jeep is also arranged along with wherever possible! Let your thrill rise with us!

Everest Base Camp Trek

EVEREST TREKKING : Everest Base Camp Trek

A classic journey to the Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar - tinged with the romance and thrill of being so close to the highest peak.

Everest base camp trek conjures up images of great challenge and achievement - tinged with the romance and thrill of being so close to the Everest. It offers incredible mountain profile and wonderful insight into the way of hard Sherpa life. Justifiably this Everest base camp and Kalapathar trekking is one of the most popular treks in Nepal, famous, not only for its proximity to Mount Everest, but also for it's friendly Sherpa people, picturesque villages, diverse ethno-cultures, colourful festivals and monasteries.
We stay in lodges under the shadow of the Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Thamaserku peaks in our journey to Everest base camp and Kalapathar; selected among the world's top 20 classic Journeys of Lifetime by the Observer, UK. We enjoy good food and traditional Sherpa hospitality. With time for acclimatization rest days on the way up we walk on relaxed pace below the incredible snow capped peaks, through the beautiful forest and Himalayan Sherpa settlements.

We explore the sights and sounds of Katmandu's wonder: World Heritage Sites: Buddhist shrine 'Bhaudhanath' and Hindu temple 'Pashupatinath' (to witness the Hindu public cremation on the bank of holy Bagmati river) before taking an exciting mountain flight to Lukla, the gateway to the Nepal Everest region trekking. On the way to Everest base camp we follow the Dudh Koshi valley to Namche, the Sherpa"capital" nestled in a horse shoe bowl, with it's colourful and bustling market with traders from local villages and as far away as Tibet. The alpine scenery becomes more rugged as we trek above the tree line to reach Dingboche for further acclimatision and exploration. Following the Khumbu glacier moraines we head to Gorak Shep via Lobuche. We trek the summit of Kalapathar (5445m), the best vantage point on earth for the stunning views of 360-degree Himalayas panorama including the world's highest peak Mount Everest in our adventure holiday Everest base camp trip.

Jungle Safari/ Wildlife Tour in Nepal

The southern lowlands of Nepal are known as the Terai. This area is covered in dense tropical jungles and is home to thousands of bird and animal species, including some of the world's most exotic and endangered species. Due to increases in population,

deforestation, and illegal poaching, the natural habitats of animals like One-Horned Rhino, Royal Bengal Tiger, Snow Leopard, Red Panda, Blue Bull, and the Gharial Crocodile are being destroyed, and leading these creatures to extinction. This loss of

Wildlife must be stopped so that future generations will have a healthy and balanced way of life. Fortunately, efforts are being made by the Nepalese government to preserve these natural wildlife sanctuaries and to maintain balance in the local Eco-systems. A number of conservation areas, national parks, wildlife reserves, and hunting reserves have been established in Nepal.

Today, there are 14 national parks and wildlife reserves in Nepal, including the Royal Chitwan National Park, world heritage site. Some of the national park of Nepal known as Royal Chitwan National Park & Royal Bardia National park are very popular for safari adventure. There is many activities such as elephant ride, nature walk, canoe, bird watching, village tour & cultural performance can be enjoyed during the safari adventure in Nepal.

Nepal Mountain Flight and Mountains of Nepal

Mountain flight appeals to all categories of travelers, trekkers. For those people who has desire to make Mountain flight in Nepal , lack of time or physical fitness, can experience breath-taking as well as the closer panorama of the Himalayan Ranges with the Mountain Flights. Mountain flights are offered by different Domestic Airlines (Buddha airlines, Yeti airlines, Gorkha airlines etc) in Kathmandu Valley operating their small but safest aircrafts

The mountain flight gives the best opportunity to get the closest and the best view of Mount Everest (8,850mts) & other mountains such as; Shisa Pangma (8,013m), Gauri Shanker (7,134m), Melungtse (7,023m), Cho Oyu (8,201m), Pumori (8,171m), Nuptse (7,855m), Lhotse (8,516m) & Amadablam (6,856m). The flights are operated every morning from Kathmandu airport which fly at an average altitude of 6,500 - 7,000 meters. Circling Mount Amadabalm to enter the Khumbu valley, we take the passengers almost five nautical miles from the highest peak in the world - Mt. Everest (weather permitting). We provide each passenger with individual window seats (guaranteed) during the entire flight. Moreover, all our passengers are invited to the cockpit from where they can take some spectacular pictures of the world’s tallest mountains.

Want to know mountains of Nepal including highest mountains of the world:

Nepal contains part of the Himalaya, the highest mountain range in the world. Eight of the fourteen eight-thousanders are located in the country, either in whole or shared across a border with Tibet or India.

Many come here to climb the mountains and at the same time test their skills in mountaineering, their mental and physical strength and their endurance. Others are drawn to the mountains of Nepal for more spiritual reasons. Whatever be the case, travelers from any country can enjoy Nepal's mountains – even if you only see them from a distance.

It is the duty of all humankind to preserve these priceless mountains. we need to make sure that we visit only as respectful observers and not as messy, disorderly conquerors.

Mountain/Peak	metres	feet	notes
Mount Everest	8,848	29,028	Highest mountain in the world
Kangchenjunga	8,586	28,169	#3 in the world
Lhotse	8,516	27,939	#4 in the world
Makalu	8,462	27,765	#5 in the world
Cho Oyu	8,201	26,906	#6 in the world
Dhaulagiri	8,167	26,794	#7 in the world
Manaslu	8,156	26,758	#8 in the world
Annapurna	8,091	26,545	#10 in the world
Gyachung Kang	7,952	26,089
Ngadi Chuli	7,871	25,823
Nuptse	7,861	25,790
Chamlang	7,319	24,152
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Rafting In Nepal

The torrential rivers of Nepal emerging from the glacier of the highest mountains in the world and flowing through the mysterious plateaus of the Himalayan region, both Nepal and Tibet, provide abundant opportunity to enjoy rafting in Nepal. Nepal is a river runners' paradise. The magnificent mountain surrounded by warm rivers, a semi-tropical climate, impressive geography, exotic cultures, wildlife and friendly welcoming people and no nasty biting insects.
Rafting in Nepal is simply “wilderness”. Those who do rafting in Nepal get the unique experience of great natural beauty, flora and fauna and can enjoy with amazing landscapes of Nepal. Naturally Nepal has different rivers where one can enjoy multi day’s trips. No other country can provide such trips and unique geographical structure of Nepal has created the most exciting rivers in Nepal. Trishuli, Sunkoshi, Kaligandaki, Seti Khola, Bhotekoshi, Karnali, Bheri etc are the best rafting rivers of Nepal.
Bhote Koshi River Rafting

Bhote Koshi, translated as "river from Tibet", is the origin of the river Sun Koshi. The river offers two days of intense and challenging activity. This is probably the most exciting short rafting trip offered anywhere.

Trishuli River Rafting
Trishuli is the most popular and commercially run river of a Nepal as it runs between Kathmandu and Pokhara and flows to Chitwan Valley. It has impressive gorges, moderate white water, a few exciting rapids, some easier section and easy access. The river drop and pool that is excellent river for those who have limited time.The river Bhotekoshi has joined the Trishuli River from Gosaikunda. It drains the water from Langtang in the east to Manaslu in the west.
Sun Koshi River Rafting
The Sun Koshi means "river of Gold" – because of its beauty and its orange color in the monsoons hen it is thick with alluvial silt. This river is one of the best white water rafting trips in the world. Big rapids, warm water, beautiful scenery and great camping beaches make this a classic multi day river trip. Upper section of this river is known as Bhote Koshi – river from Tibet. A small tributary of the Sun Koshi joins it blows Bare Bise. Raft put in point, Dolalghat is only 2 hours driver from Kathmandu.

IRELAND BIKE and SPA

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Caribbean Island

Year after year, millions flock to the small, picturesque islands of the Caribbean. World-renowned for their laid-back, affable ways, travel to the Caribbean is for those who want to make a point of taking it easy. Mile after mile of bleach-white sand leads to the ethereal blue waters that make the region famous. The ubiquitous presence of fruity rum drinks doesn't hurt, either. Return visitors are common here, and there's no mystery why. Besides, Caribbean travel offers so many different kinds of culture and history that one trip is not enough to see it all. Many go to Jamaica, but no further. Others choose the Cayman Islands. But every island has such a fiercely unique identity that is hard to see just one – the experiences you have on Aruba, are going to be far different than if you visit Guadeloupe.


There are three main regions of the Caribbean. The first are the Greater Antilles, home to Cuba, Jamaica and Puerto Rico, amongst others. Caribbean Island vacations that include these countries (with the notable exception of Cuba) often find a strong American influence. Whether that is a selling point or not is for the individual to judge.

The Lesser Antilles are comparatively small in size, but the sheer amount of islands make it the bulk of the Caribbean arc. Here, the most popular destinations for travel to the Caribbean are the Virgin Islands, Antigua and St. Martin. The final group, the Windward and Southern Islands are the most diverse group for Caribbean travel – you can stay on relatively untouched islands such as St. Lucia or Dominica (where the Pirates of the Carribean was filmed) that remain natural wonders in the face of Caribbean overdevelopment, or you can stay somewhere that has the soft touch of familiarity, such as the always popular Aruba.

A large percentage of tourists come to the islands having purchased Caribbean vacation packages. And while these are easily the best and comfortable, allowing you to take in the luxury of the coral reefs and palm trees, there are many different types of ways to enjoy the islands. The most ambitious, if not popular, approach to Caribbean travel is to get an airpass granting unlimited travel for a selected period of time (usually a month). This way you are free to see a number of islands on one trip. Tired of St. Lucia? Hop a 20 minute plane ride over to Barbados. Or try to get to Trinidad for carnival. Stay a few days on Martinique, and see what Paris would look like if it were located on a sun-kissed beach and it was 80 degrees everyday. Or fly to the British Virgin Islands and escape onto deserted coves where you won't see another human for days.

Long the home of bitter battles and famous pirates, Caribbean island vacations are surpirisngly complex when it comes to rich history and cultural milestones. See the remainder of the Carib Indian lands (for whom the islands are named) or the cave-drawing and ancient landmarks of the peaceful Arawaks for a real look into the past. For years England, Spain, France, Denmark and the Netherlands fought for control of the Caribbean – often resluting in a fascinating combination of cultures on a single island, a rich mixture that only became more mysterious with the addition of the many African tribal traditions that came across the Atlantic as a result of the slave trade.

Travel to the Caribbean doesn't come without a price, however. Those looking for discount Caribbean island vacations have their work cut out for them. But that doesn't mean it's impossible, and if you can avoid the overpriced resorts and restaurants catering primarily to tourists, your dollar can be stretched a lot farther than many would have you believe.