Nepal

When it comes to Himalayan travel, a journey to Nepal most often springs to mind. From the southern plains bordering on India, the roads heading north begin their precipitous climb to the towering Himalayas on the border with Tibet.  Here, the southern face of Everest dominates the surrounding Khumbu region, home to the renowned Sherpas.  The Everest region is legendary for its amazing trekking experiences, rewarding us with several exquisitely beautiful Alpine valleys and meadows and Himalayan peaks of dizzying heights. Rising above them all is the “goddess” of all mountains, the colossal Everest.  Reaching a stupendous 29,017 feet, the world’s tallest mountain exerts a powerfully magnetic pull.  Indeed, for many an intrepid explorer, the lure of the summit has proved irresistible, albeit at times tragically so.

From the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar to the amazing views of Everest from the 18,000-foot Kala Pattar, a Nepali trekking experience is truly rewarding. Of course, our Nepali trekking tours visit the fantastic and fabled Kathmandu.  Here, you can wander the bazaars and historic sites of Nepal’s capital, as well as the beautiful Buddhist stupa at Swayambunath and the thriving Tibetan Buddhist community at Bodnath.