Nepal

Sandwiched between mighty neighbours, China and Tibet to the north and India to the south, what Nepal lacks in land mass it makes up for with the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world, an incredible melting pot of cultures and a remarkable range of stunning landscapes all within its tiny confines.

 Nepal first opened its doors to foreign visitors in the 1950’s when mountaineers came to conquer the world’s highest peaks and explorers came in search of the yeti. It continues to be the trekking and climbing mecca of the world, but Nepal’s wildlife and rich cultural traditions offer plenty of alternatives away from the mountains - though their snow-capped peaks are rarely far from view.

Whether your arrival is by international flight or overland from India or Tibet, bustling Durbar Square and fascinating temples ensure that everyone spends time in chaotic Kathmandu at some point. Relative calm of the historically independent city-states of Patan and Bhaktapur is within easy reach and panoramic views of the Himalaya can be enjoyed without ever leaving the Kathmandu Valley. To the northwest are several rivers great for rafting and the lakeside town of Pokhara is the traditional jumping off point for treks in the Annapurna range. Further northwest, Bardia offers an alternative to the more famous Chitwan National Park for wildlife safaris in search of tiger and rhino. No longer the preserve of mountaineers the Everest region to the northeast can also be viewed during a scenic light aircraft flight, or Base Camp reached by helicopter accompanied by an Everest summiteer.

Whether you want a mountain adventure or to follow more cultural pursuits, Natural High can create a holiday to Nepal to suit your tastes and interests. What many visitors think will be their one trip of a lifetime all too often turns into a long-term love affair with Nepal and its people.