Friday, February 5, 2010

Jungle safari

is while high Himalayas makes up Nepal’s northern region, the southern lowland known as the Terai, covered with dense tropical jungles teeming with diverse wildlife and exotic birds. Here, one will find some of the most exciting safari destination in the world, will be going into jeep jungle on elephant back or four wheel drive vehicle to view wild animals in their natural habit. The endangered one-Horne rhino, Royal Bengal Tiger, Gharial, Crocodile, four horned antelope, striped hyena, and the Gangetic dolphin are the main attraction. Other thrills are canoe rides on the Jungle Rivers, natural-walks, Bird watching excursions, village tours and etc.

Trekking in the Himalayas, the best way to experience Nepal’s unbeatable combinations of natural beauty and cultural riches is to walk through them. The immense contrasts in the altitudes and climates found here support an equally spectacular mix of lifestyles. Vegetation types and wildlife. Trekking in the mountains of Nepal is more a cultural experience than a wilderness expedition. One will be passing through picturesque villages inhabited by diverse ethnic groups. One will see Chhetri farmers working in their fields and Tamang herders grazing their animals on the steep slopes. One will meet Gorkha as a soldier home on leave and come across Serpa yak drivers transporting goods over the thigh mountain passers. And always in the background, the icy pinnacles of the Himalayas loom over the scenery.

White Water Rafting means cruising down a rushing river in an inflatable rubber raft or white water kayak crashing waves and swirling rapids for the excitement of a lifetime. Nepal has earned a reputation as one of the best destination in the world for white water rafting. Nepal’s thundering waters, coming from the glaciers of the mighty Himalayas, provide unmatched thrills for rafting and immersing oneself in the landscape. A rafting trip is bound to be the highlight of your stay in the country.
Rivers are graded on a scale of one to six, with one being a swimming pool and six a one day ticket to your maker. Four is considered to be quit challenging without being exceedingly dangerous to the novice rafter. Five requires some previous river experience. Trisuli, Kaligandaki, Bhote koshi, Marshyangdi, Karnali, sun Koshi, are the most popular Rafting rivers.

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