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Nepal Trekking
Nepal being a land of topographical diversities criss-crossed by high mountains and turbulent rivers evolved a mosaic of diverse ethnic groups with their own individual & distinct culture & economy. Ours is an anthropological garden where diverse race, clans, tribes and indigenous people bloom in the not-to-be-found elsewhere Himalayan atmosphere. They live in the open plains, green hills and rocky mountains with perennial snow. Its varied, most exotic and unparallel physical and natural settings have immensely added to the cultural attributes of her people. Rising gently from the sea level to the highest peak on earth, possessing tropical to arctic climate and vegetation and inhabiting more than 36 ethnic groups speaking over 70 languages, Nepal really stands naturally, geographically & culturally unique in the world.
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Nepal is land of scenic grandeur and culture diversity. Trekking on foot is the only way of knowing the people and places intimately. One need not be a mountaineer to trek in the hills of Nepal, where more than half of the total population of the country lives. A network of tracks and trails marketed with shaded east places connect numerous villages.

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White Water Rafting
Bid to lure Chinese tourists
As part of its efforts to promote Nepal in Chinese tourism market, the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB
Xtreme Everest team likely get permit
The Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) is likely to allow the Xtreme Everest Expedition to
First Mountain Bike Race in THT on April 29
In a bid to promote the Tamang Heritage Trail (THT) in the Langtang region of Rasuwa district as a tourist destination,
Tourist arrivals up by 33 in March
Visitor arrivals in Nepal (by air) increased in March by about 33.5 percent in comparision with the figures of the same month of 2006.
40 teams get permit to attempt peaks
As of April 5, 2007, a total of 40 expedition teams from various countries of the world have received permits

There are numerous fine rivers in Nepal which offer excellent rafting or canoeing. You can glide on calm jade amid magnificent scenery all about or rush through roaring white rapids, in the care of expert river men employed by government authorized agencies. There are clear beaches sandy beaches to camp or take a meal and cool in yourself in clear pools. 
Rafting is a great way to explore Nepal's natural and cultural heritage. No prior is experience is needed and beginners including children over ten years can have an exciting time. Our rafts are 16-18 feet inflatable rubber boats with 6-7 chambers for safety. The two most popular rafting rivers in Nepal are Trishuli and Sunkoshi. Trishuli is good for white water rafting, with excellent rapids and picturesque scenery, plus abundant bird life. Excursions on the Trishuli river are suitable for beginners. Sunkoshi, on the other hand, offers more challenging rafting.

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