Meaningful Travel in Nepal

Nepal has been the adventure destination for quite some time with the giant Mount Everest as its main attraction. Nepal has established itself as one of the top trekking travel destinations in the world and now is also becoming one the top eco travel destinations in Asia.

Nepal is bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India. With a population of approximately 30 million, Nepal is the 41st most populous country. Katmandu is the nations capital and the country largest metropolitan city.

Nepal is a country of highly diverse and rich geography, culture, and religions. The mountainous north contains eight of the worlds ten highest mountains, including the highest, Mount Everest. The fertile and humid south is heavily urbanized.

This is a very beautiful country with many great deals for your meaningful travel experience. You will find many opportunities to enjoy a great and spectacular holiday here in this great country.

Trekking is not the only activity which draws visitors, it also has some superb white water rafting opportunities, mountain biking, which is become more and more popular, and down in the jungle, safaris on elephant back into the Royal Chitwan National Park are another part of the Nepal experience.

By some measures, Hinduism is practiced by a greater majority of people in Nepal than in any other nation. A minority faith in the country, Buddhism is linked historically with Nepal as the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama who, as the Buddha Gautama, gave birth to the Buddhist tradition.

Nepal had been a monarchy throughout most of its history. Prithvi Narayan Shah, a Shah dynasty king, unified the many small kingdoms in 1768. Since then, the country had been ruled by a dynasty of kings. However, a decade-long Peoples Revolution by the Communist Party of Nepal  along with several weeks of mass protests by all major political parties of Nepal in 2006, culminated in a peace accord and the ensuing elections for the constituent assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of the abdication of the last Nepali monarch Gyanendra Shah and the establishment of a federal democratic republic in May 28, 2008.

What does eco travel mean ?

Ecotourism means travel that strives to be of low impact and small scale. Eco travel helps educate the traveler and provides funds for conservation of the area. It also directly benefits the economic development and political empowerment of local communities in Nepal.

Generally speaking, ecotourism focuses on volunteering, personal growth and learning new ways to live. It typically involves travel to destinations in Nepal where flora, fauna and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. Ecotourism is a conceptual experience, enriching those who delve into researching and understanding the environment around them. It gives us insight into our impacts, as human beings and also a greater appreciation of our own natural habitats.

Nepal is a great destination for ecotourism because of the beauty of the country. Nepal is becoming one of the top destinations for eco travel and tours in the world. The beauty of the country, the hospitality of the people and the variety on offer make this a special place for a special holiday.