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INTRODUCTION
The Nepal Himalaya has always been known as"The Abode of the Gods". Many of the primordial history, religion, culture, and tradition as well as legends and myths emanate from the awesome Himalaya. The Nepal Himalaya harbors many holy temples and shrines, monasteries and sacred lakes in the wilderness and remote parts of the region. These sites are frequently visited by pilgrims. It is a land of piety and stillness.
The Himalayas is the youngest and highest mountain chain on earth. A full third of its stretches- the formidable Great Himalayan Range of 800 Kilometers lies within the Nepal Himalaya. It has a convergence of 1310 magnificent peaks of 8000 meters. Nestling in the rain shadows of these unique vistas of soaring summits unravels a profusion of lofty foothills, the home of the many Nepalese who delight in warm hospitality and friendship. These verdant terraced hills meander down to lush green valleys with turbulent rivers and to the tropical lowland and jungles teeming with countless wildlife.
In its immensely diverse and undulating topography, varied climate, and mix of people Nepal combines to produce a magical attraction for outsiders. Many foreign visitors come to trek one or more beautiful trekking regions. To trek, one does not have to be bizarre, neither a mountaineer nor an athlete. Anyone with a pair of strong legs, and the spirit for adventure to explore the exotic, will enjoy the thrills of trekking in the hills of Nepal. Walking in the interior of the country follows ancient foot trails that meander through the scenic river banks, intricately terraced fields, and the forested ridges connecting picturesque hamlets and mountain villages. these highly developed and well-defined trails have been used for centuries and are the hive of activities to come in contact with the locals.
For visitors on an extended day and with fewer restraints, there is an even more varied spectrum of adventure- be it rafting on the sparkling rivers, safaris in the jungles, trekking to explore deeper into the alpine valley with perpetual snow and glistering glaciers. The more intrepid traveller may venture further up to scale any of the 18 minor trekking peaks.
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