Nepal

The small country is wedged between two giants; the arid plateau of Tibet and China, and the hot, fertile plains and jungles of India. The Himalaya from the backbone of Nepal and provide arguably
the best mountain scenery in the world. Long the preserve of mountaineers and trekkers, a combination of small light aircraft flights, fantastically located hotels and a wide variety of trekking options means that the spectacular vistas and photographic mountain villages can now be enjoyed by all travellers. The majesty of the Himalaya is equalled by the wildlife of Nepal’s nationals parks, where elephant-back safaris seek the elusive tiger and the rare one-horned rhino, while boat trips offer sightings of Nepal’s 450 bird species and the endangered gharial crocodile. The unique architecture of the Kathmandu Valley, with its ancient pagoda temples and red-brick buildings and the busy atmosphere in Kathmandu central bazaars are a wonderful contrast to Nepal wild spaces. The multitude of colourful festivals and the open and friendly nature of Nepal’s people complete the experience.

For many, Nepal is characterised by the presence of the Himalaya and the amazing opportunities these glorious mountains present to trekkers. Our specialist have detail knowledge of the country’s trekking regions and have spent much of their own time hiking in Nepal. For those wishing to see the world’s highest peak without walking the challenging trails of the Sagarmatha National Park, we can arrange for you to see the foreboding mass of Everest from the comfort of a light aircraft. However, our knowledge extends far beyond the mountains, into the terraced foothills of hteh Kathmandu Valle, where the Newari towns showcase Nepal’s rich culture. The country’s national parks are home to an array of wildlife including the endangered Bengal tiger and the middle hills present untouched, low-altitude walking opportunities. May of these destinations can be reached from Kathmandu by a good network of domestic flights.

Everest by helicopter
For an exclusive Everest experience and spectacular views of the Earth’s highest peaks, a private helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp is hard to beat. Although your exact route will depend on weather and wind conditions on the day, your pilot will fly over Everest Base Camp and on up the mountain possibly to the Khumbu icefall, the Cho La Pass at 5,595 metres, and over the sacred Gokyo lakes to a landing spot at Kongde, at 4,250 metres. You will breakfast here against a staggering mountain backdrop before returning to Lukla to refuel for the flight back to Kathmandu. Throughout the trip you will be accompanied by an Everest summiteer whose intimate knowledge of the mountains will provide you with additional insight into the geography and culture of the region.