Prithvi Narayan Shah, King of Nepal

His mother was Kaushalyawati Shah but he was cared for by his first mother Chandra Prabhavati. He started taking a general interest with the affairs of the state because his father spent most of his time in the prayer room. He had a great dream to win over Nuwakot. His first mother was his perfection against his loyalty towards the unification of modern Nepal. Walking around Gorkha and talking to people about the general concerns of the palace was his passion and this helped him to understand the needs of the citizens of Gorkha.

king's palace on a hill in Gorkha

Prithvi Narayan Shah, King of Nepal

the first king of the House of Shahs to rule Nepal. He is credited for starting the campaign for a unified Nepal, which had been divided and weakened under Malla confederacy. He was the ninth generation descendant of Dravya Shah (1559–1570), the founder of the ruling house of Gorkha. Prithvi Narayan Shah succeeded his father King Nara Bhupal Shah to the throne of Gorkha in 1743.
Prithvinarayan Shah'(1779-1831 B.S.) was a great king of Nepal. He unified the so-called 'baise(22 states)' and 'chaubise(24states)'as well as the rajya(states) of ancient Nepal. His father's name was king Narabhupal Shah and his mother's name was queen Kaushalyadevi Shah. He became the king(1799) of the Gorkha district of Nepal which was the foundation of modern Nepal. He has unified more than 22 districts to create the map of modern Nepal. He is considered one of the most vigilant, powerful, and farsighted kings of Nepal and is also regarded as the father of modern Nepal. He has been compared to 'Bismark' the historic German king .

Hotel booking in Nepal

Choosing a best hotel from long away and long before to arrival is a worry job? We make it simplify. There are all class and category hotel are available in Nepal. Simple tourist guesthouses to 5 star deluxe oasis with all international facility are available. Here you can find international standard accommodation at very reasonable price. When you buy a package program with us, hotel accommodation has already included in it and we always choose clean, quite and well running establishments. If you just want to book an accommodation with us, you are welcome. We search a best place for your stay in Nepal as per your budget and interest. We are well aware of the satisfaction of our valued guest. Enjoying for years in this business, we have good connection with almost all best establishments all over Nepal. You simply send us an E-mail; we book the hotel on very reasonable price. Please find some popular hotels in Nepal we often use:

-- Hotels in Kathmandu ---

Five Stars (Deluxe) Hotel Hyatt Regency Kathmandu Hotel Soaltee Crown Plaza Hotel Yak and Yeti Hotel Annapurna Hotel Radisson Hotel Everest Kathmandu Hotel Shangri-la Kathmandu Hotel Malla   Four Stars Hotel Shanker Hotel Himalaya Hotel Vaishali The Grand Hotel Hotel Royal Singi   Heritage hotels Hotel Dwarika’s Hotel Vajra Hotel Kantipur Temple House Hotel Courtyard   Other Hotels Hotel Manang Hotel Marshyangdi Hotel Summit Kathmandu Guest House Tibet Guest House Hotel Manaslu Hotel Ambassador Samsara Resort Hotel Gangjong (vegetarian) La-Meridien Resort

-- Hotels in Pokhara --- Fulbari Resort & Spa Shangri-la Village Resort Hotel Grande Pokhara Fishtail Lodge Resort Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge Hotel Fewa Prince The Begnas Lake Resort & Villas Hotel Barahi Hotel Trek-O-Tel Pokhara Hotel Kantipur Hotel Tulsi Base Camp Resort     -- Hotels in Chitwan --- Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge Gaida Wildlife Camp Machan Wildlife Camp Temple Tiger Resort Chitwan Jungle Lodge Island Jungle Resort The Rhino Residency Rhino Lodge Jungle Safari Resort Unique Wild Resort Royal Park Chitwan Hotel River Side     -- Hotels in Bardia --- Tiger Tops Karnali Jungle Lodge Rhino Lodge Bardia Nepal wildlife Resort     -- Hotels in Koshi-Tappu --- Koshi Tappu Wildlife Camp Koshi Camp Aqua Birds Unlimited Camp     -- Hotels in Lumbini --- Buddha Maya Garden Hotel Hotel Lumbini Garden Hotel Pawan International Hotel Nirvana Lumbini Buddha Garden     -- Hotels in Nagarkot --- Club Himalayan Nagarkot Resort The Fort Resort Hotel Country Villa Nagarkot Farmhouse Resort Hotel View Point     -- Hotels in Dhulikhel --- Dhulikhel Mountain Resort Mirable Hotel Resort The Dwarika’s Himalayan Shangri-La Village Resort Dhulikhel Lodge Resort Himalayan Horizon     -- Hotel in Daman --- Everest Panorama Resort

Everest Mountain Flight

Mountain flight over the great Himalayan region of Nepal is probably best moment in your trip.

This incredible flight take-off early in the morning from Kathmandu airport taking you close to superb Himalayan range. You will have truly great moment in life to see these great mountains so close from the sky. We guarantee the window seat for all our guests and arrange the opportunity to enter the cockpit for best Photograph. You will be briefed by flight attendant and even the pilot. A serial view of almost 400 Km. long Himalayan range in a single sight is simply awesome. From Everest to Makalu, Ganesh to Gaurishankar, Cho oyu to Nuptse, Lotse to Amadablem and dozens of world famous picks will just standing in front of you.

This amazing flight last in an hour taking back to Kathmandu. You will be decorated by flight certificate as token of appreciation for your long memory. And also provide an opportunity to share the photograph with pilots.

This is an idol trip for every one. Either you are experience trekker and just back from trekking or a new visitor or never see the magic of mountain before. Every one can enjoy the flight equally, because “the great Mountains are there”. Please just write us for booking and arrangement.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 2011

Annapurna Base Camp Trek (also called Annapurna Sanctuary Trek) is a classical trek sited north of beautiful Pokhara valley. This trek is mingle some of the most fabulous mountain scenery, lively cultural and traditional introduction of ethnic Gurung and Thakali people and natural hot spring along the trail. Nearly two third of total trekker make their way to Annapurna region each year. Without fearing with altitude problems, this trek provides you unparallel access to the spectacular horizons of mountain circle.

We can see five mountains in an eye distance with the same name ANNAPURNA I, II, III, IV and ANNAPURNA SOUTH in the region all ranging above 7000 meters. Mt. Dhawalgiri (8167 m) which is highest in the region and Mt. Machapuchre (Fish tail 6997 m) which dominates the skyline view over Pokhara are other notable mountains of the region.The trek starts from beautiful lake city of Pokhara and wing through the lush subtropical forest along the narrow Modi Khola valley and incredible farming village to the celestial base camp of Machapuchre into the Annapurna sanctuary. Once you stand in the Annapurna sanctuary, there is 360-degree Mountain View around you. The scenery is simply spectacular.

We use best available mountain lodge called “tea houses” for good night sleep in this trekking, which will arrange by our guide and porter will carry your belongings.

Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest base camp trek is probably the most popular and rewarding treks in the world. The name itself is mesmeric for trekkers and hikers around the world. Thousands of enthusiastic trekkers make their plan long before they put their foot on the trail. Some may able to be face to face with Everest, some may not. However it is life time dream for all adventure loving people from all corner of the globe. We feel proud to say, this amazing trek will sure to fulfill the dreams they saw before they leaving to the Everest country. Everest Base Camp trekking commence with a scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu to the foothill of Khumbu ‘Lukla’, which is main gateway to the Everest. On our arrival at Lukla we meet our supporting Sherpas and walk slowly upwards following the Dudh Koshi River to the Namche Bazaar. It is first time to take a glimpse of Mt. Everest along with Lostse and Nuptse in the northern skyline. There are still many days to walk upwards to the base camp and Kala Pattar, which gives amazing views of Mt. Everest and many other mountains such as Lhotse, Cho You, Nuptse, Makalu, Amadablam and other tall-short mountains along with pristine Himalayan glacier in the Mahalangur Mountain Region. We keep enough time to acclimatize in the high land. During the Everest trekking we visit Tengboche Monastery, many culturally rich sherpa villages, Buddhist chorten, the famous Kala Patter, the base camp; where Everest conqueror gear up for final ascend and some time stay as many days under the tent waiting for good climate for the summit. The Everest trekking is lies in the Everest National park, which is world heritage site listed by UNESCO. You can see blossom of many wild flower, flora and faunas. We use best available mountain lodge called “tea houses” for good night sleep in this trekking, which will arrange by our guide and porter will carry your belongings. Have a wonderful trek on the lap of great Mt. Everest.

-- Trip Facts ---

Activities: Trekking Grade: Medium Start/End: Kathmandu Style: Tea House Duration: 16 days Seasons: Mar- Jun, Sep- Dec. Altitude: 5545 m. Destination: Lukla, Solukhumbu

Itinerary in Detail

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel, O/N hotel Day 02: Leasure in Kathmandu, preparation day for trek, O/N hotel Day 03: Fly Kathmandu (1300m) to Lukla (2800m) and trek to Phakding (2600m) 3 hours, O/ N Lodge Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 5 hours, O/ N Lodge Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar (3440m), O/ N Lodge Day 06: Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3860m), 5 hours, O/ N Lodge Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4350m), 6 hours, O/ N Lodge Day 08: Acclimatization day at Dingboche (4350m) and day trip to near by area, O/ N Lodge Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4910m) 5 hours, O/N Lodge Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5545m) than back to Gorak Shep (5180m) 7 hours, O/N Lodge Day 11: Hike up to Kalapattar (5545m) and trek down to Pheriche (4200m) 6 hours, O/N Lodge Day 12: Trek down to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 6 hours, O/N Lodge Day 13: Trek back to Lukla (2800m) 6 hours, O/N Lodge Day 14: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu (1300m), O/N Hotel Day 15: Leisure day in Kathmandu for shopping and personal activities, Nepali dinner with cultural show in the evening, O/N Hotel Day 16: Transfer to airport for you final departure or join our next program.

Explore Nepal Tour

Explore Nepal tour is an exclusive traveling program especially designed for all aged visitors for Nepal Tourism Year 2011. Traveling Nepal is not just passing your time by spending couple of nights out to the home. Nepal offers a range of holiday opportunities for all range of visitors. It is a ground of rewarding experience of nature, culture, heritage, mountain, people & lifestyle and many more. Explore Nepal tour introduces you with culture & heritage of Kathmandu valley for couple of days. Where every next establishment is a Temple / Stupa and every next day is a festival. Our experience native guide will take to the hub of Nepalese culture around the city. We will transfer to a beautiful village residence called Bandipur on the ridge; over looking the Himalayan skyline, superb terraced farmland and wonderful local settlements on the half way to Pokhara. Bandipur was a popular Newari trading point in the mid hill region precisely before completing of Prithivi Highway. After a night stop with great Sunrise and Himalayan view; continue our journey to Pokhara for couple of days on the heart of natural garden. Lumbini is our other main destination after a natural touch with Pokhara. After some 5 hours drive from Pokhara we arrive on the most secret land of Lumbini. Birth land of Lord Buddha Lumbini; means a lot for millions of Buddhist around the world. Visiting the Lumbini garden, you will find yourself on the heart of world peace and harmony.

-- Trip Facts ---

Activities: Tour Grade: Easy Start/End: Kathmandu Style: Tea House Duration: 09 days Seasons: Mar- Jun, Sep- Dec. Altitude: 1365 m. Destination: Kathmandu,Pokhara, Lumbini

Itinerary in Detail

Day 01: Arrival at TIA airport Kathmandu, meet our representative, transfer to Hotel by car, short briefing about program, rest of the time free, O/N Hotel. Day 02: Breakfast and drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyambhu Nath Stupa, Bouddha Nath and Patan for cultural excursion, O/N Hotel. Day 03: Breakfast in the Hotel, drive to Bandipur along the Riverside with superb views of River and Rural Nepal, arrival at Bandipur, Sunset & Himalayan panorama from view point over the ridge, O/N Resort Day 04: Sunrise and looking around the village in the morning, breakfast / Lunch in the resort and drive to Pokhara, arrival and personal activities or boating in the Phewa Lake, O/N Hotel Day 05: Guided sightseeing tour around Pokhara, featuring Davis falls, Tibetan refugee camp, Mountain Museum and Mahendra cave, O/N Hotel Day 06: Personal activities in Pokhara, breakfast and catch the vehicle to Lumbini. Enjoy the wonderful scenery on the way to Lumbini. Visit Lumbini garden if time permits, O/N Hotel Day 07: Visit Lumbini garden the birth place of Lord Buddha, including Maya Devi Temple, the Ashok pillar, many International Bouddha Bihars, Peace Monastery and other historical & archeological sites, O/N Hotel Day 08: Breakfast and transfer to Gautam Buddha airport and fly to Kathmandu, rest of the time free for personal activities and shopping, O/N Hotel Day 09: Everest Mountain flight (optional) in the morning, preparation for final departure, fly home or join our next program.

Nepal Heritage & Hiking Tour

Nepal Heritage & Hiking tour is a combination of heritage and soft walking holidays within the Kathmandu valley. People who love to see abundant culture and heritage of Nepal and want to indulge own self in the rural lifestyle, flora & fauna in a short span of time, this is the best option. After incredible heritage tour in Kathmandu, we transfer to a conventional Newari town of Sankhu. We commence our Hiking Journey towards hilltop resort settlement Nagarkot, passing uphill trails with scattered residence on the both side of trail. Enjoy the best of Sunset / Sunrise and Himalayan Panorama nearest in Kathmandu valley.

Our next day begin with sunrise in the eastern skyline, breakfast in the resort and commence walking through the green forest ridge downward to Changunarayan Temple with great scenery of rural village and terrace farmland. After the observation of Changunarayan Temple (oldest in Kathmandu valley), drive back to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur.

Nepal Hiking Holidays

Nepal Hiking Holiday is carefully prepared trip for the visitor who has immense desire to discover culture, lifestyle and great Himalaya of Nepal at the same visit. We take you some historically important sites of Kathmandu and enchanting Himalayan view trip to the Ghorepani and Poon hill. Visiting cultural town of Kathmandu and Patan for couple of day, a glimpse of mighty Pokhara and few days of pleasant hiking on Annapurna foot hill settlement of Ghorepani, Poon Hill and Ghandruk village is the ultimate wish for every visitor. This is neither just a sightseeing tour nor an adventure Mountain climb, rather soft and scenic Nepal hiking holidays in the Himalayan country with nominal physical effort.

-- Trip Facts ---

Activities: Tour + Hiking Grade: Easy Start/End: Kathmandu Style: Tea House Duration: 10 days Seasons: Mar- Jun, Sep- Dec. Altitude: 3100 m. Destination: Kathmandu,Pokhara, Poon hill

Itinerary in Detail

Day 01: Arrival at TIA airport Kathmandu, meet our representative, transfer to Hotel by car, short briefing about program, O/N Hotel. Day 02: Breakfast and drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyambhu Nath stupa and Visiting Patan Durbar Square and surrounding area for cultural excursion, O/N Hotel. Day 03: Depart to Pokhara by deluxe coach, arrival and transfer to hotel near by lake, rest of time free for personal activities or Boating in Phewa Lake, O/N Hotel. Day 04: Drive to Hiking starting point Naya Pul (1070 m) and Hike to Tikhedhunga (1540 m), O/N Lodge. Day 05: Resume Hiking from Tikhedhunga – Ghorepani (2800 m), O/N Lodge. Day 06: Continue Hiking from Ghorepani and take a soft climbing on Poon Hill (a well famous Mountain View point on Annapurna region) (3210m) and Hike to Tadapani (2600 m), O/N Lodge. Day 07: Resume Hiking from Tadapani to Ghandruk (1970 m), O/N Lodge. Day 08: Hike back from Ghandruk to Naya Pul (1070 m) and drive to Pokhara, O/N Hotel. Day 09: Drive back to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel and rest of day free for shopping, Farewell Nepali cultural dinner in the evening, O/N Hotel. Day 10: Preparation for final departure and transfer to airport, fly home or join our next program.

Temple and Tiger Tour

There are only few countries exist in the world as fascinating as Nepal. From the worlds highest mountain to huge collection of delightful culture, exquisite Temples, Stupas, century old monuments and thundering mountain Rivers as well as lush green forest in the southern plain are making their home within its small territory. Temple and Tiger tour is specially designed to promote Nepal Tourism Year 2011 campaign & accompanied with an excursion to culture and heritage of Kathmandu, where people used to say every next house is Temple or monument and every stone is symbol of god. After a remarkable journey to Kathmandu, we heads to thick tropical Elephant back Jungle Safari at Chitwan National Park to spot one Horne Asian Rhino & Tiger. It is home to dozens of endangered big and small mammals including the one horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger, the wild Elephant and hundreds of species of birds. It is one of the most famous game parks in the Asia offering one and only Elephant race and Elephant Polo in the world. Truly this is “Africa in the Asia” for unlimited wildlife experience.

-- Trip Facts ---

Activities: Tour Grade: Easy Start/End: Kathmandu Style: Tea House Duration: 07 days Seasons: Mar- Jun, Sep- Dec. Altitude: 1365 m. Destination: Kathmandu -Bhaktpur - Chitwan

Itinerary in Detail

Day 01: Your arrival at TIA airport Kathmandu, received and transfer to Heritage Hotel at Bhaktapur, short briefing about program, rest of the time free or looking around by self, O/N Hotel Day 02: Guided sightseeing tour around medieval cultural city Bhaktapur and Changu Narayan Temple a top of ridge nearby and transfer to Kathmandu, O/N Hotel Day 03: Full day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu including Swyambhu Nath, Bouddha Nath and Pashupati Nath, O/N Hotel Day 04: Drive to Chitwan National Park by deluxe tourist coach, arrival and transfer to Resort, a visit to Tharu village and the National Park Visitors Center, Sunset view from the River bank, slide –Show, O/N Resort Day 05: Breakfast and Dugout canoe trip followed by Nature Walk program or Elephant Breeding Center, Elephant back Safari in to the Jungle, Tharu Cultural program, O/N Resort Day 06: After Tea/Coffee, have a bird watching tour, Breakfast and transfer to bus station than drive to Kathmandu, arrival, rest of the day free for souvenir shopping and personal activities, O/N Hotel Day 07: Everest Mountain Flight (optional), transfer to airport for your final departure or join our next program.

Nepal Tourism Year 2011

After successful example of Visit Nepal Year 1998, the government of Nepal has decided to lunch a national tourism campaign as “Nepal Tourism Year 2011” in consultation with private sector, tourism entrepreneur and media partners. This mega campaign has initiated as a common goal of all concern sector to take Nepal’s tourism potentiality in to the new height.

Nepal is widely famous for adventure tourism activities among the visitors from around the world. Almost a million visitors turn to Nepal to perceive the miraculous mountains each year. Though, mountains are the prime attractions of Nepal, there are still bunch of things unexplored in the different corner of the country. The unparallel culture, art, landscape, ethnic etiquettes and bio diversity of the country allure thousands of visitors time and again.

Keeping in vision to taking Nepal’s profuse tourism opportunity in to the new height, Nepal Tourism Year 2011 campaign focused not only for already existed international market but also to generate domestic tourism culture. In a bid to make this noble national campaign a grand success: the government has allotted sufficient fund to enhance infrastructures; such as expanding airport facilities, searching new trekking routs, promotional activities in the external / internal markets, preparing more human resources and making conducive environment for the investors.

Austravel & Tours Nepal express its utmost commitment towards this nation building campaign and invites all our partners, guests, friends, colleagues and well wishers to come up and join hand with us by their respective capacity. This is a sheer opportunity to contribute the nation.

Objectives of Campaign:

• Establish Nepal as a choice of premier holiday destination with a definite brand image.
• Improve and extend tourism related infrastructures in existing and new destinations
• Enhance the capacity of service providers.
• Boost community capacity in the new areas to cater the need of the visitors.
• Promote domestic tourism for sustainable growth of the industry.

Campaign Targets:

• Achieve one million international visitors
• Encouraging more investment on tourism infrastructures
• Maintain the record of domestic tourism. 

 

the best climate of nepal

Nepal has tremendous variation in climate. Its latitude is about the same as that of Florida so Terai land up to 500 meters (1,640 ft) has a fully tropical climate, with a subtropical zone extending up to 1,200 meters (3,937 ft) which is the lower limit of frost in winter. Warm temperate climates prevail from 1,200 to 2,400 meters (3,937 to 7,874 ft) where snow occasionally falls. Then there is a cold zone to 3,600 meters (11,811 ft) (treeline), a subarctic or alpine zone to 4,400 meters (14,436 ft) and fully arctic climate above that. Precipitation generally decreases from east to west with increasing distance from the Bay of Bengal, source of the summer monsoon. Eastern Nepal gets about 2,500 mm (98.4 in) annually; the Kathmandu area about 1,400 mm (55.1 in) and western Nepal about 1,000 mm (39.4 in). This pattern is modified by adabiatic effects as rising air masses cool and drop their moisture content on windward slopes, then warm up as they descend so relative humidity drops. Annual precipitation reaches 5,500 mm (216.5 in) on windward slopes in the Annapurna Himalaya beyond a relatively low stretch of the Mahabharat Range. In rainshadows beyond the high mountains, annual precipitation drops as low as 160 mm (6.3 in), creating a cold semi-desert.
Furthermore the year is divided into a wet season from June to September—as summer warmth over Inner Asia creates a low pressure zone that draws in air from the Indian Ocean—and a dry season from October to June as cold temperatures in the vast interior creates a high pressure zone causing dry air to flow outward. April and May are months of intense water stress when cumulative effects of the long dry season are exacerbated by temperatures rising over 40 °C (104 °F). Seasonal drought intensifies in the Siwaliks hills consisting of poorly-consolidated, coarse, highly permeable sediments that do not retain water, so hillsides are covered with tropical scrub forest that is extremely drought-tolerant. In fact outside marsh and riparian zones, most of Nepal's native vegetation is adapted to withstand drought, although less so at higher elevations where cooler temperatures mean less water stress.
The monsoon is preceded by a buildup of thunderstorm activity in the hills that helps farmers irrigate rice seedbeds. Sustained rain on average arrives in early June as rising temperatures over Inner Asia creates a low pressure zone that draws in air from the Indian Ocean, but this can vary up to a month. Significant failure of monsoon rains historically meant drought and famine while above-normal rains still cause flooding and landslides with losses in human lives, farmland and buildings. The monsoon also complicates transportation with roads and trails washing out while unpaved roads and airstrips may become unusable and cloud cover reduces safety margins for aviation. Rains diminish in September and generally end by mid-October, ushering in generally cool, clear, and dry weather, as well as the most relaxed and jovial period in Nepal. By this time, the harvest is completed and people are in a festive mood. The two biggest and most important Hindu festivals-- Dashain and Tihar (Dipawali)--arrive during this period, about one month apart. The postmonsoon season lasts until about December.
After the postmonsoon comes the winter monsoon, a strong northeasterly flow marked by occasional, short rainfalls in the lowlands and plains and snowfalls in the high-altitude areas. Precipitation varies from year to year but increases markedly with elevation. Adequate snowfall in the Himalaya is important for sufficient spring and summer meltwater for irrigation in the lower hills and valleys. At lower elevations, winter rainfall is needed for the success of winter crops such as wheat, barley and vegetables. In this season the Himalaya function as a barrier to cold air masses from Inner Asia, so southern Nepal and northern India have warmer winters than would otherwise be the case. April and May are dry and hot, especially below 1,200 meters (3,937 ft) where afternoon temperatures may exceed 40 °C (104 °F).

 

the best climate of nepal

epal has a great deal of variation in climate... and a tropical and subtropical climate exists in the Tarai Region. Outside the Tarai, however, the climate is completely different. The remarkable differences in climatic conditions are primarily related to the enormous range of altitude within such a short north-south distance. The presence of the east-west-trending Himalayan massifs to the north and the monsoonal alteration of wet and dry seasons also greatly contribute to local variations in climate.... five climatic zones in Nepal based on altitude: the tropical and subtropical zone of below 1,200 meters in altitude; the cool, temperate zone of 1,200 to 2,400 meters in altitude; the cold zone of 2,400 to 3,600 meters in altitude; the subarctic climatic zone of 3,600 to 4,400 meters in altitude; and the arctic zone above 4,400 meters in altitude. In terms of natural vegetational regimes or distribution patterns, altitude again plays a significant role. Below 1,200 meters, the dominant form of vegetation consists of tropical and subtropical rain forests.

Altitude also affects annual rainfall or precipitation patterns. Up to about 3,000 meters, annual rainfall totals increase as the altitude increases; thereafter, annual totals diminish with increasing altitude and latitude. In addition to this latitudinal differentiation in rainfall, two other patterns can be discerned. First, given the northwestward movement of the moisture-laden summer monsoon (June to September), the amount of annual rainfall generally decreases from east to west.... Second, the horizontal extension of hill and mountain ranges creates a moist condition on southand eastfacing slopes whereas it produces a major rain shadow on the northern sides of the slopes. The aridity increases with altitude and latitude, especially on the northern slopes, and reaches its climax in the inner Himalayan region and on the Tibetan Plateau. Eastern Nepal receives approximately 2,500 millimeters of rain annually, the Kathmandu area about 1,420 millimeters, and western Nepal about 1,000 millimeters.

The towering Himalayas play a critical role, blocking the northwesterly advances of moist, tropical air from the Bay of Bengal, and ultimately leading to its conversion to rain in the summer. In the winter, this range prevents the outbursts of cold air from Inner Asia from reaching southern Nepal and northern India, thus ensuring warmer winters in these regions than otherwise would be the case.

In addition, there are seasonal variations in the amount of rainfall, depending on the monsoon cycle.... The premonsoon season generally occurs during April and May; it is characterized by the highest temperatures, reaching 40° C during the day in the Tarai Region and other lowlands. The hills and mountains, however, remain cool.

Everest Base Camp

Team Composition

The trek will be led by an experienced Jagged Globe appointed trek leader. In selecting suitable leaders, we not only look to ensure that they have the relevant qualifications but we also ensure that they have a good track record of trekking at high altitudes. Whilst qualifications and experience are essential requirements, we also make sure that our leaders have the right temperament to lead an trek group comprised of individuals who have a range of previous experience and expectations. The leader is a vital contributor to the enjoyment and well-being of the trekking members and he or she will be there to deal with any unexpected problems. To that end, we aim to provide a leader who will make the trek both successful and enjoyable throughout. Our leaders hold current mountain first aid certificates and have experience of dealing with mountain related medical conditions.
The leader will be supported by one of our excellent Sherpa guides, who know the region very well. Our team of local porters will carry your personal gear.

Everest Base Camp Trek

The trek to Everest Base Camp is without doubt one of the most famous in the world. It takes you into the heart of the Nepalese Himalaya, with awe-inspiring views of many of the world's highest and most beautiful mountains. Jagged Globe offer two variations to this classic trek (see also High Passes to Everest), both of which climb the famous Everest viewing point of Kala Patar (5,600m), as well as going to the actual site of base camp, below the tumbling Khumbu Icefall. Our itineraries are carefully designed to ensure you have adequate time to acclimatise comfortably, thereby enjoying the trekking experience to the full.
After exploring Kathmandu, we fly in a Twin Otter aircraft to the mountain airstrip at Lukla and begin the trek up the Khumbu Valley. We pass through many Sherpa villages, including the famous trading town of Namche Bazar, as well as visiting the monastery at Thyangboche. The trekking is mainly on good trails, apart from the last day up to base camp, which is on moraine (rocky ground). You can expect to trek for 4 to 5 hours each day, but some days will feel harder than others, depending on the altitude gain. This trek is therefore suitable for reasonably fit walkers. We stay in lodges for the whole route and in the spring, you may be lucky enough to meet members of Jagged Globe's Everest climbing team.

trekking

A total of 101,320 trekkers visited Nepal in 2007. Out of total 60,237 (59.4%) visited Annapurna area while those visiting the Everest and Langtang regions accounted for 26,511 (26.5%) and 8,165 (8.1%) respectively.
"Tea-House Trekking" is the easiest way to trek as it doesn't require support. Tea Houses have now developed into full-scale tourist lodges with hot showers, pizza, pasta and beer. The day's hikes are between lodge-filled settlements or villages: there's no need for tents, food, water, or beer-- all those things, plus luxuries such as apple-pie, can be purchased along the way. Physical requirements go from very soft to strenuous.
Facilities available in remote areas are less extensive than in the more popular areas thus these areas are often visited as organised groups, including guide, porters and full support. Manaslu, Kanchenjunga, Dolpo, Mustang and Humla require Restricted Area Permits requiring a minimum of two foreign trekkers plus a registered/qualified guide. Progress is being made in Nepal however, and tea-houses are becoming more available in all of these areas.

 

Nepal

Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the potential risks of traveling to Nepal and urges caution when traveling in that country.  The Department of State remains concerned about the security situation in Nepal.  U.S. citizens are urged to obtain updated security information before traveling and they should be prepared to change their plans on short notice.  This replaces the Travel Warning for Nepal dated June 15, 2010, to update information on the security and political situation, and to advise travelers about the continuing possibility of political demonstrations, unrest, and concerns about travel in Nepal by road and air.
Nepal has experienced significant political violence in the past and, although there have been markedly fewer major disturbances in recent months, political tensions remain.  Protests, demonstrations, and disruptions continue to occur, often without advance notice.  In a strike imposed by the Unified CPN-Maoist Party on May 3-7, 2010, business and transportation were brought to a standstill.  During this strike, large demonstrations were held and incidents of localized violence occurred.  During past demonstrations, some protestors forcibly closed businesses, damaged vehicles, burned tires to block traffic, threw rocks, and used sling shots with petrol bombs to provoke security forces into clashes.  Given the nature, intensity, and unpredictability of past disturbances, U.S. citizens are urged to exercise special caution during announced demonstrations, avoid areas where demonstrations are occurring or crowds are forming, avoid road travel, and maintain a low profile.  Curfews can be announced with little or no advance notice.  U.S. citizens should consult media sources and enroll with the Embassy (see instructions below) for current security information.  The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu continues to monitor the political situation in Nepal closely and advises U.S. citizens that the potential remains for spontaneous demonstrations and political unrest, which could escalate into violence.  You should stay current on media coverage of local events and be aware of your surroundings at all times.
As in urban centers worldwide, crime in the Kathmandu Valley and in the major cities of Nepal encompasses murder, sexual assault, and armed robbery.  Police resources to combat such crimes are limited.  Theft and muggings occasionally occur in popular tourist and trekking areas such as Chitwan, Pokhara, the Annapurna region, and the Thamel area of Kathmandu, and female travelers can

nepal economy

Nepal is among the poorest and least developed countries in the world, with almost one-quarter of its population living below the poverty line. Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, providing a livelihood for three-fourths of the population and accounting for about one-third of GDP. Industrial activity mainly involves the processing of agricultural products, including pulses, jute, sugarcane, tobacco, and grain. Nepal has considerable scope for exploiting its potential in hydropower, with an estimated 42,000 MW of feasible capacity, but political instability hampers foreign investment. Additional challenges to Nepal's growth include its landlocked geographic location, civil strife and labor unrest, and its susceptibility to natural disaster.

It’s time for MLTR

Bryan Adams enthralled music lovers in Kathmandu just nine months ago. Concert goers and music enthusiasts in the country are set to get a taste of more international starts with the much hyped MLTR concert slated to take place on Nov 19. The Danish pop-soft rock band Michael Learns to Rock will be performing live at Tudikhel amid an anticipated audience attendance of 25,000-40,000 fans.
Two days prior to the concert the three band members, Jascha Richter (vocalist and keyboardist), Kare Wanscher (drummer) and Mikkel Lentz( guitarist) stepped onto Nepali soil for the first time as they entered the VIP section of the  Tribhuvan International Airport. The Jet Airways flight the band was on board, landed at the TIA runway at exactly 2:45pm.  Immediately following their arrival to the capital was a press briefing that lasted around five minutes.
“I love Nepal. We are really excited, and have been waiting for twenty years to perform in Nepal. Now, the dream has come true,” shared band front man Richter with a bright smile upon his face.  It was then Lentz who talked to the media and said, “It’s a huge honour to be here. We have heard a lot about Nepal Toursim 2011, but are yet to see it.”
The three band members were welcomed with garlands of marigold and khadas. The organising committee—from ODC Network and Engage Entertainment—very interestingly chose to drive the international stars to Hotel Radisson (official hotel partners), in a Nepal-assembled Mustang vehicle. The jeep that has been cause for much discussion ever since the incumbent Prime Minister of Nepal chose it as his official vehicle drove everybody’s attention towards itself.

the best climate of nepal

imate
Nepal's climate varies with its topography and altitude. It ranges from the tropical to the arctic. The low-land Terai region with its maximum altitude to approximately 305m, which lies in the tropical southern part of the country, for instance, has a hot and humid climate that can rise above 45 Degree Celsius (113 Degree Fahrenheit) during summer. The mid-land regions are pleasant almost all the year round, although winter nights are cool. The northern mountain region, around an altitude above 3,300m has an alpine climate with considerably lower temperature in winter as can be expected.

seasons
Nepal has four climatic seasons.

Spring (between March – May): The temperature is mildly warm in low lands while moderate in higher altitudes with plenty of opportunities to have tryst with the mountain views. It is also the time for flowers to blossom and the national flower of Nepal – rhododendron sweeps the ascending altitudes with its magnanimous color and beauty.

Summer (between June – August): This is also the monsoon season in Nepal. The weather is hot and wet at times. It rains almost everyday with occasional thunderstorms in the evening. The rain spreads the pleasantness around with lush green vegetation.

Autumn (between September – November): This is the best tourist season in Nepal with the summer gone by and the winter to set in. The weather is highly pleasant so are the mountain views. This is the peak season for trekking as mountain views are guaranteed so better book your flight in advance. This is also the season of festivities as Nepal celebrates the biggest Hindu festivals Dashain followed by Tihar.

Winter (between December – February): The weather is cool and the sky is clear with occasional snowfalls at higher elevations. This season is good for trekking in lower elevations. The morning and night is cold and the days are warm when sunny.

temperature & rainfall
Nepal is the country of extremes. The low-land plains of the Terai can have tropical temperatures and also the mosquitoes. The Himalayas can get to sub-zero temperatures, but the sun blaze can bring some warmth during the day, even in the mountains. The temperature of Kathmandu goes below 1 Degree Celsius (34 Degree Fahrenheit) in winter and rises to an average of 25 Degree Celsius (77 Degree Fahrenheit) in summer.

The average temperature in Kathmandu during the four seasons:

* Spring season ranges between 16-23 Degree Celsius (61-73 Degree Fahrenheit)
* Summer season ranges between 23-25 Degree Celsius (73-77 Degree Fahrenheit)
* Autumn season ranges between 15-24 Degree Celsius (59-75 Degree Fahrenheit)
* Winter season ranges between 9-12 Degree Celsius (48-54 Degree Fahrenheit)

During the rainy monsoon season between June to August, it rains to an average between 200-375 millimeters in Kathmandu. There is occasional rainfall during the other seasons too. In an average, 1300 millimeters of rain falls in Kathmandu every year.

Travel Tips: Monsoon in Nepal is not the typical monsoon of Asia. Rains usually occur during the night-time leaving the sky clean and clear by the morning making the Himalayan view even more dramatic. Some parts of the Himalayas in Manang, Mustang and Dolpo are in rain-shadow areas; the mountains are high enough to block the clouds. Tibet's high travel season also corresponds to Nepal's monsoon.

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Government and politics of nepal

Nepal has seen rapid political changes during the last two decades. Uptil 1990, Nepal was a monarchy running under the executive control of the king. Faced with a Communist movement against the absolute monarchy, King Birendra, in 1990, agreed to large-scale political reforms by creating a parliamentary monarchy with the king as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of the government. Nepal has also been noted for its recent speed of development, such as being one of the few countries in Asia to abolish the death penalt and the first country in Asia to rule in favor of same-sex marriage, which the government has a seven-person committee studying after a November 2008 ruling by the nation's Supreme Court, which ordered full rights for LGBT individuals, including the right to marry.
Nepal's legislature was bicameral, consisting of a House of Representatives called the Pratinidhi Sabha and a National Council called the Rastriya Sabha. The House of Representatives consisted of 205 members directly elected by the people. The National Council had 60 members: ten nominated by the king, 35 elected by the House of Representatives, and the remaining 15 elected by an electoral college made up of chairs of villages and towns. The legislature had a five-year term but was dissolvable by the king before its term could end. All Nepali citizens 18 years and older became eligible to vote.

 

Military and foreign affairs

Nepal's military consists of the Nepalese Army, which includes the Nepalese Army Air Service (the air force unit under it.) Nepalese Police Force is the civilian police and the Armed Police Force Nepal is the paramilitary force. Service is voluntary and the minimum age for enlistment is 18 years. Nepal spends $99.2 million (2004) on its military—1.5% of its GDP. Much of the equipment and arms are imported from India. Consequently, the US provided M16s M4s and other Colt weapons to combat communist (Maoist) insurgents. As of now, the standard-issue battle rifle of the Nepalese army is the Colt M16.
Nepal has close ties with both of its neighbours, India and China. In accordance with a long-standing treaty, Indian and Nepalese citizens may travel to each others' countries without a passport or visa. Nepalese citizens may work in India without legal restriction. However, since the Government of Nepal has been dominated by Socialists and India's by more right-wing parties, India has been remilitarizing the "porous" Indo-Nepali border, in order to stifle the flow of Islamist groups Nepal established relations with the People's Republic of China on August 1, 1955, and relations since have been based on the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. Nepal has aided China in the aftermath of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, and China has provided economic assistance for Nepali infrastructure. Both countries have cooperated to host the 2008 Summer Olympics summit of Mt. Everest.Nepal has assisted in curbing anti-China protests from the Tibetan diaspora

 

Culture of nepal

A typical Nepalese meal is dal-bhat-tarkari. Dal is a spicy lentil soup, served over bhat (boiled rice), served with tarkari (curried vegetables) together with achar (pickles) or chutni (spicy condiment made from fresh ingredients). The Newar community, however, has its own unique cuisine. It consists of non-vegetarian as well as vegetarian items served with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Mustard oil is the cooking medium and a host of spices, such as cumin, coriander, black peppers, sesame seeds, turmeric, garlic, ginger, methi (fenugreek), bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, pepper, chillies, mustard seeds, etc., are used in the cooking. The cuisine served on festivals is generally the best.

Costumed Hindu-girls in Nepal. The two small children represent the god Krishna and his consort Radha. Sitting behind are the god Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi.

Main article: Music of Nepal

The Newari Music orchestra consists mainly of percussion instruments, though wind instruments, such as flutes and other similar instruments, are also used. String instruments are very rare. There are songs pertaining to particular seasons and festivals. Paahan chare music is probably the fastest played music whereas the Dapa the slowest. There are certain musical instruments such as Dhimay and Bhusya which are played as instrumental only and are not accompanied with songs. The dhimay music is the loudest one. In the hills, people enjoy their own kind of music, playing saarangi (a string instrument), madal and flute. They also have many popular folk songs known as lok geet and lok dohari.
The Newar dances can be broadly classified into masked dances and non-masked dances. The most representative of Newari dances is Lakhey dance. Almost all the settlements of Newaris organise Lakhey dance at least once a year, mostly in the Goonlaa month. So, they are called Goonlaa Lakhey. However, the most famous Lakhey dance is the Majipa Lakhey dance; it is performed by the Ranjitkars of Kathmandu and the celebration continues for the entire week that contains the full moon of Yenlaa month. The Lakhey are considered to be the saviors of children.
Folklore is an integral part of Nepalese society. Traditional stories are rooted in the reality of day-to-day life, tales of love, affection and battles as well as demons and ghosts and thus reflect local lifestyles, cultures and beliefs. Many Nepalese folktales are enacted through the medium of dance and music.
The Nepali year begins in mid-April and is divided into 12 months. Saturday is the official weekly holiday. Main annual holidays include the National Day, celebrated on the birthday of the king (28 December), Prithvi Jayanti (11 January), Martyr's Day (18 February), and a mix of Hindu and Buddhist festivals such as dashain in autumn, and tihar in late autumn. During tihar, the Newar community also celebrates its New Year as per their local calendar Nepal Sambat.
Most houses in rural lowland of Nepal are made up of a tight bamboo framework and walls of a mud and cow-dung mix. These dwellings remain cool in summer and retain warmth in winter. Houses in the hills are usually made of unbaked bricks with thatch or tile roofing. At high elevations construction changes to stone masonry and slate may be used on roofs.

Economy of nepal

Nepal's gross domestic product (GDP) for 2008 was estimated at over $12 billion (adjusted to Nominal GDP), making it the 115th-largest economy in the world. Agriculture accounts for about 40% of Nepal's GDP, services comprise 41% and industry 22%. Agriculture employs 76% of the workforce, services 18% and manufacturing/craft-based industry 6%. Agricultural produce – mostly grown in the Terai region bordering India – includes tea, rice, corn, wheat, sugarcane, root crops, milk, and water buffalo meat. Industry mainly involves the processing of agricultural produce, including jute, sugarcane, tobacco, and grain.
Its workforce of about 10 million suffers from a severe shortage of skilled labour. About 25% of the population live below the international poverty line of $1.25 a day.. This is a significant improvement from the 41.2% in 1995-96. The spectacular landscape and diverse, exotic cultures of Nepal represent considerable potential for tourism, but growth in this hospitality industry has been stifled by recent political events. In 2009, the number of international tourists visiting Nepal was 509,956. The rate of unemployment and underemployment approaches half of the working-age population. Thus many Nepali citizens move to India in search of work; the Gulf countries and Malaysia being new sources of work. Nepal receives $50 million a year through the Gurkha soldiers who serve in the Indian and British armies and are highly esteemed for their skill and bravery. The total remittance value is worth around $1 billion, including money sent from the Persian Gulf and Malaysia, who combined employ around 700,000 Nepali citizens.
A long-standing economic agreement underpins a close relationship with India. The country receives foreign aid from India, Japan, the UK, the US, the EU, China, Switzerland, and Scandinavian countries. Poverty is acute; per-capita income is around $1,000.The distribution of wealth among the Nepalis is consistent with that in many developed and developing countries: the highest 10% of households control 39.1% of the national wealth and the lowest 10% control only 2.6%.
The government's budget is about $1.153 billion, with expenditure of $1.789 billion (FY05/06). The Nepalese rupee has been tied to the Indian Rupee at an exchange rate of 1.6 for many years. Since the loosening of exchange rate controls in the early 1990s, the black market for foreign exchange has all but disappeared. The inflation rate has dropped to 2.9% after a period of higher inflation during the 1990s.
Nepal's exports of mainly carpets, clothing, leather goods, jute goods and grain total $822 million. Import commodities of mainly gold, machinery and equipment, petroleum products and fertilizer total US$2 bn. India (53.7%), the US (17.4%), and Germany (7.1%) are its main export partners. Nepal's import partners include India (47.5%), the United Arab Emirates (11.2%), China (10.7%), Saudi Arabia (4.9%), and Singapore (4%).


 

Environment of nepal

The dramatic differences in elevation found in Nepal result in a variety of biomes, from tropical savannas along the Indian border, to subtropical broadleaf and coniferous forests in the Hill Region, to temperate broadleaf and coniferous forests on the slopes of the Himalaya, to montane grasslands and shrublands and rock and ice at the highest elevations.
At the lowest elevations is the Terai-Duar savanna and grasslands ecoregion. These form a mosaic with the Himalayan subtropical broadleaf forests, which occur from 500 to 1,000 metres (1,600 to 3,300 ft) and include the Inner Terai Valleys. Himalayan subtropical pine forests occur between 1,000 and 2,000 metres (3,300 and 6,600 ft).
Above these elevations, the biogeography of Nepal is generally divided from east to west by the Gandaki River. Ecoregions to the east tend to receive more precipitation and to be more species-rich. Those to the west are drier with fewer species.
From 1,500 to 3,000 metres (4,900 to 9,800 ft), are temperate broadleaf forests: the eastern and western Himalayan broadleaf forests. From 3,000 to 4,000 metres (9,800 to 13,000 ft) are the eastern and western Himalayan subalpine conifer forests. To 5,500 metres (18,000 ft) are the eastern and western Himalayan alpine shrub and meadows.

Nepal

Nepal  officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India. With an area of 147,181 square kilometres (56,827 sq mi) and a population of approximately 30 million, Nepal is the world's 93rd largest country by land mass and the 41st most populous country. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and the country's largest metropolis.
Nepal has a rich geography. The mountainous north has eight of the world's ten tallest mountains, including the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest, called Sagarmatha in Nepali. It contains more than 240 peaks over 20,000 ft (6,096 m) above sea level. The fertile and humid south is heavily urbanized.
By some measures, Hinduism is practised by a larger majority of people in Nepal than in any other nation Buddhism, though a minority faith in the country, is linked historically with Nepal. Many Nepali do not distinguish between Hinduism and Buddhism and follow both religious traditions. There are three different buddhist traditions: Himalayan Buddhism, Buddhism of Kathmandu Valley (mostly Mahayana and Vajrayana), and also the Theravada Buddhism.
A monarchy throughout most of its history, Nepal was ruled by the Shah dynasty of kings from 1768, when Prithvi Narayan Shah unified its many small kingdoms. However, a decade-long Civil War by the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) and several weeks of mass protests by all major political parties led to the 12 point agreement of November 22, 2005. The ensuing elections for the constituent assembly on May 28, 2008 overwhelmingly favored the abdication of the Nepali monarch Gyanendra Shah and the establishment of a federal multiparty representative democratic republicThe first President of Nepal, Ram Baran Yadav, was sworn in on July 23, 2008.

hotelthamel

No place bustles with as much life and color in Kathmandu as Thamel. It is the most convenient and most fun place from which to explore the city.Thamel boasts the best restaurants, the best shopping, and the best bookshops. Everything you need is found here - trekking equipment rentals, bicycle rentals, arrangements for treks, rafting, wildlife tours and sightseeing tours. Aside from its convenience, visitors have a chance to meet Nepalis as well as people from every part of the world. Hotel Thamel is located on a quiet lane in the heart of Thamel, offering you a comfortable stay at unbelievably moderate prices, and of course, the fascinating world of Thamel. Refer the Map bellow to find us.

le Meriden kathmandu

INTRODUCTION

Hotel Le Méridien Kathmandu, Gokarna Forest Golf Resort & Spa is located inside the serene temperate Gokarna Forest , private Royal hunting grounds of the Kings of Nepal. Situated within the city limits of Kathmandu , capital of Royal Kingdom of Nepal, this Hotel Resort, Spa and Golf Course is operated by Le Méridien, a leading global chain of luxury hotels and resorts.

A winding road climbs through the forest leading to the main complex of buildings, comprising a mix of subtly majestic Malla period architecture and Rana period lodges. Further on exotic Heritage Country Club rooms are set besides a century old restored Hunter's lodge.

A quiet peaceful haven set between ancient towering trees; glimpses of the second fairway in the valley below; the perfect getaway for a few days of golf, relaxation and rejuvenation at the Spa, enchanting forest walks, and time close to nature.

Resort Description - Spa and Health Club
Set within Gokarna Forest amongst majestic trees on the edge of a plateau, overlooking the grassed valley below, Harmony Spa combines therapeutic care within a natural environment impossible to recreate elsewhere.

Harmony Spa includes a variety of rejuvenating courses, emphasizing Ayurvedic treatments within Ayura, a dedicated Ayurvedic treatment area, the Adam & Eve, and Serenity massage rooms. The Health club encompasses Apsara, the Beauty Treatment center, an indoor temperature controlled pool complex, luxurious changing rooms each with a Sauna, Steam room, and Jacuzzi. The large well equipped gym, the finest in the country, overlooks the forest through large picture windows.

Resort Description - Golf CourseAgainst the backdrop of the snow capped Himalayas, close to the heart of Kathmandu city, South Asia's finest, and one of the world's most spectacular Golf Resort Courses is stunningly set within 470 acres of the hundreds of years old Gokarna Forest Reserve.

Designed by David Kidd (Gleneagles Golf Developments of Scotland), the 6,715 yard par 72 course boasts the only Bent Grass Greens in South Asia , making it one of the highlights of the professional tour circuits in the region. The serenity and settings are overwhelming. Deer and monkey wander freely, as will the spirits of all who enter. Truly an enchanting sanctuary.

Gokarna Forest Resort Data
Hotel Name	Gokarna Forest Resort
Golf Course Name	Gokarna Forest Golf Club
City:	Kathmandu (KTM)
Elevation of Kathmandu Valley	1,336m (4,400 ft)
Country:	Nepal (NP)
Rooms Available for stay:	90 rooms
Harmony Spa	Indoor temperature controlled pool, Gym, Beauty Treatment Center, Treatment rooms, Spa facilities including Sauna, Steam, Jacuzzi, massages and treatments.
Golf Course	18 Holes par 72 - 6715 / 6305 / 5977 / 5586 yds
Distance/Time from Airport:	10 km. (20 minutes)
Distance/Time from town center:	10 km. (30 minutes) due N.E. from Town Center
Distance/Time from Hyatt	4 km. (10 minutes)
Distance/Time from Boudhnath	3.5 km. (8 minutes)
Taxi Fare:	US$7~10
Visa fee on arrival at the Airport	US$25
Airport Tax to SAARC countries	US$20 (included in ticket)
Airport Tax to other countries	US$30 (included in ticket)
Currency Conversion Indian Rupee (INR)	NRs. 1.6 (fixed)
Currency – USD	NRs. 70~75 (floating)
Total Size of Gokarna Forest	approx. 750 Acres (300 Hectares)
Total Size of Resort	approx.470 Acres (185 Hectares)
Earmarked for project	approx 240 Acres (971,280 m2) (95 Hectares)
Preserved forest for recreation use	approx 230 Acres (90 Hectares)
Area of site available for hotel estate	72,000 m2
Total capacity of main car park	100
Number of jobs to be created - estimated	250 full time / 150 part time
Golf Course:	Par 72,18 Hole: 6,715 yards – open since 1999
Golf Club House:	Pro Shop, Restaurant & Bar, Changing Rooms
Golf Practice tee:	7 open berths and 3 covered berths
Room Facilities :	Forest or Garden view, Fresh Air and heated air-conditioning, Tea/Coffee making, Mini Bar, Internet Access, Satellite TV, Hair dryer, Telephone, Tub/Shower, Writing Desk.
Technical:	Technical: 220V electricity supply, PABX with ISDN compatibility & Tele account facilities.
Facilities -	Coffee Shop, Private Dining, Bar, Lounge hall, Travel Desk, Business Center, Conference Hall, Room Service, Laundry & Dry cleaning, Housekeeping, Souvenir shop.