INDIA

Home to over 1 billion people, India is the 2nd most populous country (after China which is very close on the northern Himalaya border). With 80% being Hindu with 10% Muslim there are 17 major languages spoken in India and there are almost 850 different dialects.

In a country as ancient, large, diverse and complex as India, it is not surprising to find that people here reflect the rich glories of the past, the culture, traditions and values relative to geographic locations and the numerous distinctive manners, habits and food that will always remain truly Indian.

From the eternal snows of the Himalayas to the cultivated peninsula of far South, from the deserts of the West to the humid deltas of the East, from the dry heat and cold of the Central Plateau to the cool forest foothills, Indian lifestyles clearly glorify the geography.

The food, clothing and habits of an Indian differ in accordance to the place of origin. India has something for everyone looking for adventure as it is blessed with snow-clad peaks, crystal glaciers, rolling meadows and ski slopes, beautiful valleys, meandering and roaring rivers, gushing waterfalls, thick forests rich in wildlife, swampy deltas, long coastlines and magical moonscapes.

In India wherever you go the network of amazing destinations follow you -in order to give you the ultimate travel experience. A turn of your eye in India brings to you face to face with diversity of a different kind. Every place here bears no resemblance with the other and is a entity in themselves with such sights as the Taj Mahal, Jaipur, Khajuraho, Kerala or huge cities such as Calcutta or Bombay.

NEPAL

An adventurer's delight, Nepal offers a plethora of outdoor activities, from paragliding near the mountains to waiting for the Bengal tiger in Chitwan's wild. Adventure tourism in Nepal dates back to the early attempts to ascend the highest mountain in the world Mount Everest.

Nepal first came into world focus when Tenzing and Hillary conquered Mt. Everest. Ever since, there have been countless expeditions heading off to the Himalayas. With eight of world's highest peaks within Nepal's boundaries, there is tremendous interest in the Nepal Himalaya.

Trekking is by far Nepal's biggest attraction and most tourists embark on some trek or the other and many do multiple treks before heading back home. Some arrive each year to do a different trek each time. Mountain flights offer the closest possible spectacle of Mt. Everest and other peaks. The close encounter with the tallest mountains of the earth often draws awe-stricken silence from onlookers.

Rafting on white water mountain streams across the typical cross section of Nepal's geography is equally popular. Jungle safari in the Terai is preferred by visitors interested to see Nepal's rare varieties of animals and birds. Nepal also offers bungy jumping above the wild waters of River Bhote Koshi. Canyoning to explore the rugged and out-of -reach landscapes is another option at the site with other aerial activities such as taking off in micro-light aircrafts or hot-air balloons for a good view of the mountains.

All who visit these breathtaking Himalayan regions are profoundly moved by their experiences, wondering when they can return to continue their cultural journey so come along to the "Roof of the World".