Snow Waves Mountain Trekking is a company that was founded by 4 of their closest relatives. Snow Waves Mountain Trekking has great experience of trekking and mountaineering. They are very much committed to preserving the Sherpa culture and language, and are enthusiastic about sharing their culture with visitors. The trek and expedition leaders and guides are extremely experienced, trustworthy and strong.

The entire leader and guide staff of Snow Waves Mountain Trekking are expertly trained guides and fully licensed by the Nepal Tourism Ministry. In addition, they are committed to treating each client as part of their own family and showing you a window into their villages and culture. Snow Waves Mountain Trekking specializes in clients from all parts of the world.

The biggest natural museum in the world 
Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due tool unique geographical position and latitudinal variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60m above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848 m, all within a distance of 150 km with climatic conditions ranging from sub-tropical to arctic. This wild variation fosters an incredible variety of ecosystems, the greatest mountain range on earth, thick tropical jungles teeming with a wealth of wildlife, thundering rivers, forested hills and frozen valleys. 

Within this spectacular geography is also one of the richest cultural landscapes anywhere. The country is a potpourri of ethnic groups and sub-groups who speak over 70 languages and dialects. Nepal offers an astonishing diversity of sightseeing attractions and adventure opportunities found nowhere else on the earth. And you can join in the numerous annual festivals that are celebrated throughout the year in traditional style highlighting enduring customs and beliefs.

We are glad to extend our warm hospitality and hope your stay in Nepal is a memorable one. If you have any queries or comments, please feel free to contact us at the Nepal Snow Waves Mountain Trekking (P) Ltd.

• 2% of all the flowering plants in the world;
• 8% of the world's population of birds (more than 848 species);
• 4% of mammals on earth;
• 11 of the world's 14 families of butterflies (more than 500 species);
• 600 indigenous plant families;
• 319 species of exotic orchids.

Himalayan Region: 
The altitude of this region ranges between 4,877m.- 8,848m. It includes eight of the 14 highest summits in the world which exceed an altitude of 8,000m including Everest, Annapurna , Dhaulagiri and others.

Mountain Region: 
This region accounts for about 68% of the total land area. It is formed by the Mahabharat range that soars up to 4,87m and the lower Churia range.

Terai Region: 
The low-land Terai occupies about 17% of the total land of the country. 

  HISTORY 
Nepal has always been an independent and sovereign country with glorious history, culture and tradition that date back to time immemorial. Before the campaign of national integration was launched by King Prithivi Narayan Shah, the Great, the Kathmandu Valley was ruled by the Malla Kings, whose contributions to art and culture are indeed great and unique. In 1768 AD, the Shah dynasty ascended the throne of the unified Kingdom. King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev was the tenth King in the Shah dynasty. The new Democratic Constitution of the Kingdom was promulgated on November 9, 1990 AD . Nepal is one of the founder members of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). 

PEOPLE 
Nepal has a population of more than 22 million people made of different race and ethnic groups living in different regions, with diverse culture, languages and dialects. The Gurungs and Magars live mainly in the west. The Rais, Limbus and Sunwars inhabit the slopes and valleys of the eastern mid hills. The Sherpas live in the Himalayan region. The Newars constitute an important ethnic group of the capital valley-Kathmandu. There are Tharus, Yadavs, Satars, Rajvanshis and Dhimal in the Terai region. The Brahmins, Chhetris and Thakuris are generally spread over all parts of the Kingdom.