EBC of Nepal tops Asia first 11 tourist destinations

Venture Magazine published by a UK Based Kumuka Worldwide, a leading company specialising in worldwide adventure tours for more than 23 years has enlisted Everest Base Camp (EBC) of Nepal in top of their list of Asia's First 11 tourist destinations. EBC, Nepal, precedes other destinations such as Lhasa(Tibet). The Taj Mahal(India), Kettuvalom Cruising(India), Benotta Beach( Sri Lanka) and The Great Wall of China which are respectively on the list in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 8th spots.

Trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp, offers a unique vacation, also Listed in UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites, home of Sherpa Peoples and Stunning Mountain Views, the region boasts some of the most extraordinary high mountain scenery on earth.

Venture Magazine writes about Everest Base Camp, "Trekking to Everest isn't just for mountaineers: the fit will find it a life-changing experience. Kumuka's 'Base Camp Trek' puts the world's greatest mountain in perspective, exploring Kathmandu and taking the time to meander through the Sherpa people's homeland, with porters to take the strain of heavy luggage and simple, atmospheric tea-house accommodation. Three weeks on the 'Roof of the World' finishes all-too-quickly, with a spectacular flight from Lukla.

Commenting on Asia's first 11, the Venture Magazine says," Asia has a wealth of riches, among them the world's highest mountains, the oldest civilizations and an unsurpassed biodiversity. From such abundance we have picked a team of attractions that should make it on every traveller's wishlist. We cn take you to all of them. But how many have you seen?"

Venture Magazine was distributed in Daily Telegraph Adventure Travel Show (ATS) held in Olympia, London from 12 to 14th January 2007.

Prior to this accolade Nepal is also honored by Wanderlust Travel Award 2001, UK. It has kept Nepal in Second Position in the Top Country Category. Similarly, Modern Maturity (Sep/Oct 2001), America's largest circulated magazine has declared The Annapurna Trail-one of the best 12 walks in the world; Observer Travel Award 2002, UK has declared Nepal Favorite Long Haul Destination; Lonely Planet has pictured Nepal as the country with some of the best walking trails on earth and BBC Holidays has kept Nepal in the list of 50 places to see before you die.