TRAVERSE Issue 35 - April 2023 | Page 110

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much on the road , with very little time given to the experience of the location . Obsessing over a sticker , and a title , it ’ s easy to miss the children herding the stunted cattle across terraces , the eagles soaring on thermals amongst the peaks , of the varying shades of the landscape , otherworldly and strange .
Roads in Nepal are created with a purpose , not that of beautiful vistas , sweeping bends , or altitude beating switchbacks , yet in their very nature they offer everything and more . Challenging riding conditions lead
to incredible sights on a scale that is hard to comprehend and the same vision is never repeated .
The ability to challenge titles held by any road in the world the rider would be forgiven for believing that Nepal ’ s roads are dangerous and something that must be feared , the reality is that these roads are fantastic , even for the novice . And by not having titles they are devoid of the tourists hoards , a ride on Nepali roads is a ride to new experiences , something from a long traditional history , where ancient cultures abound and religious practices performed . A ride in Nepal is a ride on the real adventure roads , something that is achievable by anyone with the right attitude . LW
TRAVERSE was invited to Nepal by Altitude Riders , one of Nepal ' s leading companies specialising in unique adventures where many struggle to venture , offering an experience that encompasses the Nepali and local cultures unique to this part of the world .
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