About
Province No. 1 is the eastern province of Nepal, a mountain region whose northern edge reaches the high Himalaya and takes in Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. The province also contains many of the country's other highest summits, and it shares borders with Tibet to the north and India to the south.
What a visit offers
- High mountain scenery. The northern districts are defined by peaks and deep valleys, and the views are the main reason most visitors come.
- Trekking country. The terrain suits walkers who want to go on foot into the hills and high ground, as the province's mountains are among the best-known in Nepal.
- A border setting. Because the province meets both Tibet and India, the mix of landscapes and cultures changes noticeably from north to south.
Planning your trip
The province is large and varied, so it helps to decide early which part you want to see. The mountainous north calls for more preparation than the southern lowlands, with the altitude, distances and weather of high country to think about. Check conditions and arrangements before you set out, and allow more time than you think you need for travel between places.
For a visitor, Province No. 1 is first and foremost a destination for the mountains. Come for the high peaks and the wild landscape, and let the rest of the province fill in around them.
