Trekking In Nepal 

Nepal’s history dates back more than 2,500 years. But much of that ancient history is unknown.
Many of the UNESCO sites worth visiting go back to the 1400s. The land is special, another world protected by the majestic chain of towering Himalayas and inhabited by a number of the simplest and most stunning folks in the world.
Snow-capped Himalayan peaks adorn the horizon in several cities and towns, and also the landscapes they have engraved out have helped form the culture of many ethnic groups. However, Nepal additionally boasts a flat, oppressively hot and culturally distinct region too.
Travel in different directions and you can witness tea fields, lakes, jungles, glacial rivers, and distinctive peoples and languages that round out this diverse nation.
Besides trekking and adventures to the Mountains, a vivacious culture, friendly people, and endless adventure activities make Nepal a dream travel destination for several.
We’re walking you through the best possible things to try and do in Nepal for all sorts of travelers.
Nepal has so much to offers to its guests. Here in this article, we are going to list out the most popular locations, off the beaten destinations and major things not to miss when you are in Nepal. You can choose the package that meets your interest and suits up your travel style. Trekking to check out while you are in Nepal:

Popular treks:
Place where mountains touch the sky, trekking tourism is the beauty of Nepal throughout the decades and you have multiple choices of trekking trails in Nepal. Let’s inspect some most popular trekking routes in Nepal.

Everest Base camp trekking

Everest base camp trek is the most stunning and popular trekking trail in Nepal and is almost in the bucket list experience of every trekker. The trek starts right off the Lukla airport however prior to that you fly to the most dangerous Lukla airport from Kathmandu. The flight duration is about 35 minutes.

After that, the daily trekking duration of 5-6 hours and some more days for acclimatization in between, one can complete this trek in about 16 days. The trekking follows the places like Namche bazar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorakshep and finally to Everest base camp.

 

Annapurna Base camp trekking

Annapurna base camp trekking is less popular as compared to Everest base camp trekking yet this trek offers the classic Himalayan experience and is great beginner multi-day trekking in Nepal. The trek begins right off the Pokhara, another famous town in Nepal and following the places like Nayapul, Tikhedhunga, Ghorepani, Poonhill, Tadapani, Chhomrung, Machhepuchre base camp, and finally to Annapurna base camp.

 

Manaslu Circuit trekking

Less traversed yet popular Manaslu circuit trek offers the remote Himalayan panorama that is less seen in both Everest base camp and Annapurna base camp trek. The Manaslu region is itself influenced by Tibetan culture and hence, the lifestyle and culture of folks in that region are totally different than other places in Nepal. Generally, this trek can be completed by fit trekkers in about 15 to 20 days. The trek starts right off the Arughat in the Gorkha district and finishes at Beshi Sahar. The highest elevation of the trail is 5,167 m at Larkye la pass. Generally, you have to trek for 6-10 hours daily. This trekking trail comes under the restricted area trekking category and requires a special trekking permit.

 

Off the beaten path treks:

No doubt, There are crowded trails like Everest base camp and Annapurna base camp trek, new trekking destinations are being introduced in Nepal by the trekking agencies and Government of Nepal.

Featured highly on the bucket list of every trekker, Annapurna base camp and Everest base camp are overcrowded during the best seasons, however, adventure lovers are really excited to traverse the off the beaten path treks more quite than popular treks in Nepal where the beauty is breathtaking.

 

Dolpo region trekking

Dolpo region trek is all about trekking through hidden valleys witnessing the ancient Gompas, Pristine and turquoise Phoksundo Lake. The caravan valley represents the ancient culture of the Bon religion- the Tibetan Buddhism, and hidden ancient monasteries in Dolpo. The extraordinary beauty of the caravan valley was magnificently represented by the oscar-nominated movie “Caravan”

The region is under the restricted area trekking in Nepal and trekkers requires a special trekking permit for Dolpo region trekking. The trekking usually lasts for about 26 to 30 days. And for about 12 to 15 days, trekkers cannot get in touch with the outer world due to the absence of any sorts of communication networks in the region.

 

Khopra Ridge Trekking

A deviation from popular Annapurna trekking trail and an extended Ghorepani Poon hill trek, Khopra ridge trek offers the best Himalayan panorama that boasts the elegant view of more than 25 Himalayan peaks in Annapurna region. However, this trekking trail is less traversed compared to other trekking trails in the Annapurna region. The journey starts from the Pokhara- a famous tourism hub in Nepal and You’ll start trekking from Nayapul which is the starting point of almost every famous trekking trails in the Annapurna region. Later following the Ghorepani poon hill trekking route you'll reach Ghorepani and further following the Khopra ridge teahouse trekking trail through Chistibung you’ll finally reach Khopra. On this trek, you can visit the turquoise Khayer lake at an elevation of 4,620 meters.

 

Makalu Base Camp Trekking

The Makalu Base Camp trek is a perfect trek for nature-loving trekkers who wish to expertise a range of landscapes and cultures, additionally as uncommon views of a number of the towering mountains, including Everest.

This trekking route is the restricted area trekking route in Nepal. Hence, a special trekking permit is required for this trekking. The trek starts in warm, terraced farmland thickly settled by the Rai folks, an ethnic group found preponderantly within the hills of eastern Nepal.

Further, on the higher elevations, you will witness rhododendron forests and alpine meadows of the Himalayas. Traversing the Himalayas in-depth, you will inspect the Barun river valley, granite cliffs, glaciers, and towering waterfalls. At the higher altitude of this region resides the Sherpa folks, a Tibetan ethnic who preponderantly resides near Everest. Generally, this trek is completed in about 20 days and the highest elevation of Makalu base camp trekking is 4,900m at Makalu base camp.

 

Popular short treks in Nepal

If you do not have an ample amount of time in Nepal however, you wish to witness the trekking experience into the Nepal Himalayas then these popular short treks in Nepal should be in your bucket list. These short treks are doable within a week.

Mardi Himal Trek

Explore the unique path and gaze the marvelous Annapurna Sanctuary from the amazingly top angle. Mardi Himal stays high to the est of Annapurna base camp and underneath the spectacular Fishtail (Machhapuchhre). The trek follows the stone designed villages and walks through the howling rhododendron forests blooming in a variety of colors. The forest path winds up to the concerning elevation of 3300m. The path leads to a rugged mountain setting with a spectacular view of Mardi Himal, Machhepuchhre (Fishtail), Himchuli and Annapurna south. This richly diverse trekking trail is doable in just 5 to 7 days and starts right off the Pokhara- a famous tourist hub in Nepal. Likewise, the highest elevation of this trek is 4500m from the sea level at the Mardi base camp.

 

Everest View Trek

Immerse into the stunning Everest experience in just 5 to 7 days with Everest View Trek. This trek is the best option and alternative to popular 16 days Everest base camp trek to witness the beauty of the Everest region if you do not have an ample amount of time in Nepal. The trek starts right off the Lukla Airport, 35 min flight distance from Kathmandu and walks you through the Sagarmatha National park to witness the spectacular view of mighty Everest, Ama Dablam and other towering peaks in the Everest Region. In addition to that, you can traverse the Namche and other local villages to inspect the excellent examples of the culture and traditions of Sherpa natives of that region.

Sikles Trek

Sikles is the wonderful and intensely well-preserved village of Siklis reinvigorated on a small hill at an elevation of 3000m. This trek is a fabulous short trek and crosses a range of terrains from low land villages where there’s the settlement of an enormous group of Gurung folks and the forests full of rhododendrons. Only a brief drive from Pokhara, Sikles trek rewards people who forgo a lot of ancient and well-known trails in the area. This trek packs scenery, culture, adventure, and history within a few days. Likewise, home is picturesque, mountains rise in a very stately manner in the backdrop and therefore the ACAP museum houses historical photos, cultural artifacts, and a tribute to the tragic chopper accident that claimed the lives of Dr. Chandra Gurung and different conservationists.

Langtang Valley Trek

Venture in-depth into Tamang land where every inch of the area is permeated with sacred Tibetan culture. This quiet Tamang Heritage trail which was restricted till 2004, you can inspect the best Tamang culture along with the wilderness of Langtang National park. Additionally, the soaring view of towering Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang mountains will be left you stunned in this short journey to Langtang valley.

Peak Climbing and Expeditions:

Peak climbing and expedition in Nepal is for those trekkers who wish to push forward to climbing experience. Likewise, it is also a better choice for novice climbers looking for a good challenge. Here are some popular peak climbing and expedition to try in Nepal.

 

Mera Peak climbing

Mera peak is a challenging peak with an elevation of more than 6000m is located at the end of Hinku valley. However, the excellent physical level and better acclimatization are enough to accomplish this expedition. Standing on the summit of Mera peak and gazing on the mighty Everest would be dream come true and a lifetime experience. The real challenge for Mera peak climbing is all about handling yourself at the higher elevations, adjusting in camps for longer time periods, trekking through the glaciers and crevasses and climbing ice walls with proper rope and equipment handling. Prior training is provided before you go for the peak climb. The climb can be completed in about 18 to 20 days and the highest elevation is the Mera peak summit at an elevation of 6,476m.

 

Island peak climbing

Island peak expedition lets you immerse into an amazing progression peak for Mountaineering experience. The trekkers who wish to take their trekking to the whole new level and the novice climbers who wish to excel their mountaineering expertise would appreciate the inner workings of an Island peak expedition in the Himalayas.

The journey begins in Kathmandu where you can witness the ancient history and modern lifestyle of the Nepalese before boarding on a flight too dangerous Lukla airport, the gateway to the famous Everest Region. We are going to immerse in the journey for Island peak following the wide rugged trails of the Khumbu valley inhabited with the Sherpa folks.

Generally, it takes about 25 to 30 days to accomplish this expedition. And the highest elevation of this expedition is the Island peak summit with an elevation of 6,189m.

 

Lobuche peak climbing

Lobuche peak climbing is a strenuous peak expedition with the highest elevation of 6,119m will let you immerse in the feeling of winning the world, standing high on the summit with amazing panorama around you. However, this expedition demands a good level of physical fitness and a well-trained trekker. The climber must be able to handle crampons, ropes, and equipment with ease and must be good at teamwork.

The journey begins in Katmandu where you'll witness the traditional history and fashionable life-style of the Nepalese before boarding on a flight too dangerous Lukla airfield, the entranceway to known Everest Region. Further, we are going to immerse within the journey to Lobuche peak following the wide rugged trails of the Khumbu valley settled with the Sherpa folks. Generally, it takes concerning eighteen to twenty days to accomplish this Lobuche Expedition.

 

Things to do in Nepal

True adventurous heaven unparalleled anywhere else on the planet, this gem has a plethora of things to do. For extreme adventure lovers and travelers visiting Nepal can witness this list of adventures to do while they are in Nepal.

Extreme Bungee experience

The Last Resort, Bhotekoshi is one of the most extreme bungy jumping in Nepal. The most versatile bungy jumping experience offers you to do the jump over the Bhote Koshi river at a height of 160m.

Likewise, the beautiful city of Pokhara also boasts a tower bungee which is 15 minutes drive from Phewa Lake. The height of the plunge is 70 meters.

Another extreme bungee jump in the Kali Gandaki river at the suspension bridge between Narayansthan, Balewa, Baglung and Kusma Parbat is expected to start by the beginning of January 2020. The height of the bungee is 224 meters and is the third-highest bungee jump in the world. The spot is located near Kusma, 62 kilometers away from Pokhara.

 

Rafting Adventure

Paddle deep into the heart of rivers of Nepal with exciting rafting experience. Immerse into the extreme white water rafting experience in some of the most popular and extreme turbulent watercourse in Nepal. Trishuli River Rafting, Bhotekoshi River Rafting, Kaligandaki River Rafting, Seti River Rafting, and Trishuli River Rafting are among the famous rafting watercourses in Nepal. For adrenaline junkies, Nepal boasts grade IV and V extreme water currents. Likewise, for the beginners, Nepal has grade II and III rivers with relatively smooth water current compared to those grade IV and V rivers.

Trishuli river and Seti river offer grade II and III water current however, Bhotekoshi, Karnali and Kali Gandaki river offers grade IV and V water current.

 

Kayaking

Blend in an exciting journey in a small classic watercraft pushed by the double-bladed paddle and the turbulent watercourse in Nepal. This is going to be an extreme adventure however, the expertise of kayaking is mandatory. If you wish to go solo into the watercourse journey in some of the most popular and extreme whitewater turbulent. Besides the group rafts, if you are a kayak expert, then you can check out the extreme rivers of Nepal on a Kayak.

 

Mountain Helicopter tour

If you have relatively less time in Nepal and you still wish to visit the Himalayas then Mountain Helicopter tour is the perfect option. One can traverse the famous Everest base camp, Annapurna base camp or Muktinath temple at Jomsom by the Mountain helicopter tour.

The Everest base camp helicopter tour along with Kala Patthar landing leaves right off the Tribhuvan airport in Kathmandu. Likewise, the Annapurna base camp helicopter tour and Jomsom Muktinath helicopter tour sets right off the Pokhara. Wherever the destination is in the Himalayas, The mountain helicopter tour lets you inspect the best Himalayan Panorama in Nepal, Annapurna, and Everest Included.

 

Mountain flight experience in Nepal

Mountain flight experience is an hour flight tour over the Nepal Himalayas. The flight sets off either from TIA in Kathmandu or Domestic airport in Pokhara and fly higher to the Himalayan ranges in the North. With this flight, you can witness the towering Himalayas in the north. You will get the elegant view of Annapurna, Manaslu, Everest, and Makalu during the flight. Each passenger on board will get the window seat for inspecting the view and on completion of the flight, you’ll get a certificate of the Mountain flight tour.

 

Jungle safari

Relish in the exciting journey and wilderness of the Jungle safari either in Chitwan National Park or Bardiya national park and witness the wildlife of Nepal. This journey is the exciting quest of one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, Peacock wildlife and birds in Terai. Likewise, Several bird species visit Nepalese National parks during bird migration hence, you might get the chance to inspect them as well.
Generally, you can enjoy either elephant jungle safari or Jeep safari in the national parks of Terai. The forests in the terrains of the Terai hosts several flora and faunas of different species with unique importance.

Cultural tours

Several cultures, religions, and ethnic groups, all coexisting in the finest harmony is something that is seen only in Nepal. With cultural tours, you can witness the broader blend of the magnificent historical, cultural and traditional beauty of this Nepal. The Himalayas boasts the Sherpa ethnic folks and the rolling Hills boasts Gurung, Magars, Brahmins, Chhetris, Rai and many other ethnic groups along with their unique norms and values. Likewise, the Terai boasts the Tharus with their unique cultures. You can immerse in the experience of any cultures of any ethnic group be it be the Sherpas of the Himalayas, Gurungs of the hills or Tharus of the Terai, the memory is going to stay in your reminiscences for a lifetime.
You can visit the historical landmarks of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur and witness some excellent cultural experiences among the Newar community of Nepal. Likewise, you can visit the Himalayas to explore the Sherpa culture. In addition to that, you can explore some popular classic Nepalese villages like Ghale Gaun, Bandipur, Ghorepani, Sikles to witness the culture of Gurung and Magar Community. Not only this, but you can also join the Tamang Heritage tour to experience the Tamang culture.

Meditation and Yoga in Nepal

In recent years Nepal has been a pinnacle destination and gained a hype as the best destination among yoga enthusiasts. The Meditation and yoga tour in Nepal blends with other recreational activities and provide the best spiritual peace and Mindfulness. Likewise, the artworks of Nepalese and the practices of the Buddhist monks provide the additional benefit to the yoga enthusiast to create a motivating image to be used as a focal point much like the Mandalas.
You can do yoga and Meditation in several monasteries around Kathmandu and Pokhara. The famous meditation spot in Kathmandu is Kopan Monastery.

Panchakosha Himalayan Spa

The Pancha Kosha Himalayan Spa offers the treatments drawing from the traditional wisdom of the Vedas, Buddhist medicine and also the rare medicinal herbs of the Himalayas. getting to address each Kosha, the therapies and massages are designed to relax the senses and revive the body. Several treatment suites, allowing you to relish your treatment alone, as a few or as a family. This spa is a sanctuary for healing and purification. It offers an experience modeled upon the traditional traditions of care and respect that have developed within the Himalayan region over several millennia. The name of the spa springs from the wisdom of the Vedas that claims that our Atman or self is formed from five layers of being – the physical, the intellectual, emotional and therefore the essence of absolutely the. Combined, they provide an authentic experience of life. Thus, any treatment at the Pancha Kosha Spa may be a journey into the self.

Volunteering

With no prior expertise, you can volunteer while visiting Nepal. You can volunteer as a teacher, technical trainer, health trainer, help in the development of infrastructures to make an impact and witness the peace and happiness of sharing. Side by side you can join adventure activities like trekking, jungle safari, rafting or paragliding or enjoy the cultural programs at the local communities. Staying as a guest in the local community, becoming a family and sharing the norms and values of the people in a more meaningful way, volunteering while traveling is the best option to choose.

Mountain Bike Tour

Involve in the exciting Mountain Bike tour in Nepal where the biking trails follow the landmarks through mighty Himalayan peaks, valleys and rich culture of Nepalese villages. The biking trails in Nepal involve the challenging drive through the double track, steeps, loose single tracks, rugged and rocky trails. This drive gives the exposure to rutted, uneven terrains, rolling tracks and suspension bridges in between. The most popular Mountain bike tour follows the track from Kathmandu to Mustang. If you wish to have an exciting adventure in Nepal in these fabulous rugged trails then a good level of riding skills is mandatory.

4 W/D Jeep Tour to Upper Mustang (Kingdom of Lo) Beyond the Himalayas

Immerse into the experience like never before with the Upper mustang 4 wheel drive jeep tour into the Kingdom of Lo (Restricted area beyond the Himalayas in Nepal). This journey is for those adventure junkies who wish to travel across the desert-like landscapes, barren ridges through deep canyons, rugged cliffs, and moraine valleys. The culture and tradition of the folks in upper mustang are highly influenced by the Tibetan culture and geography is sort of similar. To inspect all this, a special tour permit is provided prior and you will have to catch your ride from Jomsom to your ultimate destination, Lo-Manthang. Finally, you’ll trace back to Jomsom following the same track.

Short hiking in Nepal

Apart from the multi-day trekking in the high Himalayas, or cultural tours in small towns and Villages Nepal boasts the best rolling hills and viewpoints nearer to the Valleys offering the best panorama. Likewise, you can reach there with a short hike. Some of the most popular hiking destinations in Nepal are Shivapuri hiking, Nagarkot hiking, Ranikot hiking close to the Kathmandu valley and Australian base camp, and Dhampus close to Pokhara.

Para-gliding

For every adrenaline junkie, it’s a dream to beat the towering peaks in Nepal. From the rugged trekking trails to experiencing kayaking and rafting over the rushing watercourses, this nation has everything to satiate the thirst of an adventurer. Paragliding is yet another adventure for the adventure junkies who wish to soar in the sky between the birds over the peaks of the Himalayas. Sarangkot in Pokhara, Phulchoki and Nagarkot around Kathmandu and Bandipur in Tanahun are some of the stunning places for tandem paragliding in Nepal. Among them, the most famous is Sarangkot and Nagarkot. The Sarangkot paragliding offers the stunning panorama of the Annapurnas and that of Nagarkot offers the scenery of Everest.

Zip flying

To offer the ultimate zipline experience for the tourists there is one steepest and exciting zipline in Pokhara. With a total length of about 1800 meters and a vertical drop of 600m, The high ground Pokhara Zip flying is truly an awesome ride. With the stunning panorama of the Himalayas on your left and beautiful Pokhara on your right, it’s a lifetime experience anyone can achieve.
Likewise, another Zipline is located at Dhulikhel almost 32 kilometers away from Kathmandu. It’s an hour driving distance. Likewise, the length of the Zipline is 1.1 kilometers and the vertical drop is just 73m. Hence, it is not as extreme as the one at Pokhara however it is doable if you don’t have ample amount of time to visit Pokhara.

Birds watching

Right after you arrive in Kathmandu, the places around Kathmandu like Phulchowki, Godawari and Nagarjun are famous for Birds watching. Likewise, Koshi Tappu National Park, Chitwan National Park, Bardiya National park and Rara national park are the best birding holiday destinations in Nepal.
Nepal boasts some of the rare species of birds in the hidden Himalayan valleys like the Himalayan griffon, Himalayan Monal, Cheer Pheasant, Satyr Tragopan and the rares birds like Bengal florican, Sarus crane in the terrain of Nepal. Likewise, Nepal host it’s endemic bird Spiny babbler and several guest birds during winter migration. The migratory birds far from Siberia, Indus valley, Laddakh, and Tibet visit riverine plains in Nepal every year.

Honey hunting

Deep in the high Himalayan foothills of central Nepal, a team of folks gathers around the cliffs that are home to the world’s largest bee, Apis Laboriosa. The traditional honey hunting is being followed by the generations where the Gurung people return to reap the Himalayan cliff bee’s honey every twice in a year. The hunting rituals, slightly different among the communities begins with a prayer and sacrifice of flowers, fruits, and rice. Then a hearth is lit at the bottom of the cliff to smoke the bees from their honeycombs hanging in the cliffs. After that, a honey hunter descends down the ladder hanging in the cliff supported by the ropes. At the same time, his mates hold and secure the rope and ladder from the top. With the tools he carried, he cuts out the chunks of honey from the comb, Showing his exceptional skills and fighting with the territorial bees. This is an opportunity to experience the traditional honey hunting harvest of the Gurung community and enjoying the sedating wild honey.

Hunting

Experience the wilderness of Hunting in Nepal at one and only hunting reserve in Nepal, The Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. It is solely space in Nepal where commissioned hunting is allowed. The reserve adjoins Baglung, Myagdi and Rukum district slightly below the Dhaulagiri rand in western Nepal. Owing to its geographical locations, Nepal itself experiences a variety of geologic features with a subsequent abundance of various flora and fauna. Dhorpatan Nepal is the sole place in the world to hunt Himalayan tahr in its native place. You’ll be able to conjointly hunt blue sheep, the world’s highest dwelling massive mammal.

 

A Different perspective- Nepal Tour

Nepal is commonly stated as the pinnacle destination for mountain trekkers, providing a tremendous range of ascension choices. However, you can traverse Nepal with a different perspective, involving a broader mix of splendid trekking and sightseeing expertise from the mountainous backdrops, deep valleys and turbulent rivers at the side of immersion experiences with Nepalese in their community atmosphere. Witness beyond the scenery to several aspects of the wealthy Nepalese history, culture, architecture, and religion.

Sightseeing Tours

Immerse into the sightseeing experience in Nepal either for the proper family holiday, educational research trips, leisure trips and witness the different perspectives of a variety of experiences Nepal offers. You can inspect the ancient architectures around Kathmandu valley, traverse naturally Pokhara. Likewise, view the amazing Nepalese villages nearer to the valleys of Nepal. In the sightseeing tours, you will get the chance to explore UNESCO world heritage sites in the valley. Besides Kathmandu, Several national parks are enclosed underneath nature’s wonders. cities like Pokhara, Bandipur, Chitwan, Lumbini are the best sightseeing destinations in Nepal. In Nepal, travelers choosing sightseeing holiday can get the diversified perspective of the mountain museums, heritage museum, towering waterfalls, stunning sunrise, birthplace of Lord Buddha and living goddess- Kumari.

National park excursion

Blended with the sightseeing experiences, several national park excursion tours provide the best perspective to witness the best examples of Nepalese villages, flora, and faunas into the wilderness of nature. Either visit the exceptional Sagarmatha national park which boasts the dramatic mountains along with mighty Everest, glaciers and deep valleys or traverse the wild terrain of Chitwan national park and Bardiya national park in search of Bengal tiger and one-horned rhinoceros, the experience is going to stay in your reminiscences for a lifetime.

Likewise, you can relish the jeep safari or elephant safari in Chitwan and Bardiya national park.

In addition to that, you can hike to Shivapuri national park to inspect the different species of birds or drive to Koshi Tappu national park to inspect the migratory birds in Nepal. Not only this, you can fly higher to Rara to witness the bird species around the Torquoise Rara Lake.

Rara Lake Tour

Witness the stunning panorama of the turquoise freshwater lake, biggest one of it’s kind in the high Himalayas in western Nepal. An experience of a lifetime, Rara Lake Tour lets you inspect the beauty of the biggest Himalayan lake in Nepal and the panorama of the mountain at the backdrop in Rara National park in Jumla and Mugu district of Nepal however in just a week.

 

Pilgrimage tour in Nepal

Nepal is home to folks with diverse religions. The land boasts the holy birthplace of Lord Buddha- Lumbini and several sacred destinations for the Hindus like Pashupatinath, Muktinath, and Gosainkunda.

 

Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour in Nepal

Beside the birthplace of Lord Buddha in Lumbini, there are several architectures, old stupas and monasteries in every corner of the streets around Kathmandu, Pokhara and other remote Himalayan villages in Nepal. Buddhist pilgrimage tour provides the best opportunity to inspect the Buddhist monasteries, stupas, and monasteries in Nepal and witness Buddhism from its core in Nepal. The popular sites included in Buddhist Pilgrimage tours are Lumbini, Swyambhunath, Boudhanath, Kopan Monastery, Namo Buddha, World peace pagoda, etc.

 

Hindu pilgrimage Tour in Nepal

Hinduism is the most followed religion in Nepal. Until 2007 Nepal was the Hindu Kingdom however the interim constitution of 2007 declared Nepal as a secular state. Nepal is under the great influence of Hindu culture and norms, even the calendar followed in Nepal is a unique Hindu Calendar. There are several ancient architectures and temples in every corner of the country. Hindu pilgrimage tour in Nepal let you immerse into the most unique perspective of observing the Hindu culture and norms. Likewise, it allows you to inspect some excellent examples of Hindu culture and History in Nepal. Some of the most popular pilgrimage sites for Hindus in Nepal are Pashupatinath Temple, Muktinath Temple, Tal Barahi Temple, Holy Gosainkunda Lake, etc. Likewise, you can examine some good examples of Hindus art at Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar square and Patan Durbar Square.

 

 

The Ultimate Guide to Travel to Nepal in 2020

Nepal Visa

Unlike several nations around the world, a visa in Nepal is quite simple.

On-arrival visas, which you pay and procure after your flight landed are available for many nationalities. Likewise, The Indians do not require a Nepal visa to travel to Nepal however, an identity certificate approved by the Indian government is Mandatory.

Nepal Visa Cost:

15 Days – 25 USD

30 Days – 40 USD

90 Days – 100 USD

Nepal visa is extensible With a maximum period of 150 days in a year (Jan to Dec) however, you would have to submit the online application form to the immigration website prior to visiting the immigration office. The visa extension fees are as follows:

Extension for 15 days or less – 30 USD

Extension for more than 15 days – 2 USD per day

Extension for more than a month – 50 USD per month

 

Sim cards in Nepal

There are two major telecommunications companies providing mobile phone service in Nepal. Usually, you’ll get pre-paid based sim cards in Nepal as a tourist and you need to top up from time to time. Nepal Telecom is a government-owned company and Ncell is a privately owned telecommunication company in Nepal. Almost every district of Nepal has the mobile network coverage provided mostly by these two companies.

Fill up the form with a passport-sized photograph and a photocopy of your passport while applying for a Sim card. The sim card can be bought almost everywhere around Kathmandu. You can get it from the airport or any shops selling electronic goods.

 

Travel Scams in Nepal

Here’s the list of some common travel scams encountered in Nepal.

When someone tries to assist you:

It’s really hard to gauge people if they're really helpful and friendly or they're just showing with the expectation of tips. In Nepal, Most of the people in remote areas are really helpful and might assist you simply out of kindness. However, it’s not the case whenever. And hence, you want to take care.

Scams associated with Taxis:

When you ask someone about the hotel you would like to remain, either it's a taxi driver or some person, they could say they don’t know where it's or they will say that the hotel doesn’t exist. this is often because all they need to try to do is get you to another hotel and obtain the commission out of it. To avoid such scam make certain you've got the amount of your hotel handy. Likewise, a taxi might charge you expensive fare so make certain to see the fare on the board or try asking it to some random Nepali. Similarly, pay your charge consistent with the meter reading. Don’t just get on a taxi if the guy isn't able to drive with the meter on and invite the random fare.

Hashish sellers In Nepal:

You would possibly encounter some random guy selling Hashish. we propose to not become involved. It’s totally illegal and this might get you caught and you would possibly need to attend jail for this.

Unreliable Bars:

Be aware while visiting Dance bars and Night clubs in Kathmandu. Yeah, Nepal to have modern dance bars and clubs. There are some strip clubs that charge insane fees and can never allow you to leave until you paid. So, keep avoiding strip clubs. However, it’s totally fine to travel to normal night clubs and bars in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Best season to visit Nepal:

The peak seasons of tourist visits Nepal are Autumn and Spring. Autumn in Nepal is witnessed during the months of September to November and the Spring falls on the months between March to May. These to seasons are best for trekking in the higher Himalayas however, Nepal tours are doable throughout the year.

Types of equipment to carry while traveling to Nepal

Universal adapter and voltage converter

Don’t forget to carry a universal adapter and voltage converter while traveling to Nepal. Since 240 volt and 50hz electric system is followed in Nepal it is mandatory to carry universal adapter and voltage converter to keep your electronic gadgets safe.

Powerbank
While trekking in the high Himalayas or the remote villages in Nepal, you might not get abundant power systems to keep your phone alive. So it’s better, you carry a power bank with you.

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