The Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal, bordered by China in the north and India in the south, is a land of sublime natural beauty, of ancient Buddhist monasteries and Hindu shrines, of smiling sherpas and woolly yaks. The Nepalese Himalayas contain eight of the world’s ten highest peaks, including the highest point in the world, Mt Everest. Nepal is the ultimate destination for those who thrive on extreme adventure. Pokhara in the north is a trekker's gateway to the breathtaking Annapurna range where winding mountain paths link picturesque rural villages, making for some of the most beautiful walking trails on earth. Besides trekking, this country offers a host of thrilling adventure sports including rafting, kayaking and mountain biking. However, the lure of Nepal is not just adrenaline and adventure, but also its arresting cultural wealth revealed in its palaces, Buddhist stupas, monasteries, Hindu shrines and pilgrimage spots.
HISTORY & CULTURE
Nepal, a kingdom in the old times still has a king along with the dominance. It was only in 1991 that votes were held and multiparty were proclaimed. Nepal’s culture can be divided into Hindus and Buddhists. Although Hindus control most of the population, Buddhists have a special predicament with Nepal. The birth of the mighty Gautam Buddha took place in the Lumbini of Nepal. The country brags of rich agronomic thanks to its populaces.
Places To Visit
Pokhara
Sitting beside the attractive Lake Phewa, Pokhara is the faultlessrelaxation destination in Nepal. No, don’t consider the place to be boring with nothing to do other than relishing the view of the lake and the environments or expenditure leisure hours. Pokhara is popular as the ‘Gateway to Annapurna Circuit,’ and it offers implausibleoccasion for parasailing like no destination can.
Kathmandu
It goes without saying that every capital city in the world is overvisited and has adequately to involve visitors. And the same goes for Kathmandu as well, this capital of Nepal offers a foretaste of the country’s dissimilar aspects making travellers even more greedy for exploration. Kathmandu and its nearby destination, Thamel are considered ideal base for adventure/trekkers and those wanting to enjoy the view of the famous Mount Everest. Kathmandu is also the best place to buy all your trekking and mountain climbing gears.
Nagarkot
Nagarkot is the place for you. Unreal and premeditated, this hill station of Nepal aptitudesbreathtaking views of the Himalayan mountains not only from the lookouts but from the windows of your hotel room as well. Nagarkot is a charming destination that allows you savour every mood of the Himalayas.
Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur brags rich style and impressive Hindu temple, though many agonizedflattening due to the tragic earthquake of 2015. One can still find enough temples and networks to captivate with their attractive architecture and art. The Bhaktapur Durbar Square is one of the best places to see the excellent architecture and statuettes of the temple.
Sagarmatha National Park
Sagarmatha National Park is as close as you can get to Mount Everest if not endeavoring a climb. Spread in an area of 1148 sq. km, Sagarmatha is home to the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest (8848 m) and the other high peaks like Lhotse, Cho Oyu,Thamserku, Nuptse, Amadablam and Pumori. Sagarmatha is ideal terminus for trekking in Nepal and offer stunning views of Everest and the Himalayan Range.
Patan
One of the three regal cities of Nepal, Patan or Lalitpur or Yala is something to repast your eyes on. Patan is a famous tourist place in the country and is primarily known for its amusing architecture, eccentric wood carvings and an air of piety. It is believed before the calamitous earthquake of 2015, Patan housed more than 1200 shrines, each unique in its own way.
Chitwan National Park
Spread in an area of 934 sq km, Chitwan is recognized as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and that kind of says it all. The park is home to a wide and rich variety of flora and fauna and is believed to be a safe housing for exclusive animals like one-horned rhinoceros. Chitwan also lines 544 species of birds and it would petition your two days to discover this national park.
Lumbini
Whether you are a theist or not, Lumbini traces your soul in a very special way. Supposed to be the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini is a holy terminus in Nepal but it surely excites even the nonbeliever with its abbey and peaceful surround. This sacred dwelling, even though can be enclosed in one day, it has so much to offer to those who are keen to spend a day or two to progressivelydiscover its beauty.
Janakpur
Janakpur is a place that you would not want to miss in Nepal if you enjoy observingmixture of history, philosophy and belief. Believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama’s companion, Sita and also the terminus where the two got married, Janakpur holds a lot of spiritualposition for Hindu devotees.
Dharan
Dharan is a lovely city, which is located at the foothills of the Mahabharata Range. The city is alienated into two parts with one area sprinkled with banana plants, bamboo-forested hills and rural shacks, while the other side has scenery feel, with noiseless streets lined with noblechalets, neat pavements, and a country club with a golf passage indeed making it one of the must visit during Nepal tour.
Boudhanath
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest stupas in the world, the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu is a noteworthy place in Buddhism and style, both. Positioned on an antique trade course that arrived Kathmandu from Tibet.
Phewa Lake
A freshwater lake in the Pokhara Valley region of Nepal, it is the most stayed spot in the country. It is kept in check by the help of a Dam and is fed by a river stream, making it rather a blend of man-made and natural freshwater river.
