Nepal has various pilgrimage sites, cultural cities, beautiful mountains, and lakes where travellers of every age group can enjoy a luxurious vacation. The pilgrimage tours, group tours, honeymoon tours, and family tours make Nepal a perfect tourist destination.
Everest Base Camp Trek:
Among one of the most challenging treks in the world, the Everest Base Camp Trek is both fascinating and challenging. Only a few in the world have got the privilege to say that they have been to the base of the tallest mountain in the world. The trek takes approximately three-weeks time for completion, as you reach Kala Pattar, which is at a gigantic height of 5,545m! During the trek, you get to witness exhilarating scenery and the beautiful culture of the Sherpas. The height can make you feel dizzy if you don’t acclimatise to the high altitude.
Mountain Peaks:
Seven of the ten tallest mountains in the world, namely Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu, and Mt. Annapurna are in Nepal. Every year, thousands of travellers come to Nepal to climb these mountains and have their name enshrined among the few who have achieved this grand feat. You can enjoy the extraordinary scenery of these mountains from the cities, or challenge yourself on the extreme adventure of reaching the summit. Additional options such as a helicopter tour and ultralight flight also allow you to witness the grandeur of the mountains.
Adventure:
Adventure tours in Nepal offer you such plenty of thrilling adventure activities that it would take you a lifetime to complete each one of them. Moreover, the scale of difficulty is such that everyone whether he/she is an amateur or a professional can take part in the activities. These exciting activities include white water rafting, Jungle Safari, Bungee Jumping, Mountain Biking, Paragliding, Canyoning, Zipflying, Heli-skiing, Everest skydiving, and Rock Climbing. Bungee Jumping in Nepal is the longest free fall in the world as you experience a 100m free fall. The roaring Bhotekoshi River adds to the thrill of the jump, as you overcome your fear of heights and have the greatest leap of your life!
World Heritage Sites:
A world heritage site is an area which has cultural, historical, scientific, or other significance. Nepal is one of the few countries that have successfully preserved their culture and nature for centuries. The world heritage sites in Nepal include Kathmandu Valley and Lumbini for cultural significance, and Chitwan National Park and Sagarmatha National Park for the preservation of Nature. Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Gautama Buddha and a sacred site for Buddhists. You can find many temples, monuments, and monasteries in Lumbini. Kathmandu Valley is another major cultural site which encompasses seven world heritage sites and has more than a hundred significant monuments that include various pilgrimage sites for both Hindus and Buddhists.
Bird Watching:
Nature lovers can enjoy at a whole new level with bird watching in Nepal. The beautiful country consists of more than 850 species of birds. The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve in the eastern Terai and the Kathmandu Village are a paradise for bird watchers. Other popular bird watching areas include the Nagarjuna, Godavari, and Phulchowki Hills. The Taudaha Lake is the best spot to watch the migratory waterfowl in the winter season. The Himalayan regions are home to numerous species of raptors, birds of prey, and the national bird of Nepal, Impeyan Monal. Chitwan and Bardiya National Park are also ideal for bird watching.
Nepalese Cuisine:
A combination of ingredients, techniques, and characteristics of neighbouring countries with its own history of food, Nepal offers many finger-licking tasty dishes. The different cultures practiced in Nepal add diversity to the cuisine. Momo is a Nepalese version of dumplings that contains either steamed vegetables or meat. Accompanied by a spicy sauce that comprises raw chilli and garlic, momo is a famous snack that the Indians and Tibetans also eat. Thukpa is the Nepalese version of noodle soup, which has pieces of either vegetable or meat or both. The circular shaped Sel Roti is a crispy and sweet dish, made of rice flour. It is perfect for breakfast and usually made in religious festivals of Nepal. Gorkhali Lamb is a local favourite dish, often eaten with rice or roti. The dish consists of slowly cooked chops of a lamb, chopped onions, and potatoes.