things to do in nepal

 

 

Nepal, the land of Buddha and the world’s tallest peak Mt. Everest (also known as ‘Sagarmaatha’ in the national language- Nepaleese), is a small country of 26 million people, 86% of whom live in rural areas. Nepal shares its northern border with the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, and its other borders with India. Despite its position between the planet’s two most populous countries, Nepal has maintained a unique culture. It is the home of a multitude of distinct ethnic groups, each with its own rich traditions.

Coming to Nepal is coming to an experience 

that is only yours. From the remotest corners

 to the urban landscape, Nepal embodies a 

sensory experience of colour, sounds, sights

 and tastes. Visit Nepal welcomes you to life’s

 amazing moments.

Tourism is not only a major 

economic sector of Nepal but

 also an area with immense

 potentiality. Our country is 

exceptionally gifted in nature,

 culture and heritage.Many of 

our beautiful locations are yet

 to be explored and accessed.

 Even without adequate infrastructure

and sophistication, our country is already

 featured in the toplists of various trave

l related evaluators.  

Nepal is a beautiful naturally gifted country that has great potential for the tourism industry. After a glorious success of past Tourism Year Visit Nepal 2011 and Visit Nepal 1998, a new tourism campaign was announced. The objectives of Visit Nepal 2020 is to promote Nepal as a Tourism Destination. Hence,  named the upcoming Nepal tourism year 2020 to “Visit Nepal 2020”.

Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation is responsible for introducing this campaign.  Visit Nepal 2020 moto is to attract 2 million tourists in Nepal by the year 2020. Thus, Visit Nepal 2020 is going to be a major event in the field of tourism

MOUNTAINEERING

With eight of the world's highest mountains in the country, Nepal is a mountaineer's paradise. The closing glory of rock climbing is reaching the summit of Mt. Everest, but there are other technical challenges like Lhose beside it or you can take on any of the different 326 climbing  peaks that are waiting for you! 

The Nepal Himalaya is the most formidable mountain range in the world with almost a 1/3 of the us of a mendacity above the elevation of 3,500 m. Eight of the world's highest peaks lie within Nepal's territory: Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and Annapurna,which are all over 8,000 m above sea level

TREKKING

Nepal has attracted trekkers from around the world since the 1960s when Col Jimmy Robert's organized the first commercial trek. Trekking has been the leading activity of tourists in Nepal and thousands take to the Himalayas, some doing a few days of hiking while others take on a month long trek through valleys and high mountain passes. Two of the most popular trekking regions are the Everest and Annapurna where many different trails can be followed while the other popular treks are in the Langtang and Kanchenjunga regions. The most challenging is the Great Himalayan Trails, an extensive trail system that covers Nepal from Humla and Darchula in the west to Kanchenjunga in the east. The diversity of trekking trails in Nepal cannot be found in any other part of the world. In fact, the lowest point in Nepal is 59 m above sea-level in the Tarai region while the highest point is Everest, 8,848 m above sea-level, the two points being only 200 kilometres apart as the crow flies.

ZIP FLYING

Ride the world's tallest and longest zipline! 600m up in the air, zoom down at 140km per hour covering a distance of 1.8 km.

Travel to the enchanting Pokhara valley with its spectacular lakes and fascinating views of Himalayan mountains. Pokhara now offers the rush of extreme zip lining, the first of its kind in Asia. 

SKYDIVING

skydiving is a new sport in Nepal One more resaon to come to Nepal if its not already in your bucket list. The difference betwwen skydiving in Nepal compared to skydiving abroad is the spectacular 360 degree view of the Himalayas.

An excitingly extreme aerial adventure, Everest skydiving is an amazingly unique experience in the world. Skydiving is done from a plane or a chopper onto the world’s highest drop zone at Gorak Shep, Kala Patthar. The skydiving takes place in front of the world's highest peak Mt. Everest (8,848 m), and the free fall takes you past some of the world’s highest mountain peaks.

BUNGEE JUMPING

The thrill of a bungee jump can be experienced either at The Last Resort along the Arniko Highway or in the fascinating city of Pokhara. 

The bungee jump at the Last Resort was designed by one of New Zealand’s leading bungee consultants, and is operated by some of the most experienced jump masters in the business. The jump takes place from a 166 m wide steel suspension bridge that joins two sides of a deep valley over the raging Bhote Koshi River. The place has spectacular scenery with dense forests covering the top of the cliff. One can overnight here and go rafting canyoning and rock climbing as well.

RAFTING

Nepal's rivers descend from the highest mountains of the world, growing bigger along the way. Rafters enjoy breaks and meals along stretches of white sandy beaches. There are also stops at waterfalls where people swim in the pool and take a shower in the natural waters flowing down. Water sports and hikes are also part of the adventure along the riverside.

Some of the popular rivers for rafting are the Trisuli, Marshyangdi, Karnali, Seti,  Sunkoshi and more. Rapids vary from river to river and are graded by experts which gives rafters some idea of what to expect on the trip. They have also been given imaginative names like 'Surprise', 'Upset' 'Big Dipper' etc. It's a day or several days of fun floating down the river enjoying beautiful scenery, sometimes views of distant mountains, and resting on while sandy beaches. Rafting is also used as a means to get to Chitwan National Park by reaching Narayan Ghat the put out point where the trip ends and a road journey begins.

CANYONING

One of Nepal’s hidden gems are the refreshing waterfalls, formed among the deep gorges , which are perfect hidden havens for hardcore thrill seekers. Canyoning in these deep gorges has become an alterntive for thrill seekers who've done it all. Discover new routes, which provide the perfect mind- body experiences, you can abseil down the cool water flowing down from the mountains into fresh water pools which are like natural swimming pools. 

Canyoning in Nepal has been recommended by The Lonely Planet and ranges from exploratory walks to extreme activities. Enjoy the simple Rock and Slide activity at Jalbire Canyon located at Chitwan National Park. It is a beginner level activity and is enjoyed by older people to young kids. It gives you the same experience as a Natural Water theme park. Or try the thrill of jumping off a 12 meter high cliff into the cool fresh tropical pool of water at Charaundi Canyon located along the white sandy banks of the Trisuli river.

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Hurtling down dirt roads on a mountain bike and getting an adrenaline rush is the  biggest thrill for mountain bikers. And Nepal is just the country for such high spirited people adventure seekers. Beginning right here in the Kathmandu valley, there are endless possibilities for bikers.

The dirt trails up and down the valley's edge lead to far flung settlements where one can enjoy superb views of snow capped mountains,verdant valleys and lush green terraced hillsides. The higher you climb the better the view and the clean mountain air rejuvenates your tired body. Once out of the valley, there are endless rows of hills, waterfalls and spectacuular views of mountains that loom large in the background.

Better still head for the mountains which brings extreme challenges where the terrain is rough and the thin mountain air requires you to be at a high fitness level. There are tranquil valleys to ride through, pristine glacial lakes to encounter and the proximity to the Himalayan mountain leaves you in awe. The ever-smiling people of the mountain region make it all worthwhile. Their warm greetings along the way will make you feel at home, enough to make you want to stay. It’s a great way to discover the heart and soul of Nepal.

PARAGLIDING

Nothing can beat the thrill of being up in the sky, flying like a bird in the thermals all the while enjoying views of snow capped mountains, pristine lakes and verdant valleys like nowhere else on earth. With experienced pilots to guide you through the skies, it's an experience of a life time. You may fly again someday, but you'll never enjoy the same spectacular views. Choose from tandem flights to fully certified paragliding courses, solo flights or even go paragliding accompanied by hawks!

With the low lying valleys and the high cold mountains, Nepal provides some of the best paragliding experiences in the world with its natural rising thermals. Paragliding has been in vogue in Nepal since 1995 and the sport is getting ever  more popular. You can sign in as a beginner and leave with many flying hours under your belt. Soaring high above with the hawks and enjoying incredible views of the Himalayan peaks from this vantage point is an experience you will never forget. You can fly with world class pilots, solo or tandem and benefit from local knowledge going cross-country or acro flying, you can even get your international license in Nepal. If you don't have your own equipment or chose not to bring it to Nepal with you, then you can hire them in Nepal if you want to fly on your own.