If you are planning to trip for your vacation to Nepal .Then here are the top things to do in Nepal.
1. Sightsee in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, the capital city holds most of the religious, cultural and historical
places. Most of the temples, monasteries and monuments in Kathmandu are from
the 14ththrough the 18th century; however, some are more than 2,000 years old.
The medieval royal palace plaza,Kathmandu Square Durbar is the main tourist attraction in Kathmandu.
2. Sightsee in Patan
Patan
holds more number of temples than any other city or town in the country. The
four stupa built by Indian Emperor Ashoka in 249 BCE, are in the four corners of Patan
city. Most of the Hindu and Buddhist temples in Patan are from the 8th through
the 17th century. Durbar Square Patan, the Golden Temple, the Kumbeshwar Temple
and the Rato Machhendranath Temple are
some of the main attractions in Patan.
3. Sightsee in Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur is medieval state city .The automobiles and modern constructions are
prohibited in the town center. It is famous for its Royal Palace Plaza,
Bhaktapur Durbar Square,monuments, ancient settlements and traditional farming.
4. Visit Stupas: The Buddhist Temples of Nepal
A stupa is a Buddhist temple design that
consists of a white dome, gilded spire, brass canopy, prayer wheels and prayer
flags. There are more over 100 ancient stupas around the country. Some of the
most famous ones, which are believed to be about 2,000 years old and listed in UNESCO
World Heritage Sites are Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Charumati Vihara. Boudhanath
and Swayambhunath.
5. Visit to Pashupatinath and Other Hindu
Temples
Nepal is a secular state. Nepal is rich with more than 4,000 ancient Hindu temples and over 1,000 Buddhist temples and Monasteries. Most of the Hindu temples in Nepal are built in a pagoda design consisting of multi-tiered roofs, latticed windows and carved doors, all standing on multi-tiered plinths. Pashupatinath Temple is the most important temple in Nepal.
6. Trek to the Everest Base Camp
A 30-minute flight from Kathmandu will take
you to one of the most deadliest airport in the world, Tenzing-Hillary Airport
in Lukla (2,860 metres). You have to walk for eight days to reach Everest Base
Camp. The alternate way to Everest Base Camp Trek, an 11-day walk from Lamosangu
village, which is a three hours drive from Kathmandu.
7. Go on an Everest Expedition
If you are a adventure lover, you should
definitely try the Everest Expedition, which begins at Everest Base Camp (5,356
metres). Before you begin the climbing journey, you have to acclimatize by
climbing uphill and downhill for a few days to reach Kala Patthar (5,545m).
Kala Patthar offers breathtaking views of Everest and other adjacent peaks. The
first major hurdle to ascending Everest is Khumbu icefall. If you are lucky
enough to survive Khumbu icefall (5,486 metres), you will have to climb further
to four camps, the South Col (7,906m), the Hillary Step (8,760m) and finally to
the summit (8,848m)
8. Visit the Namche Bazaar
Namche bazar,the gate way to mount Everest, is
a small town in the Everest region at an altitude of 3,440 metres. Donot miss
to experience the Everest region by travelling to Namche. Namche is a two-day
walk from Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla.
9. Do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek
The trek to Annapurna Base Camp begins in
Pokhara. From there, it takes about eight days to reach ABC.
10. Or the Annapurna Circuit Trek
The Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most popular trekking routes in the world. It circumnavigates the entire Annapurna Range times almost 21 days to complete. The highest elevation along the Annapurna Circuit Trek is 5,416 metres at the Thorung La pass(border of manang and mustang).
11. The Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
You can reach Annapurna Sanctuary via walking
through a pass between the Hiunchuli
(6,441m) and Machapuchare (6,993m) mountains. Annapurna Sanctuary plateau offers
views of all the major peaks in the Annapurna Mountain Range.
12. Hunt in the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve
Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve allows legally hunting. For that you have get a
permission from the Wildlife Conservation Department by paying the charge of
USD $500.Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, established in 1982 , is located in western
Nepal and and spreads over 1,325 square kilometers. Morethan 32 species of
wildlife—including wild boar, red panda, snow leopard, bear, stag, blue sheep are
found in Dhorpatan. However, you are not allowed to hunt anything other than
blue sheep and wild boar.
13. Take a Jungle Safari in Chitwan National
Park
Chitwan National Park is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site which was established in 1973. According to the census of 2011,
there are 501 rhinos and 125 tigers in Chitwan National park.You can reach
Chitwan National Park via 5-hour bus ride or a 25-minute flight and a 15-minute
drive from the capital city,kathmandu.
Things to do in Chitwan:
·
Go boating on the
Narayani River
·
Watch crocodiles on
the Rapti River
·
Jungle safari
·
Take a jungle safari
on an elephant's back
·
Visit the elephant
breeding centre
·
Take in a Tharu
cultural show
·
Visit the Musium
14. Take a Jungle Safari in Bardia National
Park
Bardia National Park is a protective area
established in 1988. The parks covers an area of 968 squarekilometers which is home to 61 species of
mammals, 513 species of birds, 42 herpetofauna and 120 fishes.
15. Go Bird Watching
It has been noticed that birds migrate to
Nepal from Tibet .Some migratory birds come to Nepal from as far away as
Siberia. There are over 900 species of birds in Nepal (which accounts for 10
percent of the bird species in the entire world). Over 500 species of birds
have been recorded in Kathmandu Valley alone.
Are You an Avid
Birder?
Some popular bird-watching
spots are:
Koshi Tappu National
Park
Shivapuri National
Park
Chitwan National Park
Phulchowki
Pokhara
Bardiya National Park
The Annapurna Conservation Area
Phewa Lake in Pokhara
16. Sightsee in Pokhara
Pokhara is one of the most popular city of
Nepal. It is well known for the city of seven lakes. It is also the gateway to
short treks to Ghandruk and Ghorepani and long treks such as Annapurna Base
camp. Don’t miss a walk to Sarangkot when you are in visit to pokhara.
Things to do in Pokhara:
·
Go rafting on the Kali
Gandaki and Seti rivers
·
Take a walk to Poon
Hill
·
Visit to Peace Temple
·
Go boating on Phewa
and Begnas Lake
·
Visit to Rupa tal
·
Go for paragliding
·
Visit the Gurkha
Memorial Museum
·
Visit the Annapurna
Butterfly Museum
·
Visit the Shree Gaden
Dhargay Ling Monastery
·
Devi's Fall
·
Walk through the
Chamero Gufa (Bat Cave)
Mount Everest (photo
taken during a mountain flight).
Vinaya
17. Try Mountain Biking
Nepal has different land structure which
provides wonderful adventure for mountain bikers. Whether you choose a bicycle
or a motorcycle, you can navigate through numerous routes to explore Nepal.
Depending on your interest, you can choose either short or long routes.
18. Hiking
If you think full-on trekking, try hiking.
Some of the popular hiking routes near Kathmandu are:
·
Nagarjuna Hike (5
hours)
·
White Monastery Hike
(4 hours)
·
Sundarijal-Chisapani
Hike (3 hours)
·
Namobuddha Hike (4
hours)
·
Nagarkot Hike (5
hours)
·
Changunarayan Hike (4
hours)
Hiking routes near Pokhara include:
·
Sarangkot Hiking (6–7
hours)
·
World Peace Pagoda
Hiking (4–5 hours)
·
Naudanda-Sarankot
Hiking (6–7 hours)
22. Go Whitewater Rafting or Kayaking
Nepal is a mountainous country. You can see
the roads followed by the rivers. You can enjoy the whitewater rafting and
kayaking. There are many long and short river routes for rafting and kayaking
in Nepal.
23. Go Paragliding
Some people who love extreme adventure loves
to do paragliding from the mountains. Paragliding from Sarangkot Hill near
Pokhara is one of the best ways to experience the mountains and the Himalayas.
24. Try Bungee Jumping
Try bungee jumping. One of most adventure
activity is the bungee jump over Bhote Koshi River. It is is one of the top 10
bungee jumps in the world! The site is situated near the Nepal-Tibet border
above the Bhote Kosi River.
25. Visit Lumbini
Lumbini is the birthplace of the Gautam Buddha
“The Light of Asia”. There are many religious and archeological sites in
Lumbini. The Maya devi temple, Ashoka Pillar, Maya devi Pond, the monasteries
and temple around there are the other attractions of the Area.
26. Eat Momo
Try momo, Momo is the Nepali version of Asian
dumplings.It is one of the delicious food that most of the nepali food lover
prefers to eat. Momos are made by stuffing meat or vegetable or inside a dough
ball, which is then steamed or fried.
27. Walk the King’s Way
Walk around Rani Pokhari, Ghantaghar, and then
to Durbar Marg, the . In the Durbar Marg, you can see the finest hotels,
shopping centers and restaurants in Nepal. Narayanhiti Palace the residence of
the kings of Nepal until 2008 is converted into a museum.