Nepal, one of the most beautiful countries in Asia with amazing mountains, dazzling nature, and friendly people! Travelling to Nepal is always the best decision as it offers you a very rewarding experience that you can treasure for the rest of your life.
Nepal is a small country between two Asian giants India and China. Though it is a small country, it is the land of superlatives! Nepal is a home to world’s highest mountain Mt. Everest (8848m), locally called as Sagarmatha, world’s highest navigable Pass Thorong La (5416m) and world’s deepest gorge Kali Gandaki Valley (6000m deep). Besides its natural beauty, Nepal is also full of rich culture, tradition, fascinating festivals, authentic food and artistic monuments. From the wondrous Himalayas and lush Hills to fertile plains of Terai, Nepal has diverse places with their own attractions that will enrich a traveler’s experience. So, travelers from different corners of the world travel to this amazing Himalayan kingdom every year for different reasons. Here are some of the top reasons of visiting Nepal.
To enjoy top outdoor adventures:
Due to Nepal’s extreme topography, ranging from the world’s highest mountain (8848m) to Kechana Kalan (60m) in a very short span of 150 to 250 km, Nepal offers ample of opportunities for outdoor adventures from mountaineering and trekking to rafting and skydiving. Some of the world class trekking trails are Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, Langtang Valley, Manaslu Circuit, Makalu Base Camp and many more. Besides trekking you can also enjoy mountain biking, white water rafting, bungee jumping, rock-climbing, snow skiing, sky diving, hot air ballooning, paragliding, etc.
To experience diverse culture:
Nepal is a home to around 125 caste people speaking around 123 languages with each group having their own culture and tradition. Visiting Nepal will give you the perspective of different cultures and fantastic opportunity to immerse into their distinctive cultures. Besides, Nepal is the only country in the world where you can see the wonderful blend of two religions Hinduism and Buddhism. This blending is reflected in the country’s festivals and religious shrines.
To explore incredible heritage sites:
In Nepal there are 10 heritage sites listed in UNESCO. Three Durbar Square (Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square & Bhaktapur Durbar Square), two National Parks (Chitwan National Park & Sagarmatha National Park) and four temples (Pashupatinath, Boudhnath, Swoyambhunath & Changunarayan) and Lumbini, the birth place of Buddha. All heritage sites have their own history, art and architecture.
To witness amazing wildlife:
Nepal is a perfect destination to witness diverse wildlife of South Asia. People travel to different National Parks to see majestic Royal Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinos, crocodiles, leopards, sloth bears, wild elephants, deer, monkeys, different species of birds& some of the endangered animals like snow leopards, red panda, blue sheep and many more. Nepal’s protected area covers 23% of its total land area. Nepal has 12 National Parks, 1 Wildlife Reserve, 1 Hunting Reserve, 6 Conservation Areas, and 13 Buffer Zones extending from lowland Terai to high mountains. Some of the popular wildlife tour destinations are Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve etc.
Nepal is a wonderful, family-friendly destination for every age group. Spring and Autumn are the best time for high altitude traveling. However, low altitude trekking is possible in winter also. Tours can be done anytime of the year. Journey to Nepal always makes sure that you get inner peace. Its tranquil countryside, pristine air, serene lake, lush vegetation, mesmerizing snow peaks and ancient towns will definitely offer you a wonderful time that you can cherish forever.
