Nepal is a mystic destination, draped along the greatest heights of the Himalayas; Nepal is where the cold of the mountains meet the steamy heat of the Indian plains. It is land of yaks and yetis, stupas and Sherpas and some of the best trekking on the planet. Nepal is surrounded by the greatest heights of the Himalaya and thus it is the land of eternal attraction. One visit to Nepal is probably not enough; Nepal is a mixture of colorful cultures, ancient history, great people and superb scenery. Nepal is a place where you get heritage, culture, religion, art and architecture and adventure on the same salver.
Top Tourist Attractions in Nepal
Nepal is known throughout the planet for its adventure trips. Nepal has all the ingredients to keep up its promise to provide a diverse and enjoyable trip. First comes the Himalayas with all its glory, then comes the Nepalese culture and it’s people which have probably remained unchanged since the beginning of the time, then comes Nepal’s scenic beauty, the Forests and Lakes of Nepal are just awesome in every sense. Also one shouldn’t miss a week or so of camping in the forests with a specialized guide. The waterfalls in Nepal are a sight for sore eyes. When starting out for Nepal you should be well prepared. You should have sturdy hiking boots as well as some strong jackets. While camping in the wild or on one of the trekking trips you would make, these will probably be a life savers.
Best Tours in Nepal
Trekking is the most popular adventure tourist activity in Nepal. Trekking in Nepal can be done for a day or for a week. It is always advisable to take a local guide along. Generally trekking should be done in groups, local trekking organizers arrange such treks where they provide all the necessary staff and stuff. These people will even carry your back pack if and when the need arises.
The three most visited towns in Nepal are the Kathmandu, Biratnagar and Pokhara. These towns were fiercely competitive during the mediaeval mini-kingdoms. Indeed, in Nepal it is often possible to suspend belief and mentally roll the clock right back to the mediaeval era. Though the towns are fascinating with Kathmandu having the old Lord Shiva temple and many more magnificent temples there are other attractions also. Trekking is not the only activity for the adventurous tourist but there are some superb white-water rafting opportunities, mountain biking, which is fast becoming popular, and down in the jungle, safaris on elephant-back into the Royal Chitwan National Park are another not-to-be-missed things to do in your Nepal experience.