Nepal - Prominent Touristic Activities
Nepal and Nepalese people are always heartened to welcome tourists from every nook
and cranny of the world. Let yourself to feel, experience, explore and enjoy history,
art, culture, tradition, scenery, warmth and hospitality of our people and country.
You shall always cherish the memory of this wonderful country.
Nepal can be the best destination to sojourn for your holiday pleasure, as it is
one of the finest places in the world for:
Things to do in Nepal
- Mountaineering
Eight of the world's ten highest summits, including Mt. Everest, lie within the
border of Nepal. Since, way back, glittering icy peaks have challenged the minds
and bodies of those who dare! And still it holds the field.
- Trekking
A trek in Nepal will take you through a country that has captured the imagination
of mountaineers and explorers for more than 100 years. Explore the grand assortment
of Himalayan Kingdom to experience the ethnic groups, cultures, traditions and life
of simpleton Nepalese.
- White water rafting
Do you claim yourself to be a real adventurous person? Then, indulge in white water
rafting in Nepal to trial your claim. Nepal's rivers are among the world's greatest
for aquatic adventure. Few rafting rivers in the world can match the thundering
courses of the rivers of Nepal, which originate from the snow meltdown and the rains
in the Himalayan terrains and contours.
- Jungle Safari
The country is abundantly rich in wildlife and natural habitats, and these are preserved
and protected in National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Game Reserves. One-horned
rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger, various dear, wild buffaloes, wild boar, blue bull,
Indian Rock python, Gharial crocodile, etc., are some of the major animals of Nepal.
Venture into deep jungle and grass lands on elephant back or four-wheel drive to
view and feel this unique gift of Nepal.
- Bird Watching
Nepal is a paradise for bird lovers with over 848 species (almost 8% of the world’s
total) of birds. Nepal is said to be the best natural sanctuary for migratory as
well as local birds. Get your binoculars and look forward to a rewarding experience.
- Mountain Biking
It can be an ideal idea to explore the most hidden interesting places of Nepal.
It offers an environmentally sound way of exploring this magnificent country, its
landscape and living heritage. There are plenty of dirt roads and trails in Nepal
to meet every mountain biker’s wildest fantasy.
- Heli-Trekking
For those who are restricted by time and other considerations, heli-trekking may
be the best alternative for the panoramic view of the Himalayas of Nepal. If you
are a non-trekker, then you can charter a helicopter on hour basis into the core
of any trekking zone and experience all the adventure, pleasure and excitement of
an authentic trek.
- Pony Trekking
Pony trekking in Nepal offers a unique adventure journey to make your family holiday
enjoyable. Trekkers who are unable to walk on foot in the trans- Himalayan region
can make their trekking trip to Nepal and explore their imagination through the
means of pony trekking.
- Paragliding & Microlight Flights
Cherish the memory for a life -time from just a 30 to 45 minutes flight. Glide silently
over the colorful bustling cities of Kathmandu and Pokhara to swoop up the bird
eye’s views of the valleys, hills, rural settings, and the Himalayas. Similarly
you can experience life from a new perspective through mircrolight flights in the
proximity of the mountains and the scenic lakes. It might be lonely at the top,
but the spectacular view from up high certainly makes it all worth.
- Mountain Flight
Get ready to encounter the tallest mountains of the earth through mountain flight
and feel like entering in another world. Views of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga and
the Tibetan Plateau through mountain flight are really amazing and fantastic.
- Bungy Jumping
Are you gutsy enough to leap from a height of 160 meters in to a tropical gorge?
Then be ready to yell along the sough of Bhote Koshi River. Ultimate Bungy in Bhote
Koshi River from a suspension bridge is one of the longest free-falls in the world
to challenge your courage. You will certainly exult at your courage.
- Sightseeing
Nepal is considered as the biggest natural museum in the world. Its unique landscape,
natural beauty and massive mountains have always been an added asset for the country.
Nepal’s eight cultural sites and two national parks have been inscribed in the World
Heritage Site List. Explore the cultural, natural, historical part of the country
for a lifetime of memorable experience.
- Pilgrimage
Nepal is the confluence of two great religions-Hinduism and Buddhism, distinguished
in the world as the “Land of the Living Goddess-Kumari” Lumbini, the birthplace
of “Lord Buddha”, and Janakpur, the birthplace of “Sita”, consort of Lord Ram, are
all located in Nepal. Pashupatinath Temple, one of the holiest Hindu shrine on the
banks of Bagmati river and Swaymbhunath Stupa, situated atop a hill, is an ancient
monument and is on the World Heritage List of UNESCO in the wake of its being a
holy and historical place.
- Spiritual Tourism
Nepal provides the solitude and tranquility for meditation which is unrivalled in
this part of the world. Nepal has much to offer to those interested in meditation,
yoga and ayurveda. There are guided and residential courses for meditation and yoga
and the effects are far-reaching and cumulative.
