Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia that is mainly situated in the Himalayas.
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia that is mainly situated in the Himalayas. Nepal has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the world's ten highest mountains, including Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. Nepal is a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious and multi-cultural state, with Nepali as the official language. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and the largest city.
Consider these 10 destinations for your travelwishlist:
1. ANNAPURNA
Annapurna is a mountain situated in the Annapurna mountain range of Gandaki Province, north-central Nepal. It is the tenth highest mountain in the world at 8,091 metres (26,545 ft) above sea level and is well known for the difficulty and danger involved in its ascent. As of 2022, 365 people had reached the summit of Annapurna I, while 72 had died in the attempt.
Bardiya National park is the largest national park in the lowland Terai covering an area of 968 sq.km. The park situated in Nepal's Western Terai was established for protecting the representative ecosystems and conserving the habitat of tiger and its prey species.
The Chitwan National Park (CNP) is a world heritage property, and it also contains a Ramsar Site – Beeshazari Tal in its buffer zone. The park is especially renowned for its protection of One Horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger and Gharial Crocodile.
4. EVEREST
Mount Everest is Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The China–Nepal border runs across its summit point. Its elevation of 8,848.86 m was most recently established in 2020 by the Chinese and Nepali authorities.
5. JANAKPUR
Janakpur is a sub-metropolitan city in Dhanusha District, Madhesh Province, Nepal. The city is a hub for religious and cultural tourism. A headquarter of Dhanusha district, Janakpur is also the capital for Madhesh Province. The city was founded in the early 18th century.
6. KATHMANDU
Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, is set in a valley surrounded by the Himalayan mountains. At the heart of the old city’s mazelike alleys is Durbar Square, which becomes frenetic during Indra Jatra, a religious festival featuring masked dances. It was founded in 723 by Raja Gunakamadeva. Its early name was Manju-Patan; the present name refers to a wooden temple (kath, “wood”; mandir, “temple” or “edifice”) said to have been built from the wood of a single tree by Raja Lachmina Singh in 1596.
SLEEP AT BODHI BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Bodhi Boutique Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Kathmandu, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.
SLEEP AT HOTEL SERENITY KATHMANDU
Situated within the city yet, away from the hustle and bustle; like its name, the hotel provides the guests with serene and peaceful ambiance.
SLEEP & PLAY AT THE LAST RESORT
A beautiful three-hour ride from Kathmandu, Nepal, The Last Resort is located on top of a river gorge close to the Tibetan border. The Last Resort offers amazing adventures in spectacular settings, including the world famous bungee jump, the amazing new Tandem Swing, and thrilling White Water Rafting.
PLAY AT LUXURY HOLIDAYS NEPAL
Luxury Holidays Nepal is a luxury-based travel and trekking agency, which is a widely recognized and certified adventure operating organization in Nepal. They are mostly acclaimed for private luxury tours, trekking in the Himalayas.
PLAY AT NEPAL HOLIDAY TREK & EXPEDITION
Nepal Holiday Trek organizes easy hiking to adventure treks, peak climbing, mountain expedition, cultural tours, jungle safaris, mountain bike & motor cycle trips in Nepal, India, Bhutan and Tibet.
7. LALITPUR
Lalitpur is the fourth most populous city of Nepal after Kathmandu, Pokhara and Bharatpur, and it is located in the south-central part of Kathmandu Valley. Lalitpur is also known as Manigal. It is best known for its rich cultural heritage, particularly its tradition of arts and crafts.
SLEEP AT SHALIGRAM HOTEL
The unhurried and relaxed ambiance of Shaligram Hotel paired with the serene view of the mountains, the open airy rooms, the cordial staff, the quaint restaurant and coffee shop all put together and emerge as an amazing experience.
8. LUMBINI
Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha, was born in 623 B.C. in the famous gardens of Lumbini, which soon became a place of pilgrimage. Among the pilgrims was the Indian emperor Ashoka, who erected one of his commemorative pillars there. The site is now being developed as a Buddhist pilgrimage centre, where the archaeological remains associated with the birth of the Lord Buddha form a central feature.
9. TANSEN
Tansen is a Municipality and the administrative center of Palpa District in the "hills" of western part of Nepal. It is located on the highway between Butwal and Pokhara, on the crest of the Mahabharat Range or Lesser Himalaya overlooking the valley of the Kaligandaki River to the north. The highway bypasses the town center on the west, protecting pedestrian amenities in the central maze of steep, narrow, winding alleys lined with Newari shop-Houses and temples.
10. POKHARA
Pokhara is a city on Phewa Lake, in central Nepal. It’s known as a gateway to the Annapurna Circuit, a popular trail in the Himalayas. Tal Barahi Temple, a 2-story pagoda, sits on an island in the lake. On the eastern shore, the Lakeside district has yoga centers and restaurants. In the city’s south, the International Mountain Museum has exhibits on the history of mountaineering and the people of the Himalayas.
SLEEP AT HOTEL KARUNA
Hotel Karuna offers 24 spacious, clean & comfortable rooms with lovely views of the Pokhara Valley, World Peace Pagoda, Phewa Lake and the Annapurna / Machapuchare Mountains.
SLEEP AT HOTEL TULSI
Surrounded by a lush garden, this stately hotel features scenic views of the Annapurna mountain range and Phewa Lake.
SLEEP AT INFINITY RESORT
Offering a perfect blend of luxury and comfort, Infinity Resort presents unparalleled luxury. Infinity Resort is about escaping the everyday life and savoring every moment.
SLEEP AT POKHARA BATIKA
In the heart of Pokhara's natural splendor, Classic Hotel Pokhara Batika is the most glamorous destination for a pampering holiday gateway or a productive business trip.
SLEEP AT RANIBAN RETREAT
On the secluded hillock of Raniban hill forest in Pokhara resides a unique boutique hotel offering you an eco-friendly environment tailor-made for you.
WHEN TO GO: The best time to visit Nepal is between October and December, when the skies are a clear blue and the views spectacular. The weather remains dry until about April, with temperatures varying between regions.
HOW TO GET THERE: There is only one international airport in Nepal, which sits in Kathmandu. Nepal is connected with direct flights from the UAE, India & South East Asia. The country offers a good network of domestic and regional flights that link the main tourist destinations.
CURRENCY: NEPALESE RUPEE
EAT: ALOO TAMA
Aloo tama or aloo bodi tama is a Nepali soup dish made of fermented bamboo shoots, potatoes and black-eyed peas.
EAT: CHATAMARI
Nepali pizza called chatamari is a beloved street food.
EAT: DAL BHAT TARKARI
Consisting of rice (Bhat), lentils (Dal), and a myriad of vegetable choices (Tarkari), the dish is an appropriate option for trekkers who go through strenuous journeys in the Nepali Himalayas.
EAT: MOMO
Momo are bite-size dumplings made with a spoonful of stuffing wrapped in dough. Momo are usually steamed, though they are sometimes fried or steam-fried. Meat or vegetables fillings becomes succulent as it produces an intensively flavored broth sealed inside the wrappers.
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