Introduction To Nepal
Blessed with natural beauty and magnificent sights, Nepal often makes it to the list of ‘must-visit destinations in the world. With eight of the world’s highest peaks and a chain of mountains stretching from east to west, the country is a paradise for trekking and climbing enthusiasts, where nature and culture are intertwined, offering a sense of peace and reverence to those who visit. The experiences are diverse: from climbing legendary peaks to exploring dense forests, from wandering through ancient temples to finding serenity by a stupa, Nepal has an experience for every type of traveler. Standing at the top of the world, Nepal is a destination like no other—a journey into a land of wonders, spirituality, and natural splendor that will leave a lasting impact on all who come. It is a land that invites you to step closer to heaven.
Best time to visit Nepal
Although spring and autumn are the ideal seasons, you can explore Nepal at any time of the year. Most trekking routes (Everest region, Annapurna region) are inaccessible during the summer or rainy season, trekking in the Trans-Himalayan region of Mustang and Dolpo is possible during this time. These areas fall in the rain shadow and do not rain during the monsoon. Cultural tours to Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini, etc. can be done at any time of the year. Winter is ideal for wildlife safaris as the popular wildlife viewing national parks are located in the tropics.
Things to do in Nepal
There are so many things to do in Nepal that you will be spoilt for choice. While trekking is the most popular activity in Nepal, visitors find other outdoor activities equally appealing. Activities on offer include short day treks, cultural tours, adventure activities like river rafting, bungee jumping, mountain biking, paragliding, Hot Air Ballooning, zipline – Zip Flyer, rock climbing etc.
How many days are enough to visit Nepal?
It depends on where you want to go and what you want to do. If you want to explore only Kathmandu, you can do it in one (1) to three (3) days. If you want a multi-city tour, you will need at least 7 to 9 days for Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini. Trekking can be short or long. It all depends on your preference. Trekking One of the shortest and easiest treks is the Annapurna Poon Hill Trek. The trek takes only 3 to 4 days to complete (From where, starting and ending in Pokhara). Similarly, heli tours to the Everest Base Camp are the most popular outdoor activities in Nepal. Treks like the Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek, Makalu Base Camp Trek or Manaslu Circuit take 2 to 3 weeks to complete. These treks are popular to adventurous trekking.
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