Booking a Holiday, Tour or Vacation in Nepal
Author: Stuart Cheese
In my capacity as the UK Director of Operations for One World Tours Limited, I am often asked about the destinations I have been to, especially some of the more unusual ones. I try to give a good opinion on those places and offer some helpful advice, with that in mind here then, are my top suggestions for sites to visit during your holiday in Nepal.
Nepal’ s capital city is Kathmandu with other smaller cities which include, Biratnagar, Patan, Pokhara, Birgunj, Dharan and Nepalgunj. The climate is sub tropical in Kathmandu as opposed to further south of the country where the summers are cooler and the winters are severe in the mountains. Nepal is home to 8 of the most highest peaks in the world one of which includes Mount Everest. This is one of the reasons that Nepal has become a country that attracts many tourists as there are plenty opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, camping, jungle safaris, fishing, river rafting, its stunning places of worship and majestic temples.
June through to September is the time when the monsoon season occurs in Nepal, during which showers occur almost every day.
There are many tourist attractions in Kathmandu many of which are temples, here are some of the most amazing Machchhendrananth Temple is noted for its elaborate artistic beauty. Pashupatinath Temple has a beautiful two tiered golden roof and silver doors it is also famous for its creative architecture. Atop the Phulchowki mountain is another shrine to behold.
The main square of the city (Durbar Square) contains many other temples and architectural statues and structures such as the lion gate and the statue of King Bhupatindra Malla.
Dattatraya Temple is believed to have been built entirely from trunk of a single tree.
Pokhara is a city in central Nepal making one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal. It is located on the north west corner of the Pokhara Valley where its beautiful lake cascades into impressive waterfalls and then disappears with a thunderous roar into a hole.
This wonderful city has a sub tropical climate and is home to some unique and vibrant festivals which enchant the onlooker with its cultural festivities.
Langtang National Park is one of the most natural and unspoiled parks of Nepal. The Langtang Valley, hillside covered in forests and the holy lakes at Gosainkunda are some of the jewels of the park. This stunning landscape is home to the red panda along with the Himalayan black bear, grey langur monkey, leopard and wild boar. This park has to be explored on foot and offers many trails for the visitor to choose from.
If you have taken the time to visit Nepal then, whatever you beliefs, it is worth experiencing Lumbini the birthplace of Buddha more than 2600 years ago. It is a place that is enclosed with forests making the atmosphere tranquil and serene.
Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain and can be experienced in a variety of ways. You can see the mountain with a flight-seeing tour, visit places in Nepal where there are specific sites to view the mountain, although this is of course not so close up. There is only a short window for ascending the mountain for the more adventurous among you. This is between April and May with the easiest route to the summit being the southern ridge and by far the most popular.
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Stuart Cheese is the UK Director of Operations for One World Tours and, having visited over 110 countries, has a wealth of travel experience. One World Tours / The Holidays in Nepal Specialists
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Is It a Good Time to Travel to Nepal ?
Author: David Stevens
Nepal is well known for being one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The magnificent mountains, rustling rivers, colourful people, religions and rich cultural heritages make Nepal a travellers paradise.
Mantled with the high Himalaya to the north, Nepal is a land of scenic splendour, age-old temples, diverse cultures, exotic wildlife and some of the friendliest people in the world. All these combine to offer a medley of experience to the visitor in a country that stretches roughly 885 km east to west and 193 km north to south. Little wonder, those visiting Nepal return home with a longing to come back again and again.
Very few countries in the world can offer as many varieties of adventure tourism packages as Nepal. Of the 14 peaks above 8000 meters in the world eight are located in Nepal. It is the land Mount Everest (8848 meters), the highest peak in the world and other 1310 mountain peaks.
For those who can not withstand the rigorousness of mountain climbing there are mountain flights which fly around the Mount Everest and provide a close look of the top of the world. Trekking is the best way to get to interesting and remote mountain villages of Nepal and to enjoy views of the famous peaks together with their lifestyle untouched with modern civilization.
River rafting represents another major attractions. Within distance of 100 miles, one can see the topographical variations with the rivers rising from the higher points near Nepals Tibetan border and then dropping dramatically to lower levels the plains bordering India.
For the less adventures, Pokhara, the lake city of Nepal, is not to be missed. You can do swimming, canoeing and boating along with the sightseeing of majestic panoramic views in its background. Pokhara is a tropical spot with an altitude of about 900 meters from where one can see the mountain crossing over 8000 meters.
Kathmandu possesses several historical monuments, old palaces and palace squares, shrines and temples, ageless traditions and legends all make it a living museum that any visitor would cherish its vivid memory in ones heart for ever.
The Nepali national meal is daal bhaat tarkaari (spiced lentils, boiled rice, vegetable curry). This is served in most Nepalese homes and teahouses. If rice is scarce the grain part may be cornmeal mush called Ato, barley, or chapatis (whole wheat 'tortillas'). The meal may be accompanied by dahi (yogurt) and a small helping of ultra-spicy fresh chutney or achar (pickle). Traditionally this meal is eaten with the right hand.
The weather is probably the best guide for deciding when to plan your trip to Nepal. October and November are considered the best times of the year. The monsoon will have just ended, and clear skies with optimal temperature will prevail. The main festivals of Dashain and Tihar (Hindu equivalent of Christmas in terms of festivity) fall during these months. However, this is also the busiest tourist season, and the main tourist centers and trekking trails tend to be crowded with travellers like you.
This is definitely the best time to travel to Nepal. With the conflict ended tourism is gearing up again and now the prices are excellent so dont miss this opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
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