Places To Visit
When it comes to adventure travel, Nepal is one of the best destinations in the world, with challenging trekking routes, breathtaking glaciers, and picturesque valleys. But even if you have no
desire to spend a single day in hiking boots, there is so much to see and do in this unique country. But there are definitely some things worth knowing
before you visit. From snow-capped mountain ranges to humid jungles and from rolling hills to high-altitude deserts, this country boasts an incredible diversity of landscapes.
Nepal tourist places also include various national parks with an enviable range of flora and fauna.
The landlocked country is also home to many peoples and cultures,
which makes Nepal tourism more than just sightseeing. Nepal weather is also cool year-round. Though the best time to visit in Nepalis October to November and March to
April. During fall, when the skies become clear and the Nepal temperature moderates, travellers flock to its various mountain peaks to trek. Meanwhile, spring is ideal
for venturing into the wildlife parks of this country. The cities in this country, which act as gateways to various tourist attractions, also offer travellers a taste of
the country’s diverse cultures and architecture. They include Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini, Janakpur, Patan, Bharatpur, Biratnagar, Dharan, Bhaktapur, and Butwal.
Kathmandu
The Kathmandu Valley (Nepali: काठमाडौं उपत्यका), also known as the Nepal Valley or Nepa Valley (Nepali: नेपाः उपत्यका,
Nepal Bhasa:, नेपाः गाः), National Capital Area, is a bowl-shaped valley located in the Himalayan mountains of Nepal.
It lies at the crossroads of ancient civilizations of the Indian subcontinent and the broader Asian continent,
and has at least 130 important monuments, including several pilgrimage sites for Hindus and Buddhists.
There are seven World Heritage Sites within the valley.
Pokhara
A trekkers' paradise, Nepal combines Himalayan views, golden temples,
charming hill villages and jungle wildlife watching to offer one of
the world's great travel destinations.
Lumbini
A trekkers' paradise, Nepal combines Himalayan views, golden temples,
charming hill villages and jungle wildlife watching to offer one of
the world's great travel destinations.
Chitwan
A trekkers' paradise, Nepal combines Himalayan views, golden temples,
charming hill villages and jungle wildlife watching to offer one of
the world's great travel destinations.
Manang
A trekkers' paradise, Nepal combines Himalayan views, golden temples,
charming hill villages and jungle wildlife watching to offer one of
the world's great travel destinations.
Shey Phoksundo
A trekkers' paradise, Nepal combines Himalayan views, golden temples,
charming hill villages and jungle wildlife watching to offer one of
the world's great travel destinations.
Things To Know Before Visiting Nepal
How To Travel?
Where To Stay?
Where To Trek?
Cultures
About 80 percent of Nepal’s residents are Hindu,
10 percent are Buddhist, and the rest are a mixed bag.
The major religious festivals are a cross-pollination
of both Hinduism and Buddhism. You’ll see as many Hindu
symbols and temples around Nepal as you will statues and
devotions to the Buddha. If you want to be respectful
in Nepal, there are a few golden rules:
Don’t touch people on the head (the most sacred part of the body),
don’t point with your finger (use a flat hand or your chin), don’t
eat or pass food with your left hand (considered dirty and unhygienic),
show respect by using both hands to give or receiving something
(including money), remove your shoes before entering a temple or
monastery, and always walk around a stupa clockwise.
Festivals
Nepal, land of festivals, a garden of diverse cultures and traditions
Temples
The must-visit places for learning about traditional culture
Heritages
Nepal has a total of 4 World Heritage Sites
Language
Nepali is an Indo-Aryan language, similar to Hindi spoken in India
(Indian travelers should understand enough to get around).
English is a secondary language spoken mostly in large cities like Kathmandu.
Outside Kathmandu, English is spoken less, but getting around is still manageable.
Simply smile and say Namaste, which is a traditional Hindu greeting meaning, essentially,
“the divine spirit with me, bows to the divine spirit within you” or “my soul
recognizes your soul.” You’ll say Namaste to everyone, and everyone will say it to you,
but unlike at the end of your yoga class back home, here it’s used for pretty much everything
— a greeting, goodbye, and even “pardon me, you’re in my way.” When saying Namaste, you hold
your hands as if in prayer. Another good word to know is “thank you,” dhanyavad, pronounced: dahn-ya-vahd.
Nepali
According to the 2011 census of Nepal, the country has 122 major languages. Nepali is spoken by 78%
of the population either as first or second language and has official language status.
English
Many Nepalese speak English as a second or foreign language, with English use being most prevalent
among city dwellers residing in Kathmandu (the capital of Nepal). Although Nepali is the native
language, English is the primary language used for business in Nepal.
Hindi
Nepali or Nepalese is spoken by 70 percent of the people in Nepal, and Hindi is spoken by a mere 41
percent of the people in India. Both languages are spoken in India as well as Nepal
