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Nepal

Are you looking for an abroad vacation and that too at an affordable price? Then Nepal can be the perfect abroad destination for you that will definitely give you a homely vibe because of the hospitable nature of the people residing in Nepal. Then what are you waiting for? Call your travel agent to book a tour package to Nepal. Before that, let’s gather some information about the places that are compulsory for tourists to visit during their Nepal trip so that you can customize your tour package according to the places you desire to visit.

About Nepal - An Overview

Earlier, Nepal was called the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. It is a south Asian country mainly situated at the heart of the Himalayas. Besides, it is also surrounded by the Indo-Gangetic Plain that borders Tibet of China to the north and India to the south. Nepal has a unique and diverse geography that includes fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the World’s tallest mountains (Mount Everest). Though Nepal’s official language is Nepali, it is a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious as well as a multi-cultural country. Its capital city Kathmandu is the largest in the country.

Art and architecture of Nepal

Nepal is also famous all over the world for its rich art and architecture. There are numerous examples of architecture in Nepal which symbolize its richness in culture and the influence of Buddhism is quite dominant in the constructions. The stupas of early Buddhist constructions that are present in and around Kapilavastu in the southwestern part of Nepal prove it. Also, there are a series of Buddhist constructions that are believed to be constructed by Ashoka in the Kathmandu Valley in 250 B.C.

Typical pagoda temples built using wood and every part finely carved with geometrical patterns or images of gods, goddesses, mythical beings, and beasts are commonly found in Nepal. The roofs of these pagoda temples are usually built with either clay or gold, with the topmost roof ensigned by a golden finial.

Nepal’s literature style shows a close interrelation with the rest of the south Asian countries until it was unified into a modern kingdom.

Kathmandu

The most populous city of Nepal, Kathmandu is situated in the Kathmandu Valley and was historically called the “Nepal Mandala”. This capital city has continued to be Nepal’s center of history, art, culture as well as economy and has a multi-ethnic population with a Hindu and Buddhist majority. People consider Kathmandu to be the gateway to the Nepal Himalayas and comprise many World Heritage Sites such as:

  • The Durbar Square
  • Swayambhunath
  • Boudhanath
  • Pashupatinath
  • Chandragiri Hills
  • Kopan Monastery
  • Garden of Dreams
  • Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
  • Kailashnath Mahadev
Mount Everest

The dream destination of many climbers and highly experienced mountaineers, there are mainly two climbing routes of Mount Everest. One of the routes approaches the summit from the southeast in Nepal and is known as the standard route. However, various health complications are also related to Mount Everest and thus, the climbers need to take some extra precautions before aiming to climb the same. Some of the climbing challenges include altitude sickness, weather, wind, avalanches, and the Khumbu Icefall.

Pokhara

A metropolitan city in Nepal that also serves as the capital of Gandaki province, Pokhara is considered to be the second-most populous city of Nepal after the capital city. This beautiful city is situated by the side of Phewa Lake, at an elevation of approximately 822m. It is also home to the Annapurna Range, with three out of the ten highest peaks in the World (Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, and Manaslu). People refer Pokhara to be the tourism capital of the country as well as a base for trekkers.

Apart from mountain ranges, this city is also known to be the hub of temples and Buddhist monasteries. Interestingly, there are temples that not only serve as the place of worship for Hindus but also Buddhists. Here is a list of the temples and monasteries that the visitors must visit during their trip to Pokhara are as follows:

  • Tal Barahi Temple
  • Bindhyabasini temple
  • World Peace Pagoda
  • Lord Shiva statue
  • Bhadrakali temple
  • Matepani Gumba
  • Akala Devi Temple
  • Nepal Christiya Ramghat Church
Bhaktapur

Locals call this city Khwopa, which is located at the easternmost corner of the Kathmandu Valley. It is considered to be the smallest city in Nepal in terms of area. Just like Kathmandu, this city also holds the importance of Newar tradition, cuisine as well as artisans.

Bhaktapur is also one of the most demanded tourist destinations of Nepal which host numerous festivals and carnivals every year. The cuisine of Bhaktapur is quite famous such as the jūjū dhau (a type of yogurt made from buffalo milk). Recently, this city’s potters and handicraft industries are making a special position within the country. Moreover, UNESCO inscribed Bhaktapur as World Heritage Site in the year 1979.

Some of the top attractions of this place include the Taumadhi Square (comprises of the Nyatapola temple), the courtyard of Til Madhav Narayana, the Betala temple, the Shikara temple of Jagannath and the roofed temple of Lakshmi Narasimha. The oldest monument in the town that attracts a lot of visitors is Dattaraya Square.

Nagarkot

It was a small village Development Committee and is now a part of Nagarkot Municipality, located at a distance of approximately 32 km west of Kathmandu, Nepal. A part of Bhaktapur district, this region is referred to as one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur district. Thousands of tourists gather here every year to have a glimpse of a sunrise view of the Himalayas which also includes Mount Everest, accompanied by other peaks of the Himalayan range that occupies the eastern part of the country. This region is also popular for offering a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley .

For adventure-loving tourists, Nagarkot offers many hiking opportunities among which the Nagarkot eco trail and Nagarkot panoramic hiking trail are the most famous ones. People can also try out Paragliding with the Everest view here.

Patan

The fourth-most populous city of Nepal, Patan (now called Lalitpur) occupies the south-central part of the Kathmandu Valley. This city has mainly attained popularity for its rich culture and tradition of arts and crafts. Besides, this city is also renowned for its festivals and feasts, along with metallic and stone carved statues. Some of the top tourist attractions of this place are:

  • Mahabouddha Temple
  • Hiranya VarnaMahavihar
  • Kumbheshwar Temple
  • Banglamukhi Temple
  • Ratnakar Mahavihar
  • Krishna Mandir
  • Central Zoo
  • Pimbahal Pokhari
The cuisine of Nepal

There is a wide range of mouth-watering dishes that glorifies Nepali cuisine, be it regional or traditional cuisine. Since diversity prevails in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic groups, and occupations, these cuisines also show diversity. The most popular Nepali dish is dal-bhat. The cuisine of Kathmandu Valley has another name called Newar cuisine because Newar culture (one of the most influential cultures in Nepal) was developed in Kathmandu. A typical Newar cuisine comprises more than a dozen dishes of cereals, meat, vegetable curries, chutneys as well as pickles. Some other popular dishes include Kwanti, chhwela, chatamari, bara, kachila, samaybaji, lakhaamari and yomuri.

Best time to visit Nepal

The best time to visit Nepal is from October to December because dry days make trekking easier and offer good visibility.