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Teahouse or Camping Trekking in Nepal, a great choice to enjoy fascinating scenic adventure around the high Himalayas. Besides Nepal, there are only a few places in the world to provide such facilities in harmony with scenic mountain views. Tea House and Camping Trekking in Nepal

Around Nepal Himalayas, trekkers can relive the days after a pleasant walk in the comfort of nice lodges and resorts. As well as choices of camping which makes the adventure even more classic spending overnights in cozy tents.

Nepal is regarded as the world’s leading and renowned adventure destination, where travelers have the options of tea-house / lodge or camping. 

In the early days, trekking started with camping, and over the years with more arrival of trekkers, then tea house flourished. On Tea House trekking spending overnights and having meals in local lodges, and camping on off the beaten tracks.

Teahouse Trekking in Nepal:

Information on what is Teahouse Trekking:

Teahouse Trekking is spending overnights in local lodges, having meals in the same place, with lunch stop on the route. 

In early days on mains trekking trails around villages, where trekkers could find refuge and shelter in local small tea shops. Which served as simple lodges and inns with basic meals the famous Nepalese Dal-Bhat. As the flow of trekkers increased every season of the year, then nice lovely huts and cottages were built. 

At present visitors can find comfort staying overnights in good lodges known as tea-house, with fancy rooms and a large dining hall. All lodges or Tea House caters to all the needs required by trekkers from nice accommodation to the excellent food menu. Along with great facilities provides hot and cold showers as well Wi-Fi and internets with warm cozy dining rooms. 

Teahouse with various standards to choose from as per one’s budget from simple basic, standard to luxury class lodges. Where most Tea houses and lodges offer all types of rooms, either twin sharing or single supplement / private rooms.

Trekkers in search of high standard comfort can book in for luxury lodges or resorts, especially around Annapurna and Everest region.

Single Supplement / Private Rooms:

Private rooms are also known as single supplements in the tourism and hotel industry, where customers can book for single supplements. At extra expenses on top of the trip package cost, normally the price is set on a twin sharing basis.  

Private rooms where available as of season-wise, during high and peak times, most lodges are full with limited rooms. It also depends on the trekking region, where most main large villages have many good lodges of different categories and standards. But higher up around smaller villages and temporary settlements, single supplement, private rooms might not be available depending upon seasons.

Where trekkers have to compromise on twin sharing room for few days, till main villages are reached on the way back. This type of situation normally happens around high seasons, your guide will inform ahead regarding the possibilities of private rooms.   

Around main large villages, single/private rooms are available with attached bath and toilets. Higher areas the facilities lack with the only choice of common bathrooms, where one needs to pay for using hot showers.

Twin Sharing Rooms:

Twin-sharing rooms are normally allocated by all travel and trekking agencies’ for customers based on trip cost. Where couples and friends share the same rooms on treks as well on hotels in Kathmandu or other major cities.

Twin sharing rooms depending upon the region of trekking, around major villages and towns either with attached or common bath. For individual travelers without close partners or friends have to share the room with other trekkers of the same group. Sharing rooms allows mutual friendship among the group of trekkers and makes the trip more enjoyable. For odd numbers of trekkers in the group like 3, 5, 7, and 9 people, on route treks. Have to share with other new people, apart from your group which happens sometimes in high peak season. 

Sharing Rooms in a Dormitory:

Normally happens staying in a dormitory for shoe-string budget trekkers, who cannot afford single or twin sharing rooms. This condition applies to a group of close friends and relatives or family members, who like to stay together in a dormitory. Dormitory rooms on treks have 4 to 6 beds or more, the cheapest way to enjoy the treks in Nepal. All dormitory without attached bath and toilets, needs the common facilities, as well paying extra for hot/cold showers.    

One has to share the dormitory room among other trekkers, guides, staff, and porters as well in some places. All dormitories have pillows, clean bedsheets, and blankets, but always good and hygienic to carry your sleeping bags.

Teahouse Hospitality and Other Etiquettes:

In Nepal from cities, towns, and remote hill villages the landlord and villagers are always polite, helpful, and supportive. Taking good care of all types of customers reminding them of happy and enjoyable times during their stay. 

The beauty and charm of Nepal apart from spectacular scenery and culture is the warm hospitality of all Nepalese villagers. 

All trekkers are regarded as important and valued guests, greeted with a friendly smile, and adorns customer with traditional welcome and farewell. In every lodge and tea house, where trekker feels homely ambiance with wonderful services offered to all guest. Arrives as a stranger and departs as a friend with unforgettable memories to take home of beautiful Nepalese warm gesture. 

Meals Served in Teahouse / Lodge:

In most major trekking routes around the Annapurna region, Everest region, and Langtang region, Manaslu region meals are available of high international quality. Some high-standard lodges have professional chefs, where trekkers can enjoy a great variety of dishes.

Around most mainstream and popular trekking areas, tea houses and lodge offers a long list of food menu. From continental, oriental like Chinese, Korean, Japanese and European foods along with Tibetan, Indian and Nepalese as well bakeries products. All meals are served hygienically inside a large dining hall with a pot-bellied stove to keep the room warm and cozy. 

Nearly all tea-house and lodge serve almost the same types of food menus from American / Continental or simple breakfast. Includes oats, muesli porridge or corn flakes, toasted bread, eggs of choices, followed with tea, coffee, drinking chocolates. Lunch on the route can be simple of fried/steamed rice, potatoes boiled or fried, noodles, etc…..Dinner is often lavish starting with a choice of soup, main course Nepalese, Indian or continental dish. End the dinner having a desert, either seasonal fresh or canned fruits or bakeries. 

Wi-Fi and Electricity:

Almost every village and tea house/lodge have electrical power from a local hydro project or solar power. Around remote settlements away from the main village, every lodge has a personal generator to run electricity. Some tea-houses with solar energy provide facilities to charge electronic appliances and gadgets on paying the cost for every item. 

In the world of Hi-Tec and modernization, main villages around popular trekking areas do have Network facilities for internet and Wi-Fi. Around remote areas away from main settlements and villages, Wi-Fi is not available only short supply of electricity. Although Wi-Fi is available in major trekking areas, sometimes the network is disturbed due to weather and area of location.

Around deep valleys, gorge, and hills surrounded by high mountains and rocky ridges where networks do not receive clear signals. 

Camping Trekking in Nepal:

The true adventure around Nepal Himalayas is camping trekking, a classic way to enjoy and spend the overnights in tented camps. In the early days till the mid-1990’s camping was the only way to trek around high Himalayan destinations.

Since good lodges known as tea-houses flourished on popular trekking routes, camping has disappeared in mainstream areas. However, camping is still popular for people who are interested in trekking around remote and isolated pockets of Nepal Himalaya. 

Camping Trekking in Nepal is great fun and enjoyable where lodge or tea-house is not available or does not exist. Normally tented camping is necessary if you are trekking around far remote far-flung corners within the absolute wilderness.

Camping trekking, the best way to enjoy an adventure to Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Dolpo, or any other region off the Beaten Path. As these areas are raw and unspoiled, least ventured by main flow of trekkers, where tented camping is the only way. On camping trekking where trekkers need to book with best-renowned companies, where all logistic support will be arranged. Like good strong two men tents, dining tents as per the size of a group, separate kitchen unit.

Includes cook, kitchen staff, along with guide and porters to carry the camping equipment and foods for the whole trek. Camping also includes toilet tents as well shower tents, the two men or single tents includes thin foam mattress.

Foods are served in large dining tents, with the comfort of portable chairs and tables.

The main course of meals includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea/snacks, and dinner. With the luxury of a morning tea is served in your tents, as a wake-up call, followed by warm washing water to get refreshed. After packing your gear for the potters to carry, and then ready for breakfast, the walk begins for few hours.

Where kitchen staff and cool will reach ahead than the group to prepare lunch after lunch reaches campsite. The tents will be ready by then with warm tea coffee and snacks before dinner time. 

All foods are carried for the treks from Kathmandu, fresh vegetables are bought from local farm villages. Every meal served on camping cooked in kerosene or LPG cooking gas, a good act of eco-trekking and responsible tourism.

Camping cooks know the best with hygiene and care needed to keep the clients healthy and happy throughout the trip.

The last thing to remember on camping trekking, there will be no facilities of electricity to charge your electronic gadgets. Best to carry a small portable solar panel during the trek for your personal use.

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From Nepal, there are ten sites included by UNESCO (United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization). The sites include historical, religious, and cultural places like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Changunarayan, Sagarmatha National Park, Chitwan National Park, and Lumbini. We can explore the history carried out by those ancient sites. All sites consist its own features, importance, information, and significance. These sites are useful for collecting information for research studies.

We, The High Route Adventures Team have clearly mentioned each and every site of World Heritage Sites including their facts and information.

Kathmandu Durbar Square

Kathmandu Durbar Square is located in Kathmandu. UNESCO World Heritage Site listed the Kathmandu Durbar Square in 1979. Kathmandu Durbar Square is famous as Basantapur Durbar Square, Freak Street. The Durbar Square periphery includes Hanuman Dhoka, Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple, Mul Chowk, Mohan Chowk, Sundari Chowk, Tribhuvan Museum, King Mahendra Memorial Museum Degutale Temple, Taleju Mandir, Nasal Chowk, Nine story Basantapur Tower, and Kal Bhairab temple. The temple here consists of the statutes and structures of the 15^th to 18^th centuries.

 Kathmandu Durbar Square has the huge Royal Square Palace and it has been the main highlight in Kathmandu valley. Moreover, you can visit the Living Goddess of Nepal at Kumari Ghar. Kumari is a young girl who represents the living goddess until her first puberty hits her after then she relapses back to be a normal human and the same procedure is passed to the next child. Jaya Prakash Malla initiated this system in 1757. Kasthamandap is very popular in this area, it is still used by the local people as a community hall on the occasion of important and vital ceremonies.

Some facts about Kathmandu Durbar Square

• Kathmandu Durbar Square is known to be the oldest temple in Kathmandu Valley.
• Kasthamandap is the oldest name of Kathmandu.
• Kasthmandap temple is built from the single sal tree in the 12th century.
• A three-storeyed Taleju Temple is located here which is considered to be the tallest temple In Kathmandu having a height of 35 m.
• Hanuman Dhoka which is the biggest historical place consisting of the plentiful and meaningful art collection lies in the eastern part of Durbar Square.
• You can see the statue of Hanuman carved on the stone at the left side of Palace with red brocade canopy.
• A massive statue of a kal Bhairav (lord of Terror) in a single stone is in Northern side of Durbar Square.
• You can see the 17^th century monuments of Lord Narasimha and Hanuman inside the palace.
• Hanuman Dhoka is the known to be the former palace of the Malla and Shah kings. Furthermore, it is belief that if any person can read and interpret the inscriptions written in 15 different languages from the 17^th century on the wall of Hanuman Dhoka, immediate flooding of milk from the wall would be started.
• An architecture that denotes the ancient culture, history, custom and tradition are seen in the Palace.
• The Durbar Square Area is the famous tourist hub place as you can see the many vendors selling the stuff from vegetables to unique crafts around the area.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Bhaktapur lies in the east of Kathmandu. The Bhaktapur Durbar Square was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Bhaktapur is said to be the home of Nepalese culture, arts, tradition, and history.  Local people used to say Bhaktapur as Khowpa or Bhadgaon still.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is popular as the square consists of the 55 Window Palace. The main entry point to this square is from the Golden Gate. Inside the square, you can see the beautifully portrayed architectural building which was built in the 15th century. You will find another gate here, which is known to be the Lion Gate. The two pleasing stone statues of Hindu Deities have been installed on both sides very amazingly. There is the belief that both hands of artists were cut off right after they finished the artistic work.

Nayatapola Temple is the very well-known temple of this durbar square. It is also known to be the Pagoda of Nepal. The temple is built with numerous artistic exquisiteness and architectural excellence. You can see the statue of Siddhi Laxmi, the tantric goddess of ultimate power and success inside Nayatapola Temple.

Some facts about Bhaktapur Durbar Square

• You can see the numerous ancient monuments which carry the value of medieval culture, religion, tradition, and custom of Nepal.
• The living significance of the Bhaktapur area is Lion Gate, Nyatapola Temple Golden Gate, Art Gallery, Statue of King Bhupatindra, and fifty-five windowed Malla Palace.
• Bhaktapur area is known to be home to local Newari people which is still untouched by modernity.
• You can see several monuments, stone carving, wood carving, metal carving all over the city.
• The Bhaktapur is very popular for the unique texture of curd (JUJU Dhau). Many visitors come here just to taste the curd.
• You can see the masonry, painting, carving, pottery, bronze casting, jewelry, and several Hindus and Buddhist monuments reflecting their own history, culture, and tradition.
• Local people celebrate the festivals with the same enthusiasm from the past to protect and preserve the culture and tradition.

Patan Durbar Square

Patan is located in the southeast part of Kathmandu valley which is also known as Lalitpur. In 1979, Patan Durbar Square was listed as World Heritage Site UNESCO. Furthermore, Patan is very popular for its artistic culture. You can see the stupas erected by Emperor Ashoka in the 3^rd century BC in 4 different corners of the city. Patan has been the most ancient Buddhist City in the world. You can make your entry from the three different courtyards like Sundhari Chowk, Mul Chowk, and Keshav Narayan Chowk.

Patan Durbar Square is itself an exploration piece. You can see the Patan Museum which is regarded as one of the best museums in Asia that includes bronze sculptures and religious entities inside Patan Durbar Square. You can explore the masterpiece stone design Tushahity- the Royal Bath which lies in the focus if Sundari Chowk. You can visit Hiranya Varna Mahavihar the three-story golden pagoda of Lokeshwar (Lord Buddha), erected in the 12th century by King Bhaskar Verma. Krishna temple that has 21 shrines and the Shikhar Style temple which is devoted to the Lord Buddha is another major highlight of this area. This temple consists of 5 golden pinnacles.

Some facts about Patan Durbar Square

• Krishna Temple is the major attraction in Patan Durbar Square having 21 golden pinnacles in the temple.
• You can see three major yards in the Palace namely Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk, and Keshav Chowk.
• You can see the Vishwanath Temple which was built in 1627 when Siddhi Narsingh Malla was in rule.
• The Patan Durbar Square was found by Kirats in the 3^rd century. Later on, it was again remodeled by Licchavies (Golden Period).
• Patan was named after King Yalamber so still, Patan is known as Yala.
• Other major Highlights of Patan are Patan Durbar Square, Big Bell, Hari Shanker Temple, Jagat Narayan temple, Mulchowk, Bhimsen temple, Vishwanath temple, Mahaboudha temple, Krishna temple, Golden Temple of Hiranya Varna Mahavir, Mani Mandap, rato machhendra Temple, Café pagoda, Minnath, etc.

Swayabhunath – The Monkey Temple

Swayabhunath was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. It is located in the western part of Kathmandu. It is a Buddhist Stupa that offers cultural and natural beauty. A panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley is seen clearly from the hilltop of the stupa.

The Swayambhu is a very popular and pivot place for the ones who follow Buddhism. The Swayambhu gives the meaning of Self- Existent One. There lies the biggest sculpture of the Shakyamuni Buddha on the western boundary of Swayambhu. There is the belief that swyabhunath was formed from the lotus flower which was blossomed in the center of a lake.

Some Facts About Swayabhunath

• Swayambhunath stupa was built by king Manadevea in 460. It is believed that Swayambhunath was an island before.
• You can see all the four sides of the Swayambhunath are fixed by Lord Buddha’s eyes. Those four pairs of eyes denote the eternal watch of the god towards the valley to protect people.
• The stupa is made up of brick and clay having the shape of a solid hemisphere, a conical spire capped by a copper gilt pinnacle.
• The stupa is located at an altitude of 500ft above the Kathmandu valley.
• You can explore small Chaityas, pagoda temples, handicrafts in the periphery of the stupa.
• Swayambhunath is especially devoted to the self-originating God of flame.

Boudhanath Stupa

Boudhanath was listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. The stupa was first erected by Lichhavies King Man Dev had erected the stupa in the 5th century. The stupa is built to depicts the pride, cultural tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and located in the east of Kathmandu (8km away). The Boudhanath stupa consists of several names such as Bauddha In Nepal, Khasti in Nepal Bhasa, Jyarung Khashor in the Tibetan Language.

Some facts about Boudhanath Stupa

• Boudhanath stupa is one of the biggest stupas and is surrounded by various gompas and temples. It has an octagonal base with alcoves.
• You can smell the fragrance of incense drifts in the air once you enter the premises of the stupa. The fragrance heals you internally.
• The stupa consists of the four pairs of Buddha’s eyes in all four directions. It is believed that those pairs of eyes protect the devotes all the time.
• The Chorten of stupa depicts the Philosophy of Mahayana’s which is named Lamaism in Tibet, Sikkim, Bhutan, and Ladakh.
• Stroll around the Boudhanath and spin a prayer wheel while witnessing the prayer and chanting of monks.

Pashupathinath Temple

Pashupathinath is the holy pilgrimage site for the Hindus. It was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. The temple is famous for the temple of Lord Shiva (Mahadev). The temple is located in the east of Kathmandu City along with the banks of the holy Bagmati river.

Pancdewal, Bishwarupa, Tamreshwor, Dakshinamurti, and many more temples are included in the Pashupatinath area. Pashupatinath area is spread from the main temple of Pashupathinath to Guheswori. There is a great history and mythology of temple kali which is situated on the banks of the Bagmati River. There is the belief that the statute grows out of its spot in a unique way. Animals like Monkeys and Deer can be seen in the jungle of Shlesmantak.

Some facts about Pashupatinath

• Pashupatinath temple was built in the 5th century. Later on, it was renewed again by Malla kings from the area, where Shiva Lingha existed. Furthermore, it is believed that from 879 AD the temple was devoted to Shiva.
• Pashupatinath temple is the temple of Lord Shiva, where all Shiva devotees gather from different places. Mostly it is very crowded during Maha Shivaratri.
• It is the largest temple in Nepal across the holy Bagmati river.
• Pashupatinath Temple consists of 4 silver doors and the Bagmati river alongside where numerous people come to do their rituals and rites.
• You can see the Cremation area where Hindus perform their rituals after the people’s death.
• Tourists other than Hindus can view and explore the temple from the east side of the Bagmati River.
• You can explore the beautiful wood carving, several temples, architecture, and many Shiva lingha around the Pasupathi Area.
• Some of the major highlights of the Pashupatinath area are silver doors, wood carving, and gold-plated rooftops.

Changunarayan Temple

Changunarayan is located 15 km away from Kathmandu. In 1979, it was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple consists a two-tiered shrine and is popular as Lord Vishnu temple. In front of the temple at the main entrance gate, you can see the lesser statues of late king Bhupatindra Malla along with his queen in an ornate cage.

Moreover, there is four stone lions guard at all four doors side of the temple. The figurine of Lord Vishnu seated on a Garuda is located in the north part of the temple. Garuda was the vehicle of Vishnu and was half man and half bird. To the west face of the temple, there lies a statue of Garuda kneeling down. The back part of the statue is engraved with important information about Lichhavis Dynasty and Kathmandu valley.

Some facts about Changunarayan

• You can explore the history of Nepal from the stone inscription and other incarnations dating back to 464 AD.
• The temple was rebuilt in 1702 AD after a huge fire. Before that, it is believed that the major shrine of this temple was recognized in 325 AD.
• The Changunarayan temple carries ancient history from the Lichhavis era.
• Each and every architecture inside the temple reflects the beauty, history and carries out significant stamped work of bronze and wood.
• The temple consists of four different entrance gates and all the entrances are protected by the biggest statues of animals such as Sarabhai, elephants, and lions.
• You can see the sculptures of Lord Vishnu in ten different incarnations namely- Nar-Singha Vishnu, Vishwaroop, Vishnu Vikranta, Vishnu riding Garuda, Chinnamasta Devi, Temples of Kileswar Shiva, along with other gods and goddesses.
• People mostly visit the temple during the time of festivals like Nag Panchami, Changunarayan Jatra, Haribodhini Ekadashi, and Mahashanan.
• You can see the mesmerizing view of Kathmandu valley from the hilltop of a temple along with the Manohara River.

Lumbini – The Birth Place of Lord Buddha

Lumbini was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997. It is located in the southern part of Terai and the southwestern part of Kathmandu. Lumbini is the birthplace of Gautam Buddha. It consists of outstanding universal values and beliefs. You can visit different temples and stupas, monasteries, museums, Lumbini International Research including the Mayadevi temple within its holy periphery.

Some facts about Lumbini

• Lumbini was rediscovered by Khadga Shumsher Rana and Fuhrer (German).
• You can explore the Maya Devi Temple, Tara Foundation, world peace pagoda, Nepal Buddha Temple and Dharmaswami Buddhist monastery, Lumbini Garden, China Temple, Thai monastery.
• There lies an Ashoka pillar which was made up of a large stone pillar in 250 BC. You can see the detail about the birth of Buddha scripted in that pillar.
• Lumbini Carries cultural, historical, and religious importance in a significant way.
• General Keshar Shumsher had performed a major mine at Lumbini from 1933 to 1939 to enflame the Sakya pool with a sequence of steps and brick perimeter
• You can explore the seven steps of Lord Buddha.

Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park was established in 1973 with the objective to protect and preserve wildlife and vegetation. It is the first national park in Nepal having an area of 932 sq. km.  UNESCO listed Chitwan National park as a World Heritage Sites in 1984. Previously, the park is known as Royal Chitwan National Park during Shah Dynasty. Chitwan National park is been home to numerous species, flora and fauna.

Some facts about Chitwan National Park

• The region now elected as a Chitwan National Park was previously used for Hunting purposes of the ruling class in Nepal at the time of late 1800s to mid-1900s.
• You can track one-horned rhinoceros, royal Bengal tiger, gharials, rock python, clouded leopard, and many more endangered and rare animals inside the park
• It is very popular worldwide as the best national park in Asia for exploring wildlife and vegetation.
• This protected area offers a home to the 68 species of mammals including mongooses, sloth bears, smooth-coated otters, Bengal foxes, honey badgers, spotted linsangs, striped hyenas, golden jackals, jungle cats, Bengal tiger, leopards,  hog deer, sambar deer, rhesus monkeys, flying squirrels, antelopes, tallow-throated martens, Asian palm civets, rhinos, elephants, fishing cats, and wild boars.
• You can do boating, canoe ride, jungle walks, elephant ride, jeep safari to track the wildlife of protected areas.
• The park offers home and conserves several birds, butterflies, mammals, and around 1000 species of animals.
• You can track some species of endangered birds such as redhead florican, Bengal florican lesser florican, etc.
• Rock Pythons, monitor lizards, tortoises, and king cobra along with 113 varieties of fish can be seen in this protected area
• Other major attractions of the Chitwan National Park area are Tharu communities, Tharu cultural museum, Elephant Breeding Center, Birds Education Society, and Wildlife Display and Information Center.

Sagarmatha National Park

Sagarmatha National Park is a protected area located in the Himalayas of eastern Nepal. It was established in 1976 and became the first national park of Nepal to be listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. His majestic Mt Everest falls in this park. It falls in the Everest Region. The park covers an area of 1148 sq. km. Sagarmatha is named after the meaning sea= Sagar or sky and matha means head. It provides a mesmerizing view of majestic peaks, valleys, rivers, and glaciers.

Some facts of Sagarmatha National Park

• Sagarmatha National Park is considered to be the highest national park in the world having an elevation level over 3000m from the sea level.
• It offers the home to 219 varieties of birds, 18 species of reptiles, and 37 types of mammals.
• You can track snow leopard, musk deer, lynx, and so on during your visit to the park.
• The park lies in the lap of the Himalayas and offers a magnificent view.
• You can explore the various flora and fauna and find plants like blue pine, fir, juniper, birch, rhododendron, etc.
• You can track birds like cock, pheasant, snow pigeon in this park.
• Another major attraction of this park is you can traverse through the Everest Base Camp. The park’s altitude ranges from the southern entrance of the park having an altitude of (9,334ft) to the peak of Mt Everest (29,029 ft). Additionally, the world’s 4th highest mountain Lhotse and the 6^th highest Cho Oyu lies in this region.

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Thus, if you are an avid explorer who wishes for inevitable exploration, Nepal is the best destination. And this year is the perfect year as Nepal is all set up for “Visit Nepal 2020.” Nepal is all ready to welcome travelers around the world and offer them their most amazing memories. 

Visit Nepal

The main motto of Visit Nepal 2020 is “Lifetime Experiences.” As the slogan itself suggests, you will indeed gather your lifetime remembrances. Be it on the lap of majestic peaks or amongst traditional villages; you will be bound to have the most fabulous fun. You will embark on a new adventure and create an enduring milestone.

Brace yourself as you begin your journey to the most incredible land of nature and the Himalayas! Get ready to feel the thrill far away from the crowds & chaos! 

To promote its unexplored diversity around the world, Nepal has been organizing several promotional campaigns. It was the year 1998 that Nepal held the first-ever “Visit Nepal.” The next campaign took place in the year 2011. This year, Nepal holds its third-year-long campaign as “Visit Nepal.” It aims to attract 2 million foreign tourists.

Learning from past flaws, Nepal aims to provide the most convenient services. No wonder, you will have lifetime experiences upon visiting Nepal this year.

What to Expect in Visit Nepal?

Traveling to Nepal takes you on a journey to witness its natural beauty, scenery, culture, and hospitality. This land is the epitome of artistic elegance and ethnicity. You experience a range of new adventures and live in some special moments. 

But how can those moments be more precious? How can you make your Visit Nepal more happening?

With the advent of the tourism year, Nepal prepares to give you the best experiences. Surely, there are tons of things to do in Nepal. Several packages meet the expectations of your dream vacation.

Following is a brief information about activities you can do during your visit to Nepal.

Climbing and Mountaineering 

Climbing and Mountaineering in Nepal is for passionate adventurers. If you have a strong thrive on creating the ultimate glory, this feat is for you. There is no other place better suited than Nepal for it.

Nepal is a paradise of the high Himalayas and glorious peaks as it is home to eight of the world’s highest mountains. The elevation of these magnificent peaks is above 8000 meters. Mountains like Everest and Kanchenjunga can be on your penultimate list of mountaineering if you are up for the most thrilling adventure of your lifetime. Also, there are other 326 peaks open for peak climbing in Nepal. 

Nepal opened its doors to climbers back in 1949. But it was the year 1953 when Sir Hillary and Tenzing Norgay set the history. They became the first-ever mountaineers to set foot on the summit of Everest. Since then, many adventurers have been working hard to make their mountain dreams come true.

Your mountain dream is undoubtedly possible with top-notch equipment and an experienced team of Sherpa climbers. Further, you need to have a significant amount of zeal and robust fitness.

If you plan to opt for a peak climbing adventure, you need to be careful in choosing the appropriate climbing peak for you. Peaks under 7000 meters are preferable for first-timers. You don’t need any specialized training. All you need is good physical and mental fitness. Some of the famous climbing peaks in Nepal for mountaineering are: 

• Island Peak 
• Mount Ama Dablam
• Mera Peak 
• Lobuche East Peak 
• Yala Peak 
• Dhampus Peak and many more  

From this list, you can make your final choice for finding the perfect climbing peak that suits you. For seasons, spring and autumn are the best climbing seasons in Nepal.

Up-Close with Highest Mountains of the World 

Everyone wishes to conquer the soaring peaks. But not everyone can achieve that with ease. However, you can be right on the lap of these towering peaks and trekking is a perfect way to make that glory. Trekking in Nepal is also the most popular activity for tourists.

Thousands of explorers from around the world visit Nepal for trekking. You can explore pristine forests, stunning landscapes, and varied flora & fauna through trekking. You will traverse through remote & off-beaten trails while passing through a series of uphill & downhill trails. Your destination gives you a broad and closer panorama of mountains.

In Nepal, you have multiple choices for trekking. You can choose the treks as per your experience and fitness. If you are a beginner, you can opt for short treks like:

• Royal Trek 
• Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 
• Dhampus Trek

If you want to visit the popular trails, you can go to Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Everest Base Camp Trek. But if you want to delve into some remote trails, there are options like:

• Langtang Valley Trek 
• Manaslu Circuit Trek 
• Upper Mustang Trek 
• Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

You can trek in Nepal all year round, but spring (March to May) and autumn (Sept to Nov) are the two best seasons. You will enjoy clear and unobstructed views of the mountain ranges.

Enjoy the Mix of Nature and Culture 

Nepal showcases the perfect examples of “unity in diversity.” Be it the geographic or cultural aspect; you will find peace in every place you visit. If you want to enjoy nature and culture, hiking can be an ideal option. This is also preferable if you have a short travel period.  

While hiking, you get to explore some rural stories and lifestyles. You get a more in-depth insight into the lifestyle of various ethnic people. Likewise, you can enjoy cultural festivals and traditions that vary from place to place.

Hiking in Nepal is the best way to enjoy the natural scenery. You walk along narrow paths of lush forests. It is a great way to forget the hassles of city life. You will delve into ancient settlements among ethnic groups. You also can visit temples & monasteries that date back to centuries.  

 
Some of the magnificent hiking trails in Nepal are: 

• Chisapani Nagarkot trek
• Balthali Hiking
• Dhampus Sarangkot trek

These incredible hiking trails give you a real taste of nature and traditional culture. These short hikes even offer spectacular views of the Himalayas. The main perk of this activity is that you can do it at any time of the year. Every season offers something unique.

City, Culture, and Food 

Tours in Nepal are an ideal way to traverse through beautiful cities, their typical culture, and delicious foods. It takes you on a ride to dig into the heritages, cultures, and wildlife diversity. 

Nepal has many famous cities that attract thousands of tourists. Tour to various cities offers typical outdoor activities. Your tour will start right after you reach Kathmandu. The bustling streets showcase exotic cultures and exquisite pagoda temples. The art & crafts in Kathmandu Valley dates back to a few centuries. Even today, they impart their glorious beauty. 

Some of the famous tours in Nepal are:

• Kathmandu-Chitwan Tour 
• UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour
• Kathmandu Chitwan Pokhara Tour
• Kathmandu-Lumbini Tour 
• Bandipur Tour 

Chitwan is famous for Chitwan National Park, which is home to rare species of flora & fauna. Likewise, Pokhara (City of Lakes) is a renowned tourist destination and the gateway to the Annapurna region. This city is the vantage point of bountiful adventure activities like paragliding and bungee jumping. Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha and is famous among Buddhist pilgrims. On the other hand, Bandipur is a beautiful town in the foothills of the Himalayas. 

Go Extreme with Adventure Sports 

Do you love exciting adventures? If yes, get ready to jump out of your comfort zone! Get ready to challenge your limits with blood-pumping and heart-racing activities. Visit Nepal 2020 awaits you with lots of extreme adventure sports.

Being a paradise for adventure lovers, Nepal offers the most thrilling and electrifying activities. Apart from trekking & climbing, the outdoor adventure activities will surely provide you with memories that will last you a lifetime. Some of the most famous adventure sports in Nepal include: 

• Bungee Jumping is an extreme adventure. Jumping off the bridge of 160 meters is not an easy thing, though. The Last Resort, at Bhote Koshi, organizes this feat.

• Swing from the Bhotekoshioffers a free fall of 100m of 240 arches at the speed of 150 km/hr. Midst green hills and fast-flowing River, it will give an adrenaline-filled, gravity-defying adventure. 

• Everest Skydiving will bring you to new heights in the Himalayas. You will experience all that the Himalaya has to offer, deep in the heart of Sherpa land with Everest Skydiving. 

• Nothing can beat the thrill of being up in the sky. So, Paragliding & Zip Flyer are other adventures you must try. They are both available in Kathmandu & Pokhara Valley.

Cycling and Biking 

Nepal is now becoming an enticing destination for Mountain Biking and Cycling. This adventure allows you to enjoy the most strenuous and challenging routes of Nepal. You get to explore the most glorious and mighty views of nature.

This adventure takes you to the Himalayas. You ride along some tough climbs and exhilarating downhill. You follow single tracks that have the most spectacular views of the gigantic mountains. 

Several biking clubs in Nepal organize biking events throughout the year. If you cannot get in contact with them, you can make your group and choose a preferred customized route. Some of the famous and rewarding chains for mountain biking and cycling are:

• Annapurna Circuit Biking 
• Manaslu Circuit Biking 
• Upper Mustang Biking
• Biking to Jomsom 
• Biking to Chitwan 

In general, bike riding and cycling are possible throughout the year. But, the conditions may not be preferable during monsoon months (June to August). Besides, spring and autumn are the perfect seasons for a tour via mountain bikes. 

But, if you want to avoid extreme altitude, you can plan for cycling around Kathmandu Valley. There are several trails which are on the list of cycling enthusiasts: 

• Mudkhu – Jhor – Tokha 
• Kathmandu – Kakani – Budhanikantha 
• Budhanikantha – Nagi Gompa – Kapan 
• Bhaktapur – Nagarkot – Sankhu 
• Chovar – Bungmati – Khokana –Chapagaun

Other Activities 

Besides all the mentioned activities, there are other feats you cannot ignore while you are in Nepal: 

Bird-watching Nepal is a paradise for bird-watching activity with over 848 species of birds. You can trace almost 500 species in the Kathmandu valley alone. You can view different types of wetland birds and migratory birds in and around Kathmandu. You can also spot endangered species like Impeyan Pheasant and Spiny Babbler. 

Photography: Photography is another recreational activity as there are elegant sceneries all around you. You can click impressive panoramas of high mountains, gorges, glaciers, and valleys. Nepal is a fairyland for natural and wildlife photography. 

Wildlife safari: Nepal is gifted with lush green forests. These forests house varied and rare species of wildlife and vegetation. To explore this beauty, the Jungle Safari Tour Package is a perfect choice. This package offers close glimpses of the Terai region and the lower belts of Nepal. Chitwan National Park and Bardia National Park are some popular safari spots. 

Skiing: Skiing is one sport that has immense popularity all over the world. Being a Himalayan country, Nepal brings out the best of skiing. You can ski within some famous regions like Everest, Annapurna, Makalu, Dolpo, etc. These days, Kalinchowk is also famous for short skiing during winter.

Kayaking: Kayaking in Nepal is about experiencing thrill within rapid-running rivers. If you love water, you can opt for water activities like rafting, boating, canoeing, etc. You can enjoy exciting times as you make new friends.  

Final Say, 

2020 is the best year to enjoy your holidays. You can expect a lot of fun and adventure with the campaign, Visit Nepal 2020. With plenty of top attractions, Nepal will surely meet all your expectations. Nepal will give you a complete lifetime experience that you can never forget! 

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