The Tourism Industry is flourishing speedily in Nepal. The land of mountains, Nepal is one of the most beautiful places on earth and is a world recognized for many things including adventure travel like mountain biking, rafting, trekking, hiking, mountain climbing, paragliding, etc. The country as well provides options for wildlife tourism, nature sightseeing and Buddhist monuments etc.
Some of the most touristic destinations of Nepal are described below:
Lumbini – This is the most visited place in Nepal due to its rich cultural, religious and archaeological treasures. There are a number of courtyards, stupas, meditation grounds temples and walk in Lumbini park etc. Siddharta Gautama, the founder of Buddhism mediated here in a peaceful atmosphere, walking around this garden give the tourist the same experience and feeling.
Katmandu – The capital of Nepal, Katmandu is the centre of culture and tradition. The city as well as one of the starting points for activities like trekking, rafting and other sports. The tourists enjoy the best on whole through their journey.
Royal Bardia National Park – This largest park is located in western Terai with 968 km2. This sanctuary is a living place for tigers, deer, small and large mammals, reptiles, birds and elephants etc. If you enjoy wildlife then must come here to enjoy short rafting and trekking etc along with sightseeing etc.
Bhaktapur – It is an ancient town located east of Katmandu valley. Nepalese life can be experienced by visiting this city. You as well can enjoy the scenery in Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Potter’s square. Going from here without tasting Nepalese food like Khopa Dhau, Bhaktapur’s homemade curd and more makes your trip completely incomplete.
Royal Chitwan National Park – This park is famous for a jungle adventure with elephants and ravaging rapids. The park is spread over about 932 sq kilometres and serves as a home for 450 species of birds, 45 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 43 species of mammals. You as well can enjoy walks, terai culture, safari drives and wildlife breeding projects etc.
Pashupatinath Temple – This Hindu temple is located four kilometres east of Katmandu. It is believed by people that dying and being cremated in Pashupatinath and having one’s ashes scattered in the Bagmati River will give a Hindu salvation. There are many other activities that can be tried on your Nepal tour. This highly recommended tourist destination is a fantastic holiday destination for all families without concerning their level of activity.
Climate: Nepal has variations in a climate with a tropical and subtropical climate. The climate as well varies from warm summers with mild winters in the low-lying southern region, to alpine conditions with very severe winters in the mountains. Monsoon season starts from the end of June to the middle of September. About 85% of rainfall occurs in this season. Autumn and spring are the pleasant seasons here. Summer and late spring temperatures range from 28ºC (83ºF) in the hill regions to more than 40ºC (104ºF) in the Terai. The maximum and minimum temperatures in the Terai range from a brisk 7ºC (45ºF) to a mild 23ºC (74ºF). The best time to travel to Nepal for trekking is in early spring or late autumn when the weather is dry and temperatures mild.
Accommodation: Nepal is not an expensive place when comes to accommodation. One can easily find accommodation of their choice to enjoy their vacation ranging from five-star hotels to lodges and small rooms etc.
