Nepal (नेपाल)
Nepal is relatively small in terms of geography. However, from the highest mountains, hillsides, lush valleys, blue lakes to archaeological landmarks and wildlife, Nepal has it all.
Nepal is a multi-religious society where the Hindus and Buddhists have lived together in good harmony for centuries. The World Heritage site Lumbini, which is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, is an important pilgrimage site, and the Pashupatinath Temple, which is the world’s one of the main Hindu religious sites is located in Kathmandu, attracts many pilgrims and tourists. And there are many other temples and holy sites which make Nepal a sacred pilgrimage destination. Besides, Nepal is a live museum of culture and tradition as the country is full of dissimilar cultures, traditions, languages, and beliefs among more than 124 ethnic groups.
Ever since the Government of Nepal (GoN) opened its peak to climbers in 1994 A.D., Nepal has been a great theatre of mountaineering activity as it is home to 8 of the 10 highest mountains in the world, including Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. In fact, Nepal has 1,500 mountain peaks along the 800km stretch of the mountain range, of which only 326 are currently open for climbers. Hence, many mountain peaks in Nepal are less visited and still unexplored by any human.
Nepal has around 200 lakes of glacier origin, and these lakes located in the high altitudinal regions, which are vividly blue in color, will take your breath away. The Gokyo Lake, the world’s highest freshwater lake, and Tilicho Lake, located at Annapurna Circuit trek, are delightful to one’s eyes. Furthermore, Nepal is also home to magnificent waterfalls amidst the deep gorges. You can witness these cascading waterfalls on the roadside on the way to many places across the country.
Nepal is considered a trekking paradise as the country boasts numerous trekking routes, where every traveler can do easy and short trips to multi-week extreme adventures trip in the Himalayan wilderness region. Popular trekking routes in Nepal, include Mt. Everest Base Camp trekking, Annapurna Base Camp trekking, Upper Mustang Restricted Area Trip, and Langtang valley, etc.
Nepal is the best destination for adventure activities we well. Paragliding, white water rafting, zip-flying, bungee jumping, mountain biking, rock climbing, sky diving, ultra-light flight, hot air ballooning, and other adventurous activities define the true meaning of adventure, thrill, and adrenaline.
With 15 National & Wildlife Parks (two are UNESCO Heritage sites), Nepal is home to various rare wildlife species of flora and fauna, thus, is a perfect destination for wildlife lovers. Here you can spot Royal Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinos, crocodiles, sloth bears, wild elephants. Nepal is also a paradise for bird lovers with over 646 species (almost 8% of the world total). Get your binoculars and look forward to a rewarding experience.
Nepal is home to 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Asia which includes Kathmandu Valley, Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha, Chitwan National Park, and Sagarmatha National Park.
For many, Nepal’s greatest attraction is its people. For the ancient Nepalese, (Athithi Devo Bhavah) is an act of virtue to welcome visitors, and the trend is still carried out in any Nepalese family. This is why Nepal is considered the safest travel destination in the world. According to the Global Peace Index (GPI) of 2022 carried out by Institute of Economic and Peace, Nepal is the second peaceful nation in South Asia after Bhutan. The local will do their best to keep you safe and guard you during your stay.
In the yesteryears, Nepal had observed Visit Nepal years, but for the first time, the GoN is marking 2023 to 2033 as the Visit Nepal Decade, and is preparing to establishing Nepal as a leading destination in the global tourism market. Specific touristic sites have been declared on the basis of tourism feasibility. This move came as the country’s hospitality sector is gradually coming out from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. And tourism entrepreneurs and experts have cautiously welcome the government’s new grand plan.
Many tourists are coming to Nepal. In the first 11 months of 2022, over a half a million international tourists visited Nepal. Make your journey to this wonderful country, and experience what millions others have treasured during their stay.
