Nepal Travel - Accommodation, Sightseeing Tours, Attractions, Information

Nepal has long been etched as the ultimate soul-seeker’s destination. One will succumb to the beauty that lies in its heavenly peaks and cultural retreats. Recently, extreme adventures have also become a popular tourist activity! At the centre of Nepal’s fame is Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world. There are flights touring the mountain for those who prefer to see it high up in the air. Trekking trips to the Himalayas are also recommended for avid climbers. Plenty of organised climbs can be planned from Kathmandu. The capital still retains its historical charm with its shrines and temples. Durbar Square is a heritage site. Shopping and dining options are available in Thamel, the tourist enclave.
Eager to feel a heightened sense of spirituality? Visit the breathtaking sites on these towns: Patan, Swyambhu, Bhaktapur, Pokhara, and Lumbini. Pokhara is set in the Annapurna ranges promising wistful sceneries. The Sacred Garden in Lumbini is a heritage site as it is Buddha’s birthplace and is a major pilgrimage place to devotees.
For those hoping to squeeze in a bit of adrenaline-high activities, head for the rivers of Nepal. Embark on river-rafting and kayaking adventures at Trishuli, Kali Gandali, and Bhote Khosi!

The adventure of trekking in the Everest region starts with a flight into the tiny airstrip of Lukla. Spend several days trekking through the homelands of the Sherpa people, among their villages and Buddhist monasteries, with views of Everest and neighboring Ama Dablam, considered by many to be among the most beautiful mountains in Nepal.

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The most exhilarating titles with which Nepal has been admired and praised by various renowned travel writers in recognition of her cultural richness,

• Living cultural Museum
• Shangri-La
• Roof of the World
• Birth place of the Apostle of Peace
• Country of Living Goddess
• City of Golden Pagodas and Parasols
• Himalayan Pilgrimage
• Nature amphitheatre
• Melting pot of Hinduism and Buddhism
• A tiny Kingdom of 36 ethnic groups and 75 spoken languages
• Birth place of Sita
• Abode of Shiva
• Land of Mysticism & Exoticism
• Land of non-stop festivals

are explicit and self-explanatory. They tell the world about our incomparable & prosperous cultural heritage.

Most popular sightseeing tours in Kathmandu

Kathmandu City and Temple Full Day Private Tour Sitting on the outskirts of the Kathmandu valley lie some very special places of interest to the Nepalese and spiritual tourist alike. Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Temple - one of the holiest Hindu temples in Nepal. Visit these ancient monoliths on this full day tour as well as Swayambhunath Temple and Kathmandu City. Himalaya Mountain Flight including Mt Everest A Himalayan mountain flight across Nepal's Everest and Annapurna regions is the only way to ensure you experience every mighty peak while on your vacation in Nepal. As you fly across the roof of the world you will be awe inspired by the majestic 8000 meter snow capped peaks, including Mt Everest, as well as numerous other mountains, during this once in a lifetime opportunity. Every trip to Nepal and the Himalaya simply must include this unique experience. Kathmandu Valley: Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Private Tour Visit the city of Bhaktapur. Founded in the 9th century, the city is traffic free, lined with cobblestone streets linking temples, monastery courtyards and monumental squares. Also climb in altitude to the village of Nagarkot, lying at 7200 feet above sea level, you will be dazzled with a view that encompasses 200 miles of snow capped peaks stretching across the Himalaya range - simply breathtaking! Kathmandu Valley: Bhaktapur, Nagarkot and Sankhu Private Overnight Tour Spend a day visiting the famous city of Bhaktapur and enjoy sunset and sunrise over the Himalaya mountains at the village of Nagarkot. Strap on your walking shoes and visit the town of Sankhu, adorned with historic temples and shrines before heading back to Kathmandu. This is a short but sweet taste to experience the mighty Himalaya Range. Kathmandu Valley: Patan and Chapagaon Full Day Private Tour Patan is the city of fine arts. Visit this fascinating hamlet enclosed within 4 stupas said to be built in the 3rd Century AD. Meander through the famous Durbar Square and take a trip out to a Newari Village in the south of the Kathmandu Valley. With the Himalaya's as your backdrop, don't forget to take your camera for some truly memorable pictures! » More KATHMANDU Sightseeing Tours Events & Attractions

The capital city, Kathmandu is enriched with temples more than homes and festivals exceeding the number of days in a year. The whole valley with its seven heritage sites has been enlisted in cultural World Heritage Site list. The place, which blends cultural vigor with modern facilities possible on earth is place liked by tourists been here. The place has more to offer and it is not only administrative capital of the country but to the fullest extend capital of traditional culture and physical resources. Three Durbar Squares - Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Swoyambhunath and Changunarayan are the places most revered by the Kathmanduities and whole world.

Kathmandu is not big when one compares it to other cities in South Asia. Kathmandu is a fascinating old city today where pagodas, narrow cobbled lanes, old carved windows, and stone shrines are backdrops to the drama of life that continues unhindered. Here the experiences are amazing, views fascinating, and the climate charming.

There are living Goddesses whose smiles are a benediction. There are reincarnate Lamas who foresee the future with a roll of dice and scriptural reference. There are walks that lead the adventurous to legendary places where ogres once lived. There are hidden gardens behind palaces yet unseen and courtyards where miracles happen, and a city the Buddha visited.

The natural beauty of Pokhara in Midwestern Nepal is simply bewitching. Forming the backdrop are the spectacular Annapurna Mountains with the magnificent fish-tailed Machhapuchhre dominating the scene. Adding to Pokhara's enchantment are the three serene lakes of Phewa, Rupa and Begnas. Lumbini, in the southwest, is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a World Heritage Site. An inscription on the Ashoka Pillar identifies the Sacred Garden as the place where the Buddha was born. Lumbini has a number of artistic temples and monasteries built through international support.

UNESCO recalls Chitwan as one of the few remaining undisturbed vestiges of the 'Terai' region, which formerly extended over the foothills of India and Nepal at the foot of the Himalayas. The Royal Chitwan National Park has been enlisted in natural World Heritage Site. It has a particularly rich flora and fauna. One of the last populations of single-horned Asiatic rhinoceros lives in the park, which is also one of the last refuges of the Bengal tiger.