If you are wondering about Nepal and the reason behind visiting this country, we are here to answer your queries. Let us talk about 10 reasons to visit Nepal.
To see the Himalayas
Nepal is a country that covers most parts of the Himalayas. 8 out of the 10 world’s highest mountains in the world are in Nepal including the mother of the Himalayas Mount Everest 8848 Metres. Mountains in Nepal are snow-capped all year round. Everest Base Camp, Round Annapurna, Langtang Valley, Dolpa region, and Manaslu are the most popular trekking routes in Nepal. These trekking trails give you breathtaking views of the Himalayan range. Nepal is also a home for many mountaineers.
Nepal is a complete Adventure Package
Anywhere from an expedition, hiking, trekking, white river rafting, bungy jumping, skydiving, jungle safari, mountain flight, helicopter tours, ultra-light flights, paragliding, camping, Zipline tours, mountain biking, cross country skiing, Nepal is stacked with many adventure activities. Nepal is very friendly for families as well.
To experience Pure Hospitality
The hospitality of Nepal is based on the principle “Atithi Devo Bhava” which means “The Guest is God”. Being hospitable is a very good and important quality of Nepalese people which is given by their culture. Nepalese are very proud of their culture, religion, music and tradition. They inspire and easily be inspired by good deeds. They greet everyone with Namaste and invite guests for tea, coffee or food. They like sharing rather than eating alone.
To experience Culture
Nepal being a mid-sized country is wonderfully diverse in terms of culture. They have 35 ethnic groups and 125 official spoken languages. Nepali is a common language that is spoken all over the country. Every culture has its unique values and they know those values are an important part of their life. Getting to Nepal and binding yourself to these cultures is one of the most fascinating things you can experience in Nepal.
To taste the unique delicacies of Nepal
Being a very diverse country, Nepal is home to many varieties of foods. The most common and popular Nepali food is Dal Bhaat ( Lentil and rice) served mostly with vegetable or meat curry and freshly made savoury pickle. Nepal is very famous for street foods as well. You can enjoy deliciously made MOMO (Dumplings) filled with vegetables or meat in every nook and corner of the country. Newari cuisine is one of the famous cuisines in Kathmandu Valley which cannot be missed if you are there. If you want to know more about Nepalese food please click this link https://ntb.gov.np/en/things-to-do/food-&-culinary
To see Wildlife
Nepal is equally rich in wildlife. Nepal has been bynamed the Amazon of Southeast Asia. Lower parts of Nepal have many National parks. Chitwan National Park in central Nepal is the oldest national park of Nepal where you can see Royal Bengal Tigers, one-horned rhinos, alligators, crocodiles, varieties of snakes, sloth bears, elephants, varieties of deer, leopards, and wild buffalo. Its a home to 50 mammal species, 525 birds, 55 amphibians and reptiles. Besides these, you can see snow leopards, Thar, mountain goats, Lophophorus, Himalayan bears, Tibetan dogs, foxes, red pandas and many more.
To explore heritage sites
Nepal’s 7 Heritage sites are listed among the world heritage sites by UNESCO. The architecture of Nepalese temples and palaces are different levels. The history and art of Nepal can fascinate any enthusiast. The architecture is dated back to the 5th and 7th centuries. Pagoda, stupa, summit and dome styles of the temple can be found in Kathmandu. You can explore Worlds most popular Hindu temple called Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath and bouddhnath monastery, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur Durbar Squares. You can also visit Lumbini where Gautam Buddha was born.
Worth Your Money
Nepal is one of the cheapest places to explore in terms of money. You can get more for less in terms of food, accommodation, shopping and many more. Hiring a guide is very cheap, eating in a restaurant is very reasonable, and staying in a hotel is very cheap. Trekking routes have tea houses which are priced reasonably. You can explore and stay in Nepal for a long time with less money.
Nepal Is Safe to Travel
Anywhere from the crowded city of Kathmandu to all the trekking trails, there is no crime or risk of any kind. People in Nepal are very helpful and understanding. Nepal is listed as a safe place to visit by a famous magazine called Lonely Planet. Even solo women travellers in Nepal can travel safely. Nature could be a little threat if you do not take the necessary precautions.
To see Nepalese Festivals
Amazingly Nepal has more than 50 Festivals in a year. Kathmandu city is a hub where you will get to see festivals in every nook and corner. Nepals’ main festival is the Dashain and Tihar Festival of Lights, Flowers and Colour which is celebrated in every household. Besides that, there are many other festivals celebrated by different cultures in different places in Nepal.