An Experience of a Lifetime
If you are a wanderer who has stumbled upon this small but majestic nation that I call home, I write this to you. I have a smile on my face and my hands are put together as I greet you “Namaste”. I thank you for choosing to travel to this very glorious nation, which has much to offer.
With Visit Nepal Year around the corner, this initiative is a momentous campaign to draw you travelers to this beautiful nation. Being born and having lived in Nepal for most of my life, exploring, encountering and experiencing the culture, cuisine, tradition and thrills of this nation, I can say this, “ Your hunger for something new shall be fulfilled, your search for adrenaline shall be quenched with a side of great hospitality, diverse cuisine, majestic landscape, and beautiful people.” The campaign of Visit Nepal Year has been anxiously awaited by the people of Nepal. As we await, to share with you all our love, culture, tradition and festivals. We await to welcome you to our homes, share our delightful cuisine, and make merry with you in our festivities.
Being a student of sociology, a fanatic of history, photography and having travelled to various parts of Nepal for my studies. I feel as if I can’t sum up the beauty of this nation in one article, as our diversity and ethnicity is home to treasures that one can explore for their entire life. During my studies, I have stumbled upon may great writers and artists, who choose to do their study in Nepal and the magic of the Himalayas, the love of the people make them choose Nepal as their new abode. It always bewildered me, meeting such individuals and I always asked, “Why?”
To which I was once told, “Nepal is a heaven, not just because of the lush landscape but because of the people. In the greatest of adversities, the people of Nepal choose to smile. They share with you their home, their food and all, and before you know it you are a part of the family.”
There is so much to explore in Nepal, some things that aren’t listed in that travel book you are holding. Everyone sees the temples, the monuments, the lakes but true intangible experiences are going to be an amalgam of sharing moments with the people. Thus, I strongly suggest learning a few words and phrases, as you are going to be replied with a beautiful smile.
To you my dear wanderers I welcome you to the land dubbed the abode of the Gods, where once in mystic lures the Gods once roamed with the people. I welcome you to the land of great cultural diversity, majestic Himalayas, where the magic of the ancient world still resonates in every corner.
I welcome you to Nepal. May your travelers be blessed, your search full filled, your diary and mind filled with memories of great adventures and experiences and your camera’s filled with moments that you shall fathom for the rest of your lives.
An op-ed of living in Nepal by Shreyashka Vikram Raj Maharjan
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Mountain Flight Details: Early morning trip to Mt. Everest and surrounding mountains - Approx. 1 hour flight via Buddha Air OR Yeti Air (choice available) - Stunning views of mountains in Nepal - View video on Youtube of mountain flight in Nepal - Mountain Flight Cost: INR 11000/USD 250
Mt. Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world and one of the challenging yet exhilarating adventure destinations in Nepal. The trek circling Mt. Dhaulagiri takes you through the beautiful villages, clean rivers, lush landscapes, thick forests, hidden valleys, glaciers, and mountain ranges.
Our highest priorities in all our Nepal biking trips are safety, quality and enjoyment. You will ride on these wild and challenging trails through some of the most stunning scenic and cultural landscapes in the world. With the stunning backdrop of the Himalayan ranges, the extreme valleys and old forests of the rugged middle hills, the charming terraced fields and bright smiles in the timeless villages, you will remember this journey for its unique beauty as well as its challenging mountain biking terrain.
Pricing: Please choose among the various options available and we'll get back to you with a package that suits you best -- along with a quote.
Minimum 3 Nights Stay Kathmandu Sightseeing Package( 3 Nights/4 Days): Includes: Airport Pick Up & Drop Off, Daily Breakfast Buffet, All tours and transfers in an air conditioned coach
- Full day tour of Kathmandu City Swayambhunath Stupa and Patan City
- Approx 5-6 hours (split in two sessions)
- Morning: Walking tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square through (Ason) spice Market/vegetable markets
- Evening: Visit Patan Durbar Square
USD 80 PER CAR
The Langtang Valley is surrounded by many high peaks of great appeal. The eminent British mountaineer Bill Tilman described it as the "most beautiful valley in the world". The Langtang Valley is also known as the treasure house of Alpine plants. The whole valley is covered with flowers during the summer.
The Lantang Valley Trek is not only offers magnificent views of Langtang Lirung (7,234m), Ganesh Himal (7,406m) and other high mountain peaks, but also provides insight into the varied ethnic lifestyles of the Tamangs and Sherpas, inhabitants of this area who share closer cultural ties with the Tibetan people.
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is considered one of the world's great treks. The walk-in to the Sanctuary provides an experience of the great variety of landscape types which serve to make Nepal such a special trekking destination. You will pass through a diverse geographical and cultural variation with an amazing range of flora and fauna in between.
This is a short and beautiful trek, suitable for families and kids. Set in the rural mountainside with up-close Himalayan views, this trek is also known as Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. It is a relatively easy walk meandering through villages and rhododendron forests.
This itinerary includes Poon Hill -- which is regarded as the best viewpoint in the Annapurna Region by many trekkers and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful viewpoints that exist on this earth.
USD 575 PER PERSON -- TWIN ROOM SHARING BASIS
DAY 01 (Kathmandu to Chitwan by road, approx 5 hrs)
DAY 02 (In Chitwan)
DAY 03 (Chitwan to Kathmandu by road, approx 5 hrs)
Chitwan: Exotic jungle elephant-safari, nature walks, bird watching, canoeing
USD 330 PER PERSON
Pokhara : Stunning views of Himalayas, Boat rides, Gupteswor Mahadev, David's Fall, Barahi Temple, Cycling around the lakeside. - DAY 01 : (Kathmandu to Pokhara by road, approx 5 hrs/200km) - DAY 02 : (Spend time in Pokhara) - DAY 03 : (Pokhara to Kathmandu by road, approx 5 hrs/200km) / USD 295 PER PERSON View Youtube Video of Pokhara
DAY 01 (Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara)
DAY 02 (In Pokhara)
DAY 03 (Pokhara to Chitwan by road)
DAY 04 (In Chitwan)
DAY 05 (Fly from Chitwan to Kathmandu)
Pokhara: Stunning views of Himalayas, Boat rides
Chitwan: Exotic jungle elephant-safari, nature walks, bird watching, canoeing
VIEW YOUTUBE VIDEO OF POKHARA
USD 705 PER PERSON
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