30 Thing You Should Not Miss in Nepal

Are you planning a trip to Nepal for a vacation? What are the things you are excited about to do and explore?

Nepal is a country rich in the natural beauty and vistas. The Himalayans of Nepal are appealing and the landscape is magnificent. The rich culture of this country is something to allure by. The rivers, lakes, waterfalls are the reason behind its title behind the “second richest country in water resources”. But what are the things you need to know before coming to Nepal? You might have a floating idea of what you might be doing in Nepal in your vacation. What are the things you must try or should not miss at all?? Let me list the top most thirty things you should not miss in Nepal.

1. Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Kathmandu is known as the city of temples. The temples, monuments, buildings, palaces present in Kathmandu were made during 14th and 18th century. Though most of them were destroyed during the massive earthquake of the year 2016 but they are undergoing renovation. The famous Kathmandu Durbar Square which is a royal palace is the famous tourist destination site of Nepal

2. Sightseeing in Patan

Very near to the capital city of the nation, Patan was also serving as a home to Malla kings. The palace specially the Patan durbar square and the very famous Krishna temple of Patan is famous amongst the tourist. If you want to go into the depth of history of Patan and Malla kings, then you should also visit the museum situated there.

3. Sightseeing in Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur is another famous tourist destination site and especially the Bhakatapur Durbar Square. The 55 windowed palace of Bhakatapur is really famous amongst the foreign nationals and the traditional curd that is served in Matka know as juju dhau is the famous product of Bhakatapur.

4. Try Momos

Momos can be found in every part and corner of Kathmandu valley as well as the country. Momo is the first thing you should try in Nepal. Many hotels and restaurants have initiated fusion and new ideas in bringing Momo as innovated dish. You can try Momo in the form of pizza too.

5. Trek to Everest base camp

Though you may not be able to climb the highest peak of the world but at least you reach its base camp. The Everest base camp trek is the famous trekking route in Nepal. You will get to view the amazing scenery the massive mountains has to provide along with getting into the rich culture of Sherpa community.

6. Trek to Annapurna base camp

Another famous trekking site in Nepal is Annapurna base camp. The base camp is situated in the Annapurna circuit area mainly Annapurna sanctuary. You can enjoy the view of fishtail mountain, Dhaulagiri Mountain and other famous mountains of the Annapurna range.

7. Peak climbing

Though you may not be able to scale the highest peak in the world but still you can climb the other peaks that are situated in the same mountain range. You can go to Nangkhartsang peak and island peak for satisfying your climbing fantasy.

8. Fishing

Though Nepal is a landlocked country but still it is known as the second richest country in the world. The rivers and lakes here are very beautiful where you can enjoy fishing.

9. Hunting in Dhorpatan hunting reserve

The only hunting reserve in Nepal, where you legally enjoy the hunting of animals. Even when you are hunting, you will have to follow some rules and hunting of some of the animals is still restricted.

10. Bathing with elephants

You can enjoy bathing with elephants and seeing their breeding site when you are in Chitwan Natonal Park. This park is also the home to the rare one horned rhinoceros and royal Bengal tiger. You can enjoy watching them too

11. Boating in Fewa Lake

Fewa lake is one of the pearls of Pokhara. The vast lake is famous amongst the foreign national. You can have the feel of walking at the lakeside during nighttime. You are supposed to pay entrance fee and your safety is also ensured.

12. Viewing tigers

You can enjoy watching the wild tigers in the Bardiya national park. Bardiya national park has been serving as a home to the huge number of tigers. And time to time increase in the number of tiger is also reported here.

13. Visit Buddhist stupas in Kathmandu

The Swayambhunath and the Boudhanath are the famous UNESCO world heritage site located in Kathmandu. They are equally famous amongst the Hindus and Buddhists. You can enjoy the view of Kathmandu from Swayambhu nath while the humongous circular dome of Boudhanath will blow you mind away.

14. Visit Pashupatinath and Hindu temples

As I have already said this before, Kathmandu is the city of temples. The temples here are rich in aesthetic, artistic beauty and structure which were made in the 14th and 15th century. The Pashupatinath is the famous UNESCO world heritage site which is famous amongst the Hindus. Large number of people from India as well as Nepal, visit this place.

15. Visit Namche bazar

Also known as the gateway to highest peak of the world Mount Everest, Namche bazar is a village rich in Sherpa monuments, and Sherpa culture.

16. Annapurna sanctuary trek

The Annapurna sanctuary serves as a gateway to the Annapurna base camp. This sanctuary is rich with bio diversified flora and fauna with bamboo and rhododendron trees.

17. Trey Newari and Thakali dish

The traditional Newari dish is famous not only amongst the foreign national but also the Nepali people. The various dish and flavors that are served in a typical Newari plate will blow your mind and leave your mouth watery.

18.Laphing and laughing

The famous Tibetan noodle like dish that is made from the starch of potato or flour. The flavor is very unique which a lot of flavor bombarding your mouth. If you do not try gluten then, laphing is not for you.

19. Go bird watching

The various national park and wildlife reserve is a home to wide number of birds. Many birds from Tibet migrate to Nepal and the birds from Siberia are also reported to come to Nepal.

20. Sightseeing in Pokhara

The Pokhara is the main tourist destination in Nepal. Be it Annapurna base camp or boating in Fewa Lake or viewing the sunrise from Sarangkot or paragliding, Pokhara is a complete package of adventure, fun and peace.

21.Hiking

There are many famous hiking sites in Nepal. The Nagarjun national park, the Namobuddha-Dhulikhel trek, Nagarkot, Sarangkot , Changunarayn hike are the famous hiking sites in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

22.Whitewater rafting

Due to the famous and beautiful, swiftly flowing rivers in Nepal, you can enjoy whitewater rafting here too. Though you won’t get the chance to sleep at the beach with your perfect summer body but still you can have fun in these rivers. The Trishuli River is most famous for rafting here in Nepal.

23.Bungee jumping

The Bhote Koshi bungee jumping site is the famous site of Nepal to try bungee jump. This 160 meters high bungee jump is the longest fee fall in the world. Now the second highest bungee jumping site in Nepal has been operated in Kusma, Baglung.

24.Paragliding in Pokhara

You can have the experience of flying like a bird above the vast Fewa Lake in the sky of Pokhara. You can enjoy paragliding by the help of some paragliding agencies and add thrill to your life in Pokhara.

25.Visit Lumbini

Been known as the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini has been a sacred place for Buddhists and Hindus both. You can meditate here, know about the birth of Lord Buddha and worship in the famous Maya Devi temple.

26.Walking in Durbarmarg

Representing the royal history of the country is the famous Narayanhiti palace. On the way to it, you can enjoy the clock tower known as Ghantaghar, the famous rani Pokhari which is under construction. There are some famous hotels, shopping centers where you can spend quality time.

27.Yoga trekking

You can spend some time with yourself and engage yourself in meditation. You can feel relaxed and calm while yoga trekking in some of the famous trekking sites of Nepal.

28.Participating in the festivals

80% of the total population of the country follows Hinduism so the festivals celebrated here are according to the Hindu tradition. You might have heard about Holi, Dashain and Tihar but you must enjoy the Rato Machindranath Jatra, Gaijatra, Janaipurnima, and Shivaratri.

29.Sky diving above Mount Everest

You can enjoy the experience of flying above the highest peak of the world. There is the facility of sky diving in the sky above Mount Everest or Sagarmatha national park.

30.Playing mud during the crop festival

The summers in US means monsoon in Nepal. Most of the people or farmers are busy bowing the new crop in their lands. In between this, you can enjoy the crop day where people play in the mud, sig the traditional song and bow crops along with them. This is real fun and in a unique way you can connect to the people living here.