Complete guide to Why You Should Travel to Nepal

TEN REASONS TO TRAVEL TO NEPAL

What is the first thing you consider before planning a trip or a vacation? Is it your budget or the place or the journey?

When someone asks you where are you going coming holidays, you definitely want to give them an answer that will amaze them. Considering various factors, here are 10 reasons why you should visit Nepal.

1. Budget Friendly and Easy Visa

Rich in history, culture and tradition, Nepal is a loved travel destination for many. Famous travel guide, Lonely Planet, has named Nepal as one of the best budget-friendly travel destinations in the world. Not only cost, but getting a visa is also easy in Nepal. You can easily get a visa in Nepal from any immigration ports. Nepal is a great country to explore natural beauty, art, history and diverse backgrounds. Isn’t a budget-friendly country with rich natural beauty and landscapes and diverse tradition and culture enough to give a try?

2. Nepali Cuisines

It is already known fact that Nepal is a country diverse in ethnicity and cultures. Similarly, these people from different ethnic groups and backgrounds have different cuisines. Momo, although being a Tibetan dish, is popular and loved all over Nepal. Momo is a must try dish if you are visiting Nepal. Newari cuisines are also popular and loved all around the country. The Pizza like Chatamari, sweet Yomari, Choila, etc. are some known Newari dishes you can try. Also, a famous alcoholic beverage made from Barley, Millet and Rice grains called Chhyag is something you should try. Thakali food is also mouthwatering. There are so much more cuisines that you can try in Nepal..

3. Viewing Rare Animals and Birds

The world famous Chitwan National Park, serving as a home to rare one horned rhinos and Bengal tiger, welcomes tourists to explore wildlife in their own habitat. Chitwan National park is situated in the Southern lowlands of Terai and is one of the famous tourist destination in Nepal. Along with the one horned rhinos and Bengal tiger, you can also enjoy a bath with elephant and see their breeding area.

4. Adventure Activities

Nepal offers a wide range of Adventure Activities that you may not find in many other countries. Paragliding above Fewa lake in Pokhara, Sky diving above the highest peak of the world, Rafting in Trishuli river, Jungle safari in Chitwan, Ultra-light flight in Pokhara, Mountain Biking in Annapurna range. You have much to choose from here.

5. Pilgrimage and Worshipping

Nepal being a secular country accepts and respects all religions. As most people follow Hinduism, you may find pilgrimage sites related to Hinduism more. Nepal is also the birthplace of Light of Asia, Lord Gautam Buddha. Hence, there are many such monuments and Buddhist pilgrimage site as well dedicated to Lord Gautam Buddha. Pashupatinath, the largest pilgrimage site for Hindus, is in Nepal. Similarly, Lumbini, birthplace of Gautam Buddha, is also in Nepal.

6. 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Nepal is home to ten World Heritage Sites declared by the UNESCO. Nepal is a country popular not only for its natural beauty. Nepal also offers exploring art, architecture and history. The arts and artefacts of this country is mesmerizing. If you want to explore about history, art and architecture, the three Durbar Squares – Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur are open for you.

Swayambhunath – UNESCO World Heritage Site

7. Mount Everest – Everest Base Camp

Honored to be the home of the tallest mountain in the world gives every Nepali citizen a warm feeling. Everest Base Camp is a popular destination for people who loves to enjoy nature and reaching new heights. Not everyone can climb the Mount Everest, so many people aim to reach its base camp to explore the region.

8. World famous Annapurna Region

Nepal consists of 8 out o 14 mountains in the world. These mountains have helped Nepal in its development greatly. The Annapurna Mountain Region has been a source of income for Nepal for its Trekking Tourism. Most of the tourist who land on Nepal are either trekkers or mountaineers. And for those trekkers, the Annapurna Base Camp is often their first choice. There are many trekking routes in the Annapurna Region like Annapurna Circuit, Mardi Himal, Ghorepani Poon Hill, Panchase, etc.

9. Land of Peace

Being the birthplace of  Gautam Buddha, Nepal symbolizes as a peace loving country. Not only that, this country is also famous amongst the tourists who love yoga and meditation. Many tourist come to Nepal to relax by doing yoga and meditation. There are many temples, ashrams, gumbas that can help you do Yoga and Meditation in the proper way.

10. Lakes and Rivers

Nepal is also known for as the second largest country in water resources. The snowy mountains in the North are the sources for many rivers and lakes in Nepal. Though Nepal is a land-locked country, there are many rivers and lakes in Nepal. Fewa lake in Pokhara and Rara lake are some popular ones among tourists.

Be it quintessential environment or natural beauty or captivating tradition, Nepal is everything you wish to explore.