The snow-clad mountains, yaks, sherpas (major ethnic group naive to the region), and monasteries are some of the main attractions Nepal has to offer for mountain lovers and tourists alike. The rugged Everest, the Annapurna’s cozy comfortable resorts, Nepalese cuisine, bungee jumping points, paragliding, kayaking, and mountain biking awaits you. The capital city of Kathmandu has a collection of tourist spots that promise to make your visit a worthy affair. Nepal has some of the world’s best cafes and bakeries. Nepal is a place to quench your thirst for outdoor treks and picturesque views.
The snow-clad mountains, yaks, sherpas (major ethnic group naive to the region), and monasteries are some of the main attractions Nepal has to offer for mountain lovers and tourists alike. The rugged Everest, the Annapurna’s cozy comfortable resorts, Nepalese cuisine, bungee jumping points, paragliding, kayaking, and mountain biking awaits you.…
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Best of Nepal Tour
Best of Nepal tour - experience the culture, religion wildlife and nature of the Himalayan country. From Kathmandu’s Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Bouddhanath to the wildlife of Chitwan to one of the best Himalayan peaks views from Pokhara.
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Let's Fly to Nepal
Nepal is effortlessly the best heart throbbing experiences awaiting right next to India. The perfect Nepal tour packages include all the flavours of this country! The best time to visit Nepal is throughout the year. Be it the snow-capped mountain peaks of the Himalayas or the centuries-old ancient Hindu temples, the lush green rainforests or…
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Hindu Pilgrimage Tour
It is a 15-day-long national festival of Nepal. It is the longest and the most auspicious festival in the Nepalese annual calendar. In general, the holiday season of Dashain is a celebration of “the triumph of good over evil.” Homes are cleaned thoroughly and decorated ornately. This is meant to be a gesture to the Hindu “mother goddess” to come down and bless the home with good luck. It will be one of a kind experience to be in Nepal during Dashain.
Tihar or commonly known as Diwali (festival of lights) is celebrated in October or November. This festival lasts for 5 days, and people worship Laxmi – the goddess of wealth. The festival ends with Bhai Tika – brothers’ day, when his sisters worship him for his long and healthy life to safeguard the lives of his sisters.
Did you know that gambling is not illegal in Nepal? People largely gamble during this festival.
This 8-day festival, named after Lord Indra- the God of Rain and also the King of Heaven, is celebrated by both the Buddhists and Hindus in Nepal in August/September. People perform classical dances like elephant dance and lakhe – a very popular dance of a masked man.
Lhosar (Tibetan New Year) falls in February. The Buddhist monasteries are decorated in colourful prayer flags attracting the crowd. People welcome the new year by performing traditional dances, feasts, and family gatherings. Nepalese wear new clothes and exchange gifts.
This is a festival that holds no religious aspect. A grand horse parade takes place at Tundikhel. Several tricks are performed in front of the royal family.
Buddha Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Lord Budhha in the month of May. Pay homage to Lord Buddha, pay a sacred visit to Buddha’s birth place in Lumbini, chant prayers, and burn butter lamps.
Gai Jatra is an annual affair in the month of August. This is one of the most popular festivals in Nepal as it is full of humour, satire, comedy, mockery, and shades of sadness too at the same time. As per the tradition, the family mourns the death of their ancestors.
This auspicious festival is celebrated in the
Upper Mustang region of Nepal in May. However, as it is a lunar festival, the dates
differ every year. The monks of Chhode Monastery perform a religious
dance every year in Lo-Manthang, over three days. This is accompanied by many
rituals.
Saune Sankranti is celebrated as the first Hindu festival. Devotees offer special pujas at Shiva temples and worship the Shiva linga with milk, jal, bel patra, and fruits. Shiva Abhishekam (Jalabhishekam) is the main ritual.
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travel tips
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Keep a calculator or your phone handy! 10 NPR is 6.26 INR that is rounded up to 6 INR. Keeping a calculator handy will help you calculate the amount you need to spend or receive in Nepal.
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It is better to carry a good universal adapter as an alternative with you during your travels to lower the risk of not finding the right kind of plug.
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Rural places do not accept cards and other currencies as you get inside the country. Better carry cash at all times since you may not find ATMs everywhere. INR can be used on the border areas but they don’t accept INR 500 and INR 2000.
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Never go for trekking or mountaineering solo. If you are a solo traveler, find some trekkers in Nepal, online, or ask help from your travel guide. There have been many unexplained disappearances of solo trekkers.