Nepal Tours - Culture, Wildlife, Mountains

Nepal, known as the land of himalayas and birthplace of Lord Buddha, is a beautiful country that really is awe-inspiring and totally diverse. There are many beautiful tourist attractions in Nepal which fascinates people from all around the world. People especially visit Nepal for numerous reasons among which trekking and hiking is first and foremost in the list. Besides trekking in Nepal, Nepal tour is all about visiting and wandering through ancient palaces and courtyards, sacred and historic attractions, discovering the culture and traditions of the Nepalese people.  From the ancient Hindu Temples to Buddhist shrines , from lakeside towns to remote hillside homestays and from cultural cities to the green jungles Nepal has everything and this is what makes tours and travels in Nepal such a great vacation. Some of the best Nepal tour package are organised by the explore nepal team, making sure you get to see the best places of Nepal.

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While some are intrigued by our culture and the famous cities of Kathmandu other are interested in touring many amazing places to visit in Nepal beyond just mountains and the capital. Nepal can be an adrenaline adventure, a cultural eye opener, or a life-changing experience, depending on the itinerary and mindset of the traveler. Outside the  Kathmandu valley many popular tourist destinations such as lakeside town of Pokhara, Chitwan National Park and Bardia National Park popular for its flora and fauna, Lumbini- the birthplace of Buddha are some of the tours of Nepal you should not miss. Take an adventure through the mountain ranges for trekking experience namely EBC trek, Annapurna trek, Langtang trek and many others.  From the ancient Hindu Temples to Buddhist shrines , from lakeside towns to remote hillside homestays and from cultural cities to the green jungles Nepal has everything and this is what makes tours and travels in Nepal such a great vacation. While there are uncountable places of interest in Nepal, there are four best places to visit in Nepal.

Kathmandu

Kathmandu , the best and the easiest tour being Kathmandu city tour where three Durbar Squares Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square which are listed in the UNESCO world heritage site. Kathmandu city is famous for sightseeing, old palaces’ courtyards filled with temple ruins, palace and small alleys with charming restaurants and handicraft shops. Once you’re in the city, make sure to head over to the Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa listed in UNESCO heritage site and Swayambhunath- the monkey temple. You can also plan a short trek or a hike inside the valley since the valley has numerous hiking and short trekking trails. Hindu Temple of Pashupatinath, is a holy burial site for Hindus placed on both banks of the Bagmati River that runs through the capital. The Pashupatinath temple offers the open view of the Hindu cremation system on the bank of the religiously important ‘Bagmati’ river.  Nearby lies the ancient kingdom of Bhaktapur, the gateway to Nagarkot a famous hill station known for its incredible Himalayan views.

Pokhara city

Pokhara city is on number two of the list, this city located at the edge of a beautiful mountain Machhapuchhre also known as  lake city is absolutely worth the visit. Filled with activities such as lake boating, temple hunting, paragliding and even bungee jumping and zip flying, Pokhara is a place for a family vacation as well as for adventure lovers. This city is also known as the gateway to reach to Annapurna Sanctuary

National Parks of Nepal

The third place will be the National Wildlife Park of Chitwan. An enormous area bordered of from any human disturbance, Chitwan houses countless endangered species and is proud to be the world’s best Bengal Tiger nurture center. This places is open for safari tours, jungle walks, canoe rides and elephant safari ride. Encounter amazing and beautiful plants and flowers, see nature in its best form and encounter various wildlife such as crocodiles, rhinos, elephants, and the elusive Bengal Tiger in an amazing wildlife adventure tours.

Lumbini

And as last we have Lumbini the Birthplace of Buddha, in this ancient kingdom young Buddha was born and raised, learned the values of life and began his first steps towards enlightenment! Accessible to anybody, Lumbini has a sacred garden where visitors can see and learn about Buddha’s origins. Maya Devi temple is the most famous monument which is about 2300 years old. It has a stone relief having the nativity scene of the Buddha, which is worshipped at the beginning of the Christian era. Ashoka pillar is the other most important relic in Lumbini which was erected by King Ashoka who reigned in India. Pushkarini Pond is on the south of the Maya Devi temple which is a famous sacred pond known as Puskarni. The monasteries and temples are some of the highlights of what you will encounter in Lumbini

Nagarkot

Nagarkot is one of the most scenic spots only an hour drive from Kathmandu city. Very popular for breathtaking views of the mighty Himalayas, this picturesque hill station in Nepal is one of the best places to visit in Nepal – especially if you love the himalayas. Situated close to Bhaktapur, Nagarkot is the perfect getaway to relax or camp or even a family outing with breathtaking views of eight Himalayan ranges with Dhaulagiri in the west and Kanchenjunga in the east along with mesmerizing sunrises and sunsets. On a clear day , Nagarkot bestows you with the unobstructed view of Mighty Everest, and other peaks including Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Langtang.