Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Nepal offers a mix of breathtaking sceneries, friendly locals and unmatched diversity in flora and fauna. Escape the hustle and bustle of the cities and go wildlife spotting in one of the many wildlife sanctuaries, or try out some adventure sports like rock climbing. Did you know that Nepal boasts some of the most daring mountain treks in the world? Put on your adventure boots and take a flight to Kathmandu, which is the gateway to all the excitement Nepal has to offer.
The birthplace of Gautama Buddha, Nepal is an important pilgrimage site for millions of Buddhists, who come from far and wide to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lumbini, a temple complex where Buddha once lived.
Nepal is a Mecca for outdoorsy type travellers because of the Himalayan Mountains that offer up some of the best trekking opportunities in Asia.
An enchanting blend of Hindu and Buddhist mysticism, Nepal is a peaceful land - there is nowhere else in the world where two religions, so often a catalyst for unrest, co-exist so comfortably.
Whether you hike, bike, or raft your way around Nepal, you will come back a changed person, but to travel there is to travel with patience and things won’t often happen the way you think they will. Relax and you will relish your experience. Discover more about how to get the most out of your Himalayan adventure in our Nepal travel guide.
Trekkers and climbers head to the Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna Massif, while wildlife enthusiasts can check out migratory birds and animals at Chitwan National Park and Bardia National Park. Tourists also visit the Lake City of Pokhara, cycle through Shivapuri National Park in Kathmandu Valley, or check out Kathmandu – from the Pashupatinath Temple, to the Darbar Square and the Buddhist stupas. Visit historic Patan or head to temple studded Bhaktapur and pretty Nagarkot.
From trekking and hiking, temple hopping, exploring ancient cities and mountain trails, wildlife watching in the various national parks and jungles, and mountain flight tours – there is all sorts of action to be had in Nepal. Adventure sport is also big in the country – get your adrenaline fix river rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking or paragliding. If it is a culture trip that you are after, Nepal is the place to be – your sightseeing calendar will be marked with old cities, sights, temples, stupas and monasteries.
Eating can be a joyful experience in Nepal. From multi cuisine and specialty restaurants and bars about town to home cooked meals from traditional kitchens, there’s a huge variety of street food to choose from too. In Kathmandu you’ll also find many restaurants serving Tibetan and Indian cuisine.
Any time is momo time. Momos are traditional dumplings that can be found in remote tea houses and with equal élan at high end restaurants. From freshly caught river fish to dried smoky meats and yak cheese, from freshly grown garden vegetables and herbs to crunchy mountain apples, from home brewed spirits to the beautiful selection of teas, there’s a whole lot waiting for your palate to discover.
Local liquors include chang (a barley beer), arak (a spirit brewed from potatoes) and, for the brave, rakshi (a knock-out distilled rice wine). If you’re after something non-alcoholic, coconut water and lassi (a sweet yoghurt drink) are great refreshers. Don’t leave Nepal without trying a cup of chiya – sugary, milky, black tea infused with cinnamon, cardamom and cloves.
Street outlets, handicrafts, and artifacts make shopping in Nepal a wonderful experience. From handmade lokta paper to woven Dhaka shawls and pashmina, from artistic silver and metal ware to stone carvings, wood works and paintings, there is something magical in the hand crafted products which carry skills that have been passed down generations to retain their authentic traditional roots. You can purchase these products from a hotel store, street shops as well as custom souvenir and handicraft stores and emporiums.
The months of October and November are high season for Nepal travel. This is when the country has warm days and clear skies, and sees its trekking trails fill up and over flow with tourists. Winter months in Nepal get bitterly cold, taking all destinations off the platter except for the low altitude ‘terai’ regions. March and April, the shoulder season, is the next best time of year to visit Nepal. From May to September, the summer and the monsoon are best avoided; given the unbearable heat, humidity and rains that cause landslides.
Getting into Nepal is not as difficult as you would imagine. You can either take a direct flight from either Mumbai or Delhi to Kathmandu. If you are travelling from any of the other metros, you would need to take a stopover flight, as there are rarely direct flights to Kathmandu.
You also have the option of taking a train from Delhi to Gorakhpur. Once there, you have a choice of taking the bus or hiring a taxi to Sunauli. Once at Sunauli, walk across the border and head to Bhairawa bus station and take a bus or a taxi to Kathmandu. It would take you about 9 to 12 hours to get to the capital of Nepal.
You can also travel from Kolkata or Darjeeling to Kathmandu via a train and bus. There are also buses from Varanasi that go directly to Bahirawa.
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