Nepal has a rich culture with delicate handmade artistry as a major attraction. The colorful prayer flags, dramatic landscape, serene nature, and friendly people- it is hard to detach yourself from loving Nepal. With the dominant Hindu and Buddhists, some of the best souvenirs from Nepal have a religious significance and meaning. They reflect the faith and culture of the people. The monasteries in Kathmandu and Pokhara are worth visiting! One of the major attractions are Thangka Painting, they are the oldest traditional ways of depicting scenes. If talking about Nepal then one must include the magnificent art and architecture of the country.
Your visit to Nepal is not fulfilled if you haven’t experience the delicacies of Nepali cuisine and lived in the peaceful monasteries. Amidst all the chaos, the Himalayan view will be the most calming thing to see. For all the venturesome, Nepal has adventurous trekking routes too. With its diversity from jungles, rivers and mountains, Nepal is a must-visit place for your vacations.
In Nepal, the monsoon season is warm, muggy and partly cloudy while the dry season is most comfortable all year. In northern Nepal, summers are tolerable while winters are severe when it comes to southern Nepal the summers are very hot while winters are mild. In Nepal, you can experience all five seasons. The high ranges of Himalayas act as a barrier to the cold winds blowing from Central Asia. The average temperature in Nepal drops 6°C for every 1,000 m you gain in altitude.
The beautiful Himalayas have always been a big craze for the country, with Buddhist monks, ancient monasteries, spectacular mountain passes to walk on makes Nepal one of the most scenic views for tourists. This is the best gateway if you want to relish the same culture as ancient Nepalese Buddhist masters and scholars who used to trek over the Himalaya Mountains to spread their knowledge.
The adventure starts in the capital city Kathmandu which is set in a valley surrounded by the Himalayan mountains. The gateway takes you to the city of Pokhara which is on Phewa Lake in central Nepal. It has the international Mountain Museum that exhibits on the history of mountaineering. Ulleri and Nagarkot are small villages that make you experience the culture of Nepal.
An immensely popular hill station in India, Shimla is a historic city that was previously known as the summer capital of British India. Enjoy peaceful walks, soak up picturesque surrounding and stunning mountain scenery while you enjoy the bustling local bazaars and spend time at the Mall road.
While the Himalayas are the identity of Nepal, its traditional norms and vibrant festivals shape the cultural lifestyle of the country. With approximately 80% of the people being Hindus, Dashain and Tihar are two of the most widely and grandly celebrated festivals in the country. Dashain is celebrated for nearly two weeks and Tihar is celebrated for five days. Both these festivals mark reunions, joy, and the victory of good over evil.
Maha Shivaratri is one of the major festivals of Nepal and literally means “Night of the Shiva”. It is believed that on this day, the stars in the Northern Hemisphere are at most optimum positions to help raise a person’s spiritual energy.It is also believed that the Shiva principle is most active on this day of the year. Maha Shivaratri is celebrated marking the convergence of Shiva and Shakti. Maha Shivaratri also celebrates the night when Lord Shiva performed the “Tandav”, the cosmic dance.
Buddha Jayanti is a special day for both Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal. On this day people celebrate the life of Lord Buddha. Lumbini, in the western Terai plains of Nepal, is the place where Prince Siddhartha (known as the Buddha) was born.It is believed that this happened in the beautiful Sal grove, which is now the focal point of the Lumbini Garden area.
Nepal tour takes you through all kinds of terrain, experiencing the mountains make you feel at peace. This is a must place to come for a vacation and take a blissful break from your routine.
Akshay Sharma
The best vacation is where you learn about new culture and lifestyle, in Nepal I got to experience so many new things. Also, the view from the Hotel room was amazing!
Sapan Agarwal
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You can get to Nepal by two courses:
Via air: Some of the significant global airlines drop down to Nepal are Royal Nepal Airlines, British Airways, Biman Bangladesh, China South West Airlines, Druk Air, Gulf Air, India Air, Thai Airways, Qatar, Pakistan Air, Jet Air and Singapore Airlines. Via air, you will show up at the Tribhuvan International Airport (just a single worldwide air terminal) situated in the core of Kathmandu City.
By Road: There are a few section focuses by surface which are essentially from the Nepal/Indian fringes; they are:
