Being an abode for thousands of mountains including the highest peak Mt. Everest, Nepal hosts medleys of trekking and adventure packages all over the Northern flank of the country. This is for what the world knows in Nepal.
The Himalayas are exotic and vibrant with the Buddhists Chortens, Gompas, and Prayer Flags. Vantage points offer the incredible sight of glittering snow-clad pinnacles, especially during the sunrise and sunset. Nevertheless, these expeditions don’t bind the infinite inspiration and enjoyment that this country has to offer.
Beyond Trekking and Adventures, there are zillions of things to do here. Whether you want to marry in a unique traditional Nepalese way or perform yoga above the cushion-like meadows, Nepal is perfect for all kinds of travelers.
Scratch your hands in knitting the handicrafts with local women, or in volunteering work; Watch the birds fly with great splendor or capture it in your photograph; Nepal is more beautiful and diverse than anybody has ever imagined.
“Everything changes, but memories don’t.”, somebody said it true. In this hectic world, where time is busier than a person, it is hard to create memories with loved ones.
Strengthen your bond with your partner by marrying in the traditional Nepalese way. There are countless ways to marry in Nepal; varies with religion and ethnicity.
But, the best way to marry is according to Hindu’s or Buddhist’s processions. Venue choice is at your hand. If you wish, you may as well marry in the Everest Base Camp (EBC) or Annapurna Base Camp (ABC).
According to traditional Hindu marriage, a bride is decorated in a red sari with shining pieces of jewelry around her neck and bangles on her wrist, while the groom is attired in traditional Daura Suruwal with Dhaka topi (hat) over his head.
Panache Baja (typical wedding tune) is played throughout the marriage. Wedding incantations are chanted by the typical Hindu Priest. Following a long procession, the wedding ends with a party.
You may choose the venue among Pashupatinath Temple, Balaju Water Garden, Gujeshwari Temple, Budanilkantha (Narayanan), or Dakshinkali Temple for marriage.
Get ready to fall in love.
Make your own Nepalese souvenirs. Because of unemployment, Nepalese women have carved their way out of the traditional bondage to become independent and support their families themselves.
They manufacture mesmerizing souvenirs from the recyclable scraps and wastes into a decorative item: whether that is for yourself or your home. You will learn the traditional techniques of creating handicrafts as well as get a chance to dive into the lives of women in Nepal.
What is the impact? By choosing this program, you will not only learn how to make souvenirs but also encourage thousands of other women to be independent and work themselves. In simple words, you will be contributing to Women's empowerment alongside learning.
What is so good without food? Indeed, in the multicultural and multireligious country of Nepal, food delicacies vary from one home to the next. The streets are full of momos (dumplings) and chowmins (noodles).
Dal, Bhat, and Tarkari have bestowed tremendous love and satisfaction in the hearts of every foody (taster). Still, very few are exposed to the real taste of Nepal hiding on the backstreets.
Beyond your eyes, there are medleys of stalls serving mouth-watering cuisines and intricately decorated dainties (both veg and non-veg) for years. No matter whether you savor the luscious Lassi or smack your lips over the Chatamari, these foods are never going to be enough for you.
Samosa with sweet chutney tastes as good as the humble choice served with the neatly grilled buffalo meat. Some of these foods are still unknown to the natives. This is why this tour is called Secret Food Tour.
Looking for some unique experience? Then, this is somewhere you can bang your head on. Volunteer tourism as vague as it sounds doesn’t require prior expertise of skills. It is simply a learning-by-doing process, where you will be executed to volunteer in a particular field with prior technical training.
With this knowledge, you will volunteer in the specified rural community and be a part of their development. Not to miss, a volunteering experience can be a life-changing experience. If you want some refreshment out of the customary routine, then volunteering is probably the best way to do so. Here are some fields where you can volunteer:
Community School: The quality of education in most of the Community Schools are filthy in Nepal despite all the endeavor. So, you may teach the students in these schools for a certain period and encourage them to strive for education. I missed saying that encouraging them is the best way to encourage yourselves.
Health-care: As ugly as the condition of community schools in Nepal is health care services. Because of the lack of health personnel in the rural part of Nepal, even the slightest bruise leads to cancer.
People die because of diarrhea. Being a part of this mission, you will be assisting medical staff in performing basic tasks such as dressing wounds, collecting medical information, etc.
Very few countries in the world are culturally adorned as is Nepal. Over 100 ethnicities still thrive in the hearts of Nepalese. Languages overwhelm listeners with great joy and delight. Festivals dictate the ancient ways of living while folks roar how the people entertained during ancient times. However, culture varies from place to place.
Out of three regions, Upper Himalayan is saturated with Legendary Sherpas, who are known for their great climbing skills. They are indigenous to the Himalayas. Explore how these braves have been living for ages in such an extreme height and harsh climate.
Middle Hilly is the home for Gurungs, Magars, Tamangs, and Rais, who have been the great warriors during world wars. They epitomize the brave Gurkhas. Revel in their lifestyle and savor their cuisines. However, Brahmins and Chhetris still hold a significant position among other tribes.
Lower Terai has been populated by Madhesis and other tribes of Indian origin. During the past, they are believed to have been immune to the malarial parasites. Explore the cultures of Terai People in the ox-driven cart and reveal the hidden settlements meandering inside the never-ending alleys.
To understand the locals, you need to be local. Exploring the Nepalese culture and traditions is as vague as understanding the universe by a single person (so to speak).
This sounds more like an exaggeration, but in fact, you will wonder how true this statement is when you are left to explore over 100 ethnicities each with its distinct language and belief systems.
Living with locals is a special package designed painstakingly to meet the demands of explorers and culture-lover. During your stay, you will wear the local costume and become a part of the local family for a couple of days.
You will learn how they spend their day-to-day life and what they usually eat daily (as well as taste it). Also, you will learn about their cultures and perspectives. Be inspired by the locals.
Yoga is said to heal physical tenderness as well as mental disturbances. For ages, the saints of Nepal and India have been practicing traditional yoga (as specified in the epics of Vedha) to gain the spiritual power and vibe into the Paramatma (an invisible state beyond the mind and body).
However, these days, performing yoga every day is believed to be good for health.
Yoga sessions are conducted in various parts of the country; the majority of which is centered in the Kathmandu and Pokhara valleys. Theoretical knowledge for yoga is as crucial as knowing the right posture and techniques.
In the Yoga tour packages, you will be taught all the required knowledge and skills to perform Yoga. These days people prefer to hike to the highland meadows and practice Yoga in front of the great Himalayas.
Nepal is one of the best destinations for photography because of its iconic landmarks and tantalizing landscapes. Forests of Nepal hide hundreds of love stories between the adorable antelope couples and colorful peacocks, while roars of Bengal Tiger dictate a wild setting.
Blue sheep dazzle the Himalayas, and Lush valleys appear mind-blowing in the photographs. Clouds bother to adorn the skyline over the turquoise lakes of the upper Himalayas to create a heavenly setting. The overall scenery is truly majestic.
From the vantage point of Kala Patthar, capture the incredible sight of a mountainous panorama rising above the snowscape. Sunrise glimpse from Poon Hill looks equally enticing.
There are other countless vantage points, which offer a splendid outlook as those offered by Kalapatthar and Poon Hill. Capture the rural habitats of western Nepal.
There are countless ways to enjoy nature, while Bird watching takes it to another level. With more than 850 species of birds, Nepal flaunts the title of ‘Bird watcher’s paradise, but most of the credit goes to Koshi Tappu Wildlife reserve in eastern Nepal, which is an abode for many of these species.
Nevertheless, a large number of birds can be spotted flying over the Kathmandu valley, especially from the viewpoints of Nagarjuna, Godavari, and Phulchowki.
Birds are migratory. So, if you are here to witness a particular bird, then make sure you visit Nepal at right time.
The upper Himalayas hosts the lives of colorful Impeyan Pheasants (aka Danfe) and raptors, while the lower Terai harbors brown-headed Barbets and Black-rumped Flameblacks.
Chitwan National Park is also popular among the bird-watchers, however, not as better as the Koshi Tappu.
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