Discover Nepal
One of the best countries for adventure in the world.
Nepal, the land of light and height boasts of the world’s greatest peaks, illuminating spiritual links, heritage cities, dense forests on its small, yet impressive land area. A landlocked country, Nepal is one of the fascinating tourist countries in the South Asia possessing many amazing features and facets based upon its extremities. On its small map, the destination has eight of the world’s 10 highest mountains, including the star attraction of Mount Everest. Owing to the presence of the highest mountains, the destination is high on diverse adventure attractions including trekking, mountaineering, paragliding, mountain biking, bungee jumping, rock climbing, etc. Besides, the location also boasts of other rare adventure options like wildlife safaris, Whitewater rafting, fishing, boating, horse riding and fossil hunting in its diverse range of experiences.
Nepal’s past possesses rich vestiges of civilization in the form of wooden heritage, ancient temples, stupas, religious shrines, pagoda squares, Mt. Everest, etc. more »
Nepal’s geography is rugged, natural and exciting. Dominated by the daunting Himalayan Mountains, mid-hills and damp plains, the country is rich in geographical and ecological wonders. more »
Celebrations express Nepal’s cultural heritage and traditions on a spectacular level. In fact, a visit to Nepal always coincides with a festival or a procession held throughout the year. more »
Cuisines offer a first hand interaction between tourist and destination. Food in Nepal is as simple and wholesome as the country itself. more »
Shopping is a necessity in Nepal for it has a prized wealth of sculptures, paintings, handmade carpets, shawls, wooden carvings, masks, statues, Gurkha knives, etc. more »
Do’s and Don’ts to enjoy the maximum satisfaction of travelling and soaking in the spirit of Nepal. more »
Culturally, the country is echoes the essence of spirituality. According to legends, the destination is a Punyabhoomi or the sanctified location associated with gods. Blessed by nature’s serenity in the form of snowy Himalayas, convergence of holy rivers and lakes, the location is equally renowned for its mysticism and spirituality. It is believed that the gods lived here and made the region their abode. This fact is testified with the presence of many pilgrimage sites associated with gods and philosophers. The prime pilgrimage sites in Nepal are Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Janakpur (birthplace of Seeta - Ramayan) and Lumbini, the place of Buddha’s birth.
The adventure and spirituality comprise the reason why tourists visit Nepal. But now, the destination is expanding its base as a heritage and cultural tourism attraction in the South Asia.
Capital - Kathmandu
Currency - Nepalese rupee
Religions – Hinduism, Buddhism
Official language: Nepali Language
Major Cities – Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini, Patan, Biratnagar, Bhaktapur, Janakpur, etc.