Why You Should Visit Nepal
Nepal is the land of the Himalayas which offers plenty of travel options due to its breathtaking adventurous activities, massive mountains, and natural beauty. One of the most amazing features which make Nepal one of the most popular tourist destinations is trekking. You will find a great variation in landscape ranging from jungles, lakes, and mountains. The local people are friendly.
There are also lots of amazing activities you can do in Nepal. Some of them include paragliding, rafting, bungee jumping, and even helicopter sightseeing tours to have a unique experience.
Experience diverse culture
Nepal is home to over 35 ethnic groups, each having its unique language, belief, festival, and art. For example, the Newar people, the earliest inhabitant of Kathmandu Valley, still speaks its own language – Newari or Nepal Bhasa and observes its own festivals such as Swanti, which is a lavish five-day festival highlighting the central role women in the household. Visiting Nepal gives you a fantastic opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and immerse yourself into their distinctive cultures.
Explore incredible heritage sites
Home to two fascinating UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites, Kathmandu Valley and Lumbini, Nepal will never disappoint enthusiasts of history, art, and architecture. In Kathmandu valley, the spiritual heart of Nepal, you will find numerous medieval temples, enchanting Buddhist monasteries, and stupas while a trip to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, can also be a delightful and enlightening experience.
Enjoy top adventure
Seen on the world map, Nepal may look small, just slightly bigger than Arkansas of the United States, yet its topography is extremely diverse, from the world’s highest mountain (Mt. Everest) to the world’s deepest gorge (Kali Gandaki Gorge), and you can see why this seemingly tiny country in Asia can be a paradise for adventure junkies.
With 8 out of 10 highest mountains on earth, Nepal is synonymous with mountain trekking. Annapurna Base Camp, Langtang, Manaslu, and Mustang are some of the most desirable trekking destinations for you to choose from. Aside from trekking, you can also try a wide range of adrenaline-rush activities, including mountain biking, rock-climbing, white water rafting, snow skiing, bungee jumping, sky diving, hot air ballooning, paragliding, etc.
Meet the friendliest people
People in Nepal are exceedingly warm and welcoming. They believe guests are God and always try to make you feel at home. They never fail to serve you tea and offer you help when needed. Ask a friend who has visited Nepal before and they will tell you how friendly the Nepali people are. It is little wonder that there comes such a saying that while you first come to Nepal for the mountains, you return here for the people.
