Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia and has the area: 147,181 sq.km. It is located mainly in the Himalayas but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Capital City is Kathmandu, known as city of temples, with population some 1 Million. The official Language is Nepali along with more than 72 Ethnic Languages and Dialects. However Travel and trade people understand and speak English. Nepal has the border with China in the north and India in the south, east, and west. Nepal has a diverse geography and can be divided into 3 topographical regions, Himalayan Region, Hilly Region and the Terai Region. Himalayan Region is the most attractive region. The region is includes the snow capped mountains for all season where the highest point on earth (Mt. Everest 8848 m.) is located along with other numbers of mountains over 6000 m. Hilly Region is rich for green landscapes. It covers most of the total land in Nepal. The major cities of Nepal like the capital of the country Kathmandu and scenic city Pokhara lies in this region. Terai Region lies in the southern part of the country with fertile plains.
So, here’s our list of best things to do in Nepal.
- TREKKING IN NEPAL
Nepal is known as the ultimate destination for trekking. To mention few out of many would be- Four days Poon hill trek, one of the best short treks in Nepal; the Everest Base Camp trek is a great trek, Langtang Trek or the Manaslu trek are some of the best adventure treks in Nepal, taking you on unparalleled trekking routes amidst pristine nature. - PANORAMIC FLIGHT OVER THE HIMALAYAS
A 50-minutes mountain flight is a great way to get up-close and personal with the mighty Himalayan range. A himalayan panoramic mountain flight tour is the perfect way of enjoying unparalleled eye-level views of those majestic mountain peaks and watch true Himalayan beauty unfold right in front of your eyes, including Mount Everest. Some of the most popular peaks that can be seen through a panoramic flight include Mt. Makalu, Mt. Gosaithan, Mt. Dorje Lhakpa, Mt. Gauri-Shanker, Mt. Pumori and Mount Everest. You can also take a Heli tour near the mountains for the greatest views of life time. - VISIT CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Chitwan National Park, the first national park in Nepal, is considered to be another must-see destination in Nepal. More than 500 species of migratory birds call the park their home, as do one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers and Asian elephants, the best place of seeing animals such as bears, tigers, crocodiles, elephants and rhinos while in Nepal. The most common bird sightings include kingfishers, paradise flycatchers, egrets and brahminy ducks. - EXPLORING POKHARA
Pokhara, essentially a lakeside town, attracts explorers, nature lovers and adrenaline junkies with its impressive natural beauty. Boating Fewa lake, mountain biking, exciting treks such as Poonhill, Annapurna Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit, visiting the peace pagoda, paragliding and sun bathing is the most do activities in Pokhara. It is one of those destinations that you certainly wish to visit for the second time in your life. - MOUNTAIN BIKING IN KATHMANDU VALLEY AND NEPAL
Especially Kathmandu might not be one of those cities that offer bike-friendly locales to its visitors, but there is no shortage of mountain bike tours in Kathmandu and Nepal. One of the best and most challenging biking excursions can be found in Shivapuri National Park. The dirt roads that start off at the Budhanikantha entrance is hardly ever used and the challenging patches in between simply makes riding all the more exciting. Those searching for easier options can explore the Godavari, Bungamati and Chapagaun roads, known for their serene beauty and easy trails. Another popular mountain biking tour is Kathmandu to Nagarkot and back. If you’re looking for a real challenge, do the Annapurna Circuit on a mountain bike.