You may not need to search for a specific thing to do in Nepal as Nepal has many and many things to do.
The reason is the more you dig Nepal, the more things you will find worth doing. Despite being one of the smallest countries in Asia, Nepal’s land is home for many best things to do for a wanderer, nature lover, adventurer, pilgrim, or a cultural explorer. There is a place for every kind of explorative soul in Nepal who likes to wander around the world to do something worth remembering before death. If you are a trekker, yes you are in. Or if you are a mountaineer, yes most welcome to Nepal. Or if you are a water adventurer, don’t think twice, you are in. The one who blesses has blessed Nepal with every essential to make it a wonderland in the Earth.
If you have been thinking of going to Nepal someday, just make it happen as life is worth doing rather than just thinking. However, it may feel like we are writing way more than you expect to read. But we are just helpless writing in front of the beauty of this lovely country. Therefore, with no further words and delay, we would like to take you on the ride through 13 awesome things to do in Nepal. Have a delightful reading.
13 Awesome things do in Nepal
Mountaineering
Nepal is the ultimate destination for mountaineers. If you ask why then “Nepal is home to Mt Everest and seven other eight-thousander peaks and many more. And it is obvious every mountaineer will dare once in life to climb the highest peak in the world. If not the highest, a mountaineer has 413 peaks that are opened for climbing. See there are more mountains than you could actually ask for. Dhaulagiri(8,167m), Manaslu(8,156m), Annapurna(8,901m), Baruntse(7,129m), Ama Dablam(6,812m) are some popular mountaineering mountains other than the Mt Everest.
No problem if you are an amateur mountaineer, you still got tickets to Nepal. There are many trekking peaks as well to learn some climbing skills. Island Peak Climbing, Mera Peak Climbing, Mardi Himal Peak Climbing, and Lobuche East Peak Climbing are some of the well-known trekking peaks. After knowing so much now, what are you wondering now, just pack your backpack and run for Nepal?
Trekking
Trekking is surely one of the finest best things to do in Nepal. That is due to its awesome trekking-favorable terrains. Nepal is stretched with diverse landscapes starting from lowlands to the mountains. You get to feel what is trekking really like while trailing around Nepal’s trek trails. Attractive hilly landscapes, lush vegetation, ever-buzzing rivers, sparkling lakes, whitish mountains, indigenous settlements, their unique culture, and their captivating architecture are the major happenings of most of the treks of Nepal. In every turn of treks, you will find something beautiful to enjoy and experience. Every year thousands of trekkers leave their homes for a while to come to Nepal just to have their best trekking experience of life.
That is how trekking is an awesome thing to do in Nepal. If convinced enough by the perks of trekking in Nepal then pick one of these most popular treks: Everest Base Camp Trek, Three Passes of Everest Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, and Gokyo Ri and Gokyo Lake Trekking. And if you like off the beaten tracks, these treks will be best for you: Manaslu Circuit Trek, and Kanchenjunga Trek.
Heli Tours
Helicopter(Heli) tours in Nepal are for those who do not or cant trek but want to reach the final stop of a trek. Without a single drop of sweat, you will be at your desired place in Nepal. The helicopter ride over the most beautiful terrains of Nepal is surely the best thing for any helicopter rider. Mountains from the north will tease you and so will the green lush hills below your ride. Within a few hours, you will view most of Nepal which is not possible while trekking. However, the Heli tour is a prime way to escape the tiring trekking trails and to save valuable travel time. But the one doing it will surely not regret ever.
As Everest Base Camp Trek is the world’s most popular trek and a bucket list item for most of the adventurers. The helicopter tour to the Everest Base Camp has also become one of the best things to do in Nepal. Not only that, Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour, Muktinath Helicopter Tour, Gosaikunda Helicopter Tour are also pretty much-liked ones.
Rafting & Kayaking
Nepal is a blessed country when it is about water resources. More than 6000 rivers flow through the lands of Nepal. Being a mountainous country most of the rivers get started from the foothills of mountains at such a great pace. Hence making Nepal an adventurous water sports destination. The rapid white water rivers of Nepal do provide natural settings just the way any rafting or kayaking lover wants. Water is hard to handle and you need to push really hard to stay on the rafting or Kayaking boat.
To ride over the fast rivers of Nepal is a way to taste a true adventure. Some of the well-heard rafting rivers of Nepal are Arun River, Bhotekoshi River, Trishuli River, and Karnali River. Where there is rafting possible, there is Kayaking possible. So, yes, take your Kayak too in those rivers.
Cultural Heritage Tours
How come you miss the Nepali cultural heritage tours when this country is culturally diversified. The centuries-old cultures are poured as an art into the various temples, stupas, gompas. If you have heard or not, the Pagoda architecture, you will get to observe the true pagoda style temples in Nepal. You will just gaze upon the edges of those cultural sites of Nepal. There is no doubt that you will remain absorbed in the arts to travel back to the history of Nepal. So, yes, the Nepali cultural heritage tour is worth doing if you love exploring new cultures and arts.
Kathmandu is all about temples and stupas which means you can start cultural heritage tours right from the capital of Nepal. UNESCO World Heritage sites like Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and some more are major sites of a Kathmandu Tour. Moreover, you can make a visit to the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha, Lumbini, and some other important Buddhist Cultural sites as a Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour.
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Jungle Safari
The vacation does not feel like a vacation if no jungle excursion is made. If you are planning to come to Nepal for a vacation, you made the right choice. Of many other awesome things to do in Nepal, a jungle safari in Nepal is also highly admired. Thanks to the lush woods of Nepal which are home to many rare, endangered, and common wild animals. It is entirely blissful to spend some time around the trees and animals.
In the excuse of the jungle safaris, you will explore the southern plain lands of Nepal where two most famous jungle safari sites lie. Chitwan National Park, the jungle safari site known for its rare One-horned Rhinoceros and Bengal Tiger provides the best jungle experience. Similarly, Bardia National Park is a must-visit site if animals and birds make you happier than any other thing. This protected site also has a wide availability of vegetation, birds, and animals. Also, don’t miss the elephant safari which is way better than the jeep safari.
Fishing
If something has evolved rapidly in Nepal, it is fishing. Being practised all over the world, how can a watery rich country like Nepal remain static. Most of the flocks think that Nepal is all about mountaineering and trekking but not for fishing. And that is not right and how can that be right when Nepal is a watery rich country. 6000 rivers and 5,358 lakes; this is an extremely good number of homes for 200 different fish species. Therefore, yes, Nepal does have many fishing grounds and diverse catches for an angler.
The popular catches from the rivers of Nepal are Golden Mahseer, Silver Mahseer, Carp, Rainbow Trout, Catfish. And, the best places to have more catches in Nepal are Babai river, Karnali RIver, Babai River, Sunkoshi River. Among these names, Karnali river is the deal, the longest river of Nepal provides oxygen to many fish species. Also, you better add Seti River fishing with Karnali river fishing for a better and long fishing experience.
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking is a thrilling thing to do but it is more adventurous when it is on the hills of Nepal. You already know the fact that Nepal has diverse landscapes. As a result of that mountain biking one of the extreme things to do in Nepal. There are mountain biking trails on the hills of Nepal which are mostly off the beaten tracks. Therefore, mountain biking through those trails gives you something that is not experienceable from any other adventures. You will sail through the beautiful trails tearing the chilly air of some alluring places.
This adventure sport is growing like a fire on petrol in Nepal. After all, it is one of the nicest ways to thrill yourself. And uneven, rugged, challenging, dramatic yet scenic trails of Nepal have added fuel to this adventure. Some trails around Nepal are more famous as a biking trail than the trekking trail. Few of those popular mountain biking tracks are Kathmandu Valley Rim, Lowlands to Mid Hills, Jomsom to Kathmandu.
Bungee Jumping
Bungee Jumping is probably the best way to break the windows of fear and become pumped in life. Well, I don’t know about others but that is how people in Nepal think about this adventure. Bungee jumping becomes one of the several finest things to do in Nepal because of its unique location. Most of the bungee jumping sites in Nepal are situated just above the narrow river gorge. A jumper has to take a long breath before dipping into the gorge with feet tied by a strong rope. Here you jump and after some seconds you will be hanging as low as just some inches from the rapid river.
The most popular site for thrilling bungee jumping in Nepal is Bhote Koshi River Bungee Jumping also known as The Last Resort. This bungee jumping site is located on the gorge of Bhote Koshi river and is 500ft(160m) long. You have to make a jump from the suspension bridge and it is totally safe to bungee jump here as this place is run by the experienced team.
Paragliding in Pokhara
You might have heard about Paragliding in Nepal which is one of the supreme things to do in Nepal. The amazing landscapes of Nepal are totally suitable for paragliding. You rise above in the sky roaming over the beautiful scenarios around and below. It is more worth doing because of the view that this adventure puts in front of your eyes. Everything normal while on the ground starts to look awesome while hanging in the air. Plus, adventure will be on the other half of paragliding. So, one side is the beauty of the Earth from Nepal skies and on the other side is the thrill and adventure of being above in the sky. The heart will try to come out while landing with great pace.
The Paragliding in Pokhara is one of the world’s most famous paragliding. All credit for this tag goes to the tourist city of lakes, Pokhara. Paragliding in Pokhara is truly incomparable and unbeatable. Where in the world would you get to ride in the skies by watching the mighty peaks, green lush hills, big lake and huge city by side. This is so much more than you could ask for.
Everest Mountain Flight
Everyone has a dream to watch the world’s highest land point from the closest range. The Everest Mountain Flight makes the dreams of many successful within a day. The numbers of towering peaks will be around the view along with mighty Mt Everest. On this Everest Mountain Flight, you get to enjoy the sip of vintage wine whilst enjoying the extraordinary Everest glory. The only limit for views will be your eye’s power and nothing else. This mountain flight will make you feel so blessed to have eyes to watch the vigilant show of Everest. As for all of the quick yet scenic happenings, Everest Mountain Flight is the best of the best things to do in Nepal.
Zip Flyer in Pokhara
Pokhara is a city of lakes but it has become a city of adventures now. Mostly known for paragliding now Pokhara has opened the gate for another adventure sport i.e. Zip Flyer. The Zip Flyer in Pokhara is one of the easiest things to do in Nepal. All you have to do is to sit in a harness seat and start the race. However, the speed is not easy to handle which will be around 100 mph. With such bullet speed, you will move against the air enjoying the forest, hills, and mountains towards below, around and above. You need not to strive a bit also to move ahead, the zip line will make it happen. You just watch the speed and enjoy the scenic ride.
Ultralight Flight in Pokhara
This adventure is for those who want to fly in the sky all alone. When in the Ultralight flight in Pokhara, you will have just you enjoying the astonishing beauty of Pokhara and its surrounding. Flying like a bird, you will be sailing over the terrains near to the skies and mountains. The mountains will tease you like never before so will the beautiful lakes of Kaski. If you know how to ride the ultralight flight then you are all ready to start the airstrip over heavenly Pokhara.
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