The 8 best activities in Nepal

Nepal - also known as the "Roof of the World" - has some exciting activities to offer. There are numerous temples, the Himalayan mountains with Mount Everest, rich culture and a variety of animals and untouched landscapes to discover. We have put together 8 highlights that you can't miss on your Nepal trip:

Trekking: One of the most exciting activities in Nepal

The Himalayas are home to 8 of the 10 largest mountains in the world. Nepal is therefore ideal for trekking. Many different treks are offered locally, the following are probably the most popular: 

• Mount Everest Base Camp Trek
• Annapurna Base Camp Trek
• Kathmandu Valley & Shivapuri Trek Mountains
• Manaslu Circumnavigation  

So you can freely decide which trekking suits you best, whether you want to experience rivers, villages and glaciers or a climb from the jungle to ice-covered heights. Of course, the different tours also vary in duration and there is definitely something for you! Especially the sunrises and sunsets will reward any effort.

Visit a festival

Whether at the "Holi Festival" or the "Festival of Lights", both festivals offer you a unique experience that you will remember forever. Depending on the time of the year you can visit different festivals and ceremonies. For example, in March you can move to traditional music and be surrounded by colorful clouds of color. If you are in November, don't miss the Festival of Lights, when temples are lit with oil lamps and people express their gratitude for the harvest and their families.

Go on Safari

The diverse fauna and flora in Nepal has a lot to offer. In the national parks, such as Chitwan or Bardia, you can see elephants, monkeys and crocodiles, as well as rare tigers. In higher regions the fauna and flora changes, which is why you can see bears, marmots and even snow leopards. Sagarmatha National Park is the best place for this. How you want to explore the national parks is up to you. But please keep in mind the consequences on the environment and wildlife and especially refuse the possibility to ride on the back of elephants! Because this causes enormous damage to the animals and promotes a cruel industry.  

Discover the culture

In Nepal's capital you can immerse yourself in the national culture. Here you will find yourself in the middle of the pulsating everyday life of the Nepalese. Yes, there is a lot going on here, but it is worth planning a stop here. Be enchanted by the unique temples in Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sample the traditional cuisine and lose yourself in the numerous markets. The city is surrounded by stupas, Buddhist structures that symbolize Buddha and his teachings. Especially worth seeing is the Swayambhunath stupa.

Visit the Gokyo Lakes

Ever thought about visiting the world's highest freshwater lakes? If not, then it's high time you did! The 6 main lakes shimmer in the most beautiful shades of blue and are surrounded by the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. This sight is definitely worth a trip.

Watch the sunrise at Poon Hill

For an absolute highlight, it is definitely worth getting up early. You won't want to miss the sunrise from Poon Hill. Even if you're a morning person, make an exception - and who knows, maybe you'll discover being an early riser for yourself.

Best activity in Nepal: Hike through the rhododendron forests

If you are in Nepal in spring, consider yourself lucky. Because at this time of year rhododendron plants bloom! Up to heights of 4,000m you will find various rhododendron species, whose flowers stand out in the mountain forests of the Himalayas. The colors range from white to purple and are an absolutely magical experience. Busy wild bees collect nectar there, which is used for the production of the famous mountain honey. 

Best activity in Nepal: Visit Buddha's birthplace

Are you also enthusiastic about Buddhism? Then Lumbini belongs on your bucket list for Nepal. There, in the gardens, Siddhartha Gautama was born, which makes the place a very attractive pilgrimage site. All the remains associated with Buddha's birth are kept here. Thus, the birthplace of Buddhism is one of the most sacred places of the religion and absolutely worth admiring.

Experience Nepal up close

As you can see, Nepal offers a lot - especially diversity. That makes this country so incredibly attractive and definitely worth a trip. Have we awakened your wanderlust for Nepal? Then do not hesitate and book a trip with us. unforgettable journeythat shows you the country from a very special perspective with a balanced mix of adventure, culture and nature.

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