Cultural & Scenic Tour around Nepal

CULTURAL AND SCENIC TOUR AROUND NEPAL
‘a country enriched with ancient cultural heritage in the shade of Himalayas’

A cultural and scenic tour around Nepal, a country blessed with the natural beauty of high Himalayan peaks, and rolling green hills. 

A land of glorious history with an age-old culture and ancient heritage of various religions and customs. Includes a wide range of different colorful traditions, with more than 60 ethnic groups and 70 native spoken tribal languages. Makes Nepal an amazing place on earth with the world’s highest mountain range the Himalayas, the country of Mt. Everest. As well as the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the Light of Asia with various religious and historical sites for tours.

Nepal, with a total area of 147, 181 sq. km. A landlocked country situated between Tibet / China towards the North and India in the South, East, and West. 

Cultural and Scenic Tour around Nepal takes you within the country to experience its great bio-diversity of landscapes. Its unique geographical position and altitude variation, where the elevation ranges from a minimum of 60 m / 197 feet. Which extends to the highest point on earth the top of Mt. Everest at 8,848.86 m / 29,031 feet high. All within a distance of 150 km / 94 miles, resulting in great climatic changes. 

From the sub-tropical lowland of the Terai belt to cooler alpine hills towards the Arctic Zone of remorseless fields of ice and glaciers. Visitors will be amazed by the great difference in the country’s terrains while enjoying the cultural and scenic tour around Nepal.

Various exciting places to visit from a day to a week or more, from the low land of Terai. Where one can enjoy a wildlife safari amidst dense green jungles riding on an elephant on the lookout for wild mammals. 

Take a tour of the alpine cooler hills for stunning sunrise views over a chain of Himalayan peaks. The most popular and famous is visiting historical and religious monuments and old palaces. Which is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, mostly the ancient Nepal famous landmarks around the cities of Kathmandu valley. For closer views of the Himalayan range, can enjoy the Mountain Flight or in a helicopter to respective Himalayan destinations.

All exciting cultural & scenic tour in Nepal, begins from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal.

TOUR OF KATHMANDU THREE CITIES MAJOR ANCIENT SITES:

Kathmandu Valley and its three cities, at one time during ancient days stood as three different kingdoms of Malla Kings. From the 12th to 17th Centuries the tour takes you around Kathmandu's old Durbar Square steeped with an ancient Royal courtyard. As well as the palace with temples of great architectural wonders, the visit leads to the famous Swayambhunath Stupa. A holy Buddhist spot with more than 250 years old history, facing grand views of Kathmandu city and the valley.   

The tour extends to the holy temple of Pashupatinath, a sacred pilgrimage site for all Hindu followers. The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, the holiest of all holy Hindu temples, from Pashupatinath heading towards Bouddhanath. A big dome Stupa and a holy Buddhist site, an exciting place to observe the Buddhist pilgrims.

The sightseeing tour includes a visit to Patan / Lalitpur, known as the city of fine arts and crafts. The tour leads to the famous Patan Durbar Square and its beautifully carved palace and courtyard with ancient temples. From Patan heading east to the old city of Bhaktapur, the areas of the medieval time era to experience.

Explore the beautiful temples and ancient monuments of terracotta-roofed visiting its magnificent square and palaces. From Bhaktapur, the tour extends to Changunarayan, the oldest temple in Nepal.

Around Kathmandu, there are more places of interesting scenic and religious sites to visit during your time duration in Nepal.

TOUR BEYOND KATHMANDU VALLEY TO SCENIC POKHARA:

Enjoying grand exciting sites around Kathmandu valley three cities, a tour can be extended to beautiful Pokhara city. One of the renowned scenic holiday destinations in Nepal is blessed with the natural wonders of snow peaks and lakes. The tour of Pokhara city takes you to a famous scenic hill at Sarankot, a popular spot for stunning sunrise views. As well as the panorama of the Himalayan range, overlooking views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manaslu Himal. Includes grand scenery of Pokhara Valley and the city with Phewa Lake, a breathtaking moment to experience. Pokhara is famous for all types of outdoor adventure sports activities that one can try, like paragliding, and ultra-light flight. 

Offers more exciting places, like beautiful Devi waterfalls, and deep caves, a great spot to relax facing the Annapurna Himalayas.

TOUR OF LUMBINI BUDDHA’S BIRTHPLACE WITH CHITWAN WILDLIFE SAFARI:     

Enjoy the journey to low sub-tropical areas of Nepal's far mid-west for an interesting tour of Lumbini. The official birthplace of Lord Buddha and the holiest of all holy sites for all Buddhism followers. The historical and religious place, the holy hub of Buddhism, visiting the famous ancient pillar erected by Emperor Asoka, of Northern India from the kingdom of Magadha. Then visited in the 3rd Century B.C. the pillar marks an inscription declaring that Lord Buddha was born in Lumbini. 

The tour includes various holy and historical sites around the premises of the ancient Sakya kingdom, the Buddha’s home and birthplace.

From Lumbini, the tour heads lead Nepal Mid-South towards the famous Chitwan National Park for the exciting thrill of jungle safari.

Chitwan is listed as the best national park in Asia, for a wildlife safari, where one can enjoy the following activities. Morning bird-watch tour, nature walks, or elephant safari for a few hours and return for breakfast. Before lunch after a good rest, either a canoe ride downstream of Rapti River or a short jungle walk. 

Including elephant stable visits and briefing on elephants as well elephant bathing. Late afternoon enjoy elephant safari, jungle walks, or drive into the dense jungle. As well as visit the local Tharu village and observe the culture of the ingenious tribes of Terai. 

From Chitwan head back to Kathmandu either by overland or taking a short scenic flight of less than half an hour. Visitors with more interest in wildlife can extend for a few days in the comfort of nice hotels and resorts.

CONCLUSION:

Cultural & Scenic Tour around Nepal, continue for interested people with enough holiday duration in Nepal. The main flow of visitors to Nepal is for trekking but the cultural tour is also the highlight while visiting Nepal. 

Before and after the major trips, a great way to enjoy capturing the local immense and impressive cultures. Nepal offers more for keen and interested people, visiting around Kathmandu valley to Nagarkot or Dhulikhel for Himalayan views. 

As well for fascinating sunrise and sunset views, visit Chandragiri Hill for pleasant relaxing moments facing grand Himalayan peaks. Enjoy a tour of the religious sites of Namobuddha and beyond Kalinchowk with its beautiful landscapes. One can take a long trip to the famous Ilam Bazaar around Far Eastern Nepal famous for tea gardens and products. 

A cultural and scenic tour around Nepal for all seasons of the year, the best is spring, autumn, and winter times. When days are much clear for views and pleasant tours, can be a quite cold morning and nighttime. Autumn and winter times, great times to be in Nepal for all types of holidays.