Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Visiting Nepal?

Nepal is a one of the soothing tourist destination if you love nature and greenery. Besides, notable cultural diversity, meditation, yoga, Vipassana could also be the option if you are interested. I don't think I have to mention trekking, rafting, jungle safari, hunting, climbing mountains, paragliding and Bungee jumping.

 I will provide some useful links where you can find relevant information regarding all these activities:

1. Bungee jumping:
Jumping from 160m height to the Bhotekoshi river George. Chilling fun just
at 3 hours drive from Kathmandu (capital).
  About:- http://welcomenepal.com/promotional/tourist-activities/bungy-jumping/
  How to join? There are several travel and tours guiding private companies you can google.

2. Rafting / Canoeing:
You can explore steep Trishuli river starting very near from Kathmandu to Chitwan national park.
About: http://welcomenepal.com/promotional/tourist-activities/trekking-2/
Detail information:- http://www.raftnepal.com/
Photo: www.catmando.com

3. Jungle Safari:
 Jungle Safari in Chitwan national part passing Tigers and wild elephant could be the most unforgettable moment of your life. Details here:- http://www.nepaljunglesafari.com/

4. Hunting:
There is Dhorpatan hunting reserve in Western Nepal. Could be a nice experience if you love hunting. This could be a long trip and little bit costly as well. If you want to try you can find trip plan here.

5. Paragliding:
You can enjoy paragliding in blue sky of Nepal flying over green hills, old villages or beautiful lakes. If you are an expert you can enjoy cross country course and Helicopter drop. For details you can google or find here.

6. Meditation:
You can take various kind of meditation courses and Yoga in Nepal. Many organizations are actively facilitating yoga and meditation. Some useful links:
Vipassana:- http://www.dhamma.org/en/bycountry/ap/np.shtml
Sadhana yoga:- http://www.sadhana-asanga-yoga.com/

7. Mountaineering:

You can climb many mountains in Nepal with varying height including world's highest peak (Mt. Everest 8,848m). For information and Royalty : here
If you thing its convenient you can browse: Mountaineering in Nepal.

There are much more to do in Nepal. Which you can get in Nepal tourism board's website.

Dozen of Tips from my side :
1. Keep first aid and non-prescribed medicine if you are visiting rural part on Nepal. Further info:- Here
2. Travelling with a Nepalese local tour guide is recommended for better exploring and emergency.
3. Pick-pocketing is common in most crowded places like public bus and airport, so please take care.
4. Better keep in hotel room after mid-night.
5. Network coverage in remote areas in quite rare so try satellite phone.
6. Need international driving license to drive.
7. In moonsoon (June to September), landslide may block roadway in hilly region.
8. Visa requirement details can be found here.
9. Payment by Debit/master card is rarely acceptable, don't forget to bring cash.
10. Remove shoes before entering certain holy places like Temple, Stupa etc.
11. In case of emergency dial police (100), ambulance (102), traffic infomation(103).
12. And of course, read about geography, culture and disaster in Nepal before your travel

Wish you enjoyable trip to Nepal. I bet you can better explain the beauty of Nepal after visiting than me.


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