Top 10 Best Things To Do In Nepal

The landlocked country, Nepal is home to many natural and divine wonders that you will find here only. Seven out of the ten tallest mountains in the world are in Nepal, including Mount Everest. It is the birthplace of Buddha and not just this. It is a country that boasts diverse wildlife, ancient royal cities, and adventure sports that will blow your mind. To select a handful of incredible things to do in a country where there are endless things to do and see, was a hard nut to crack, but, as always, we have accomplished this difficult task and prepared a list of the best things to do in Nepal. 

This list is packed full of suggestions for the top cultural highlights, outdoor adventures, and travel tips to make your trip to Nepal extraordinary. Keep scrolling till the end!

1. Pay a visit to Boudhanath Stupa

The Boudhanath Stupa is the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest place for Buddhists outside Tibet. Embracing the Tibetan traditions at Boudhanath Stupa could be the best spiritual experience that you could ever imagine. The stupa is plain white in color and is covered with Buddhist prayer flags. 

The all-seeing eyes of Buddha can be seen on the top of the Stupa and it feels like that they are looking right into you. The Stupa complex looks like a mandala drawn on the floor from the top that serves as a tribute to the Buddha’s path to enlightenment.

A large number of pilgrims visit each day to pray for prosperity in their lives and homes. The Buddhist monks chant mantras and pray in the nearby monasteries that you can soak all in.

2. Indulge in Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath Temple

Being the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu is the center of Nepali culture and Nepal tourism. The city is home to many important Hindu temples and Buddhist stupas. One of them is amongst the most important pilgrimages for Hindus, the Pashupatinath Temple which is dedicated to the great Lord Shiva. 

As the sun sets, the preparation for the Aarti ceremony begins. People start gathering on the river banks with offerings such as flowers, incense lights, and camphor for Lord Shiva.

Indulging in this divine ceremony is something that can’t be explained in words. It becomes impossible for you to resist being swept up in the energy flowing through the whole ceremony. We highly recommend attending the Aarti ceremony at least once when you are in Nepal.

3. Learn cooking at Seven Women, Kathmandu

To truly understand a travel destination, you must understand the food (True words of wisdom! Note this down somewhere). In Kathmandu, Seven Women is an enterprise that aims to empower marginalized Nepalese women. 

The ladies of Kathmandu believe that the kitchen is the heart of their homes and it gives them a great sense of pride in sharing their food, culture, and traditions with tourists around the globe.

To learn cooking at the Seven Women is one of the best things to do in Nepal and a great way to support the enterprise that is working towards empowering Nepali women.

4. Chill in the Garden of Dreams

Dodging the monkeys and making your way through bustling cities like Kathmandu can be tiring but, you can chill and wash off all that tiredness in the Garden of Dreams. Here, you will find verandahs, pavilions, fountains, and amphitheaters where you can lay down and relax on the pillows provided on-site. 

It is also a very romantic place for Nepali lovebirds to have private time with their partners. You can try the lip-smacking hamburgers at the nearby Kaiser restaurant.

5. Trek into the Himalayas

With so many tallest peaks in the world standing right in front of you like giant walls will definitely make you climb one or two of them. If you are a beginner then don’t worry because there are many trekking routes that beginners can opt from. 

Trekking into the Himalayas, especially the EBC trek for beginners, will put your mind and soul at ease and you won’t even know why you have become so calm. Maybe that’s what makes Nepal and the Himalayas one of the most favored travel destinations. 

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6. Fly over the panoramic Himalayan mountains

It’s no shame in accepting the fact that most of us won’t be able to climb Mount Everest because it is extremely difficult. Even reaching the base of Mount Everest is tough enough. And, according to us, these peaks should be left alone because there is a ton of garbage dumped by trekking enthusiasts and Nepal is struggling with cleaning these mountain peaks. But there’s an alternative to witness the mighty Everest and other Himalayan peaks that are way easier and cleaner. 

You can book the Mount Everest Flight tour experience that will fly over the tallest mountains in the world. Soak in all that beauty of the majestic and panoramic Himalayas while flying over them without risking your life. The pilot will narrate and point out the mountains with some amazing facts related to them. The Everest fly pass will end with many tears, hundreds of pictures, and many stories to brag about.

7. Explore Pokhara from the skies

Pokhara is one of the must-visit Nepal tourist places as paragliding and adventure sports are thriving in the country. Pokhara in Nepal is ranked among the top five places for paragliding that offers stable thermal currents, a safe take-off location and landing zone, and epic views of the Himalayas. 

The flights start from Sarangkot that is only 30 minutes away from Pokhara. Flying over the Phew Lake and the surrounding mountains while looking at the Annapurna range will leave you awestruck.

8. Go White Water Rafting

Nepal has some of the fiercest rivers flowing through its landscapes that will make you jump into them with your raft or kayak. Pokhara is the epicenter of most river rafting adventures. The Upper Seti River, which is only a short drive away from Pokhara, offers a half-day but thrilling rafting experience. 

Paddle through the rapids while admiring the views of the Annapurna range and surrounding lush green forests. For those looking for longer rafting expeditions, there is plenty of full-day and multi-day options available in Pokhara.

9. Jump Off the longest canyon swing in the world

If you feel inspired by the Mountain Dew advertisements then this one should be on your bucket list. The 161 meters long canyon swing is situated at the Friendship Highway which connects Nepal from Tibet that should be included in all the Nepal tour packages. 

Believe it or not, it will kick the heart rate into gear by just looking down the suspension bridge. It would take a truckload of guts to jump from this height with only one rope to save you. Goosebumps!

10. Go on an epic wildlife safari

This is something that Nepal is not known for but it is something that shouldn’t be missed while you are in Nepal. The landlocked country has some of the most diverse wildlife sanctuaries and Chitwan National Park is one of them. The former royal hunting ground is now one of the most successful wildlife reserves and a safe abode to unique landscapes, Tigers, Elephants, and One-Horned Rhinos. 

A jungle safari on a jeep is a perfect way to experience the best of Chitwan National Park. The safari starts from the quaint little village known as Sauraha that gives you an opportunity to see some of the most endangered species such as sloth bears, crocodiles, monkeys, Bengal Tiger, and Leopard.

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