TRAVELXLOG A QUICK INFORMATION FOR YOUR JOURNEY TO NEPAL CONTENTS 1.About Nepal..............................................01 2.Tourism Activities In Nepal...............02-03 3.Getting a Tourist Visa for Nepal........04-05 4.Access in Nepal........................................06 5.Accommodations......................................07 6.Restaurants...............................................07 7.Places to visit in Kathmandu valley.......08 8.Foreign Money Exchange.........................08 9.SIM Card.....................................................08 10.Domestic Airlines of Nepal.......................09 11.Travel Nepal by Road................................10 12.Hiring the Guide or other staff..................10 13.Where to travel in Nepal?..........................11 14.About Us.......................................................12 15.Contact Details............................................12 ABOUT NEPAL Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, small landlocked country and borders China in the north and India in the south, east and west. Kathmandu is the capital city. It is the 49th largest country by population and 93rd largest country by area. It lies between latitudes 26° and 31°N, and longitudes 80° and 89°E. Nepal has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, sub-alpine forested hills, and eight of the world’s ten tallest mountains, including Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. Kathmandu is the capital and the largest city. Nepal is a multi-ethnic country with Nepali as the official language. Nepal has five climatic zones, broadly corresponding to the altitudes. The tropical and subtropical zones lie below 1,200 meters (3,900 ft.), the temperate zone 1,200 to 2,400 meters (3,900 to 7,900 ft.), the cold zone 2,400 to 3,600 meters (7,900 to 11,800 ft.), the subarctic zone 3,600 to 4,400 meters (11,800 to 14,400 ft.), and the Arctic zone above 4,400 meters (14,400 ft.). Nepal experiences five seasons: summer, monsoon, autumn, winter, and spring. The Himalayas block cold winds from Central Asia in the winter and form the northern limits of the monsoon wind patterns. Tourism is the rapidly growing industry of Nepal. With the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Nepal is the home of eight highest peaks among the top 10 highest peaks of the world. Nepal is the destination for mountaineers, trekkers, rafters, and the adventurers. It is also rich in natural resources, cultural values, norms, traditions, etc. With the boon of natural beauty, it becomes an attraction for the tourists. 01 Tourism Activities in Nepal Mountaineering Rafting Trekking Mountaineering in Nepal is the challenging Rafting is one of the best ways to explore the The best way to experience Nepal’s unbeatable adventure activities in Nepal. There are about typical cross-section of natural as well as the combination of natural beauty and culture 326 peaks in Nepal open for mountaineering. ethnocultural heritage of the country. There are riches is to walk through them. Thus, trekking With eight of the ten highest peaks of the world, numerous rivers in Nepal which offer excellent in Nepal is popular in the world. One can walk including Mt. Everest (8,848 m) the highest peak rafting, kayaking or canoeing experience. So far, along the beaten trails or virgin tracks. Along of the world, Nepal has become the hot spot the government has opened sections of 10 rivers with forests of rhododendron, isolated hamlets, destination for mountaineering. It consists of for commercial rafting. Trishuli River, Seti River, and small mountain villages, birds, animals, the expedition of snow-capped peaks ranging Bhote Koshi River, Kali Gandaki River, temples, monasteries, and breathtaking from 6,655 m to 8,848 m above the sea level. Marsyangdi River, Sun Koshi River, Arun River, landscapes, one will also encounter friendly Professional Climbing Sherpa, experienced Karnali River, Tamur River, and Bheri River are people of different cultures offering a porters, guides help to summit the mountains. the rivers for rafting and kayaking. fascinating glimpse of traditional rural life. Autumn and spring are the best times of the year for Expeditions to the high mountain summits. Pilgrimage Tour Home-stay Tour Peak climbing Nepal is the home of many gods & goddesses, so A home-stay tour in Nepal is the best possible Peak climbing refers to the climbing of peak thousands of pilgrims visit Nepal every year due way to explore the agricultural lifestyle, ranging from 5,587 to 6,654 meters above the sea to the presence of many holy spots that hold livelihood, hospitality, culture, and religion level. Special permits are provided from Nepal great religious and spiritual significance. That’s followed by the locals of any particular village. Mountaineering Association (NMA) for peak why the religious tour is popular in Nepal. One can spend time with the local people sharing climbing. For the training of expedition, ice Pashupatinath Temple, Muktinath, Baraha the kitchen, engage in their daily activities. It is climbing, and other adventurous activities like Kshetra, Badimalika, Gadi Mai, Janaki Temple, a popular tour for a family tour as well for single Ski, peak climbing is popular in Nepal. It is Gosainkunda, Panchpokhari, Khaptad Baba, and couple with cultural views. The best part of somehow easier than the mountaineering but it Supadeurali, Siddha Baba Temple, etc. are the homestays is to learn the lifestyles of Nepali, the requires the experienced guides, porters, etc. popular religious places for Hindu. Whereas, tradition and culture of various ethnic groups, with the arrangement of gears. Some popular Bouddhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, interact with various ethnic groups host families peaks for climbing are Mera Peak (6,476 m), Namobuddha Monastery, Kapan Monastery, by eating what they eat, sleeping where they Island Peak (6,189 m), Lobuche Peak (6,119 m), Monasteries of Pharping, Lumbini, World Peace sleep, and wearing what they wear. Nepal offers Yala Peak (5,520 m), Pisang Peak (6,092 m), Stupa, Tengboche Monastery, Dingboche lots of homestay tour packages these days as one Dhampus Peak (6,012 m), etc. are the popular Monastery of Khumbu region, Marpha of Bandipur village, Sirubari village, Ghale Gaun, peaks for peak climbing. Monastery are the major religious sites of Balthali village, Ghandruk, Chitlang, Barpak, Buddhism followers. Among them, Muktinath Chitwan, etc. and Swyambhunath Stupa are common for both Hindus and Buddhists with great belief and religious significance. 02 Wildlife Safari Tour Historical Palaces Tour Sky Diving Nepal is rich in bio-diversity that makes it Besides the palaces enlisted in world heritage Skydiving is a new adventure and thrilling ideal as an eco-tourism destination. There are sites, there are various ancient palaces in activity in Nepal which can be the attraction. 12 National Parks, 6 Conservation Areas, 1 different parts of Nepal. Argha and Khanchi The difference between skydiving in Nepal Wildlife Reserve, and 1 Hunting Reserve in Durbar of Arghakhanchi, Jajarkot Durbar, compared to skydiving abroad is the Nepal. These protected areas are rich in Ajaymerukot Durbar of Dadeldhura, Kot Durbar spectacular 360-degree view of the Himalayas. different kind of flora and wildlife, birds, such of Kalikot, etc, are popular palaces of Nepal An excitingly extreme aerial adventure, as the rare great one horned rhinoceros, which have the historical significance. The Everest skydiving is an amazingly unique several species of deer, bear, leopard, dolphin, protected weapons, temples, coins, remaining of experience in the world. The skydiving takes crocodile, birds, tiger, etc. living in their palaces, etc. supports for the research.You can place in front of the world’s highest peak Mt. natural habitat. The wildlife safari tour is still see different fairs organized in these Everest (8,848 m), and the free fall takes you popular in the protected areas of Terai region, ancient durbars. Even in Kathmandu, every past some of the world’s highest mountain especially, Chitwan National Park, Bardiya year people celebrate Indra Jatra in peaks. For those who want to keep it less National Park, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. It Kathmandu Durbar Square, Rato extreme, then you can do in Pokhara, next to normally includes elephant briefing and safari, Machhendranath Jatra in Patan, Bisket Jatra the mighty Annapurnas and the Phewa Lake dugout canoeing, nature walk, bird watching, in Bhaktapur. below. jeep drive, etc. Besides this, excursions and quick tours around the villages to discover the unique culture and traditions of the local Volunteering Tour village. Volunteering Tour is popular in Nepal. Collecting the charity from the adventurous activities like trekking program, expedition, etc. and donating to the orphanage home, free teaching in those homes, etc. are the activities of volunteering tour. This is a part of social service. Free health Study and Research Tour services like eye camping, donating on the construction of school, hospital, laboring on the Nepal is rich in historical sites and construction, etc. are practicing in the volunteering tour. archaeology. It can be the best destination to study and research. Kapilbastu is known as the Other Activities open museum which has historical and archaeological importance. In the latest There are plenty of purposes to visit in Nepal. Many wilderness activities can be done in Nepal. archaeological excavation, the Department of Paragliding, Bungee jumping,