Perhaps, there is no other country where you can find such a huge diversity despite of being a small country that Nepal has.
Nepal is the best hub for adventure activities as it reigns worlds’ top 8 highest mountains and it is also the 2nd richest country for water source. The towering peaks of Nepal are popular for trekking and climbing activities, while the rivers of Nepal arguably best for white water rafting.
Geographically, Nepal has 3 regions – Mountain region, Hilly region, and Plain region. The lowest point of Nepal is Kechana Kalan of Jhapa district that lies only 70 meters above the sea level while the highest point of Nepal is even highest of the world that is top of the mount everest (8848 m).
Here are few excuses for a visit to Nepal.
The Himalayas
Nepal is a Himalayan country that belongs hundreds of 6000 m – 7000 m peaks and contains 8 highest peaks among 14 eight thousanders in the world including the Mt. Everest (8848 m) – the highest mountain in the earth.
Hundreds of climbers visit Nepal every year to conquer the top of mountain peaks of the himalaya. Some succeeds to be on the top, whereas some fails. Whatsoever, they obviously collect their best and worst memoirs and take them away.
The Himalaya has given opportunity of trekking and climbing activities in Nepal. Nepal retains some best trekking routes in the world. Some of them are everest base camp trek, annapurna circuit trek, manaslu circuit trek, everest three high passes trek, upper mustang trek, upper dolpo trek etc. All these treks are unique and offers stunning view of mountain and landscapes.
Mt. Everest (8848 m) – Worlds’ tallest mountain
As I have already stated in above that Mt. Everest is the worlds’ highest mountain in the worlds that lies in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal towering at 8848 m altitude. The mountain was first climbed by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa in 1953. Since then, thousands of people have already approached to be on the top of the peak, while some succeeded and some failed. But it is not easy to summit this mountain since oxygen level above 7000 m is too low. So, it needs many hard work and training 6-12 months prior to the expedition.
Not only Mount Everest, many of them also come to climb other mountains that too belong to the list of highest mountains – Kanchenjunga (8586 m), Lhotse (8516 m), Makalu (8481 m), Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Cho Oyu (8201 m), Manaslu (8163 m), and Annapurna (8091 m). Besides that, river rafting in the rivers like Trishuli, Bhotekosi , Karnali etc has been highly recommended by the foreigners. Moreover, paragliding, bungee jumping, mountain flight, and flying suit has been being popular day by day.
The Holy Lumbini – Birth Place of the Lord Buddha
Lumbini is the birth place of Lord Buddha who was born in 563 BCE. The place is listed in UNESCO heritage cites. And it is one of the most important pilgrimage of Buddhist people. So, thousands of Buddhist pilgrims visit here every year.
Lord Buddha is also known as the light of Asia. He is believed to be the lord of peace and salvation in this world.
Unique Cultures and Traditions
There are more than 120 castes in Nepal and they endue huge diversity in culture and tradition in Nepal. They all are living in harmony.
As you come plain area of Nepal, mostly known as Terai, you will find Madeshi and Tharu’s tribal. In the Hilly region, Brahman and Kshetri’s numbers are major there. Likewise, in the mountain region, you can see people of mongol ethnic people, and of course, they also belongs to various distinct categories.
Khumbu region is a region which is a sherpa inhabitants, is better known for Mt. Everest (8848 m) and for the best trekking destination. On the other hand, Nar Phu, Tsum Valley and Upper Mustang like places resemble the extra unique cultures of Nepal. If you have already been to these areas, then I am sure you are not unknown about these things. Do you know the Tsum people still practices the polyandry system ?
10 UNESCO heritage sites
I think there is no other places that has 7 UNESCO heritage sites are located in such a small area. Here I am indicating Kathmandu valley. Indeed Nepal is a home to 10 UNESCO heritage sites. Among them, 7 sites are located in Kathmandu valley.
List of UNESCO heritage sites in Nepal
- Boudhnath Stupa
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Swayambhunath Temple
- Patan Durbar Square
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Changunarayan Temple
- Lumbini – The birthplace of lord Buddha
- Chitwan National Park
- Sagarmatha National Park
Honesty, Friendly and Good Hospitality
I think you may have heard about the honesty of Nepalese. As much as I know, Nepalese are honest and brave. They have fought for British in second world war. And the whole world is not unknown about the bravery of Nepalese (Gorkha).
Talking about nature of Nepali people, mostly the villagers behavior toward the foreigners are very kind. In fact, they believe that a guest is like a god. So, they always have been kind to visitors. And obviously, it has been attracting the travelers of the world to visit in Nepal.
Home to Many Endangered Wildlife Species
There are 30 wildlife and aqua-life protected areas in Nepal that include national park, conservation area, hunting reserve and ramsar sites. All these areas are the home to many endangered animals. The one horn rhinoceros which are only found in South Asian countries – India, Nepal, and Bhutan, are found in Chitwan National Park, Nepal. Besides that, Bengal Tigers, Snow Leopard, Red Pandas, Spiny Babbler, Black Buck, Tracking down crocodiles etc can be found in the national parks and conversations in Nepal.
If you want to go closer to some wildlife animals, you can choose Chitwan National Park Safari, Hunting in Nepal etc.
The Holy place of Hindus
Nepal is a country of Hindu pilgrimage as it has thousands of temples across the country. 82% people of Nepal are Hindus and 90% more people belong to Omkar family. Nevertheless, Nepal is a secular country, and the people of Nepal believe in humanity and harmony of mankind.
Pashupatinath Temple is a great avatar of the Lord Shiva who is the mighty god of Hindus, is located at the bank of Bagmati River in Kathmandu. Every day, thousands of pilgrims come to visit and worship Pashupatinath. It is believed that Pashupatinath is head of Shiva while Kedarnath is the rest of the body. Before Kedarnath visit, one must visit Pashupatinath to get Shiva’s bless.
Likewise, there are other many famous temples such as Janaki Mandir, Muktinath Temple, Badimalika Temple, Halesi Mahadev Temple etc.
Conclusion
The above places and attractions may not be in chronological order as all these places are equally incredibly beautiful and significant. And I am quite sure that these reasons are enough to visit Nepal.
