News

Nepal top 3 destination - National Geographic

Nepal top 3 destination - National Geographic

The National Geographic has placed Nepal on the list of the top 10 places to visit in 2016. 
Nepal made to the top 3 spots among the round up of 10 places in the June issue of UK-based travel publication. About 800,000 tourists visited Nepal each year before the earthquake of 2015. Tourism contributed to 8.9 % of GDP. 


Most popular Nepal tour packages
One can experience the Himalayan scenery, culture and wildlife in less strenuous way based on luxury they deserve. Drive or fly to different Himalayan destinations and immerse into local culture. Check the five most popular tour packages of Nepal. 


Although Kathmandu and Nepal have long attracted adventurous travelers, the 2015 earthquake, wrought about $10 billion ( half of the Nepal’s GDP ) in damages and hampered country’s tourism industry, it writes. 
Kathmandu’s Durbar Square, a UNESCO-listed compound of palaces dating back as far as the tenth century, was partially destroyed, as was another of Kathmandu’s iconic structures: the 19th-century Dharahara tower.
A year later, however, Nepal’s situation is, if not what it once was, then nonetheless stable. And although several of Kathmandu’s most famous tourist structures have been damaged or destroyed by the earthquake, others—like the fifth-century Pashupatinath Temple and the relic-containing stupa of Boudhanath, now undergoing restorations—remain largely, if not entirely, intact, it said.


WHY GO NOW
Power may not be a constant (nor are paved roads) but for travellers willing to sacrifice a degree of comfort for a sense of adventure, Nepal’s draw remains, it said. “Nepal’s economy, deeply reliant on the tourism trade, is more in need than ever of visitors. While the earthquake has damaged Nepal’s man-made structures, its mountain trails—including the legendary Annapurna Circuit through the snow-capped shadow of the Himalaya—remain accessible.”Only two of Nepal’s 35 listed trails have been rerouted as a result of earthquake damage, and as early as last summer, all of the Annapurna trail’s bridges were successfully tested for safety.


DON’T MISS
If you’re not up to a seven-day trek in the Himalayan wilderness, Kathmandu has a range of more sedate activities on offer. The tradition of the Himalayan singing bowls—bell-like structures historically rung before, during, or after periods of Buddhist meditation—has a long history in Nepal. Cultural centers like the Kathmandu Centre of Healing offer three-day intensive bowl workshops (from $300) where you can learn the art of playing the bowls to make them “sing.”


Combine your Nepal tour / trek with a day or week long volunteering projects. Money spent in homestay, village tour and agricultural tours directly benefits locals to rebuild and recover from the earthquake damages. Here are lists of some of the sustainable / social tours. 

Volunteer in a primary school 
Fulkharka village in the 135 km northwest of Kathmandu was badly effected by 2015 earthquake. 27 people died and about 98% house were destroyed. After a year and half, we have rebuilt a primary school. We are running volunteering tourism to help school and the village. Both skilled and non skilled volunteers can participate. The volunteer tour is combined with village walk and hike to see Ganesh Himal (7,440 m) and other snow peaks. 

Lwang village tour
Lwang village is about 35 km north of Pokhara. The authentic Gurung village is the best way to experience day to day life people. Community homestay serves hygienic accommodation and organic food. About 100 farmers produce tea in the foothills of Annapurna Himalayas.


Upcoming Events

Tiji Festival 2024

5 - 7 May 2024

The most mystic mask dancing festival in the Himalayas is celebrated in Upper Mustang of Nepal. Monks after three months of fasting and retreat, participate in the three days long mask dancing to ward off the evil spirit.

Vesak Day 2024

Visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha for the most auspicious day, the Vesak day. This is when Buddha was born, enlightened and attained Mahaparinirvana.

helicoptertour

Helicopter Tour

Fly to Everest base camp, Mt Kailash and other Himalayan destinations.
Tibet overland tour

Tibet Overland Tour

8 days Tibet tour from Kathmandu to Lhasa.
bhutan

Best of Himalayas

21 days Nepal Tibet Bhutan Tour

Nepal Tour News

Buddha's Relic Recovered

Small Pagoda found by Chinese archaeologists is believed to have Buddha\'s skull inside.

Tiger population up in Nepal

Tiger population in Nepal reached 355 from 121 in 2010. Nepal successfully achieved its goal of doubling the number of Tigers by 2022. World Tiger Day 2023

Nepal Tibet tourism and trade

Nepal Tibet border remained closed in Autumn 2015 for foreigners. Tourists rerouted their visit via Hilsa, Simikot or flying in and out of Lhasa.

Nepal in top ten travel destination - 'Rough Guide'

The leading travel guide book publisher, Rough Guide has listed Nepal as the number one destination of the top ten travel destination of 2016.

Prince Harry to visit Nepal this spring.

Prince Harry\'s is taking an official tour of Nepal to observe how the country is recovering from devastating April 2015 earthquake.

International Buddhist Conference in Nepal

International Buddhist conference is held in Nepal to celebrate 2,060th Buddha Jayanti.

Bison population up in Chitwan

Recent count has recorded increased number of Indian Bison - Gaur in Chitwan National park, a natural heritage sites enlisted by UNESCO.

Pun Hill, the must-see destination - Lonely Planet

The leading travel guide book, Lonely planet, recently featured �Pun Hill� as top ten tourist destination in Nepal.

Gharials decline in Chitwan

Gharial crocodile population declines in Nepal despite various programs of Chitwan based crocodile breeding center and other organizations.

Trekker dead near Everest Base camp

A British trekker Kellinu Portelli died in Labuche near Everest base camp on 28th October 2019. The 54 years family man was a father of two and was trekking to Everest base camp to raise money for a cancer charity.

Tilaurakot palace Excavation

Series of scientific excavation have uncovered the Shakya palace of Tilaurakot where Lord Buddha spent 29 years as Prince Sidhartha.

Pokhara Bird Festival

Bird festival celebrated in Pokhara to bring awareness about bird conservation and to promote bird tourism.

Kathmandu the top travel destination in 2019 - Lonely Planet

Kathmandu the gateway city to the Himalayas, is listed as the top 5th destination in the world to travel in 2019 by Lonely Planet.

Everest expedition 2024 highlights

About 600 climbers supported by 900 Sherpas are at the Everest base camp for the Everest expedition 2024.

Coronavirus in Nepal | Travel Advisory

Nepal removed quarantine and resumed on-arrival visa for fully vaccinated travelers. Nepal is now open and is the safest destination to travel for autumn 2021.

Bahraini Prince arrives in Nepal to scale Mt Everest

Bahraini Prince Shaikh Mohamed Hamad Mohamed Al Khalifa climbing Mt Everest in May 2021. 13 members of Bahrain defense force and 3 British nationals arrive Kathmandu, Nepal on 10 March 2021. The team successfully submitted Mt Labuche and Mt Manaslu in October 2020.

Highest no of post-Covid tourist arrival in the year 2021

Post-Covid Increase in Nepal tours signal a rebound of Nepal tourism for Spring 2022.

Snow Leopard near Everest base camp

Photographer \'Kettiya Pawlowski\' takes brilliant photos of Snow Leopard near Everest base camp.

Hollywood actor Jet Li on a spiritual tour of Nepal

Famous Hollywood actor Jet Li went on a spiritual tour of Nepal during the Christmas and New year 2023 holiday.

Tibet is open for foreign tourists from April 2023

Tibet is open for foreign tourists from April 2023

Mustang in the CNN list of 23 places to visit in 2023

CNN has placed Mustang in the list of 23 places in the world to visit in 2023

Shinta Mani Mustang listed among Nag Geo's best hotels

Shinta Mani Mustang Resort, A Bensley Collection, has been listed among the top 22 \'best new hotels for 2024\' in National Geographic\'s \'Best of the World\' list.

Everest expedition news

414 mountaineers are climbing Mt Everest in Spring 2024. Ang Kaji Sherpa sets a new record by climbing Mt Everest for the 29th time. Mongolian climbers summited Mt Everest and died on the way back.

Safari camp of Bardia listed as the world's greatest destinations

Time Magazine has included \'Burhan Camp\' in Bardiya National Park in its compilation of \'The World\'s Greatest Places of 2024.\'

Flood devastates climbers village in Everest region

Flash flood and mudslide caused by lake outburst devastates the village of legendary mountaineers, Thame in Everest national park.