The 159 sq km Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park is located 12 km from the capital city’s center on the northern edge of the Kathmandu Valley. In 2002, the region was designated as the eighth national park in the nation. It was governed by the Shivapuri Watershed Development Board before being designated as a national park, and it was subsequently named the Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve.
Almost every hill in the Kathmandu valley is covered by this protected national park. You can find a cottage house nearby that can offer you comfortable lodging, and setting up camp in a tent is another excellent choice. Cycling all day and camping at night might make for an exciting experience.
A high station called Nagarkot is located 32 kilometers from the Kathmandu Valley. Nagarkot is renowned as the best location for viewing the dawn and sunset over the Himalayas. A once-in-a-lifetime experience, camping near Bhaktapur is the traditional village. Here, you may find resorts, tiny teahouses, homestays, and star hotels for camping.
The nearby villages of Chitlang and Markhu are linked by a single road. The highest peak in the Kathmandu Valley, Chandragiri, divides these villages, which are located in various parts of the valley. Both of these locations have excellent cuisine and lodging options. After camping, visitors can take advantage of these locations’ attractions the next day, including cycling, boating at a hydroelectric water reservoir, and an organic town.
Popular settlement in the Kathmandu Valley is Kakani, which is located at 2073 meters above sea level. The Kakani village, located an hour’s scenic drive north of Kathmandu, is a great place to learn about Nepalese country lifestyle. An important draw in this area are the oak, rhododendron, and pine forests, the trout farm, bird watching, and the Himalayan perspective. Here, you may find homestays, resorts, and little tea houses where you can spend the night.
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The tallest green hill in Nepal is called Fulchowki. It is suitable for a day of breath-taking hiking. On top of the mountain, there is a shrine to the goddess Fulchowki and the world’s tallest radio transmitting tower.
Nearly ten kilometers separate Patan and Kathmandu from Godavari, where a large number of outdoor enthusiasts converge to take in the stunning vistas and picturesque surroundings. Due to its abundance of animals and stunning natural surroundings, it is one of the most well-known hiking and paragliding locations in Nepal. A spectacular array of plants, trees, ferns, flowers, and orchids may be found in the garden. Additionally, Godavari is well-known for its butterflies, which may be observed drifting serenely through the majesty and beauty of the garden. One of Nepal’s most scenic and varied tourist attractions, Godavari has a lot to offer visitors, including fascinating views, amazing natural beauty, and paragliding.
The flying season in Nepal runs from November through February, with November and December being the best months to go gliding because it is a weather-dependent sport. These flights take off and land at Sarangkot (1592 m), which provides excellent views of the Fewa lake and mountains at sunrise and sunset (assuming the skies are clear). No prior flying experience is necessary because qualified pilots give a briefing before takeoff.
From Pokhara, you’ll take a 20-minute jeep journey to the viewpoint at Sarangkot. Three of the world’s tallest mountains are seen from here. Over 8000 m Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manasalu. From here, we provide 3 different types of tandem flights.
Kalinchowk Cable Car, the third cable car service in the nation, began operations. It is run from the village of Kuri to the Kalinchowk temple and is located at a height of 3842 meters above sea level.
There are four cable cars with a capacity for 10 passengers each, and a passenger ticket costs Rs. 500.The hill offers a breathtaking view of mountains like Lantang Himal, Ganesh Himal, and Gauri Shankar Himal and is a well-known hill station, especially in the winter.
The Chandragiri Cable Car, which was inaugurated in 2016, connects Thankot with the Chandragiri Hills using 38 gondolas that can transport 1,000 people each hour. Depending on the conditions and the wind, it is roughly 2.5 kilometres from the lower station to the top of Chandragiri and takes 9 to 16 minutes to get there. The Chandragiri Temple on the hill is well-known.
In order to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the clean air and spectacular views of the hills and Himalayan ranges, Chandragiri has emerged as the ideal hill resort.The location has grown to be a well-liked tourism destination for both domestic and foreign visitors. To keep the guests entertained, more lodging options, dining establishments, and leisure activities are being planned. One-way tickets cost Rs. 450, while round-trip tickets cost Rs. 700, with discounts available for students, the elderly, locals, and those with disabilities.
The first cable car service in Nepal, Manakamana Cable Car, is located in Kurintar. On November 24, 1998, the then-Prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev gave it his blessing. Since its installation, it has become extremely well-liked by both Nepalese citizens and foreign visitors. The cable car service that transports you to the venerated shrine of the goddess Manakamana has also promoted religious tourism in Nepal.
On the Kathmandu-Pokhara highway, the cable car station is located in Kurintar, which is about 104 kilometers west of Kathmandu. For providing lodging and dining services, particularly to tourists, there are quite a few excellent restaurants and resorts.The goddess is referred to as Manakamana and is believed to grant the wishes of her devotees; the temple is located 12 km south of the old town of Gorkha.
One of the best and best-kept secrets in the Annapurna region is the Bhimthang Panorama Trekking. After climbing the renowned Manaslu Larke la 5106m, one can arrive in Bhimthang. This location is in Nepal’s well-known Manag district and is also referred to as a desert location. One of the best spots to see snow-capped mountains like Manaslu(8163m), Kangaro, Ponker, Himlung, Cho Oyu, etc. is on this walk, and there is also a ponker lake that is appropriate for a day trip. Nar Phu Valley Trek and the Annapurna Circuit Trek. With a river running along the valley, there is a good tea house facilities. You will get the opportunity to witness many Rhododendron species if you decide to take this journey in the spring. Three glaciers may be seen combining beneath your feet into one as it arcs away from you to the south. Additionally, the summertime Bimthang settlement—Tibetan for “Plain of Sand”—with several brand-new, cozy lodges is located along this southern curve. Ponkar and Nayamlo lakes, which serve as a summer habitat for waterfowl, are sandwiched between the three glaciers. The Bimthang Trekking track is well-known for its beauty and variety. Numerous rare animals, including the Red Panda, Thar, Himalayan Goat, Deer, Langur, the elusive Snow Leopard, and Nepal’s national bird, the Danphe, may be seen. You will see breathtaking vistas of Manaslu, Kang Garu, Gyalji Kang, Nemjung, Kechakyu, and Ponkar glacier in addition to the wildlife. Panorama of Bhimtang Driving to Besisahar and Chyamchee is the first step in the nine-day trek to Bhimtang, after which the hike begins in accordance with the timetable. You will be able to see snow mountains up to 800 meters in height up close on this walk, which is one of the best. One of the better treks you might take to complete this trek is the Manaslu circle trek.
You can take advantage of an 11-day Kanchenjunga base camp trekking package to experience the captivating beauty and charisma that the world’s third-highest peak possesses. The journey begins in the Sikkim hamlet of Yuksom, and the first paths lead to Bakhim. As you approach the Paha Khola Bridge, take in the breathtaking sights of the Rathong River, the evergreen fern plantations, orchid gardens, rare birds, and swimming pools. The benefits you will experience on the first day are vistas of the Prek Chu River.
The nicest portion of the entire Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek is the Dzongri journey, which will allow you to pass through the Tshoka hamlet before bringing you to Phedang Pass and providing you with the best views of the Pandim, Thenchinkhang, and Jhuponu mountains. Your two-day clam host will be Dzongri. Your next stop will be Bikhbari, and then the center of your excursion will be Khangchendzonga Base Camp. It can provide you with spectacular sunset views. Some of the advanced mountaineering courses are annually held at the camps by the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling. You can observe the mysterious beauty of Koktang, Kabur, and Rathong from the base of Frey’s Peak.
The Everest three pass trek is the pinnacle of adventure in the Khumbu region because it offers the ideal balance of mountain scenery, high-altitude trekking, off-the-beaten-path travel, elusive Sherpa culture, and testing high passes. This challenging tour is intended for adventure seekers who wish to challenge themselves in the inaccessible Everest region. Even for seasoned hikers, the Three Pass Trek on Everest is a significant difficulty.
We traverse three high and difficult passes on the Everest High Passes Trek: Kangma La Pass (5,535m/18,159ft), Cho-La Pass (5,420m/17,782ft), and Renjo La Pass (5,435m). We also visit the Everest base camp (8,848 meters above sea level), scale Kalapatthar and Gokyo Ri summits, and stroll through the Gokyo Lakes. Additionally, this journey offers a comprehensive view of the Nangpa La Valley and Marlung, one of the Khumbu region’s most isolated and undeveloped Sherpa villages.
Trekking the Everest Three Passes is classified as “strenuous,” requiring a high level of physical fitness and unwavering resolve. The best months of the year to set out on the journey to these difficult high passes are September through October, March through April, and May.
One of the most rewarding treks for your adventure vacation in Nepal is the Everest Kalapathar trek. To give you the most dramatic introduction to Everest, it blends many topographies. The dreaded ice-fall to the Western Cwm, the dramatic vista of the Khumbu Glaciers, and, in the spring, the mountaineers’ training grounds are all highlights of the trek to Everest Base Camp. On the other hand, Kala Patthar provides a close-up view of Everest, Nuptse, the South Col, and a circular panorama of other peaks like Pumori. The magnificent spot to enjoy the best of the Khumbu region is the Everest Base Camp Kalapathar hiking route.
The precisely planned 16-day Kalapathar Everest vista Trek limits the daily altitude gain to reduce the likelihood of altitude sickness. You may learn more about the locals and their way of life by spending an acclimatization and rest day in the thriving village of Namche Bazaar. As we ascend, the communities gradually get smaller, the treeline turns into alpine sage, and the mountain itself can be seen clearly. After our second scheduled acclimatization break at Dingboche, we continue our ascent to the final settlement of Gorak Shep. The next day, a challenging climb to the Kalapathar follows a strenuous journey to Everest base camp.
One of the hardest and most taxing treks in Nepal, the Saribung Pass Trek connects Upper Mustang with the Nar Phu Valley across the snowy Saribung Pass (6042m). One of Nepal’s highest crossings, Saribung offers breathtaking views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massifs as well as up-close looks at various Himalayan mountains in the Mustang region. In addition to amazing vistas from the top of the pass, the Saribung Trek also features the distinct culture of the most isolated areas of western Nepal.
A brand-new hiking route was found in 2006, the Saribung Pass Trek and Peak Climbing. It is a difficult and well-traveled trekking route with trodden pathways and difficult passes. Saribung Peak is situated in the Damodar Himalayas’ Mustang area, close to the border with (Tibet). The trail passes through settlements that haven’t altered since ancient times as it weaves around cliff cliffs. It can be completed either clockwise, starting from Jomsom and moving down the Upper Mustang trail till it reaches Nar-Phu valley and Besisahar to terminate, or anticlockwise, starting from Nar-Phu and moving up to Jomsom.
A excellent method to get near to the mountains while being close to the city is to go on the Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking. For tourists who want to take in the natural beauty of the area near to the city without having to travel far, it is the perfect alternative for trekking. This hiking is a fantastic approach to escape the bustle of the city and to fully immerse yourself in the tranquility of the natural setting. As one travels further from Kathmandu, the urban environment gradually gives way to a more natural one with hills, woods, and waterfalls. This is a captivating way to experience the country’s varied topography in a little area. Lose yourself in the sounds of the birds singing as you go through the rugged pathways that enter the Shivapuri National Park across a watershed. The surrounding woodlands of the hiking path provide a lovely opportunity to observe nature up close.
Mountain bike excursion in Upper Mustang. The “forbidden” kingdom of Mustang was made accessible to the public in March 1992. Foreign tourists are now able to visit Lo Manthang, the capital of a former kingdom that dates back to the fifteenth century, for the first time in recent memory. We’ll now take you biking through one of the most breathtaking areas on earth. Beautiful scenery, traditional villages, unknown caves, Tibetan Buddhist temples, chortens, old art, and painting may all be seen while mountain biking in Upper Mustang. People from Lo are referred to as Lobas, whereas those from Upper Mustang are known as Bhotias. They converse in a variety of Tibetan dialects. Their art and culture historically blossomed as a result of contact with merchants, monks, and spiritual leaders traveling between Tibet and India or between Ladakh and Bhutan. The walled city is still standing as evidence of Lo-prosperity Mangtang’s and rich cultural history. The region is high, dry, and picturesque and is a part of the Tibetan plateau.
Our journey begins in Kathmandu where we spend a day sightseeing before taking a flight to Pokhara for a day, another flight to Jomsom, biking to Kagbeni, and then traveling on to Muktinath.
On the edge of the Mustang Valley is the historic settlement of Kagbeni. Then we ascend through the desolate terrain to Muktinath. The pilgrimage route to the revered Muktinath shrine is on bikes. ‘Temple of spiritual freedom’ in translation. Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims from as far south as India throng Muktinath to pay respects to the deity.
We pedal down the world’s deepest valley, the Kali Gandaki Valley, after leaving Muktinath, where we are rewarded with breathtaking vistas of the Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche peak, and several other 8,000-meter peaks.
Kathmandu Manang Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, the Kathmandu Motorcycle Tour will commence. Once in Kathmandu, you’ll inspect the motorcycle and purchase the necessary travel supplies. The excursion starts when you leave Kathmandu and travel 104 kilometers west to Besisahar. The track makes slow progress to Chame and then the Manang valley via the rocky motorable terrain. You’ll find a distinctive Buddhist culture, way of life, and tradition in this predominantly Buddhist region, which is heavily influenced by Tibetan Buddhism. The Manang village is embellished with various eminent monasteries and monuments that capture the spirit of Tibetan culture. You will then ride 20 kilometers farther into the valley to Tilicho Lake Base Camp, from where you can hike to the tranquil Tilicho Lake.A glacier lake called Tilicho (4920m) is situated above Manang Valley. The glaciers and mountains around the lake’s beautiful blue surface. Since there are no teahouses along the way, you must first make a short detour to the area before continuing on to Khangsar via Tilicho Lake Base Camp. From this point on, you’ll descend Timang’s motorable road to go to Besisahar.
The journey ends once you reach Kathmandu. Manang in Kathmandu Except for the rainy season, one can ride a motorcycle through Kathmandu at any time of the year.
Lake Tilicho The domestic terminal of Kathmandu Airport is where the helicopter tour starts. Then, after flying over the Kathmandu Valley, we will land in Tilicho. You may see snow-capped peaks below you while you’re in the air. Similar to how the vibrant rhododendron forest and other natural beauty can enhance your journey, We will spend our brief time exploring the area after landing in Tilicho Lake. Tilicho Lake has religious significance since Hindu pilgrims travel there to visit the sacred sites that are mentioned in their holy books (Ramayan). You will learn more about both the locals’ and the Hindus’ cultures as you move around. The chance to quickly explore this lake shouldn’t be passed up.