Best Places For Holiday Visit In Nepal
Kathmandu,
Walking reduces stress, learning about the culture and traditions of the place, and when you return to work, you feel refreshed. Even remembering the situation where Pohor's lockdown had to keep him under house arrest is another option and excuse for this decade of wandering. After getting vaccinated in Dashain, the practice of going for a walk with family and friends has increased. Taking the opportunity of Dashain, even travel agencies have been bringing various packages.
Let's talk about some of the best places to hang out this decade.
Pokhara
Pokhara is the first name that comes to mind when you visit Pokhara. Pokhara, which is about 200 kilometers away from Kathmandu, can also be reached by plane and car. Taking a microbus from Kalanki in Kathmandu may be the best option now.
Pokhara is one of the popular tourist destinations in Nepal. When you reach Pokhara, you are thrilled to see the fishtail mountains, lakes, and paragliding in the sky. Not only the tenth but also the English New Year and the Nepali New Year are full of foreign and domestic tourists. In the clean, beautiful, and delightful environment here, you can also take a short 4-day vacation.
The attractions here are the boat rides of Fewatal and Begnas Lake. You can see the natural scenery by boat. There are places like David Falls, Gupteswar Cave, Mahendra Cave, Chameri Cave, Dr. KI Singh Bridge, Seto Dobhan, and International Mountaineering Museum to visit.
Sarangkot is another attraction here. From Sarangkot, one can see the scenery of Pokhara city, Fewatal, Seta Himal, and others. Paragliding and jeep flyer from Sarangkot is another attraction for those who enjoy adventure sports. Ultralight flights can be used to reach near the mountains, and even bungee has been operating in Pokhara for some years now.
Tourist buses, public transport, and air can be used to reach here. During the tenth, some hotels have brought special offers. Similarly, nearby destinations like Dhampus, Ghandruk, and Landruk can be reached from Pokhara.
You can reach Pokhara by microbus for four hundred and fifty to five hundred rupees and airfare for four thousand five hundred to five thousand five hundred rupees. You can enjoy various views while traveling by car. Accommodation and meals are available in Pokhara from well-equipped hotels to general lodges. Pokhara is also called the city of lakes. Along with Phewa Lake, Rupa Lake, Begnas Lake, there is David Falls, Mahendra Cave.
There are also paragliding, bungee, zipline for those who like an adventure. Speaking of Pokhara, Sarangkot is a name that should not be missed. Pokhara's Pame and Lekhnath are also new names for those looking for a new destination.
Chitwan
Chitwan is another tourist destination that should not be missed. Chitwan is about 155 km from Kathmandu. Chitwan can be reached by car and plane from Kathmandu. If you go by tourist bus, you can reach Chitwan for seven hundred rupees and if you go by microbus, you can reach Chitwan for five hundred rupees. Jungle safaris, Tharu culture, and kayaking can also be enjoyed in Sauraha under Chitwan National Park. Meghauli can be a new destination in Chitwan for those who are fed up with Sauraha.
Khaptad
Khaptad is located in the far western region of about 144 sq km. Khaptad is considered to be a unique example of greenery, colorful flowers, and natural beauty. This season is considered to be favorable for visiting Khaptad as it is covered with snow in winter. Khaptad is a 650 km bus ride from Kathmandu to Dhangadhi via Dadeldhura and Bajhang.
To reach Dhangadhi by air, one has to go by plane and then by car. You can also enjoy the natural beauty of the road by reserving a car as a group.
Kalinchok
Kalinchok is also a popular destination for tourism along with religion. With the construction of the cable car, Kalinchok has developed into a religious tourist destination. From Kathmandu to Charikot, which is about 132 km away, you have to take a vehicle and then go to Kalinchok again in a reserve vehicle.
Upper Mustang
Upper Mustang is also a popular destination when it comes to sightseeing. The months of October and November are considered suitable for the Mustang tour. Travel agencies have also come up with various packages for Muktinath and Mustang.
The seven-night, eight-day package includes a visit to Muktinath Temple and a tour of Dumba Lake, Lomanthang to Jomsom. It costs around Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 to visit the Muktinath temple alone.
Manang
Manang is especially suitable for hiking. Lake Tilicho in Manang is considered to be very beautiful and attractive. This is an opportunity for nature lovers. In Manang, apple orchards, Besi city, and Chame are considered attractive for sightseeing. Travel agencies have not made the package as the road is now closed due to landslides caused by the monsoon. At other times, a six-night, seven-day package costs Rs 25,000-30,000.
Bardiya
Bardiya can be reached by both car and air. It takes about 12-13 hours by car from Kathmandu to reach Bardiya. If you go by plane, you can go to Nepalgunj and from there you can go by car. Bardiya National Park in Bardiya is a very attractive place to visit. In Bardiya, tigers, rhinos, alligators, crocodiles, and dolphins can be seen. Also, Tharu culture is another attraction of Bardiya.
Rara
Rara is another attractive destination to visit. Both air and road can be used to reach Rara. If you reserve a car and take it yourself, now the car will reach near Rara. Rara can be reached by air from Nepalgunj and Talcha airports and by walking for two hours.
The attraction of Rara is Rara Lake. When you reach Rara Lake, which is full of beautiful and natural beauty, fatigue seems to be dead. According to the package brought by travel agencies, going to Rara costs 20-30 thousand rupees. The cost goes down a bit when you form your own group.
Dakshinkali
Dakshinkali can be another attractive place for those who want to visit Kathmandu. There are enough buses to go to Dakshinkali, which is about 20 km from Kathmandu. There are also good and standard resorts to relax in Dakshinkali, which is connected to Makwanpur and Lalitpur districts in the west and south. Dakshinkali Mata Temple, Shesh Narayan Temple, Dakshinkali, the first hydropower project in Nepal, is considered attractive for its natural greenery and beauty.
Lately, the trend of traveling has increased. On top of that, the practice of hanging out with family and friends has increased as the office holidays are on Dashain and Tihar. Of course, the trend of traveling not only in Nepal but also abroad has increased. There are many places to visit in Nepal. Not only outsiders, but Nepalis have also started visiting various destinations in Nepal. If you also want to know and visit Nepal during the holiday of Dashain, these destinations may be suitable.
Sauraha
is an easy and quick destination from the capital Kathmandu. Sauraha, which is connected to Chitwan National Park, is famous for wildlife tourism. Millions of local and foreign tourists visit here every year. The main attraction here is the elephant and jeep safari. Elephant and jeep safaris include tigers, rhinos, urns, wild elephants, crocodiles, and birds.
If you are keen to walk and do not have much fear of wild animals, you can walk in the forest. But there is a risk. The accompanying guides teach you how to avoid wild animals. Similarly, boating on the Rapti and Dhungre rivers adds another thrill. Apart from this, Tharu culture can also be observed here. Walking to Sauraha Bazaar in the evening is also fun.
Getting it is easy. Even if you come from all over the country, you can reach Sauraha Chowk on Mahendra Highway by boat and auto. Hoteliers have also brought attractive packages targeting Dashain / Tihar in Sauraha. You can visit Sauraha for two nights and three days for around Rs 5,000. There is everything from ordinary hotels to standard hotels.
Lumbini
Lumbini has recently become a popular tourist destination - Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha. Tourists from all over the country visit this destination in Kapilvastu district of Lumbini province. From the birthplace of the Buddha, various monasteries here attract tourists. There is a good place to go to the monasteries built by different countries to take selfies and make tickets.
If you want to visit all the monasteries here, you have to set aside two days. If you take a cursory look, it can be done in one day. Another attraction here is the motorboat. Motorboating can be done in the central canal behind Shanti Deep. Boating in the 1.4 km long canal is a pleasure. Transportation is easy to get here, and there are as many hotels and restaurants as there are places to eat and stay.
Jomsom / Muktinath
Jomsom/Muktinath is the capital of the Mustang district across the Himalayas - Jomsom. Another destination to go from there is Muktinath Temple. Millions of Hindus and Buddhists visit Muktinath every year. This destination is suitable for those who like natural beauty and a tranquil environment. Of course, vehicles now reach Muktinath. But walking from Jomsom makes the journey even more enjoyable. It is thrilling to take a photo with the blue sky and mountains in the background.
Three nights is a suitable destination for 4 days. If you have time, you can also choose a destination from Jomsom to Tilicho, Thorangla Upper Mustang. As it is cold, the clothes should be kept warm. This month is also considered to be the best time to visit in the season of Asoj and Kartik. The beautiful Lomanthang Valley, which is seen as the third world, also belongs to Mustang.
Ghalegaon
Ghalegaon of Lamjung is famous for rural tourism. There are no hotels to stay in, there is a homestay here. Homestay hospitality is the originality here. You can easily reach the mountains from Ghalegaon, which can be easily reached by jeep or bike from Bensisahar. In cold weather, Bhujung and Ghanpokhara can be reached from there.
Ghalegaon, a settlement of Ghales, is the perfect destination for a tenth vacation. Once a person reaches Ghalegaon, he will never forget the natural beauty, the settlement, the hospitality of the people.
Bandipur
is the old market of Tanahu district - Bandipur. There are not many places to visit in Bandipur, which is dominated by the Newar community. The attraction there is the natural scenery. Bandipur, which is artistically decorated with old houses, is quiet, so you can spend the day sitting in one place. Bandipur is at a distance of 8 km from Dumre Bazaar on the way from Muglin to Pokhara.
From here you can see the scenery of Palungtar of Gorkha, beautiful fields of Tanahu, mountains, etc. This place is also excellent in terms of the environment. You can go to Bandipur on the tenth holiday and spend the night with your family and friends.
Chitlang / Daman
Daman of Chitlang and Makwanpur have also been developed as tourist destinations in recent times. Chitlang is close to the capital. Chitlang can be reached in 3 hours by walking from Thankot Godown and 1 hour by car. This place is also cool and green, so everyone is thrilled to be here. There are hotels and resorts from Homestay here. Goat farm green grass mounds and pear orchards are the main attractions here.
Similarly, Daman can be reached from Chitlang via Kulekhani. Or you can go to Daman from Tribhuvan Highway via Naubise. Even good hotels and resorts are open here. The cold wind rising from the Tistung Valley makes the journey enjoyable. Daman, which is about 2500 meters high, enjoys walking in the morning and enjoying the green environment. From Daman, which is located at a high place, one can observe beautiful mountains, forests, and local culture.
Ram Janki Temple
The Ramjanki temple in the Dhanusha district has been attracting a lot of people lately. This temple is one of the major religious destinations of Hindus. But now not only Hindus but also foreign and domestic tourists visit here. The main attraction here is the artistic temple.
Sitting in front of a Mughal-style temple, taking selfies, and taking portraits is a pleasure. Janakpur, which has been opening standard hotels lately, maybe the best destination to celebrate the tenth holiday.
Khaptad
The Khaptad region, the confluence of Bajhang, Bajura, Doti, and Achham districts, is a mine of natural beauty. Khaptad looks like a paradise with 22 roofs and 53 ridges and its beauty. Here you can go from all four districts. But it can be reached quickly from Doti's Silgadhi through Zigrana. There is a problem to live. For that, coordination can be made with the Nepal Army office there.
Religious places like Khaptad Baba's Kuti, Triveni River, Khapper Daha, Shiva Temple, Sahasr Ling, Ganeshsthan, Nagdhunga, Kedardhunga have made the Khaptad region very famous. In the Khaptad region, 22 fields, big and small, are also major attractions.
Langtang, Namche, Annapurna Base Camp Trekking tenth
Government and private offices will be closed for four days during the day of the month. Since it is in a 'festive mood' at this time, 4 days of trekking can also be done. For this, a short trekking route from Kathmandu to Langtang may be suitable. It is not known that 4 days have passed since we started walking from Sundarijal and reached Kanjing Valley. There are plenty of hotels to eat and stay on this route.
Another route for those who like to walk is from Lukla in Solukhumbu to Namche. It takes two days to ascend and one day to descend. You can come back and hide one day. You can come to Kathmandu on the fourth day. There is a good way to walk and there are plenty of hotels to stay. Due to Kovid, there are not many foreign tourists now, so domestic tourists also get hotels now.
If you have 1 week, Annapurna base camp is another destination. The base camp is reached in 3 days from Pokhara via Nayapul. For those who can walk fast, the base camp can be reached in 3 days, otherwise, it may take 4 days. Return can be done in 2 days. As it is popular for route trekking, eating and living are not a problem. But hotel food is expensive.
Kanyam
Located in the Suryoday Municipality of Ilam, Kanyam is a must-visit area in the eastern part of Nepal. Tourists come here for Chiabari, horse riding and panoramic views. Kanyam is also a suitable destination for picnics. Kanyam can be reached through Charali of Jhapa. There are hotels and resorts to eat and stay. Kanyam ghumai is especially good for newlyweds. You can also go to Pathibhara of Sri Antu, Pashupatinagar and Taplejung through Kanyam. Some travelers travel from there to Darjeeling, Sikkim, and Gangtok in India.
Apart from these destinations, every place in Nepal is suitable for sightseeing. You can go to your own village and hilltop with your family, friends and relatives on the tenth day.
