The Explore Nepal Group welcomes all participants of the “International Conference on Women, Safety and Health in Asia” being held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from Aug 29 till Aug 31, 2019. We offer them the opportunity to use your time in Nepal for tourism, exploration of local culture, heritage, cooking class and more. Besides the suggested itineraries please feel free to contact us for any tailor made trips you would like to make with your interest. Explore and enjoy the vividness of Nepal!

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The year 2020 is marked as national tourism year of Nepal after the year 2011, hence the government and tourism department of Nepal authoritatively reported that this year will  be marked as ‘Visit Nepal 2020’. In Nepal, tourism is acknowledged as a pillar of the economy, so the main motto of Visit Nepal 2020 is to flourish Nepalses tourism industry with a vision of making reasonable brand picture of Nepal as traveller and vacationer destination. This eventually enhance the country’s economic growth. It is being expected that approx more than 1 million visitors amid the year 2020. 

Since last decade Nepal has been the most safe and wonderful host country for the voyagers from everywhere around the world. Coming to Nepal is like coming to a lifetime experiences which you will take along with you as your most memorable ones. From the popular cities to remote areas, Nepal exemplifies its culture, religion, nature and its beauty, food and people humbleness. Visit Nepal thus invites you to explore these extravagant liveliness. 

Cultural diversity

Nepal is rich in many cultures and religions all co-existing in peace and perfect harmony.

Depending upon where you travel in Nepal, you will come across people of various ethnic caste and civilisations. Kathmandu valley, the capital city, is dwelled mostly by Newars along with many other enthnic groups like Brahmins, Chhetris, Tamangs and many more. Snow capped mountainous regions are the home of Sherpas, Magars and Gurungs. Whereas the lower terrains Tarai is populated with tharu communities and Madhesis.

The Valley is abundant in art and architecture, history and historical sites, metal works and crafts, monuments and sculptures, temples and shrines. One will be enlightened as you walk through the streets and alleys by the stories of gods and goddesses and the temples and its history and architecture. Each day is a celebration of life as Nepal holds numerous festivals throughout the year. The sounds of flute players, drums and cymbals, the masked dancers and the quiet hum of sacred chanting infused the air with spirituals essence. In this Visit Nepal year 2020 there will be more cultural activities shown in vibrant ways.

Nature and Wild encounters

Far away from the noises of city life, encounter nature and its beauty in the middle of a jungle listening to the birds chirpings and animals sound. Surrounded by greenery and scenery, come Visit Nepal in the year 2020 to relax your mind and body in this unbelievable peace of nature. Explore your adventurous side in the lush jungles  of Terai famous for national parks in Chitwan, Bardia and Rara. Safari ride on elephants and jeeps or boat rides and spot some of the endangered species like One-horned Rhino, Crocodiles along the swampy rivers and Royal Bengal tigers strolling in the bushes. Its is also home for different varieties of birds. In the eve with a beautiful sunsets ahead these flocks of birds are a delight to watch. The national parks and conservatories and birds sanctuaries are well organised this year for the celebration of Visit Nepal.

Adventure in the hills and mountains

There is no doubt that this year 2020 will also be flourished with tourists enthusiast in adventures. From the amazing trekking trails to the highest peak of the mountains, from paragliding from the top of the hill to rafting on the rapid rivers, Nepal is a heaven on earth for the adrenaline junkies. At the peak seasons of adventurous activities the tourist inflow is maximum that you have to pre-book everything from accommodation to tour guides. During climbing seasons, every year people from all around the world come to Nepal to experience the once is a lifetime chance to explore your inner adventurous side. Beside trekking to beautiful trek and trails route one can also enjoy rafting kayaking on the thrilling water rapids. Other activities such as Dirt biking skydiving and bungee jumping are also one of the most popular among the adventure freaks. 

Food extravaganza

Nepal’s most distinctive dishes are probably thakali which includes dal bhat and tarkari ( rice, lentils and vegetables) and self claimed national dish Mo-Mo ( dumplings). But Kathmandu now a days have become the food capital of the world as all the famous international cuisine  is readily available in the various nepalese restaurants of the valley. From the famous cuisines of Indian, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Korean to Vitenamese, Burmese, Thai, Singaprean, Korean, Japanese and even some of the Naga food, you name it and it is all available in few miles. Along this international cuisines , you can never miss out the mouth watering nepalese cuisines namely Newari, Thakali , Momo and street foods. Now a days one can also order food online through the popular app Foodmandu and Bhoj Deals which list various multi cuisine restaurants and their menu along with some very good deals everyday at your doorstep.

There is no better way to understand Nepal and Nepali people , than through nepalese food. Nepali food isn’ t limited distinct cooking style , the food habits varies according to the different regions. Regular Nepali meal is bhat ( rice) , dal (lentil soup) and tarkari ( vegetable curries) acquainted by aachar ( spicy pickle) and some salad. Veg and Non- veg is served as per personal taste. If you happen to ask what’s the famous nepalese food or snack, you will surely hear MoMo from everyone , which is a Tibetan dish like dumplings served either steamed or fried. Momo is a dish that can be found in remote tea housed to restaurants at high altitude.

Another Nepalese food ( if you love a little bit of spices)  the newari khaja set ( newari platter ) is something else to try out for. The snack platter includes various meat items made of buffalo meat, liver , intestines, lungs ,even blood served with beaten rice. And their vegetable soup named aloo tama ( made of potato and bamboo shoot) is worth trying for its sensational tinglings in our mouth. 

The himalayan restaurants serves from freshly caught river fish to dried smoky meats of himalayan goat, yak and chauris. The yak cheese is very popular not only in the country but is exported to other countries as well. From organic farm vegetables and herbs to crunchy mountain apples, from home brewed spirits to beautiful selection of teas, there a whole lot waiting for palate to discover. 

Nepali Art ,Craft and Creations

Nepal has plethora temples and historical palaces bestowed with art and crafts, music and war histories. Traditional skills like wood – carving have been handed down for centuries in the Kathmandu Valley. Exquisite handicrafts flourish in Nepal, from hand woven dhaka shawls and pashmina, from artistic silver and metal ware to stone carvings, wood works and paintings, there is something magical in the hand crafted products which carry skills that have been passed down generations to retain their authentic traditional roots. Stone masonry, pottery and thanka painting skills of the artisans that have been here from centuries is a craft that you cannot find elsewhere in the world. From the very typical households to melting iron for making the world famous knife Khukuri, Nepalese artists are masters when it comes to their craft. Nepal is famous for carpets, Thangka ( painting of Gods) Newari wood carving , Himalayan Nepalese paper, tibetan handicraft, Buddhist and Hindu statues, Mithila wall art, bamboo knitted umbrella, and for its indigenously crafted household items which are readily available from stores to street shops and emporiums.