Nepal Travel Information
Cities & wildlife safaris. Surrounded by magnificent mountains and located in a valley rich in historic and cultural sites, Kathmandu is the capital and largest city in Nepal, a mixture of old and new Nepal. Most visitors come to Kathmandu to admire the palaces and temples in Kathmandu Durbar Square or see the Boudhanath Stupa, which is one of the most famous sacred sites for Buddhists.Chitwan National Park in the South of Nepal is a popular safari tour destination. The Park is home to numerous endangered species such as the Royal Bengal Tiger. You can also visit the historical city of Bhaktapur or some of the many Hindu or Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal.
Traveling to Nepal is easy by air. The main international airport in Nepal, Tribhuvan International Airport is located just outside the capital Kathmandu. The country is also reachable by bus from India or Tibet in China, where there are four border crossings open for foreigners.
Getting around. Nepal lacks a railroad network and car rental is mainly available with a local driver. The local buses and microbuses for approximately 10 people are very popular and cheap. Some domestic flights within Nepal are also available. Taxis and rickshaws are also widely available for local transport. Be careful when choosing the transportation method: The roads in Nepal are often narrow and in poor condition, and driving is often unsafe.
The Nepalese Culture is a mixture of different ethnic traditions. It has many similarities with the neighboring India and Tibet, for example regarding clothing, languages, and food. The various ethnic groups in the country speak over 100 different languages. A community called Newar, the historic culture of Kathmandu, is especially famous for their music and dance. The Newars have also their own cuisine, clothing, architecture, language (Nepal Bhasa), traditions, and festivals.
Nepal has become a popular destination for those who want to experience the magnificent and versatile landscape of the Himalayas by trekking, climbing or mountain biking. A popular pilgrimage destination, Nepal is also home to many spectacular historical temples and palaces. Other attractions of this affordable South Asian country include its unique culture with friendly inhabitants and its interesting national parks.
Mountains, palaces and temples – attractions in Nepal
Nepal is a landlocked Himalayan country in South Asia. Although relatively small in size, Nepal has a diverse landscape from humid plains in the south to the Himalayan Mountains in the north. Eight of the ten highest mountains in the world are located in Nepal, including the magnificent Mount Everest. Trekking and mountain climbing in the Himalayas is the main reason why many foreigners visit Nepal on their holidays. Pokhara is a popular starting point for trekking in Nepal. Popular trekking regions in Nepal include Annapurna, Langtang, Gosaikunda, and Helambu.
Swayambhunath temples in Nepal
Cities & wildlife safaris. Surrounded by magnificent mountains and located in a valley rich in historic and cultural sites, Kathmandu is the capital and largest city in Nepal, a mixture of old and new Nepal. Most visitors come to Kathmandu to admire the palaces and temples in Kathmandu Durbar Square or see the Boudhanath Stupa, which is one of the most famous sacred sites for Buddhists.Chitwan National Park in the South of Nepal is a popular safari tour destination. The Park is home to numerous endangered species such as the Royal Bengal Tiger. You can also visit the historical city of Bhaktapur or some of the many Hindu or Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal.
Practical information for your trip to Nepal
Nepal has a monsoonal climate with four seasons. The weather in Nepal is cool from January to March, when temperature can fall to zero degrees in Kathmandu and even lower in the mountains. From April to June the weather is usually dry and warm. The rainy monsoon season is from June to September, when the rains are usually moderate in the mountainous areas compared to the plains areas. After the monsoonal period, the weather is clear and cool from October to December, which is the best season to visit the mountains.
Annapurna peak in The Himalayas of Nepal
Traveling to Nepal is easy by air. The main international airport in Nepal, Tribhuvan International Airport is located just outside the capital Kathmandu. The country is also reachable by bus from India or Tibet in China, where there are four border crossings open for foreigners.
Getting around. Nepal lacks a railroad network and car rental is mainly available with a local driver. The local buses and microbuses for approximately 10 people are very popular and cheap. Some domestic flights within Nepal are also available. Taxis and rickshaws are also widely available for local transport. Be careful when choosing the transportation method: The roads in Nepal are often narrow and in poor condition, and driving is often unsafe.
Bodnath buddhist stupa in Nepal
Visitor services. Nepal has good facilities for tourists, and the biggest cities are home to lively nightlife and plenty of dining choices. Accommodation in Nepal is available in all forms from luxury hotels to cheap guesthouses. English is relatively commonly spoken in the cities and touristic areas of Nepal.
Security issues. What comes to the security in Nepal, you should remember that the country is still recovering from a recent civil war. Strikes and demonstrations are common, and visitors are advised to stay away from these confrontations. Some rural areas in Nepal are controlled by former rebels, and you might encounter people asking for money in the Nepali countryside. However, Nepalese cities are quite safe and even pick-pocketing is rare. You are still advised to keep an eye on your belongings.
Security issues. What comes to the security in Nepal, you should remember that the country is still recovering from a recent civil war. Strikes and demonstrations are common, and visitors are advised to stay away from these confrontations. Some rural areas in Nepal are controlled by former rebels, and you might encounter people asking for money in the Nepali countryside. However, Nepalese cities are quite safe and even pick-pocketing is rare. You are still advised to keep an eye on your belongings.
Trekking in the Himalayas, Nepal
Trekking in the Himalayas, Nepal
History and culture of Nepal
According to the archaeological findings, people have been living in the Himalayan region for at least 9,000 years. Nepal has had a long history ruled by many regional kingdoms until it became a unified kingdom in 1768. Unlike the neighboring India, Nepal was never colonized by Europeans. It became a relatively popular travel destination in the 1970s, but most tourists left the country due to the civil war in Nepal from 1996 to 2006. Nepal became a republic in May 2008 when the kingdom was officially abolished.
Monkeys in a Hindu temple in Nepal
The Nepalese Culture is a mixture of different ethnic traditions. It has many similarities with the neighboring India and Tibet, for example regarding clothing, languages, and food. The various ethnic groups in the country speak over 100 different languages. A community called Newar, the historic culture of Kathmandu, is especially famous for their music and dance. The Newars have also their own cuisine, clothing, architecture, language (Nepal Bhasa), traditions, and festivals.
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