Things to do in Nepal | Pyala Travel
Don't know which places to visit in Nepal? Find out what our local Pyala experts consider the best things to visit when travelling the country.
Best Things to do in Nepal
Not sure if you want to visit Nepal? But you do know which adventure activities you'd like to do?
Would you like to stroll through the little and hectic streets of Thamel in Kathmnadu? Visit the most sacred and important World Heritage Sites? See Rhinos in Chitwan or tiger in Bardiya National Park? Experience breath-taking landscapes and vibrant culture on mountain biking or want to enjoy the view of the Himalayas while paragliding? Or the most obvious one: trekking & hiking? Nepal is specialized in all activities, tours, hikes, treks, adventures and mountaineering expeditions.
Would you like to stroll through the little and hectic streets of Thamel in Kathmnadu? Visit the most sacred and important World Heritage Sites? See Rhinos in Chitwan or tiger in Bardiya National Park? Experience breath-taking landscapes and vibrant culture on mountain biking or want to enjoy the view of the Himalayas while paragliding? Or the most obvious one: trekking & hiking? Nepal is specialized in all activities, tours, hikes, treks, adventures and mountaineering expeditions.
Rafting
Nepal has earned recognition worldwide for its best white water rafting, kayaking and canoeing. The rivers that thunder down from the high
Himalaya churn with ferocity, mixing with melting glacier water to crash
through gorges, valleys and tropical jungles on their way to the plains
of India. They provide some of the fastest and most challenging white
waters in the world.
Leisure
Some people have the idea that touring in Nepal is all about trekking with a lots of sweat and hard work with no fun. This is far from the
truth. Leisure travel in Nepal is booming. Our trip itineraries are
designed to make the most of your time in Nepal. Nepal has much more to
offer then just trekking. The hundreds of temples, monuments, 10 world
heritage sites and cultural diversity will make you enjoy Nepal. When
your days begin with a lovely breakfast in your hotel. Spent days
sightseeing and use evenings for shopping and relaxing. You might even
want to try a Yoga class. The diversity in cities such as Patan, an
artistic town with exquisite art, Pokhara with its beautiful view of the
Annapurna or Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha will make your trip
to Nepal an unforgettable one. Now that is Leisure travel in Nepal.
Safari
About 15,000sq km of the country, amounting to almost 18 percent of the total area, are protected. Nepal has nine national parks, four wildlife
reserves and three conservation areas.National Parks: Chitwan, Bardia,
Rara, Khaptad, Makalu Barun, Shey-Phoksundo, Sagarmatha, Shivapuri and
Langtang.
Wildlife Reserves: Shukla Phanta, Koshi-Tappu, Parsa and Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve.
Conservation Areas: Annapurna Conservation Area, Manaslu Conservation Area and Kanchenjunga Conservation Area.
The lowland Terai jungles are rich in wildlife like Bengal tigers, one
horned rhinos, marsh mugger crocodiles, gharial crocodiles, swamp deer,
musk deer, black bucks, blue bulls, Asiatic wild buffaloes and many
more. The parks and reserves are also rich in bird species that include
large varieties of babblers and orioles, koels and drongos, peacocks,
floricans, and a multitude of wintering wildfowl. A jungle safari in
Nepal can be a very exciting experience for you and your family.
Experience elephant-back safaris, bush walking, bird watching, dugout
canoeing as well as recreational activities and cultural programs.
Cycling
Nepal’s diverse terrain is a mountain biker’s dream adventure come true. Mountain biking offers an environmentally friendly way of exploring
this magnificent country’s lovely landscape and living heritage.
Hurtling down dirt roads on sturdy mountain bikes is a thrilling sport
for any adventure seeker. Beginning right here in Kathmandu Valley,
numerous dirt trails lead to far flung settlements with great views
along the way which gets better as you climb to higher elevations.
Popular destinations around the valley are Bhaktapur, Sankhu,
Budanilkantha, Nagarkot and the Kathmandu Valley rim. Pokhara, with its
incredible natural beauty and ever-smiling people, is also a fascinating
place for bike rides. Hard core bikers can go all the way to Tibet. The
annual Mountain Biking Championships, participated in by many
enthusiastic tourists, are held.
Yoga
Yoga classes & courses. Nepal provides the solitude and environment for meditation which is unparalleled in this part of the world. Nepal
has much to offer to those interested in meditation, yoga and ayurveda.
There are guided and residential courses for meditation and yoga.
Kathmandu, in particular, is where most of these activities happen. We
work closely with Pranamaya Yoga Studio who offer Yoga classes &
courses in Thamel, Bouddha, Patan and Pokhara. If a single class or a
few classes is not enough why don’t you go in depth. Yoga courses and
workshops, retreats or Yoga treks can followed at the Pranamaya Yoga
studio or follow yoga courses & classes at the Neydo Monastery in
Kathmandu valley!
Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word and it consists of two different words; Ayu
and Veda. Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge. Thus it indicates
‘The knowledge of Life’.
It is not only the science of diseases, but it also deals with Life.
Life is known as ‘The union of the mind, body and spirit’. Ayurveda
gives us the formulas for living a long life filled with happiness and
joy. Ayurveda is not limited to the physical body. It also deals with
the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of life. The packages focus
primarily on providing you with a glimpse of the Ayurveda knowledge of
self care and touch.
Paragliding
The history of paragliding in Nepal is not long, but it is emerging as one of the fastest growing sports in Nepal due to the suitable weather
and best locations to carry it out. Paragliding in Nepal is a wonderful
experience, enabling you to enjoy the scenic beauty of countryside and
breathtaking white Himalayan mountain ranges.
For the adventure seeker, paragliding can be a fulfilling experience and
a ride that will take you over some of the best scenery on earth. The
flying season in Nepal commences from November through February, the
best months being November and December. One of the favorite locations
for paragliding in Nepal is Sarangkot in Pokhara (1,592m). Qualified
pilots provide a short briefing before launching.
Paragliding sites include in the Kathmandu area: Mt Monastery, Lakuri
Bhanjyang, Shivapuri, Shivapuri New, Hetauda, Shreebran, Dhulikhel. In
the Pokhara area: Sarangkot, Diki-Danga, Begnas Tal, Muktinath, Korchon,
Nuwakot, Galem, Tansen, Bandipur, Andi-Khola-Sirkot, Sirubari, Dechuli,
Karkineta, Chitwan and in the Western Region: Surkhet, and Dailekh.
Trekking
Trekking in Nepal offers one of world’s best trekking routes to and around world’s several highest mountains including Mt. Everest; the
highest. There always have been a remarkable number of tourists
traveling to Nepal just for trekking purpose, where there are well
estimated trekking options best suited for adventures while exploring
the beauties. Nepal has 10 of world’s 14 mountains which rise above
eight thousand meters, all of which offer each trekking routes.
Expeditions
Mountaineering is considered a keystone activity that Nepal offers to climbers, more than any country in the world. The eight out to fourteen
8,000m peaks lie in Nepal, including Mount Everest (8,848m), the highest
peak in the world. Ever since the country opened its peaks to climbers
in 1949, mountaineering activity has become the most popular attraction,
alluring hundreds of adventure seekers to Nepal every year. Starting
with the successful conquering of Mount Annapurna by Maurice Herzog in
1950 and the Everest by sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa in
1953, ever since then, the record setting and glory hunt of conquering
these peaks have been the ultimate dream of any climber to attain.