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Top 10
tourist attractions in Nepal
• Mount Everest,
Sagarmatha National Park, Everest Region,
Himalayan Region, Nepal
• Durbar Square,
Kathmandu, Nepal
• Monkey Temple
(Swayambunath Stupa), Kathmandu, Nepal
• Rum Doodle,
Kathmandu, Nepal
• Pashupatinath
(Temple of Living Beings), Kathmandu, Nepal
• Patan Museum,
Patan (Lalitpur), Nepal
• Kumari Chowk,
Kathmandu, Nepal
• Thamel,
Kathmandu, Nepal
• Seti Gandaki (Seti
River), Pokhara, Nepal
• Hanuman Dhoka
Square, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Why visit Nepal -
reasoning on why one should consider
visiting this Himalayan kingdom?
Author:
Sameer Aryal
Nepal, a country of sublime beauty, tucked away in the shades of the
highest mountain range in the world, can truly be labeled the 'last
paradise' on earth. Even in such a small area of 147181 sq.
kilometers, Nepal presents a myriad of attractions to tourists and
locals alike - ranging from its scenic beauty and well preserved
exotic culture to the adventure opportunities in every nook and
cranny in the country.
When the hippie culture hit the world in the mid 20th century, Nepal
could not remain an exception. Indeed, the first tourists who came
to Nepal were these hippies who arrived in search of cheap
marijuana. Hashish was available here and there were no laws
preventing its use. Thus, backpackers with the likes of Jim Morrison
and Jimi Hendrix thronged to Nepal and the well known "Freak Street"
established itself as the tourist hub of Nepal.
Now, tourism has developed much in Nepal and it has lots more to
offer to tourists than just cheap narcotics. Due to the diverse
topography, altogether different forms of life have developed in the
northern Himalayan valleys and the southern plains of the Terai.
These lifestyles have given rise to different customs and
traditions. Exotic cultures have developed which differ with the
part of the country you are in, the mid hills and southern plains
being the richest in traditions. Festivals like the Kumari Jatra and
Bisket Jatra cannot be seen in any other part of the world. Neither
can one experience such hospitality anywhere else. Nepalese believe
in a traditional Sanskrit saying "Atithi Devo Bhava"(meaning guests
and gods are alike) This is what makes them so hospitable that they
can never regard their guests with indifference and always warm
heartedly welcome them and try to help them as much as possible.
The exotic customs has also given rise to different monuments of
cultural, religious and historical importance. Temples and palaces
dating back to 10th century AD still exist as cultural heritages in
Nepal. Beautiful pagoda style monuments in the Kathmandu valley
uphold a strong reminiscence of their glorious past. Magnificent
Buddhist stupas also remind everyone that Buddhism originated from
this religiously tolerant country. Art and architecture are
particularly well developed in the capital Kathmandu as it was the
cultural and political centre of the country from the very beginning
of its existence.
The exoticism of the culture makes only a small fraction of what a
tourist can experience in Nepal. You cannot come to Nepal and return
without trekking some of the ancient pathways hidden in the barren
Himalayan Bhots. In fact, nowadays most tourists throng to Nepal for
this very purpose: trekking. The well worn trade routes used by
people of the Himalayas descending south in the winter or moving in
caravans further north towards Tibet in the summer have been
modified to serve as trekking routes. More and more trekking routes
are opening year by year to enhance a tourist's experience in Nepal.
Not only trekking routes but also more and more mountains have been
opened for mountaineering by the Nepalese government. The Mount
Everest, the highest mountain in the world, along with six of the
ten tallest peaks in the entire world, lies in Nepal's terrain. The
majestic Everest, which stood so proudly and magnificently shining
its own snow white light without anyone daring to reach its hilt
until just half a century ago was scaled by several thousands of
mountaineers two years back to mark the golden jubilee of the
scaling of the Sagarmatha (Nepali name for Everest, meaning greatest
of all) by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hilary. Sir Edmund was
himself in the capital to grace the functions organized to
commemorate this remarkable event.
Moreover, the thing that makes visiting Nepal really desirable to
visit is its supreme natural beauty. The hills and mountains, the
rivers lakes and falls, the omnipresent greenery, the exotic flora
and fauna, the forests with all the wilderness are sure to bewilder
tourists who see just their well kept lawns and flower pots in the
name of greenery. All these factors, along with the local people; in
their small, straw thatched mud houses, living a backward life in
the villages, beautifies Nepal more than ever.
Where else in the world can you paraglide, balloon ride, bungy jump
off one of the highest fall in the world, bird watch, go for a
safari in jungles home to one horned Rhinoceroses and Royal Bengal
tigers and yet canoe or kayak in white water rivers or go for a trek
or even try to ascend the world's highest mountains? Nepal has it
all which many other destinations lack. This country always makes
you feel elated, as if you have just landed into a paradise, a small
yet really beautiful utopia. The wilderness of Kenya might be
excellent for safari but can it offer the snow? The beaches of
Hawaii might be the best in the world but can one go for a safari
there? Here, in Nepal, one can do all the things they have never
even dreamt of. One can go for an elephant ride to see the
endangered one horned rhinos and an hour later be at the foot of
Everest with all the mountaineering gear ready to scale it. Nepal
has it all, from riverside beaches and exotic wildlife to people who
value their traditions and present themselves with utmost
hospitality to tourists. From adventure sports to sightseeing of
ancient relics, anything can be done here. Thus, if you can visit
Nepal, do it now, if not, it might be too late.
P.S. It is our sincere request to all those people visiting Nepal or
looking forward to it to be responsible in dumping their wastes
along the trekking routes and help Nepal remain as beautiful as it
is now, if not more so.
About the
Author:
The
author is the webmaster of
Exotic-Nepal.com
and author of several articles concerning tourism in Nepal.
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