Visit Nepal Year 2020

Nepal Government has declared Visit Nepal Year – 2020 with an objective to get two million tourists in Nepal. Promotion for this mega event would certainly encourage visitors to inquire about what they can do in Nepal. Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) plan to boost tourist arrival by promoting through CNN and other major international TV outlets, inviting 400-500 media persons, tour operators and international celebrities. They are banking on completion of International airport in Bhairawa, Lumbini by September 2019 and rehabilitation of runway at the only international airport in Kathmandu by June this year. Tourism is the second largest foreign exchange earner in the country after labor export. Unlike such campaign in the past NTB has translated its marketing pitch in 10 different international languages to help it enable to reach core segment of the source markets. Though major concerned in Nepal is about poor state of proper physical infrastructure, but for trekking it is a blessing in disguise.

Here are selections of best and popular things to see, to do and visit in Nepal.

Three THINGS TO SEE while you are in Nepal – Duration – 1 to 5 days

Three UNESCO Heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley

▪ Tour of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares

In Kathmandu you see wonderful wood and metal work in palaces and temples located in these three Durbar Squares. Most of these works are done in the tenth century and continued thereafter.

▪ Cultural heritage sites of Pasupatinath, Boudhanath & Swayambhunath

These three monuments are most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu valley that dates as far back to 400 CE. The legends, beliefs, and stories about the places passed on to succeeding generations are fundamental structure on which culture of the people has been evolving.

▪ Street cultural festivals in Kathmandu valley

Indigenous Newars of Kathmandu valley has delightful street festivals that has to do with some local deities. Such festivals, big and small, local and national happens almost throughout the year

Duration – 1 hour to full day

Three FANTASTIC VIEW of Himalayan range

▪ Mt. Everest Flight – schedule or helicopter charter

In China you see Great Wall, in India – Taj Mahal; in Nepal you see Mt. Everest. It is a natural wonder

▪ Nagarkot – sunrise or sunset tour

The view of Mt. Everest and the Himalayas is amazing and beautiful from the view tower at the summit and some of the locations on the ridge

▪ Dhulikhel – sunset tour

Relax and immerse in the enjoyable view across the valley that open up to the Himalayas

Some of best short trek’s list is here: Short hike and trek can make suitable combination with sightseeing tours, jungle safari and rafting program if you have short time for Nepal if you are visiting Tibet, Bhutan or India before or after your trips. You can choose and let us know what you would like at add in your itinerary, we will estimate budget to suit your need.

01. DAY HIKE AROUND KATHMANDU VALLEY
02. DAY HIKE AROUND POKHARA VALLEY
03. Chisapani to Sankhu trek – 2 days
04. Dhampus Trek – 2 days
05. Chisapani – Shivapuri Trek – 2 days
06. Australian Camp Trek – 3 day
07. Chisapani Nagarkot trek – 3 days
08. Bandipur Trek – 3 days
09. Escape to Jomsom Trek – 3 days
10. Nagarkot , Dhulikhel & Panauti Trek – 3 days
11. NAGARKOT – SHIVAPURI TREK – 3 DAYS
12. POON HILL TREK – 4 DAYS
13. Royal Trek- 4 days
14. Ghorepani Trek – 5 days
15. Helambu Trek – 5 Days
16. Panchase Danda Trek – 5 days
17. Ghorepani Trek – 6 days
18. Gosainkunda Lake trek – 6 days
19. Syangboche Sherpa Village Trek – 6 days
20. Sikles Trek – 7 days
21. Langtang trek – 7 days
22. Annapurna Base camp trek – 7 days
23. Sherpa Villages trek – 8 days
24. Pokhara to Jomsom Trek – 8 days
25. Mardi Himal Base camp trek – 8 days