What to See

• Day Hikes

  Namobouha

  The Kathmandu valley is renowned for its abundant temples and shrines visited regularly by both the local people and visitors from abroad. Apart from the religious attractions Kathmandu has a variety of other beautiful places that are of great interest historically within and around the valley. There really is so much to see and experience in the capital of Nepal. The name Kathmandu comes ...

• Culture

  Photos

  Photographs are a great way to get a feel for a country. Photographs help you to visualize what you will be likely to see and enjoy whilst on your travels and they also help you to mentally prepare yourself for what you might experience. They can serve to familiarize you with certain places and even help you to meet people you have never seen face to face! They can serve as a ...

• Trekking

  Day Hikes

  Nepal is a beautiful country with a lot of natural areas worth exploring. One of the best ways to see what this stunning country has to offer is to hike around on foot since this offers you the best opportunity to take in your surroundings at a leisurely pace. For those who are not all that fit or who do not relish the idea of spending days walking around with all your necessary supplies ...

• Culture

  Currency

  If you are planning to visit Nepal it would be best for you to exchange some of your money into the local currency as you are almost always required to pay for goods or services with Nepalese Rupee. The only time a foreigner would make an exception to this rule is when he or she pays for airline tickets, trekking permits or hotel bills. Local currency cannot be imported and foreign currency ...

• Culture

  Art

  The art and culture of Nepal is and always has been strongly influenced by the religious beliefs of the country. The artwork is decorative, delicate and very beautiful. Nepal art is strongly influenced by the culture of the people and the two really go together and are interwoven. The two most typical forms of art are that of paintings and sculptures. Nepal art and culture has changed little ...

• National Parks

  Sagarmatha National Park

  For stunning beauty and tranquility, come and visit a world heritage site that is truly unforgettable. Sagarmatha National Park is spectacular to say the least. You will not be disappointed by the surroundings of the national Park as it is situated in the eastern part of Nepal near to the Himalayas and the southern half of Mount Everest.

• Religious Sites

  Shechen Monastery

  The original Shechen Monastery was destroyed during the Chinese occupation of Tibet in the 1950s. Nevertheless, its essence was preserved by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche who was exiled to Nepal and who established a new home for the monastery here. Thus, while the building itself is quite new and vibrant, the philosophies, culture and practices that you find within its walls are as old as time ...

• Travel

  Vacations

  No matter who you are, you no doubt have a picture in your mind of what Nepal is like. You think you know the people and their surroundings – you may even picture what it's like to look up at the Himalayas. However it is very seldom that such imagined pictures turn out to be a reality. This is especially so when it comes to Nepal. The country is so diverse, so colorful and so incredibly ...