Nepal is a country of scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage. It is located between China and India, so it’s culture and tradition is a mixture of both. Nepal is one of the beautiful countries.

The highest peak of the world “Mt. Everest (8848m.)” is in Nepal. Nepal has many mountains which is listed in top 10 highest peak of world. Nepal is surrounded by the beautiful hills. There are 75 District and 14 Zones with 5 Development Regions. It’s capital city is “Kathmandu”. Nepal is a developing country. It has a population of 29,478,685.

Popular Tour Destinations

Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Kirtipur, Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur and the municipalities across Kathmandu valley are some of the sites for Cultural Tours in Nepal. Pokhara is another popular destination in Nepal. It is also called the second capital city of Nepal. Pokhara is a metropolis, and is the largest city of Nepal in terms of area, and the second largest city in terms of population. It has the population of 2 hundred thousand.

Lumbini is next popular city of Nepal. It is a place of Peace. Buddha was born in Lumbini so called the city of Peace. It is the place where, according to Buddhist tradition, Queen Mayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama in 563 BCE. Gautama achieved Enlightenment and became the Buddha and founded Buddhism. Lumbini was situated in east of Kapilavastu and southwest Devadaha of Shakya kingdom of Nepal.

Nepalese People and culture

Nepali is also known as Gurkha or Gorkhali. Nepal is home to people of many different national and ethnic origins. Like: Newar,Tamang, Rai, Chettri, Limbu, etc.

Popular Festivals in Nepal

There are many festivals in Nepal. The most popular festival of Nepal is “Dashain”. It is celebrated by entire people in the country (Nepal). Each community has their own cultures and traditions which they have been following for centuries. Nepal can also be called as land of festivals. The main reason for festival existing is because one’s pride and cultures are respected by others. Some of the biggest festivals are Dashain, Holi or Fagu Purnima, Tihar, Bisket Jatra and Indra Jatra.

Best time/seasons for Day Tours in Nepal

The best time or season of Day Tours February to April. This time is Nepal’s second busiest tourist season.

Most Popular Day Tours in Nepal

Here’s our hand-picked tour packages for your holidays in Nepal

1. Kathmandu World Heritage Tour

Kathmandu World Heritage Tour provides a close glimpse of Nepal. It is carefully designed for the visitors who have an enormous interest in Art, Culture, Lifestyle and Historical sites around Kathmandu valley. The tour takes you to three places: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square and Swayambhunath temples that hold both religious and cultural importance to the Nepalese people.

A visit to the UNESCO approved World heritage site of Nepal is the best opportunity for researcher, innovator or historian to assemble historical and socio-cultural significance of the landmark city. The architectural history of the valley is said to have begun with the Lichhavi and the Malla kings.

2. Patan City Tour

Patan City Tour Package is the Half day tour, where you will visit Patan Durbar Square. Patan, an old name of the city of Lalitpur. It was a historical city founded probably in the 3rd century BS. The ancient city is located on the southern bank of the holy Bagmati River and is approximately five kilometers south-east of the capital. It is famous for the Durbar Square including the famous old and other beautiful architectural structures such as Tusha Hiti and The stone temple of Lord Krishna with its intricate stone and bronze carvings are two other masterpieces in the same vicinity.

Patan is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and features its own royal palace with its golden door and window.

3. Kathmandu Mix Culture Tour

Kathmandu Mix Culture Tour half day tour which covers the two historic places Pashupatinath Temple and Patan Durbar Square. Explore the Hindu and Buddhist temples of the Kathmandu Valley with a knowledgeable guide and expert service. This city offers Kathmandu Mix Culture Tour and traditional lifestyle. If you have a leisure half day and if you are interested in experiencing the cultural heritage of Kathmandu, this tour is for you.

4. Kathmandu Medieval Tour

Kathmandu Medieval Tour is a half day tour where you will visit Bhaktapur Durbar and Pashupatinath Temple. Heritage Valley Kathmandu is named as The Valley of Temples and Gods. This tour provides the perfect package for the culture and tradition enthusiast. Kathmandu is the largest and the densest cosmopolitan valley of Nepal, Kathmandu metropolitan inside it is the Nepalese capital. Beautiful verdant hills and traditional Newari and Tamang villages encircle the valley of Kathmandu.

5. Kathmandu Durbar Square Tour

Upon your request and interest, we can arrange Kathmandu Durbar Square Tour is the tour where you will visit the Kathmandu Square, and Asan and Indra Chowk Market of Kathmandu. Immerse yourself in the daily rhythms of life in Kathmandu during this 2-3 hour. In this Half Day Tour, you will explore the Royal Palace of Kathmandu City. Kathmandu Durbar Square is the site of the Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex, which was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and where important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch, took place.

This is a UNESCO protected world heritage site. The Durbar Square is surrounded by spectacular architecture and vividly showcases the skills of Newar artists and craftsmen over several centuries.

References

https://trekroute.com/festivals-in-nepal/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepal