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10 incredible things to do in Nepal
By Isha Balla ·
Published· Stories
Talia Avakian, a writer for businessinsider.com, has listed down 10 incredible things one can do in Nepal on her blog post.
- Tour through Kathmandu Valley to explore narrow streets filled with old buildings and eclectic shops.
2**.Spend an evening in Bouddhanath area. Though the temple was damaged by the earthquake, the reconstruction process is on full fledge and the surrounding is still magical like it used to be.**
3.Take a helicopter flight to Mount Everest where you will be served breakfast at Yeti Mountain Homes, one of the world’s highest lodges. Having breakfast on top of the world would feel exotic, won’t it?
4**.Explore the ancient Newar city Bhaktapur. The city still has many courtyards, temples, medieval squares, and statues to explore.**
5.Escape the crowds and embark on the Manaslu Circuit Trek, often hailed as Nepal’s top trek by travelers and local operators. Along the way, you’ll find stunning mountain scenery to admire.
6.Rafting in either Trishuli or bhotekoshi where you can enjoy exhilarating white-water rafting and lush forest scenery.
7.Go bungee jumping or canyon swinging at a height of more than 500 feet at The Last Resort. Travelers can also unwind in the sauna of the incredible resort, which is set at the top of a gorge near the Tibetan border.
8.Para-Gliding in Pokhara
9.Do some soul searching by indulging yourself in Panoramic Yoga retreats, where you can practice yoga in the quarters of a breathtaking Tibetan Buddhist monastery nestled in the Himalayan foothills.
10.Head to Pikey Peak, located in the lower Solukhumbu region of Nepal, for unbelievable views of Mount Everest. The vantage point is said to have been the favorite view of Edmund Hilary, one of the first two climbers (along with Tenzing Norgay), to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953.