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Nepal - An Exotic Tourist Haven

Thu, Dec 6, 2007

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Do you wish to go on an exciting trip to an exotic destination? Take a trip to the unique tourist destination of Nepal. Nepal is a small nation with rich history, culture and traditions. It is world famous as the mighty Himalayas are situated within its boundaries. Nepal houses the world’s tallest mountain peak- the superb Mount Everest etc. It has a fascinating geography and varied topographical features which add on to the tourism appeal. This small nation is greatly endowed with wonderful nature and scenic beauty. The rugged mountainous terrain of Nepal is the perfect setting for adventure enthusiasts.

Geographically, Nepal is divided into three regions, namely the Northern Himalayas, Churia hills plus hills of Mahabharata range and southern Terai region. Nepal has excellent tourism infrastructure with good air connections, railways, well maintained roads and local transport. The tourists have a wide and vast choice as far as hotels are concerned. There are hotels belonging to all ranges from luxury, semi luxury, moderate to budget and economy hotels. The tourists who wish to take a trip to Nepal must possess a valid visa and passport. The information of guidelines regarding travel in Nepal is available on the websites on the internet.

Nepal is the best tourist destination for religious and spiritual purposes as it has many places of Buddhist worship and Hindu temples. The tourists visiting Nepal can take an interesting and exciting sightseeing trip of the World Heritage Tour. There are many natural as well as man made world heritage sites in Nepal. The natural world heritage sites include the Royal Chitawan National Park and Everest National Park. The nature enthusiasts can enjoy the wide and varied flora and fauna of the Himalayan landscape. The other world heritage sites comprise of the Swayambhunath Stupa, Bouddhanath Stupa, Bhaktapur City, ChanguNarayan Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Lumbini, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. All these are holy shrines and temples with great historical and religious importance.

All the stupas of Nepal are stunning with glorious historical past and are symbolic of the Nepali culture. The temples have beautiful architecture and are resplendent with exquisite carvings and paintings. Lumbini is the birthplace of the Great Lord Buddha. Various Hindu and Buddhist festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour and are a major hit with the tourists. The colourful and bright dances are very interesting to watch.

Nepal provides the tourists with excellent opportunities for adventure sports like mountaineering, hiking, mountain biking, rappelling, peak climbing, trekking, river rafting, hot air ballooning, mountain flight, para sailing, para gliding and bungee jumping and so on. The most famous mountaineering expedition in the world is the Mt. Everest expedition. The tourists who achieve this terrific feat actually get that feeling of being on top of the world as Mt. Everest is indeed the highest peak in the world. The various adventure activities offer the tourists a great adrenalin rush with fun filled excitement and exhilaration. Nepal is also home to excellent wildlife reserves with many endangered species. The tourists can have the most memorable experiences in Nepal.

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