Exceptional biodiversity<\/p>\n
Nepal covers more than 3 percent of the world\u2019s known flora and fauna. With more than nine globally-renowned wildlife reserves and national parks in the Terai region, Nepal harbors a striking range of mammals like the Himalayan Tahr, leopard, spotted deer, barking deer, etc. There are also 26 protected species, including mammals, reptiles, and birds. The biodiversity increases as you move across to the high-altitude wilderness.<\/p>\n
The Sagarmatha National Park is the world\u2019s highest national park with a bustling ecology and packed with a diverse flora and fauna range. There are more than 850 species of birds, including the rarest ones like the spiny babbler and the red-headed trogon. Suppose you are on your way to the Langtang National Park or moving across the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. In that case, you might come across the shy musk deer and red panda. Freshwater dolphins in the Narayani and Karnali rivers and the indigenous species of crocodiles inhabit the wetlands and certain national parks.<\/p>\n
The allure of discovering stunningly beautiful species attracts wildlife photographers, enthusiasts, and researchers to venture into the dense forests, Gangetic plains, wetlands, and Nepal\u2019s mountainous regions.<\/p>\n
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Adventure<\/p>\n
Apart from trekking, high-altitude climbing, and rock-climbing, you can engage in a flurry of adventure activities in and around Nepal. Some of the most notable adrenaline-fueled experiences include:<\/p>\n
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- River-rafting on the Trisuli River<\/li>\n
- Paragliding tour from Pokhara<\/li>\n
- Canyoning at Jalberi Canyon<\/li>\n
- Mountain biking in and around Kathmandu and Pokhara<\/li>\n
- Zipline flying in Pokhara<\/li>\n
- Day-hiking to Nagarkot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Most of these activities take place near Kathmandu and Pokhara. So, you need to add a few days to your trekking itinerary to include these adventure activities.<\/p>\n
Cultural diversity and the local lifestyle<\/p>\n
Nepal is a country that is steeped in culture and heritage. You will find the cultural significance and age-old traditions wherever you visit in Nepal. Being a confluence of Indo-Aryan and Tibeto-Mongolian traditions, Nepal has birthed its unique multi-dimensional culture. Hinduism and Buddhism dominate most of the ancient traditions in Nepal.<\/p>\n
The cultural diversities of various ethnic, social, and tribal groups that inhabit different altitudes are manifested through art, music, dance, language, literature, philosophy, religion, and even food. Let\u2019s discuss some of these ethnocultural traditions that are prevalent in the country.<\/p>\n
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- Religion and festivals:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Nepal is the home of Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The famous Tengboche monastery, which comes en-route from the\u00a0Everest Three Passes Trek<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0EBC Trek<\/a>, is one of Buddhism\u2019s most spiritual sites. Usually, there is a day off for acclimatization, and people go there to shower religious offerings and gather blessings before embarking for the Everest Base Camp or the high passes.<\/p>\n
Apart from being the birthplace of Lord Buddha, who manifested his teachings and changed the world\u2019s philosophical outlook, Nepal is also home to thousands of Hindu deities. Since the Hindus consider the Himalayas to be the abode of their top-tier Aryan Gods, the country is full of shrines and places of worship for major and minor divinities of the Hindu pantheon. You will find a lot of these in Kathmandu and the adjacent region.<\/p>\n
Dashain and Tihar are some of the festivals of national significance in Nepal. Apart from these, Ghode Jatra, Gai Jatra, Red Machhendranath Jatra are some of the grandest festivals of ancient towns and villages. If you are going on a trek to Upper Mustang, you can participate in the three-day Tiji festival- which is a high Buddhist tradition, particularly important in this locality.<\/p>\n
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- Food and drinks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you want to taste authentic Nepalese cuisine, you should resist the temptation to indulge in the multi-cuisine eateries in cosmopolitan places like Kathmandu.<\/p>\n
Try to wallow in the authentic and simple Nepalese specialties like dal-bhaat (lentils and rice), tarkari (spiced vegetables), yak or mutton meat curry, Choyla (roasted dices of water buffalo), cel roti (fried, circular doughs), etc. The Nepalese cuisine has a fair share of Tibetan influence, including momos, thukpa, noodles, etc.<\/p>\n
When you embark on the lesser-known\u00a0Ghorepani Poonhill Trek<\/a>\u00a0in the Annapurna region, you may have to stay with the villagers of Gandhruk. So, make the best use of this opportunity to enjoy wholesome homemade meals.<\/p>\n
Apart from the most enthusing beverages like tea, butter tea, lassi, etc., you also get alcoholic ones like Raksi (rice or wheat beer) and Chhang (homebrewed beer made from fermented maize, barley, etc.).<\/p>\n
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- Tea-houses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Are you intent on venturing into challenging activities like\u00a0Mera Peak climbing<\/a>? Or you simply want to continue from the\u00a0Poonhill Trek<\/a>\u00a0into the lesser-known trails of the\u00a0Mardi Himal Trek<\/a>? Whatever be your choice, multi-day trekking activities in Nepal require you to rest for the night after the tiring hike of the day. The trails are filled with \u2018tea-houses\u2019- your best bet of staying in Nepal if you are traveling solo or in a small group.<\/p>\n
Tea-houses are warm and cozy. The hosts are amicable, and they serve good food and beverages that cure your exhaustion. You also get your own bed to rest for the night if you are not carrying sleeping bags and insulated mats. Overall, you get a lot of things for reasonably low to moderate charges.<\/p>\n
Another upside is that tea-houses harbor people from all over the world. So you can share stories and experiences that enrich you.<\/p>\n
On the downside, tea-houses are humble abodes of Nepalese locals erected to serve the trekkers during their journeys. The constructions are simple and mostly shabby. Sometimes, the rooms might not be adequately warm. Electricity, internet connectivity, and water are some of the rarest amenities in tea-houses, and they become more infrequent as you trek to higher altitudes.<\/p>\n
If you keep a tab on the above details, you can decide which trekking in Nepal to go for. Something that caters to your preferences will be the ideal trekking expedition to embark on in Nepal. Once you have set foot, there\u2019s no looking back!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Tea-houses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Food and drinks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Religion and festivals:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n