Kathmandu city, capital of Nepal

What is the capital of Nepal?

Author: Darshika Chettri
Date: 2020-09-02

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Nepal has a rich cultural and natural heritage which is highly desired by many travelers throughout the year. The best season for visiting Nepal will be in springtime. There are also a lot of trekking trails in Nepal, which makes it an ideal destination for trekkers as well. During spring these trails in Nepal offer beautiful views of blooming rhododendron and other beautiful flowers throughout the trekking route.

Nepal- The land of beautiful Himalaya has hundreds of trekking to the mountain base camps and day hikes. Trekking and hiking are the best activities that you can opt for while in Nepal. Nepal witnesses Thousands of visitors every year for hiking and trekking activities. 

Even after the 2015 earthquake, Nepal remains the cultural powerhouse of the Himalaya, with an unrivaled collection of world-class palaces, hidden backstreet shrines, and sublime temple art. An enthralling experience to be with nature! Undoubtedly, Nepal is the world’s most alluring country to try some adventure activities.

The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu. The major languages spoken in Nepal are Nepali, English, and Hindi. You will be surprised to know that Nepal has about 101 ethnic groups speaking over 92 languages. The Northern part of Nepal has Tibetan-speaking groups such as the Sherpas, Lopas, and Dolpapas.

More than 50 festivals are celebrated every year in Nepal. Did you know that gambling is legal in Nepal? People gamble during these festivals in Nepal

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Reaching Nepal:

By Air: The main entry point for those arriving by air to Nepal is Nepal's Tribhuvan International Airport located in the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu. 

By Rail: Nepal is not accessible by train.

By Bus: Nepal is accessible by bus. The Sunauli-Bhairawa border crossing in Nepal is the closest to Varanasi, the Raxaul-Birganj crossing in Nepal to Patna and Kolkata, and Siliguri- Kakarbhitta(Border town of Nepal) to Darjeeling. The Banbassa-Mahendrenagar border crossing, in the extreme west of Nepal, is the closest to Delhi. The Bahraich-Nepalganj border of Nepal is the one closest to Lucknow, the easiest destination by air or train from Delhi.

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The major cities/place to visit in Nepal: 

1. Kathmandu, Nepal: The capital of Nepal offers a glimpse of the country’s different aspects, making travellers even greedier for exploration [Read more]

You may also like read: 5 Things Unique To Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

2. Bhaktapur, Nepal: The Bhaktapur Durbar Square in Nepal is one of the best places to see the excellent architecture and carvings of the temple. The time taken to travel from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal to Bhaktapur is almost twenty minutes [Read more]

3. Patan, Nepal: One of the three royal cities of Nepal, Patan or Lalitpur or Yala is something to feast your eyes on. The time taken to travel from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal to Patan is almost two hours [Read more]

4. Chitwan, Nepal: Chitwan is located in the southwestern part of Province No. 3 with Bharatpur, the fourth largest city of Nepal, as its district headquarter. The time taken to travel from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal to Chitwan is almost six hours [Read more]

5. Pokhara, Nepal: Pokhara is the perfect leisure destination in Nepal. Pokhara is popular as the ‘Gateway to Annapurna Circuit’ and offers an incredible opportunity for paragliding like no other destination [Read more]

Here are some breathtaking pictures of Nepal

                   

Pashupathinath Temple situated in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal

                     

Boudhnath Stupa, Nepal



Gokyo Ri, Everest Region, Nepal

Basecamp, Nepal

There are many stories of Nepal. Some of the most interesting ones are:

Hunters of Mad Honey: A Tale From Tangting Village, Nepal
The world’s largest beehives can be found on the cliffs of Nepal, and I’m not one to shirk from an adventure. I was lucky enough to go on a trip concerning a honey hunting project with German photojournalist Andrej and senior wildlife conservationist Raju  Acharya to witness these beehives up close in Tangting village

An Offbeat Trip to Parbat, Nepal
The essence of travelling lies in exploring the lesser walked paths and non-mainstream places. The discoveries and experience one can have on reaching the less popular places are more authentic and enchanting. Surprisingly and gladly, my work has lead to some of the most beautiful places of such kind, one of them being Khanigaun village of Parbat district in the Western Development Region of Nepal

Love Letter to the Streets of Bhaktapur, Nepal
One fine Saturday, I went on a day trip to Bhaktapur, Nepal, on a mission to rediscover my love for the bricks and the stone and the gilded peaks. It was an impromptu decision and an exercise to veer off the normal visits to Bhaktapur, which would only include a trip to the Durbar Square and maybe Siddhapokhari

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Holiday Packages to Nepal

There are many different kinds of packages to Nepal. Each package can be customized to suit the need of a traveler to experience the best of Nepal. Plan a Trip to Nepal for a memorable experience of a lifetime.

Adventure packages to Nepal:

Nepal Wild Nature Tour by Land: On this Wild Nature Tour, explore the flora and wilderness of Nepal to the fullest as you visit places in and around Chitwan National Park.

Exhilarating Nepal Tour by Land: This exhilarating tour package of Nepal will take you through three major places of tourist attraction - Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, the beautiful Pokhara, a mesmerizing lakeside town and Chitwan

Annapurna Circuit Trek, Nepal: The Annapurna Circuit is a trek within the mountain ranges of central Nepal.

Kathmandu and Nagarkot-Nepal Package: Explore Nepal in this exciting tour package where you will get to visit places in and around Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal.

Tour Kathmandu- Pokhara- Jomsom: 3 Gems of Nepal: Travel to the enchanting Kingdom of Nepal and visit the three gems Kathmandu, Pokhara and Jomsom.

Mountain Biking in Kathmandu, Nepal: Kathmandu rim is the perfect mountain biking experience for those adventurers with a short time frame and low budget in Nepal.

Pilgrimage packages to Nepal:

Muktinath Yatra-Nepal: Muktinath is a Vishnu Mandir, sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists, located in Muktinath Valley at the foot of the Thorong La mountain pass in the Mustang region of Nepal.

Kathmandu -Nepal Tour Package: Visit enchanting temples in the traditional architecture of Nepal and colourful Buddhist stupas that are pilgrimage sites for devotees from all around the world.

Pashupatinath Darshan,Nepal: The Pashupatinath Mandir in Nepal is one of the most sacred Hindu temple complex located on the banks of the Bagmati River. 

Lumbini Muktinath Pokhara- Nepal Package: Nepal is a nation amid India and Tibet known for its temples and Himalayan Mountains, which include Mt. Everest. Kathmandu, the capital, has baffling places filled with Hindu and Buddhist shrines.

Buddhist Pilgrimage Nepal Tour: Go on a spiritual journey that will take you to some of the prominent Buddhist sites in Nepal.

Other packages to Nepal:

Explore Bhutan & Nepal Tour: Nepal Bhutan Cultural Tour is a nine-day package tour that takes us through the capital cities of Kingdom of Bhutan and Nepal showing their true cultural identity.

Exotic Nepal Culture Tour by Land: Nepal is a beautiful country renowned for its adventure tourism and places which include the wildlife reserve Chitwan National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site Pashupatinath Temple.

Day tour to an organic farmhouse in Nepal: On this short day trip to Kapan in the Kathmandu district of Nepal, visit the one-of-a-kind organic farmhouse resort

Day Trip to Chandragiri, Nepal for a Wine Tasting Tour: Get to experience the activity of wine tasting on this day trip in Nepal

6 Days Nepal Tour Package: The perfect Nepal tour package which includes all the flavours of this country!





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