Why Nepal is the best country for Adventure Travel

Adventure in Nepal

Mountain Sherpa Admin

Mar 05, 2019

Considered to travel one of the best picturesque countries in the Himalaya, Nepal is as beautiful as it is filled with opportunities for adventure at every turn.

Nepal is a small country, which is filled with high mountains, hills, beautiful rivers and lush green forests, and amazing culture which makes it one of the best destination in the world to travel. Nepal has some fantastic places to visit in all seasons. Nepal has got a diverse land structure from plain land to the high Himalayas.

Nepal is blessed with the great Himalayan range, which stretches from North West to the Far East and is home to eight of the top ten highest Himalayas in the world. This country offers a mesmerizing journey in its beautiful and diverse landscapes from the low land of Terai to the high mountains.

With the presence of many Hills and Himalayas, Nepal has become one of the best destinations for adventure trekking and hiking. Anyone who has been once to Nepal always plans to come back because of the adventurous journey, which one can find in Nepal, cannot be experienced anywhere else.

Here are the reasons why Nepal is the best country for Adventure Trekking:

Unique Geography of Nepal

Nepal has one of the most varied landscapes, which extends from the low land of Terai and goes up to the High Himalayas. This makes the geography of the country really unique and beautiful.

It is sandwiched between two giant nations, India in the south and China in the north. Topographically, Nepal is divided into three regions, i.e., the Himalayan region in the north, Hilly region that consists of Hills with dense forests in the middle and flat Terai land in the southern part.

The lowest point is located at 70 meters above the sea level that is in Jhapa district of Nepal and highest point is the top of Mount Everest at 8848 meters, which is the highest point of the world. The altitude increases from the South to North in Nepal. The temperature goes up to 40-degree the Celsius in Terai region while the temperature reaches below -40 degrees Celsius in the northern mountain region.

To experience the foothills of Himalayas

Nepal is a small and beautiful country, which is situated in the heart of Himalayas. Nepal is home to the eight of the top ten highest mountains in the world. A trekking journey to Nepal allows you to witness the beautiful scenario of snow-capped Himalayas.

Trekking in Nepal provides you with the option to the beautiful scenery of the Himalayas like never before. It is home to some of the best trekking route in the world which are Everest Base camp, Annapurna Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit Trekking, Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking, Manaslu Circuit Trekking, Langtang Valley Trekking, Upper Mustang -The Forbidden Kingdom, and many more.

Multiple Adventurous Activities Options

If you are an adventure lover and want to experience the real adventure of Nature, then a trekking journey in Nepal can be the best trip for you. A trip to Nepal will give you a thrilling journey, which would bring adrenaline rush in your body and gives you an experience of a lifetime.

There are multiple adventurous activities option such as Nepal Mountian Bike tour, paragliding, white water rafting, bungee jumping, zip flying, ultra light flying and many more. A bungee jump from the height of a 1700 meters high hill into the lake to the jumping from a suspension bridge is some of the adventure option to give you the best adventurous experience. A trekking trip to Nepal will assure you the best thrilling experience and will provide you with a memory of a lifetime.

Rich Natural Beauty

Nepal is a country, which is blessed with natural beauty in it's every corner. Nepal is considered as paradise because of it's abundant natural beauty which cannot be experienced anywhere else in the world. It has a rich biodiversity and is home to over 6800 flowering plants, more than 900 species of birds and also 600 families of butterflies.

It is the second most prosperous country in natural water resources and contains numerous deep and long rivers, which are the home to thousands of aquatic animals. Also, it is home to the deepest valley known as Arun Valley, which is situated between the Everest and Makalu Trekking region. Arun Valley provides an incredible trekking journey with views of multiple High Mountains including Everest, Makalu, and many others.

Full of Unique and Diverse Culture

Nepal is a country, which is full of unique and diverse cultures, traditions and customs that is entirely different from the rest of the world. There are more than 125 languages spoken by various cultural and ethnic groups of peoples. The people of different religion live with peace and harmony in every part of this small country.

The two major religions are Hinduism and Buddhism, which have co-existed in the country for ages. Though Nepal was a Hindu kingdom in the past, one can witness temples and Buddhist shrines all over the country.

The travelers can enjoy a unique lifestyle and traditional rituals in every part of the country. Furthermore, Nepali culture and society have evolved in a different pattern since it's origin that makes this country culturally most diverse and a place to visit.

Low-Cost Travel and Hassle Free Visa

Nepal is a popular destination because of the low-cost travel while compared to the other goals in South Asian countries. Furthermore, Nepal provides unique and excellent adventurous options at a meager price which is not possible anywhere else in the world. One can spend a day comfortably within $40 a day.

Also, the visa procedure for Nepal is quite comfortable and hassle-free. Foreigners can avail Nepalese visa at the airport at the time of their arrival. You can get your visa as per your plan to stay in Nepal, as the visa process is quite relaxed and hassle-free.

To witness Endangered Species

Nepal is home to a huge number of animals because of its demographic and topographic variation. It has some of the rare and unique species of animals, which are not found anywhere else in the world. Nepal government has protected some of the endangered species of animals that are protected in national parks, wildlife reserves, and sanctuaries.

As this country is home to the rare species like Spiny Babbler, Himalayan Black Bear, Musk Deer, Asiatic Elephant, etc. which attracts millions of visitors every year to Nepal.

If you are an adventure lover and want to relish different features of nature on a solo trip, a journey to Nepal would be the best choice for you.