subject: Get To Know Nepal Before Visiting For Vacations [print this page] Whenever a person plans a vacation to a different country, then knowing about general features of the place helps in exploring it much better and with more interest. So, here the complete article is dedicated to tourists, who want to explore Nepal this vacations. Knowing about best time to go, places to see, weather conditions & other general information about Nepal would make the visit much more entertaining.
First of all, putting a glance over Nepals general information would help:
Location: Between India & the Tibetan Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China
Area: 147,181 sq. Kilometers
Altitude: Varies from 70 meters to 8848 meters
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: approx. 22 million
Language: Nepali. However, educated people can understand and speak English as well.
Climate: Climate ranges from sub-tropical in the low lands to Arctic in higher altitudes.
Seasons: Nepal has four major seasons.
(1) Winter: December-February
(2) Spring: March-May
(3) Summer: June-August
(4) Autumn: September-November
Now, Lets glance over the best time to visit Nepal.
Deciding upon when to visit Nepal completely depends upon the climatic conditions of the particular place. Nepal can be visited all year round however, it is said that the start of dry season i.e. October-November is ideal to visit the place. This is the time after monsoon, due to which the country looks greener & cleaner. Moreover, Nepal is located on Himalayan regions, and visiting here in these months would give more chances to the tourists to explore the incredible Himalayas. In this season, the weather is neither too hot nor cold but is very pleasant.
For the trekkers or adventure freaks, who plans to visit Nepal just because of making the best out of Himalayas can visit in December-January. During this time, there is lots of snow that gives opportunities for activities like mountain climbing, mountain flight, skiing, etc. However, during this time, trekkers need to be highly prepared with the safety parameters as it could be risky in trekking on high altitudes.
Highlights of Nepal:
When it comes to highlights of Nepal, knowing about the tourist places is the first among all.
Places to visit:
From religious places to scenery views, Nepal has lot to offer. Some of the places mentioned below are the most attractive tourist spot destinations in Nepal.
Kathmandu City
Pashupatinath
Dakshinkali
Boudanath
Swayambhunath
Bhaktapur
Nagarkot
Dhulikhel
Patan
Pokhara Valley
Now, lets list up those places that are must to watch, due to the exoticness & exclusivity
Phewa Lake
Barahi Temple
Seti Gandaki
Devis Fall
Mahendra Gupha (cave)
Lumbini (birth place of Lord Buddha)
Knowing about all these things would greatly help in making the trip to Nepal a great experience.
