Nepal Tour Guide : A brief explanation to travel in Nepal.

Planning a trip to the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal, you’ll have a few questions about what food you can hope to enjoy once you’re over there and which places you can travel. We’re here to help you with these.

• GEOGRAPHICAL REGION OF NEPAL –

Location and Borders :-

1. Situated in South Asia
2. Bounded by China in the north and India in the south, east, and west

Land Area and Coordinates :-

1. Landlocked country
2. Covers 147,516 sq. km
3. Coordinates approximately 28°N and 84°E
4. Falls in the temperate zone north of the Tropic of Cancer

Land Dimensions :- 

1. East to west distance: about 800 km
2. North to south distance: 150 to 250 km

Water Systems :-

1. Drains south into India
2. Vast water systems

Geographical Regions :-

1. Himalayan region
2. Hill region
3. Terai region

Elevation Extremes :-

1. Highest point: Mt. Everest (8,848 m)
2. Lowest point: Kechana Kalan in Jhapa (60 m)

•  The hidden treasures of Nepal –

Nepal is home to eight of the world’s highest peaks, each towering above 8000m. These majestic peaks include Mount Everest (8,848 m), Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Makalu (8,463 m), Cho Oyu (8,201m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Manaslu (8,163 m), and Annapurna (8,091 m). The inner Himalayan valleys, like Mustang and Dolpo, resemble cold deserts akin to the Tibetan plateau. Nepal is often referred to as the “water towers of South Asia” due to its 6,000 rivers, which rely on snowmelt or rainfall. Major perennial rivers originating in the Himalayas include Mahakali, Karnali, Narayani, and Koshi, while medium-sized rivers like Babai, West Rapti, Bagmati, Kamla, Kankai, and Mechi emerge from the Midlands and Mahabharat range.

When it comes to wetlands, Nepal boasts 163 documented sites, with nine being globally recognized Ramsar Sites. These include Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Beeshazarital (Chitwan), Jagdishpur Reservoir (Kapilvastu), and Ghodaghodi Tal (Kailali) in the Tarai region. In the mountainous region, you can find Gokyo (Solukhumbu), Phoksundo (Dolpa), Rara (Mugu), and Mai Pokhari (Ilam). Moreover, Nepal is home to over 30 natural caves, some of which hold cultural and religious significance. For instance, Maratika Cave, also known as Haleshi, is a sacred site for both Buddhists and Hindus. Another remarkable site is Siddha Cave, located below BNDIPUR near Bimal Nagar along the Kathmandu-Pokhara highway. Additionally, the Pokhara region is famous for its caves, including Bat’s Shed (Mahendra Gufa), Batulechar, Gupteswar, and Patale Chhango. Lastly, if you venture to the Mustang region, you’ll discover numerous caves adorned with ancient murals and chortens dating back to the 13th century, such as Luri and Tashi Kabum.

• How to reach Nepal –

By air: The Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu is the only international airport in Nepal. There are direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Varanasi to Kathmandu. Southeast Asian Airlines and European Airlines fly to Kathmandu.

By road: You can travel by bus directly to Nepal from the Indian cities of Gorakhpur and Patna. You can reach the border by car with a transport permit to show at the border crossing.

• Nepal Tourist places –

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• What’s the food like in Nepal?

The national dish of Nepal is Daal Bhaat Takaari (lentils, rice, and vegetable curry), which can be found in a range of flavors and is often served as a main course for lunch and dinner. For many people in Nepal, this is the only dish they eat. Its quality often varies, being excellent in one restaurant and bland in another. This dish also forms the basis of a thali, a round platter of various dishes that also include roti, papad, curd, chutney, and pickles. Thalis are a varied and cost-effective meal option in Nepal.

Nepali food is influenced by Tibetan cuisine, especially in the mountains where a traditional diet consists of soups, potatoes, pasta, and toasted flour. Additionally, Indian food such as Roti (bread), tandoori meats, masala, and kofta can be found in Nepal. Kathmandu is renowned as the budget eating capital of Asia, with tourist restaurants selling a wide variety of Western-style fast food including chips, steaks, and pizza. Noodles, known as chow-chow in Nepali, are available everywhere and are ideal for a quick snack.

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