Things to do in Nepal | Pyala Travel

Not sure if you want to visit Nepal? But you do know which adventure activities you'd like to do?
Would you like to stroll through the little and hectic streets of Thamel in Kathmnadu? Visit the most sacred and important World Heritage Sites? See Rhinos in Chitwan or tiger in Bardiya National Park? Experience breath-taking landscapes and vibrant culture on mountain biking or want to enjoy the view of the Himalayas while paragliding? Or the most obvious one: trekking & hiking? Nepal is specialized in all activities, tours, hikes, treks, adventures and mountaineering expeditions.

Nepal has earned recognition worldwide for its best white water rafting, kayaking and canoeing. The rivers that thunder down from the high Himalaya churn with ferocity, mixing with melting glacier water to crash through gorges, valleys and tropical jungles on their way to the plains of India. They provide some of the fastest and most challenging white waters in the world.

Some people have the idea that touring in Nepal is all about trekking with a lots of sweat and hard work with no fun. This is far from the truth. Leisure travel in Nepal is booming. Our trip itineraries are designed to make the most of your time in Nepal. Nepal has much more to offer then just trekking. The hundreds of temples, monuments, 10 world heritage sites and cultural diversity will make you enjoy Nepal.  When your days begin with a lovely breakfast in your hotel. Spent days sightseeing and use evenings for shopping and relaxing. You might even want to try a Yoga class.  The diversity in cities such as Patan, an artistic town with exquisite art, Pokhara with its beautiful view of the Annapurna or Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha will make your trip to Nepal an unforgettable one. Now that is Leisure travel in Nepal.

About 15,000sq km of the country, amounting to almost 18 percent of the total area, are protected. Nepal has nine national parks, four wildlife reserves and three conservation areas.National Parks: Chitwan, Bardia, Rara, Khaptad, Makalu Barun, Shey-Phoksundo, Sagarmatha, Shivapuri and Langtang. Wildlife Reserves: Shukla Phanta, Koshi-Tappu, Parsa and Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. Conservation Areas: Annapurna Conservation Area, Manaslu Conservation Area and Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. The lowland Terai jungles are rich in wildlife like Bengal tigers, one horned rhinos, marsh mugger crocodiles, gharial crocodiles, swamp deer, musk deer, black bucks, blue bulls, Asiatic wild buffaloes and many more. The parks and reserves are also rich in bird species that include large varieties of babblers and orioles, koels and drongos, peacocks, floricans, and a multitude of wintering wildfowl. A jungle safari in Nepal can be a very exciting experience for you and your family. Experience elephant-back safaris, bush walking, bird watching, dugout canoeing as well as recreational activities and cultural programs.

Nepal’s diverse terrain is a mountain biker’s dream adventure come true. Mountain biking offers an environmentally friendly way of exploring this magnificent country’s lovely landscape and living heritage. Hurtling down dirt roads on sturdy mountain bikes is a thrilling sport for any adventure seeker. Beginning right here in Kathmandu Valley, numerous dirt trails lead to far flung settlements with great views along the way which gets better as you climb to higher elevations. Popular destinations around the valley are Bhaktapur, Sankhu, Budanilkantha, Nagarkot and the Kathmandu Valley rim. Pokhara, with its incredible natural beauty and ever-smiling people, is also a fascinating place for bike rides. Hard core bikers can go all the way to Tibet. The annual Mountain Biking Championships, participated in by many enthusiastic tourists, are held.

Yoga classes & courses. Nepal provides the solitude and environment for meditation which is unparalleled in this part of the world. Nepal has much to offer to those interested in meditation, yoga and ayurveda. There are guided and residential courses for meditation and yoga. Kathmandu, in particular, is where most of these activities happen. We work closely with Pranamaya Yoga Studio who offer Yoga classes & courses in Thamel, Bouddha, Patan and Pokhara.  If a single class or a few classes is not enough why don’t you go in depth.  Yoga courses and  workshops,  retreats or Yoga treks can followed at the Pranamaya Yoga studio or follow yoga courses & classes at the Neydo Monastery in Kathmandu valley! Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word and it consists of two different words; Ayu and Veda. Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge. Thus it indicates ‘The knowledge of Life’. It is not only the science of diseases, but it also deals with Life.  Life is known as ‘The union of the mind, body and spirit’. Ayurveda gives us the formulas for living a long life filled with happiness and joy. Ayurveda is not limited to the physical body. It also deals with the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of life. The packages focus primarily on providing you with a glimpse of the Ayurveda knowledge of self care and touch.

The history of paragliding in Nepal is not long, but it is emerging as one of the fastest growing sports in Nepal due to the suitable weather and best locations to carry it out. Paragliding in Nepal is a wonderful experience, enabling you to enjoy the scenic beauty of countryside and breathtaking white Himalayan mountain ranges. For the adventure seeker, paragliding can be a fulfilling experience and a ride that will take you over some of the best scenery on earth. The flying season in Nepal commences from November through February, the best months being November and December. One of the favorite locations for paragliding in Nepal is Sarangkot in Pokhara (1,592m). Qualified pilots provide a short briefing before launching. Paragliding sites include in the Kathmandu area: Mt Monastery, Lakuri Bhanjyang, Shivapuri, Shivapuri New, Hetauda, Shreebran, Dhulikhel. In the Pokhara area: Sarangkot, Diki-Danga, Begnas Tal, Muktinath, Korchon, Nuwakot, Galem, Tansen, Bandipur, Andi-Khola-Sirkot, Sirubari, Dechuli, Karkineta, Chitwan and in the Western Region: Surkhet, and Dailekh.

Trekking in Nepal offers one of world’s best trekking routes to and around world’s several highest mountains including Mt. Everest; the highest. There always have been a remarkable number of tourists traveling to Nepal just for trekking purpose, where there are well estimated trekking options best suited for adventures while exploring the beauties. Nepal has 10 of world’s 14 mountains which rise above eight thousand meters, all of which offer each trekking routes.

Mountaineering is considered a keystone activity that Nepal offers to climbers, more than any country in the world. The eight out to fourteen 8,000m peaks lie in Nepal, including Mount Everest (8,848m), the highest peak in the world. Ever since the country opened its peaks to climbers in 1949, mountaineering activity has become the most popular attraction, alluring hundreds of adventure seekers to Nepal every year. Starting with the successful conquering of Mount Annapurna by Maurice Herzog in 1950 and the Everest by sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa in 1953, ever since then, the record setting and glory hunt of conquering these peaks have been the ultimate dream of any climber to attain.