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Season

Remarks

Nature Tours

1

Orchids, Blue-puppies and other wild flowers

Jumla, Shanischare, Bharatpur, Trishuli, Shivapuri, Hetauda, Mypokhari. Milke, Godawari, Tansen, Dhorpatan, Khaptad, Makalu, Gosainkunda.

Marc - May

Require special conservation care.

2

Eidelweilss - National Flower of Austria. Endangered in Austria but available in Nepal.

Gosaikunda, Langtang, Dolpa

August/Late Monsoon

Require special conservation care.

3

Snow Leopard Trek (Including Himalayan Thar & Bluesheep Marmod and other highland mammals & birds.)

Annapurna, Dolpa, Mugu, Barun Valley.

All seasons excepting winter

Require special conservation care. Difficult to spot snow-leopard.

4

Red Panda Trek including musk-deer, blood-pheasants

Lang Tang (Difficult to spot)

All seasons excepting winter

Require special conservation care. Sighting of Red -Panda is rare.

5

Fossil Hunting

Shivalik, Chure Range, Thak Khola

All seasons

Collection of fossils is prohibited.

6

Cave Culture Tourism

Mustang Jomsom

All Seasons

Special permit is required

7

Angling

Natural Lakes, Rivers & Ponds

All seasons excepting winter

Special permit is required

8

Honey Hunting

Lower Larky Bhot, Annapurna Region

Autumn / Spring

Special Guide is required

9

Wet Land Bird Watching

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Lumbini

September / March

Oct-March ideal for watching water-bird

10

Butterfly

Lumbini, Chitwan National Park

July

 11

Photographic Expedition

Throughout the country

Monsoon

Dramatic visual Effect of snow- capped mountains immediately after the monsoon rain.

 12

Migratory Birds 

Koshi tappu Wildlife Reserve, Rara National Park, Karnali, Mahakali, Jomsom, Jumla

During Winter in Terai & April - October in Himalayan Region

Nature guide required

13

Alpine Meadows Tour

Trans Himalayan Region & other northern high altitude regions.

Early June

Open grassland & meadows dotted with primulas, Poppies, Buttercup, Potentilas, Saxifragus, Edelweisses, etc.

14 

Apsuwa valley 

Sankhuwasabha District, Altitude of 2500 m

Spring

Four days walk from Tumlingtar air strip. Lush green past time forests with white magnolias, golden Michelias, Carmine Cherries & only surviving species of Tetracentron sinense. Flight to Biratnagar & take 7 hr drive to Basantapur. 7 days walk from Basantapur. 

  15

Arun valley Trip

Hills & Mountains of upper areas of Tamur & Arun rivers.

Late March to Mid June

Flight to Biratnagar. Drive to Basantapur (2500). Less than a week trek to site to witness 25 species of rare rhodendrons. 

  16

Koshi Tappu (Paradise for water - birds)

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve/Sunsari District

October to end of March

Flight to Biratnagar. One hr drive surface transport facility available.

  17

Crane Watch

Jomsom / Mustang

September last week till Mid October

This is an ideal place to sight the migratory cranes. Flight to Pokhara & Four-five days trekking to reach Jomsom.

 18

Monkey Watch

Swayambhu, pashupatinath

All seasons.

Watching the behaviour of Rhesus monkeys (Temple monkeys) is amusing & popular pasttime for the visitors. Regular Earth Watch & John Hopkins University groups visit Nepal for monkey watch.

  19

Pheasant Watch

Pip - Annapurna region

All seasons

Pipar is a small reserve situated in the south east of Annapurna conservation area. In this area there are more than seven different kinds of pheasant.

20 

Saras Crane Tour

LUMBININI & KAPILVASTU dISTRICTS

Monsoon

Require special conservation care.

21 

WildLife Safari

Chitwan Natioanl Park.

Throughout the year

All facilities available.

Culture Tours:

  1

Tansen - Palpa Trip

Tansen - Palpa 

All seasons

The township of Tansen bears a rich legacy of the traditional art and architecture. Perched on the lap of the spectacular Srinagar Hill. Tansen, commands a panaromic view of Himalaya & Plains of Terai. It can be reached from Lumbini as well as Pokhara.

2 

  Gorkha - Mankamana Tour

 Gorkha. This place can be reached in fours drive from beautiful Kathmandu - Pokhara Highway.

All seasons

The first King of Shah dynasty established his Kingdom in Gorkha & from there unification of Nepal was initiated. The Gorkha palace perched at the top of the fortified hill, Mankamana & a cave of Gorakha Nath is spectacular.

3 

Ilam Tour 

Ilam

All seasons 

Renowned for Tea -Estates. From this beautiful -traditional hill station one can also reach Darjelling. Ilam can be reached from Biratnagar - Kakarbitta Highway. 

  4

Dhankuta / Pakhribas & Basantapur Tour

Dhankuta

All seasons

Dhankuta is one of the most fascinating district of east Nepal. Where, one can experience some of the exciting cultural & natural richness.

 5

Dolkha / Jiri Tour

Dolkha. Drive to Jiri from Kathmandu is very enjoyable.

All seasons

Dolkha is a traditional township inhabited by diverse ethnic groups. The temple Dolkha Bhimsen is worth visiting. Nearby the valley of Jiri attracts the visitors.

 6

  Rolwaling Trip

Rolwaling

Mar - Apr, Sept - Nov

Less trodent, trekking area inhabited by culturally rich Sherpa community.

  7

World Heritage Sites Tour

Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur 

All seasons

There are seven World Heritage Sites namely Swayambhunath temple, Pashupatinath temple, Boudhha, Changunarayan, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square & Kathmandu Durbar Square.

8 

Kathmandu Valley Culture Tour

Kathmandu 

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Visit to numerous Buddhist courtyards, bahals, bahis & Choks.

  9

Cultural tour of Sankhu

North East of Kathmandu

  "

An important religious place for Hindu & Buddhists located in an ancient mideaval town.

  10

Bouddha Tour

East of Kathmandu

"

One of the most important World Heritage Sites where a huge Boudha Stupa and many Tibetian colourful Monastries are located.

  11

Hidden Treasure of kathmandu

Kathmandu Valley  

"

A walking tour passing through unique Buddhist bahal like Chhusyabahal to World Heritage Site like Hanuman Dhoka. 

 12

Patan Tour

Patan, Lalitpur

"

Another important World Heritage Site, full of Buddhist Shrines & important Hindu temples like Krishna Mandir.

13 

Bhaktapur West to East

Bhaktapur

"

A walking tour from ancient man made lake of Siddha Pokhari towards World Heritage Site of 55 windows, five Storeyed temple, Nagpokhari, Dattatrai, Pujari Math & other National Heritage Sites.

 14

Bhaktapur North to South

Bhaktapur

" 

Trip to Mahakali Temple, Deochhe, Ganesh Temple & unique holy spots such as Tripra Sundari, Ram Mandir & Barahi.

15 

Tour of Bhaktapur 

Bhaktapur

"

Museums, National Art Gallery & walking through nooks and corners of Bhaktapur.

  16

Cultural tour of Thecho, Sunaguthi, Chapagaon and Vajrabarahee

South of Patan

" 

A unique agregrarian rural settings with multi-roofed Nepali style temples & rows vernacular architectural buildings with dry onions, red-chilies, pumpkins decorated outside the windows.

17

Khokana, Karyavinayak & Bungamatee 

  Little Soujth of Patan

"

A unique Newari ancient village where chicken farming is forbidden. The village of Khokana is well known for extracting Mustard Oil. Besides there are very active Bajriyana Buddhist Temple such as Karya Binayak & Karunamaya.

18 

Cultural tour of Sankhamul

North East of patan

"

This is a confluence of holy river Bagmati & Manahara. About 1500 years old huge monolithitic statues of Garuda, Hanuman & Ganesh are worth seeing.

19

Gokarneswar, Suntakhan & Baluwa

East of Kathmandu

" 

An intricatedly built pagoda styled temple of Mahadeva with many archaelogical ruins. Among them is an inscription of 7th century describing in detail the construction of Buddhist Vihara & Chaityas.

20 

Walking Tour from Ason to Hanuman Dhoka

Kathmandu

"

An exilerating experience of urban indeginious life style, market teamed with small shops. The street landscape is dominated by golden pagodas and parasols. 

  21

New classical Tour of Rana Palaces

Kathmandu & Patan

"

Although this country was never ruled by any foreign power, yet Kathmandu has many palatial building built by Ranas who were influenced by European architecture.

  22

Night tour of Kathmandu

Kathmandu

  "

Chanting of religious hymns with musical instruments performed in the premises of the temples in Kathmandu & Patan. A walk through calm lanes of the city would be an unique experience.

  23

  Nala/Banepa/Panauti Tour

East of Bhaktapur

"

A village of many traditional Nanis, Patis and stone fountains, famous four storeyed temple of Durga & Machhindranath. (Usually temples have two or odd numver of stories.)

  24

Lele Tour

South of Patan

"

Historical site of 1300 years old educational centre of Kathmandu valley, Ruins of ancient schools, the famous Saraswati Kunda, ancient temples & beautiful sculptural arts are some of the important features.

  25

Tour of Jamacho

Top of Raniban, Kathmandu

"

3rd highest peak of Kathmandu, a place of meditation by Bipaswi Buddha when the whole of Kathmandu valley was a lake. As a result of meditation the Swayambhunath Stupa was raised, the lake was drained and the beautiful valley was created.

  26

Tour of Nuwakot

North West of Kathmandu

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A capital city of the first King of unified Nepal, Prithvi Narayan Shah. The whole unification was planned and carried out from here. A natural fort on top of the hill between Trishuli & Tadi river.

27 

Tour of Dakshin Kali/Pharping/Sikhar Narayan/Chovar & Adinatha

KTM

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This region is naturally and culturally important place of Kathmandu valley. Dakshinkali is a tantrik temple where animal sacrifices are made.

  28

Bronze Casting in Patan

Patan

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Patan is well known for stone, bronze and wood carving. This tour shows the various process of lost wax method of bronze casting. A typical indegious craftsmanship of Nepal.

  29

Stone Carving in Kathmandu & Patan

KTM & Patan

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Intricated and time-consuming cheaseling of stone into a fine piece of work art would be an interesting feature to watch.

30

Visit to Thangka Gallery

Swayambhu, Bhaktapur, Patan

" 

Thangka is a traditional miniature painting painted with pig hair brush, vegetable dyes & gold powder. Its history dates back to 10 century A.D.

 31

Tour of Harisiddhi & East of Patan

East of Patan 

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Beautiful shrine of Balkumari, seldom visited by tourists. The medival silver coins of Patan also has the name of Goddess Balkumari minted.

32

Visit to Kaiser Library

  Kathmandu

  "

A must for book lovers. A private collection of rare priceless manuscripts & books, some of them over 1100 years old later turned into National Library.

33 

Cultural tour of Handigaon

  Kathmandu

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The famous Dhumbarahi statue - the boar headed incarnation of Lord Bishnu. One among the best sculpture in the whole Indian sub-continent.

34 

Tour of Bagmateeghat

  Kathmandu

 "

A harmony between the nature and culture of Nepal. Separates the cities of Kathmandu and Lalitpur.

 35

Bajraogini Festival of Saankhu

Sankhu 23 Km North East of Kathmandu

April

Begins from April Full Moon & lasts for 10 days.

Ethnological-Tours:

 1

  Tharu Community Tour

Chitwan, Bardia, Daang, Nawalparasi, Saptari, Morang, Banke, Kanchanpur

Most of the Tharu villages are situated in Terai region, so Winter would be better to visit there.

One of the most important indeginous ethnic group of this country with their rich cultural living forces.

 2

Sataars Community Tour

Morang & Jhapa district. Remarkably in Babiya Barta & Topgachhi VDCs

Most of the Sartars villages are situated in in Terai rehion, so Winter would be better to visit there

This ethnic group performs dances wearing peacock feather and paper flowers at country market places called haat bazars. sartars are mostly teetotaler, however some make it drink it not and some drink it make it not. 

  3

Dhimals Community Tour

Morang (Dense settlement in Dangihat & Bayerban VDCs + Haraicha

Most of the Dhimals villages are situated in Terai region, so Winter would be better to visit there

Another distinguished community of Terai region. The Dhimal women wear colourful hair do and are dressed in a piece of hand woven cloth covering from breast to knee called Bona. Dhimals make special type of liquor preserved in earthern pots. 

 4

Jhangads Village Tour

Morang, sunsari, Siraha, Dhanusa, Bara & Parsa

Most of the Jhangads villages are situated in Terai region, so Winter would be better to visit there

This community live in a group of households comprising of 10 to 12 small huts. They have their own social classes and practice interclan marriage.

 5

Rajbanshis Village Tour

Morang & Jhapa

This community is also referred to as Koch of Koche. It is believed that Koch fought during the Mahabharat War, where Kichak were killed by Bhimsen.

 6

The Danuwars

Kamalkunj, Sindhuli (dense settlement)

Also refered to as koch of koche

Pilgrim Tours:

 1

Therabad Buddhism Tour

Kathmandu, Lumbini, tansen

All seasons

Therabad is one of the important sect of Buddhism in Nepal. There are numbers of Therabad Buddhists Bihara scattered all over the Kingdom. Some of the Biharas in KTM, Patan, Bhaktapur, Lumbini, Tansen & Pokahara are worth visiting.

  2

  Pan - Animism / Shamanism Tour

Hills & Terai regions

All seasons

Pananism & Saninism are widely practiced in Hills & Terai regions. Performance of Jhankari by beating drums & swallowing fire to drive away the evil spirits is spectacular to watch.

  3

  Ramgram Tour

South - East of Parasi

Throughout the year but winter is better 

One of the most important Buddhist sacred sites which is believed to be the habitation of ancient Koliyas.

4 

Devdaha Tour 

Bhavanipur / Rupandehi

Throughout the year but winter is better

Devdaha also related to ancient city of Koliyas and a very important Buddhist site of the world with many relics and monuments.

 5

 Lumbini / Kapilvastu Tour

Lumbini & Vicinity

All seasons

The most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage of the world where Lord Buddha an apostle of peace was born. Emperor Ashoka visited this holy place and erected a Ashoka Pillar to mark the burth place of Lord Buddha.

 6

Janakpurdham Tour

 Janakpur

All seasons

Sita Janaki mandir, birth place of Sita, wife of Lord Rama.

  7

Barakhetra 

Sunsari

All seasons

Temple of Lord Vishnu. One of the four most important holy areas.

  8

 Mankamana

Gorkha

All seasons

Temple of Goddess Manakamana. A short off-road trek up the hill.

9 

Muktinath

Jomsom

Autumn-Spring

Pilgrimage for Hindus & Buddhist alike.

10 

Pindeswore, Budhasubba & Dantakali

Dharan

All seasons 

The three important holy spots located in proximity. 

Himalayan Pilgrimage Tours:

  1

Tyangboche Gompa

Khumbu

  Autumn & Spring

Located at the altitude of 1000-14000 ft., kno the monastry order, organisation, interrelationship among men, monastry & nature, ritual performance. Typology of monastry & Lamas, reincarnation concept, alter & ritual items of divinities. 

  2

 Thubtenchholing Gompa

Solu

Autumn & Spring

Located at the altitude of 1000-14000 ft., kno the monastry order, organisation, interrelationship among men, monastry & nature, ritual performance. Typology of monastry & Lamas, reincarnation concept, alter & ritual items of divinities. 

3

Tashi Gompa

 Bizu - Dolkha

Autumn & Spring 

Located at the altitude of 1000-14000 ft., kno the monastry order, organisation, interrelationship among men, monastry & nature, ritual performance. Typology of monastry & Lamas, reincarnation concept, alter & ritual items of divinities. 

  4

Bhagang Gompa

Helambu / Manaslu Region, Mustang

Autumn, Spring & Rain

Located at the altitude of 1000-14000 ft., kno the monastry order, organisation, interrelationship among men, monastry & nature, ritual performance. Typology of monastry & Lamas, reincarnation concept, alter & ritual items of divinities. 

 5

Dolpo & Khenje Rimpoche Gompa

KTM/Baudha

All seasons 

Located at the altitude of 1000-14000 ft., kno the monastry order, organisation, interrelationship among men, monastry & nature, ritual performance. Typology of monastry & Lamas, reincarnation concept, alter & ritual items of divinities.   

Himalayan Festival Tours:

  1

 Yertong Festival Tours

Jharkot/Jomsom

August - September

3790 m altitude, moderate trek, festival observed to mark the completion of summer.

  2(a)

Manirimdu Festival Tours 

Chiwang Monastery / SoluKhumbu

October - November

Altitude 10000 ft, 3 hrs walk from Phalpu. 4 hrs walk from Junbesi, 3 days walk from Jiri. Exorcism rite, mask dances of 13 types.

2(b) 

Manirimdu Festival Tour

Tyangboche Monastery / Solukhumbu

October - November

Altitude 13000 ft, 3 hrs walk from Phalpu. 4 hrs walk from Junbesi, 3 days walk from Jiri. Exorcism rite, mask dances of 13 types.

  3

Maghi Festival Tour

Tharu inhabited areas of Dang district. Mainly Tulsipur & Deukhuri valley

January

Flight to Bhairahawa / Nepalgunj. Surface transport to destination.

 4

Dumje Festival Tour

Solu / Junbesi Village

April

Four day long festival. Famous syabru dance performed. 

  5

Sherpa culture Tour

Solu / Khumbu

October - November / March - May

Upto an altitude of 11,000 ft. in Solu, 14,000 ft. in Khumbu. Trekking suggested. 

Flora & Fauna Tours:

1 

  Langtang National Park

32 Km North of Kathmandu

  Spring

Ideal for Himalayan Wildlife & Bird Watching, including different kinds of birds of prey, Snow-Patridges, Pheasants & other colourful birds as Robin Redstart, Finch etc.

 2

Royal Chitwan National Park

Chitwan

Throughout the Year

One of the best national parks enlisted in the World Heritage Sites. It has a large concentration of Bengal tigers, one horned rhino, bison, bear, Ghariyal & 489 Bird species.

3 

 Everest National Park

  Everest

Throughout the year

1148 sq. km. wilderness area & consist of rich wildlife including Himalayan tahr, ghoral, musk deer, weasel & black bear, wolf, lynx and snow leopard. this national park is also famous for Sherpa community. It is also included in World Heritage Sites.

 4

Shey Phoksundo National Park

Mugu & Dolpa

April - November

The largest National Park covering an area of 3555 sq. km. Full of virgin forests harbouring one of the world's best habitat of snow-leopard, blue sheep, ghoral, musk deer, wolf and other wildlife. Also known as hidden valley of crystal mountain.

  5

Royal Bardia National Park

Bardia

October - April

The national park includes some of the last remainings of grassland that once covered much of the Gangetic Plains. Bardia is the home of wide varieties of animals such as deers, ungulates, monkeys & wild elephants.

 6

Rara National Park

Jumla

Feb - Apr, Oct - Nov.

One of the smallest National Park but scenic and covers one of the beautiful corniferous forests. This National Park is named after pristine lake Rara which is the biggest lake in Nepal.

 7

Khaptad National Park 

Doti, Bajang, Bajura, Accham

Mar - Apr, Oct - Nov.

Khaptad is a plateau of grass land & forest at an elevation of about 3000 meters.

8

Makalu Barun National Park

Sankhuwasabha

Mar - Apr, Oct - Nov.

It has some of the richest & most unique pockets of plants & animals in Nepal, elsewhere lost to spreading human habitation. Wildlife includes Red panda, clouded leopard, black bear etc. Arun river system contains 84 varieties of fish.

 9

 Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve

Mahendra Nagar, Kanchanpur

October - April

This reserve is one of the last remaining habitat for threatened animals like hispid hare and pygmy hog. This is an important habitat for swamp deer, blue bull, porcupine, hog deer etc. 

10

Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve

Ruku,, Baglung, Myagdi 

Spring - Autumn

 This reserve is one of the prrime habitats of Blue-sheep, a highly priced trophey animals. Controlled hunting is allowed with proper licence & in certain seasons of the year.

 11

Annapurna Conservation Area

Mount Annapurna Region 

Throughout the year

This place is recognised as a natural paradise. Upper sub-alpine forest harboures rare animal such as leopards & Blue-sheep. This conservation area is an exemplerary destination for eco-tourism.

  12

Shivapuri Watershed Nanagement & Wildlife Reserve 

  12 Km North of Kathmandu

February - March / Autumn 

* 14,487 hs. * Altitudanal range 1,366 m - 2732 m, * 149 Bird species, * Ideal for camping, * Scenic views.

  13

Phulcjoki Hill Tour

16 Km South of Kathmandu 

Throughout the year except June August

* 2760m, * Godawari Botanical Garden at the Foothills, * Snow in Feb - Mar, *Richest for bird life, * 256 Species recorded. One of the best bird watching spots in Kathmandu valley.

White River Rafting:

 1

  Rafting in Tamur

Five hours drive to Basantapur from Biratnagar

Autumn / Winter / Spring

* Four day trek from Basantapur (far east Nepal) to the start with views of Kanchanjunga, Makalu & Everest, * White water Rafting folled by a good trekking (12 days Package).

 2

Rafting in Budhi Gandaki River 

Dhadingbesi / Gorkha 

Package of short trek & rafting, *Best river for rafting.

3 

Rafting in Trishuli & Sunkoshi 

Autumn / Winter / Spring 

Nepal has been recognised as one of the best White Water Rafting destination in Asia. Highly professional rafting agaencies are available to provide best services for water lovers.

Rural Tourism:

  1

Non Resort based / Rural Holiday

Bhadrabas & Lakhure Danda (15Km NE of KTM)

All seasons 

* 7000 ft high, * community development through rural tourism, * matural attaraction of sundarijal, *enchanting views of Himalayan range & spectacular view of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur & Lalitpur, *Cultural heritage site of Changunarayan, *Short trekking for Nagarkot.

  2

Thimi Craft Village

12 Km East of Kathmandu Thimi

All seasons

Folk culture village with restaurants, coffee shops, toilets, *Homogenous community with numerous festivities with cultural attraction like Buddhist Monastries, temples, courtyards & sattals etc.

3

 Mountaineers Memorial Park

Kakani height (1Hr. drive from KTM) 

All seasons

* Covering 120 ropanis of land, *Garden with never-dying torch & inscriptions of all those who died in their attempt to conquer Great Himalayan Mountains.

4 

Resunga Mountain 

Tamghas valley of Gulmi District

All seasons

* 3400 ha, * gardens, holy ponds, fair & festivals, water sprouts, * Monuments of archaelogical importance , temples, bazar & enchanting panaroma.

Sports - Tours:

  1

Mountain Bike

Various places

  All seasons

 2

The Great 100 K Himalayan Race

Pokhara

November 

  3

Marathon, Triathelon

Pokhara & Other places

  4

Hot Air Ballooning & Para - Gliding

KTM & Pokhara

  5

Kite Flying

Nagarkot 

 6

Elephant Polo

Chitwan 

Autumn

 7

International Golf Competition

Kathmandu

Autumn 

N.B. Many traditional nature and culture tours in regard to trekking & river rafting have not been enlisted here. Various endemic, value-based & other special interest tours of rice -plantation, afforestation, observation of medieval native technology such as brewing of chhang (Rice Beer), fermentation of Jhand & distillation of Rakshi (Local Moonshine). Preparation of Gundruk & Sinki (Dry Vegetables), Pickles, & other culinery art of ethnic cooking can be organised on request.

Similiarly other special interest tours viz. Nature Cure, Yoga, Meditation, Offering of Puja to special deities can also be arranged.