Nepal is favorite amongst foreign tourists

Nepal is favorite amongst foreign tourists, and slowly the locals are following in their footsteps in exploring every nook and corner possible. A hotbed of potential for adventure sports and activities, there are equally luxurious activities available to those who seek. Following is a list of adventurous and luxurious activities one can indulge in.

1. Breakfast at Everest

It’s said, morning shows the day. What if you started your morning with a surreal heli-ride to Everest, taking in the enchanting snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas and the surrounding? ‘Breakfast with Everest’ offers an exciting chance to start your day with the highest peak in the world. What makes it alluring is the fact that you directly board an aircraft from Kathmandu in the earliest hour, which takes you to Kwange in the Everest region. There, you spend some time sharing your first meal of the day with the mountains. It is a package that exceeds not more than 3 to 4 hours, making it extremely time-efficient for such an intense experience. 

2. Coffee in Jomsom

Perhaps there isn’t a better place where coffee would be appreciated. This Himalayan Java outlet in Jomsom is a recent one, and enjoys great popularity amongst the visitors and trekkers. And why not? Mustang is an exotic place, and the visitors’ happiness knows no bounds to be welcomed at one of the best known coffee houses. Undoubtedly, it is a mark of how good they are at what they do, and proof of how the people have showered this coffee franchise with immense love.

3. Book the special rooms of Fishtail Lodge

Many claim this is one of the best places to enjoy the Annapurna skyline, it’s a great place to stow away some time for yourself and retreat into peace and tranquility. It has interesting room choices for the visitors, and meets all requirements of a good hotel. It’s situated close to the beautiful Phewa Lake, so much so, that you have to cross it to be there. It’d be a great place for a family holiday, or with friends.

4. Spend your weekend at Barahi Resort

This will be a fun-filled weekend, because they offer many things to keep you occupied, especially the jungle activities. What’s not there to like about elephant rides, nature walks, canoeing, bird watching, and jeep safari, among others? If that’s not enough, lounge in the grand swimming pool. The way to the resort might be bumpy, but the staff are known to more than make up for it by providing excellent hospitality. So, don’t think twice about going there. Save all of it for the various fun activities that will greet you there.

5. Skydiving

Skydiving is one of the most adventurous activities that will have your adrenaline kicking and bucking. This one gives you more than bragging rights—the 40-45 seconds of freefall thousands of feet above the ground will no doubt change the way you see life. It is an adventure of a lifetime. Currently, thrill-seekers can engage in this amazing activity in Pokhara and Everest. You don’t need a particular experience to check this one off your bucket list, as there are tandem instructors who provide you proper training and instructions. Skydiving, for now, is organized once a year around the time of October-November.

6. Pamper yourself with luxurious spas 

There is no better way to tell your body you love it than treating it to a day of spa. Whether you’re a visitor on the way to a different destination or a local who has to battle the hustle and bustle of the city, a day at a spa will undoubtedly leave you fresh and stress-free. We’ll go so far as to say that you deserve such pampering every once in a while to function. It’s a great outlet to keep yourself calm and get rid of mental tension. Kathmandu offers a great line of luxury spas that will leave you impressed and relaxed.

7. Sunrise in Dhulikhel

Dhulikhel is always a great place for a quick getaway from the dust bowl that seems to be the valley. Aside from the fresh air, its scenic beauty is alluring and relaxing. Dhulikhel hosts panoramic views of more than 20 Himalayan peaks, making it an instant favorite to witness the sunrise any given cloudless day. It’s not more than 30 km away from Kathmandu, so getting there would be no problem at all. Enjoy great breakfast at the many hotels, along with the view, and it’s going to be a definite starter to a good day ahead.

8. Try the traditional Yomari in Village Cafe, or dine at Nepali Chulo

Talk about revamping the traditional food items and making you fall in love with the delicacies all over again! The ladies at Village Café in Pulchowk have left no stone unturned when it comes to serving lip-smacking Newari food items. Besides that, the flawless yomaris and chatamaris have met everyone’s expectations. This is definitely something you should not miss out on.

Good food, music, dances, and architecture—Nepali Chulo in Lazimpat is not just a place to dine, but where you can experience the richness of Nepali culture. You can’t help but be overwhelmed and pleased at the service, ambience, and overall feeling you get when you get here.

9. Tea-Time:

Tea is synonymous to everything Nepal. Tea from Ilam is much sought after, and in the valley and elsewhere, you will find quite a few shops selling a variety of teas. Whether they are small shops selling masala tea or oolong tea, you have not tasted anything if you haven’t had a sweet cup concocted from those beauties. But, a cup at a local tea vendor’s is equally pleasing! There are so many tea shops that you’ll find one that speaks to you in a spiritual level eventually. Looking for a tea shop that you really like is nothing less than an adventure.

10. Ride to Mustang with Hearts and Tears

You, a few essentials, a bike, and the road. Sounds like perfect ingredients to concoct an unforgettable adventure. Bike rides have always enjoyed that infamous reputation among the youth as a brewer of great stories. Hearts and Tears is a one-of-a-kind tour company that provides an opportunity for riders to explore the land on vintage motorcycles. They offer travel packs in groups, but there are also arrangements for solo rides. Hearts and Tears start their tours between September to December and February to June. Make sure you book in advance to ensure a place for your gang. It’ll be something different.

11. Snowman

Snowman is a café which gives the impression of being familiar but also mysterious. Their cakes have been baked to perfection from over the past four decades, and even now its popularity hasn’t waned with the youth of Kathmandu from its once hippie heydays. It’s the chocolate love cake, apple crumble, coconut cake, and the many varieties that makes you want to keep on going back. The wall paintings and murals only add to its mystique. If you haven’t already gone and tasted their cakes, along with a cup of your favorite drink, then we’re compelled to say you’re missing out!