Nepal is a beautiful country located between China and India. It is referred to as a “land locked” country and features a number of different attractions and national parks. It is also home to the world’s largest mountain, Mount Everest. While anyone can climb the mountain, simply visiting it is usually recommended. Nepal is not a travel destination for those that are afraid of heights. Some of the mountains reach over 20,000 feet, and 8 of the world’ tallest mountains call Nepal their home.
It is important to visit Nepal during it’s prime seasons, where the weather is nicest and optimal for tourists. Nepal essentially has two seasons, dry and wet. The dry season lasts during autumn through winter, and the wet monsoon season is generally in the late summer. Spring and Autumn are the best times for travelers to go to Nepal. The colors and nice temperatures make it a wonderful place to visit during this time. Monsoon season will ruin your entire visit, so avoid going here when heavy rains are expected.
The airports usually have a number of counters that will help you exchange currency, find a hotel, and get transportation out of the airport. It’s best to know what you are in for ahead of time, so that there are no scary surprises once you arrive here. Usually the people in the airport are friendly and understanding, and most speak English.
When you visit Nepal you can choose from a low-budget travel, or mid-range, or higher range. If you want to be on the cheap in you can stay here for as little as $5 a day! If you want to go mid-range expect to pay between $14 and $20, and higher range luxury would be around $50. Of course, you could always mix things up and explore what works best for you. You should always bring extra money just in case an emergency strikes, or if you find out that the cheap hostel you booked isn’t what you thought it would be. Tipping is not frowned upon here, but the tipping rates are lower than what they are in the United States. Usually 5-10% is happily accepted. Tip more if the services are exceptional.
For your safety you should get shots before traveling to Nepal. General shots to ward tetanus, hepatitis, and the flu are recommended. These will keep you safe if you plan to travel or hike outside of major cities. Always be prepared for scams, thefts, and dangerous criminals. Most places are safe, but you should always be on the lookout and travel in as large of a group as possible. The locals in Nepal are generally honest and you should ask their advice – especially if they speak English. Carry a translation manual along with you to help aid in translating what signs or nearby people are saying.
Most of all, be prepared to do a lot of uphill climbing. Nepal is a gorgeous country that has a rewarding landscape if you can brave the long hikes.
by Drupthok Thangthong Gyalpo, a monk and ridge builder in the 14th century. He arranged the first performance with the assistance of seven beautiful young ladies to collect money to build bridges so as to improve transportation conditionsand ease pilgrimage. The custom was handed on and grew into Tibetan opera, loved by every native. Normally Tibetan Opera shows can be enjoyed on diverse gala occasions, such as Shoton (the Sour Milk Festival), during when professional and amateur troupes are invited to Lhasa to stage fabulous shows.