Traveling in a group is always a fun thing to do but traveling alone is an adventure in itself. Nepal has been one of the best and safest country to solo. Traveling solo around the globe has been a new trend in tourism in this modern world. But is it safe? Now that's the question. Nepal has got most of all the excellence to provide you one of the best solo travel around the globe.
Nepal has been a famous place to travel when it comes to trekking and hiking. There are several crazy, wild trails and off the beaten tracks to trek in some of the highest peaks of the world including Mt. Everest in Nepal. Trekking has always been a favourite amongst the tourist when it comes to Nepal. But very few are aware about the unique and rich Nepali culture. Many of the tourist who visit Nepal for trekking are caught in awe by the beauty of the culture in Nepal. In the recent years, tourist who visit Nepal has shown a keen interest in the cultural tours. And the culture in Nepal is one of the best things to experience for a solo travel.
Exploring Kathmandu
Solo travel is one of the growing trends in tourism. Nepal has seen a number of tourist who have visited Nepal for a solo travel. And why not? The nation has a perfect environment for the travel. The very first reason for Nepal being one of the best destination for a solo travel is, it is very much safe. The very first place that you will be when you visit Nepal is the capital, Kathmandu. You will land to the only international airport of the nation TIA which is in Kathmandu. There will be a plethora of taxis waiting on a line. You could choose any one of them and head straight to the hotel you have booked. Next, you could search for the best things to do in Kathmandu, best destinations in Kathmandu and head straight into action. Majority of the people from the capital speaks English which might help you at times. Kathmandu is known as city of temples. The capital is rich in culture, history, arts and architecture. Traveling to the historical sites, exploring the arts and culture are some of the best things that you could do in Kathmandu. You could also visit to the UNESCO world Heritage Sites located inside Kathmandu valley: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, swayambunath, Pasupatinath, Patan Durbar Square, Changu Narayan. Other than that, you could explore the culture inside the capital. The majority of people living in Kathmandu are newars and their culture us the best thing to experience in capital. The jatras and festivals is another beautiful experience that you can have in the capital. Traveling to the local shops inside the alleys of Thamel and Asan Bazar is another beautiful experience that you could have during your travel. Apart from that, the cultural cuisines and the local street foods are one of the best things to try out. You could find food stall or restaurants and cafes in each corner inside the capital.
Exploring Pokhara
Another destination would be Pokhara, which is one of the most beautiful cities if Nepal. You could book your flight and hotel and head straight to your destination. You could fly from TIA staright to Pokhara airport and head into your hotel. Yeti Airlines and Buddha Air are the reputed and best domestic carriers of Nepal. Apart from that you could choose any one from the options, all of them have the best reviews. Pokhara is all about the nature and its beauty. Even walking on the lakeside with the view if the snow capped mountain peaks feels beautiful. You could go for a solo hike and in some case soli trek while i. Pokhara. The views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Annapurna which are some of the highest peaks of Nepal can be seen from the city. The iconic Fishtail Mountain is one of the beauty of Pokhara. Other than that, you could roam around the lakeside area. The local shops and sidewalk vendors are a thing to enjoy as well. Another best thing that you could do is the cultural tour. Yes, in Pokhara as well. The culture here is different than that of the capital. You get to experience another part of the Nepali culture in Pokhara, especially the gurung culture. The famous places where you should be in Pokhara are Tal Barahi Temple- the temple on the middle if the lake in a small island, World Peace pagoda- from where you get the spectacular view of the city and the beautiful mountain ranges, the ghandruk village, Sarangkot- the beautiful landfill at the hill where you could enjoy paragliding. Leaving the western side you could also travel to the eastern part to Jankapur, Illam and other famous places for a couple of days or more.
Thrill of adventure sports
Besides, exploring the rich cultures and nature, you could also get the thrill of adventure sports in Nepal. When it comes to adventure sports, Nepal has got enough to give you an adrenaline rush. The bungee jump at Bhotekoshi which is the third highest bungee in the world, kayaking in some of the fast flowing rivers of Nepal, zipline which is one of the steepest zipline in the world, Canoeing, white water rafting which can be only performed in a group, rock climbing and more. These are some of the best adventure sports that you could have during your visit to Nepal. Many if these adventures can be performed solo. The Last Resort Nepal is one of the famous and reputed company which provides several of these adventure sports. You do not need to have a travel agent for booking you could just head straight to their website and book your spot.
Solo trek
You could also go for a solo trek in Nepal but you should be familiar with the trek routes and tea houses. You should know all the details about the trek and be ready for it. Everest Base camp Trek, Langtang Valley Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, and Poonhill trek might be some of the best destination for a soli trek. Have a research on it. However, I would suggest you to have a short trek, or have a porter or a guide help you throughout your journey. You would need to take a permit for a solo trek from Trekkers information Management System (TIMS). Although, it is safe to trek you should know that you would be going through the most remote areas, so if you are really into it, you should be ready for it. You should be fit as possible and choose a safe season for your solo trek. The spring and autumn are the best seasons for trekking.
Nepal is considered as one of the best value destination to travel. The nation has the best things to offer for a solo trek. From the cultures to the adventures, everything is unique and beautiful. However, the best things to do during a solo travel to Nepal is to explore the Nepali culture, traditions, arts and architectures. Book a hotel and hire a guide if you need one. Nepal is one of the affordable and safe destination. Travel solo, make friends and have fun.
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