Sunday, December 24, 2017

Mountain Biking In Nepal- provides you a truly unforgettable mountains biking experience.

NEPAL is a heaven for cyclists with plenty of adventurous trails spanning across the country's amazing landscape, mountains, valleys, cliffs, riverbeds etc. Nepal has been recognized as one of the best mountain biking destinations in the worldwide. Mountain Biking is one of the best ways to experience this Himalayan Nation. Nepal's diverse terrain is a mountain biker's dream adventure come true. Mountain biking offers an environmentally sound way of exploring the magnificent country,with diverse landscapes and breathtaking natural beauty, challenging trails through some of the most stunning scenic and cultural landscapes in the world. With the stunning backdrop of the Himalayan ranges, the extreme valleys and forests of the rugged middle hills, the charming terraced fields and bright smiles in the timeless villages, you will remember this journey for its unique beauty as well as its challenging mountain biking terrain.


Mountain Biking in Nepal: Nepal Mountain Biking Tours has always been a pleasure for a person who loves adventure and sports. The exquisite and varied topography of Nepal offers a wide scope for mountain biking. Mountain Biking is fantastic way to explore Nepal. Nepal Mountain Biking offers a challenging and pleasant scenic ride from the tropical plains of terai, mid-hills mountainous terai and its lush valleys to the arctic climate of the high alpine region. Nepal offers some hard to beat tracks for the adventures lovers. Nepal has many trails. Nepal adventure track can make a challenging climb thousands of meters to reach of view point with fantastic panoramic views. Fascinating mountains villages, nomadic lands, winding rivers, rice fields, temples and monasteries and backdrop of majestic snowy Himalayan peaks makes mountain biking trails in Nepal an extremely inspiring play ground for riders. To Ride on Nepal provides you a truly unforgettable mountains biking experience. The land of Himalayas consists of series of uphill and downhill cycling trails spanning all across most part of the country with flatland occurring only in the southern plains of the narrow terai belt. Ridding terrains vary from.

  • Lush and flat tropics of Terai.
  • Steep and rolling mid-hills.
  • Towering mountainous region with lush river valleys and
  • High alpine regions with arctic type of climate.


Best Time to Bike in Nepal:

Nepal has four seasons. So depending on what you would like to do, you can choose your seasons to get involved in Nepal.
  1. Winter (Nov~Jan) One of the best time to cycle in low altitudes of Nepal as the sky is clear.
  2. Spring (Feb~Apr) Another best time to cycle in any altitude of Nepal as the weather remains beautiful and the temperature is moderate.
  3. Summer (May~July) Good for riding the high altitudes such as Mustang area where there is almost no rain.
  4. Fall (Aug~Oct) Generally good for ride in the high altitudes.
Grading of Cycling Biking in Nepal
  1.  Casual Recreational Cyclist no mountain biking of off-road experience but having general bike skills and enjoys cycling.
  2.  Intermediate Mountain Biking/or road cycling experience with some skills developed and enjoys off-road trails.
  3.  Intermediate Plus good riding skills with off-road experience and enjoys some challenging trails.
  4.  Advanced Regular mountain biker seeking tough/ challenging single track. No matter what earth bound expeditions tour is chosen, safety and health are of major importance.

The Best Mountain Biking Trails in Nepal

For details: The Best Mountain Biking Trails in Nepal




 Mustang Mountain Bike: Nepal and Mustang region more specifically has a history dating back centuries, with a wealth of cultural heritage strongly anchored in Buddhism it is surrounded by some of the most breathtaking mountainous scenery in the world. Mountain Biking in the Mustang region of Nepal is a unique adventure. A huge cultural change, visiting ancient villages, riding on flowy single tracks through amazing arid scenery linking helmets and villages. Mustang is a 'must do' for those who want to experience Himalayan riding. During this incredible trip you will climb two high mountain passes at 4000M, ride flowy trails, descent technical single tracks and have the time to enjoy the numerous Buddhist temples along the way to LO-Montang, the capital of the upper Mustang.



Mountain Biking Kathmandu Valley: Mountain biking day tour in Nepal is the best way to explore the Kathmandu Valley and around is on a mountain bike, Nepal's diverse terrain is a mountain biker's dream adventure come true. Mountain biking offers an environmentally sound way of exploring this magnificent country, its landscape and living heritage. Experience the daily life of local Nepalese people which riding along the village roads, dirt  trails and single tracks encircling the Kathmandu Valley's rim. The tour is an opportunity to explore the valley while enjoying the breathtaking sceneries of magnificent and towering mountains of the world. Kathmandu Valley Biking Tour is a perfect trip for those wanting to explore the ancient cultural villages, their traditions, visits to countless number of temples, meet people from different ethnic tribes.



Kathmandu To Pokhra: offers one of the most exciting experiences, breathtaking mountain views, picturesque villages, gently rolling chains of hills with terraced fields of rice, subtropical forests and the unique outline of Himalayas.

A remarkable adventure that puts you on the off road trail linking two major cities in Nepal, Pokhra and Kathmandu. Pokhra is an amazing place in the stunning backdrops of Mt. Annapurna and Manaslu range and famous for its placid lakes. Adventure begins from this beautiful place, challenging ascents as well as some incredible descents combine to makes this special off-road biking a great biker's dream.



Annapurna Circuit: is one of the best bike rides in Nepal, offering a unique insight into the physical and cultural diversity of this fascinating country. This unique trip is a perfect blend of the remote we stein pockets of Nepal, with stunning rural trails of the Annapurna region. It combine mountain biking in Annapurna Circuit through the foothills of the Annapurna Himalayas, with explorations of the Kali Gandaki Valley.


Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Places to visit in chitwan

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Chitwan National Park-Nepal

Chitwan National Park is Asia's best National Park for viewing wild-life. Chitwan National Park is a major tourism destination-one of Nepal's most popular with numbers of visitors increasing steadily. 

Of all the world's remaining jungles, one of the most enchanting is Royal Chitwan National Park in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal. Here at Chitwan Jungle Lodge, you will discover a lost world of towering trees with twisting vines, prehistoric rhino, lumbering elephants, crocodiles, pythons, deer, brilliantly colored birds.

Aside from the natural beauty and wildlife to be seen in the park, higlights of Citwan National Park and its surrounding area include Elephant Breeding Center, Wild-life display and information center, Tharu Villages that surround the park, Tharu Cultural museum, and the bird education Society. To fully experience the jungle, you must live within it-nothing less will do.

What are best hotels to stay in Chitwan? Sweet Home, Chital Lodge, and Sauraha Holiday Home are some of the popular hotels in Chitwan.



Different activities in Chitwan National Park

  1. Elephant Back Safari
  2. Jeep Safari
  3. Elephant Breeding Center
  4. Jungle Wal/ Safari
  5. Canoe Ride
  6. Village Walk
  7. Cultural Program
  8. Elephant Bathing
  9. Crocodile Breeding Center
  10. Ox- Cart or Pony Ride
  11. Bish Hajar Taal Trip
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Elephant Back Safari Elephant Ride or also called Elephant Safari is a major attraction and the most popular and adventurous way in Chitwan to encounter with the and number of reptiles scores of wild animals including rare One- Horned Rhinos and to elusive Royal Bengal Tigers as well as hundreds of species of Birds and number of Reptiles,Wild Boar, Red Deer and other creatures of the jungle can be seen when you are at the back of the trained elephants and around the Jungles. The experienced Mahouts take you deep into the forest to ensure more sights of animals at closest possible distance to make your trips more enjoyable and meaningful.
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Jeep Safari Jeep Safari is an exciting ride in CNP. You can take nature best view on open top Jeep into the dense forest of Jungle. Through the open jeeps, visitors can catch glimpses of rare wild flora and fauna in their natural habitats. Jeep drive will also take you to 'Crocodile Breeding Center' at Kasara of CNP's headquarters, where you can observe breeding activities of Crocodile.



To do the Jeep Safari you get two option:

The first option is a short safari, this will take about 4 hours and you are in the jeep with a maximum of 7 persons. With your back you will sit to the side of the jeep. The safari will start around 13.00 P.M. and finishes around 17.00 P.M.

The second option is a full day safari. The jeep is more comfortable, better seats and a private car. This trip will start early in the morning and finish around the same as the short drive. 

Tip: During a jeep safari you should not wear bright colors. This will scare the animals so off white, black, grey, dark green are preferred.

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Elephant Breeding CenterLocated 3km outside Sauraha next to Chitwan National Park. Nepal is one of the few large elephant breeding centers in the world. It's accessible by tour, boat or by walking from Sauraha which is about 3km. The Sauraha elephant breeding center was established in 1989 with 5 stud bulls and 15 females along with 6 babies. Today there are 20+ elephants within the breeding center. The center was set up to try to increase the population of the Asian elephant in the region through breeding. You will have an opportunity to visit the breeding center.

Entrance Fees:
  1. 50/60 Rupees for a Foreigner
  2. 25 Rupees for SAARC Countries
  3. 10 Rupees for Nepalese.
Opening Hours: 6am to 6pm
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Jungle Walk / SafariJungle Walk is one of the adventurous and entertaining activity of Sauraha. One can walk through dense forest around the natural habitat of the wild animals during the jungle walk. Sauraha is considered as the best destination in Nepal for Jungle Walk. If experiencing the wild plains of Nepal and bird watching interests you, you take a jungle walk with naturalist. This walk provides you with the ideal situation of viewing the wild animals very close. Bird watching is always best on foot. Specialist will help you spot identify the different varieties of birds, both local and migratory, that are found in Nepal.
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Tharu Village Walk The Jungle Scenery, birds and animals alone do not make up the unique features of Chitwan National Park. The indigenous local people, the Tharus, are also of immense interest.Tharu is an ethnic group indigenous to the Terai, the Southern foothills of the Himalayas in Nepal and India. They are people of the forest in Chitwan, they have lived in the forest for hundreds of years, practicing a short fallow shifting cultivation. They planted rice, mustard, corn and lentils, but also collected forest products such as wild fruits, vegetables, medicinal plants and materials to build their houses, hunted deer, rabbit and wild boar and went fishing in the rivers and oxbow lakes. They are recognized as an official nationality by the government of Nepal. The majority of Tharu live in Nepal where they constitute 13.5% of the total population. They are also several endogenous sub-groups of Tharu. The Tharu village is situated very close to the Royal Chitwan National Park.

The village tour is famous for close and personal observation of the Tharu culture. The village itself is comprised of several mud and reed huts. Domestic and farm animals roam around or are in enclosure. There's a small museum there which displays the tools and traditional clothes people use out in the fields. As you walked into the village you realized that the villagers were much used to tourists and lens flare. Tharu village walk revealed a lot of things, such as to witness the daily life-style and activities of the Tharu communities. A professional guide/ expert naturalist will accompany you through the area and help you gather insights into the Tharu way of life.

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The Tharu Cultural Program organized at Sauraha, Meghauli plays a significant role to entertain the tourist visiting Chitwan. The Tharus People in colorful traditional costumes, unique in their disparity with the common  mode of dress all over Nepal, are sure to captivate you. Tourists get full entertainment by the Tharu dances. Dances like Danda Naach (Stick Dance), Ago Naach (Fire Dance), Mayur Dance (Peacock Dance) are some the popular highlights of the cultural program. The program start at 6pm to 8 pm every evening or on demand and lasts for 45 minutes.

Elephant Bathing Elephant Bathing is also an exciting entertainment activities available to the tourist in Sauraha.It takes place in the bank Rapti River from 10 A.M. to 11.30 A.M.daily. Elephant Bath is done by sitting in the top of the elephant where elephant splashes water by its trunk toward you.You can enjoy with playful elephants in deep water of Rapti River where you can also have opportunity for dipping and diving. Elephant Bathing is one of the life time experiences you ahve in Chitwan National Park. 

Crocodile Breeding Center Crocodile breeding center is one of the most enjoyable program which is the part of Jeep Safari in Chitwan National Park. The endangered program is receiving attention of Chitwan National Park. Along with the Crocodile you can enjoy viewing scary Mugger

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Ox Cart or Pony Ride Chitwan Ox Cart or Pony Ride is one of the best option to explore Tharu Village in Sauraha, Chitwan. One Ox Cart can accommodate 6 person once where tour guide will be there explain about the indigenous Tharu Community's culture and their lifestyle and other many things. Ox Cart and Pony Ride is environment friendly and always funny way to explore Tharu Village.


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Bish Hajar Taal TripThis lake is listed in world list of swamps and is situated 6 km south east of Bharatpur one of the famous tourist destination. Bish Hajar Taal in Chitwan which is also known as 20 Hajar Tal is renowned for bird watching place and home of different species of birds along with migrant birds. 20 thousand lake is also famous for alternative jeep safari when inside National Park Jeep Safari is closed.

Planning your next trip to Chitwan? Get ready to mesmerize yourself in the scenic beauty of the hills alongside the open grassland and dense forest–flora and fauna and fall in love with the nature.For an adventure junkie, Chitwan is one of the best destinations to explore the wildlife amidst some of the rarest species in the world.Chitwan National Park established in the year 1973 is the first National park of Nepal. It was declared as UNESCO Natural Heritage Site in year 1984 because of its rich adornment of nature. The national park is home to a number of rare species like One Horn Rhino, Sloth Bear, Wild Elephant, Royal Bengal Tiger and Leopard along with various reptiles and different species of birds.

How To Get Chitwan National Park

By Land Chitwan is easily accessible from major cities of Nepal like Kathmandu, Pokhra and Lumbini. By the easiest way to reach Chitwan is by Tourist Bus from Kathmandu (Rs 500, Five to Seven Hours). Buses leave the Thamel End of Kantipath in Kathmandu at around 7am. From Pokhra Tourist Buses (Rs 400 to 450, Five to Seven Hours). Depart from the Tourist Bus Stand at 7am.

By Raft You will get to Chitwan National Park by Rafting on the Trishuli River. If you're lover of adventurous sports you get thrilling moment in Trishuli River. Without guide it's dangerous.

By AirIf you're bound for Chitwan, the best option is to fly into Bharatpur and take taxi (Rs 1800-2000 to Sauraha). Both Buddha Air and Yeti Airlines offer daily flights to Bharatpur from Kathmandu (US $ 106- 30 minutes). Planes Tickets to Chitwan are available from nearly all Travel Agencies in Kathmandu. Flights run daily depending on numbers. Travel agents and Hotels can make booking.

Best Time To Visit Chitwan

Image result for weather imagesVisiting any city at the opprtune time is important to explore and enjoy and to make your holidays memorable. The best month for good weather in Chitwan National Park are January, February, March, April, October, November and December.


  • On an average, the warmest months are April, May and June.
  • January is the driest month.
  • The rainiest months are July and August.

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Monday, June 12, 2017

Kathmandu Darbar Square- UNESCO World Heritage Site




History Behind 3 Durbar Squares of Kathmandu

Durbar Square refers to the places near Nepal’s Royal Palaces of the past. Temples, idols, statues, open courts and fountains along with other structures form part of Durbar Square. In the past Durbar Squares had been witness to events of importance including coronation of kings of the land. Now united as one country, Nepal was once a land that consisted many small kingdoms. Durbar Squares are fine examples of the life and style of the ancient kingdom. The famous three Durbar Squares in Nepal are Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. UNESCO has declared these squares as World Heritage Sites.


 kathmandu durbar square is one of the three darbar squares in kathmandu valley nepalKathmandu Durbar Square  is one of the important historic and tourist destinations in Nepal. It is also famously called as Basantapur Durbar Square and Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square. This spectacular Durbar Square reflects the artistry that prevailed in the past. Kathmandu Durbar Square houses palaces and ancient temples that belong to the periods between 12th and 18th centuries. Kathmandu Durbar Square lies in the heart of ancient city in Kathmandu. Locally also called as Hanuman Dhoka. It is one of three Durbar (Royal Palace) squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are "UNESCO World Heritage Site." It is a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets that date back to the 12th and the 18th centuries. The square is known to be the social religious and urban focal points of the capital city. It consists of two divisions, which are referred to as outer complex and inner complex. The outer complex has famous temples namely Taleju Temple, Jagannath Temple, Shiv-Parvati Temple, Big Bell and Kumari Bahal. The inner complex has old palace, courtyards, Basantapur Durbar, Hanuman Dhoka and other structures. The palace in the complex was the residence of the Nepalese Royal family until 19th century and coronation of kings took place here. The temples representing Hindu and Buddhist faiths are constructed in pagoda style. The stunning architecture involved in the construction of temples and palaces in Kathmandu Durbar Square makes the place one of the most frequented tourist destinations. 


Major Attractions in Kathmandu Durbar Square: 

The Taleju TempleThe square’s most magnificent temple stands at its northeastern extremity but is not open to the public. Even for Hindus admission is restricted; they can only visit it briefly during the annual Dasain festival. Taleju Temple is the tallest of all structures, built by King Mahendra Malla in 1549 AD. The temple is a famous Hindu and Jain religious site.

The Jagannath Temple: built in the 16th century. The Jagannath Temple is recognized as the finest of the group near Hanuman Dhoka. Exquisite wood-carvings embellish the doors, windows and roof struts, depicting a panoply of gods from the Hindu pantheon. Originally dedicated to Vishnu the shrine was later re-dedicated to Jagannath.
Mahendreshvara Temple: The simple yet beautiful temple was built by King Mahendra Malla and is dedicated to the Hindu Lord Shiva in the form of Pashupati. The temple was destroyed in a 1934 earthquake and rebuilt thereafter. The temple is a memorial to its founder.

Hanuman Dhoka is the main attraction in the area and also serves as museum. Though believed to be built in Licchari periods, most of the remaining part was built by king Pratap Malla in 17th century. Palace facade turns at right angles between the Degutale Temple and the Taleju Mandir. This way is created Hanuman Dhoka (Hanuman is a monkey god). Hanuman idol placed in the dhoka has been anointed with mustard oil and vermilion through the centuries.

Shiva Temple:  It is one of the famous temples in Kathmandu Square Durbar. Dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, the temple is believed to be reconstructed later. The Shiva Temple in Darbar Square is a replica of the Jaisi Deval and was built by Riddhi Lakshmi in 1690.

Kumari Bahal:  Kumari Bahal is the abode of Living Goddess. Built in the year 1757, it resembles a monastery. A girl chosen to be living goddess of the town lives in the place until she reaches puberty after which she returns to her normal life.

Kasthamandapa:  Kasthamandap or house of wood is the building which gave Kathmandu its name. Legend narrates that the whole building is constructed from a Single Sal tree. At first it was a community hall where local people gathered for important ceremonies but later it was converted to a Temple of Gorakhnath. The image of Gorakhnath glitters at the center of the building.

Bhandarkal: Bhandarkal is yet another attraction in Kathmandu Durbar Square. It is a botanical garden established by King Pratap Mall during 17th century. The garden earns its name after a palace that houses the statue of Jalashayana Narayan, the Sleeping Vishnu. With wide range of fauna, Bhandarkal is haven for nature lovers.

patan darbar is one of the three darbar squares in kathmandu valley nepal Patan Durbar Square Patan, also known as Lalitpur, is located on the south of Bagmati River and it is one amongst the three royal cities in Kathmandu valley. It is also the oldest among the three cities. Patan Durbar Square has been declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Famous for its rich cultural heritage, Patan is home to fine arts. The splendid woodcarvings and metal statues speak stories of the skills of artisans. Considered to be established during the 3rd century BC, Patan is a cultural center where many festivals are celebrated every year. Four Ashoka Stupas built in four cardinal points of Patan are considered very important architectural treasures of the land. The Stupas are said to be built by Emperor Ashoka during 250 BC. Temples, palaces, statues and stone baths are some of the constructions found in Patan Durbar Square. Given below are some of the famous places in Patan Durbar Square.

Major Attractions In Patan Durbar:

Patan Museum: Patan Museum ranks among the best museums in the Asian continent. The museum is situated in an ancient palace, which dates back to 1734. The collections in the museum depict the rich cultural history of Nepal. Most of the collections are bronze statues and gilt copper objects. The garden adjacent to the museum offers a pleasant sight and a peaceful resting place.

Godavari Botanical Garden: Godavari Botanical Garden is situated on the southern side of Patan Durbar Square. The garden has a wide range of plants and the dense forest offers great scope for bird watching and hiking. It is also a famous picnic spot.

Kumbeshwor Temple: Kumbeshwor Temple is one among the two 5-tier temples in Nepal. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple dates back to 1391 and it was initially a two-tiered construction. The natural spring inside the temple is considered to come from the famous Gosainkunda Lake.


bhaktapur Durbar Square is the plaza in front of the royal palace of the old Bhaktapur Kingdom in nepal
Bhaktapur Durbar Square  presents a combination of pagoda and shikhara style of temples. The place is an architect’s delight as it is a fine specimen of sculptures and woodcarvings. The temples are located around the fifty-five window palace made of brick and wood. Bhaktapur Durbar Museum represents the traditional art of Nepal. The ancient city engages you with a fine display of magnificent local products, pottery, and various other artworks apart from the beautiful temples. Some of the most important places in Bhaktapur Durbar Square are:

55 Window Palace: Dating back to 15th century AD, 55 Window Palace is a marvelous construction that displays architectural splendor in a very fine form. It was built by King Yakshay Malla and later was renovated by King Bhupatindra Malla during 17th century. The palace derives its name from the unique construction of 55 windows in a balcony, which is a fine example of woodcarving.

Major Attraction In Bhaktapur Durbar Square:

The Golden Gate:  The main entrance to the courtyard of ancient palace of 55 Windows, Golden Gate, is an awe-inspiring specimen of architectural excellence. King Ranjit Malla erected the Golden Gate, which is embellished with mythical creatures.

The Lion Gate:  The Lion Gate was erected in 1696 AD. It has two big-sized lion statues on either side. The statues of Lord Shiva and Ugrachandi are compelling attractions of the gate. It is believed that Bhadgaon King cut off artisans’ hands after they completed the artwork to ensure that such work is not repeated elsewhere.

The Art Gallery: The Art Gallery houses ancient paintings representing the faiths of Hinduism and Buddhism. The gallery is frequented by researchers of these faiths to obtain an insight into the traditions that prevailed in the past.

All the three famous Durbar Squares give you an insight into the life and style of the ancient kingdom. The well-constructed temples and other structures display the artistic minds behind such delivery. Touring these parts of Kathmandu is sure to delight you and elevate your spirits several planes higher. These places are not just feast to your eyes; they take you further to enjoy the essence of the cultural heritage of the land.