101 Best Things to Do in Nepal

The trek every trekker around the world has always dreamt to take. Everest Base Camp takes you to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest, standing tall with a height of 29,100 feet above the sea level. Taking you through remote villages, Himalayan forests, and rocky terrains, the trail leads you to the point from where you can relish the up-close vistas of the grandest mountain peak. 

17,600 feet is the highest altitude you get to be at on this trek, and reaching at such a height is definitely not a cakewalk. The trek challenges you mentally as well as physically but is surely a rewarding one.

Best Time: April, May, September and December.

Price: Starts from INR 41,500

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult

Offering delights for adventure junkies in many forms, Annapurna Base Camp Trek is counted among the most popular treks in the world. The world’s 10th highest peak is a part of the Annapurna massif, which makes this trek all the more fascinating for trekkers and compels them to test their mettle in the realm of Himalayas. 

All through the trail, snow-blanketed towering mountains surround you, offering ample opportunities for landscape photography. The most prominent peak you get to witness in all its glory while on this trek is Machapuchare. The trek starts at Ghandruk near Pokhara. From culture to nature, there is a lot for you to enjoy on this Himalayan trek.

Best Time: March, April, May, September, and October.

Price: Starts from INR 27,000

Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate

Seti is a popular destination for water adventures in Nepal, and one of the best ways to enjoy the thrill is to indulge in river rafting experience. Not only you get to enjoy the fun of river rafting, but also the beauty of nature that will be your constant companion during the experience. The river is surrounded by extremely scenic landscapes. 

There will be a trained guide with you to ensure your safety and to make sure you enjoy the activity to the fullest. Owing to all that it has on offer, rafting experience in Seti River is something no thrill seeker should miss out on while in Nepal.

Best Time: November and March

Price: Starts from INR 3,180

Difficulty Level: Moderate

It is time to be a little intimate with the Himalayas with an incredible mountain flight. It is surely a once in a lifetime opportunity. The mountain flight will let you experience some of the most spectacular views of major peaks and other natural spots.

For all the non-mountaineers, these flight can be the best thing for you to experience. The mountain flight will leave you completely thrilled and exhilarated.

Highlights: Mountain flights over Mount Everest offers you some of the best views.

Best time to visit: September and May because a bad weather can really spoil the mood for a Mountain Flight.

Prices: Rs 14,697

What could be more thrilling and exciting experience for anybody. You can experience the world’s longest zip line which is the steepest and the fastest adventure experience. You can simply sit back and soak yourself in the breath taking views of nature.

The blood pumping ride will leave you completely thrilled in the end. And the picturesque view will leave you totally jaw dropped.

Highlights: The best zip line is the one which operates from Pokhra at the elevation of 1592 m.

Best time to visit: Winters are the most favourable months for trying this adventure sport.

Prices: Rs 5,733 per person.

Difficulty Level: High, all the zip lines are carefully engineered. The weight of the individual passenger should not be more than 120kg.

If you are looking for extreme adventure then Bunjee Jumping is surely going to excite you. If you are in Nepal then you shouldn’t miss the chance of trying the thrilling experience of Bunjee Jumping. It can give you real goose bumps at the start but once you are done it makes you feel triumphant.

Highlights: Take a jump from one of the 3rd highest natural jump in Nepal where you can experience the natural valleys around it for a longer duration.

Best time to visit: November through February.

Prices: Rs 5,732

Difficulty Level: High, however, trained professionals can definitely help you in the task.

If you want to fly like a free bird you must try Paragliding which will let you witness the most beautiful landscape from above. You can fly up in the air and experience the beautiful view from above will not let you regret a bit. You will have a feeling that you are floating with the wind.

Highlights: Pokhara is however the best place for paragliding in Nepal.

Best time to visit: The season starts in September and ends in early June.

Difficulty Level: High, the risks involved are huge especially during the take-off and the landing time when there is a sudden change in the wind. However you have a reserve chute for a safe landing.

Prices: A standard flight of 30 minutes will cost you somewhere around Rs. 7714

For all the adventure enthusiasts it will be truly amazing for you to meet the gushing white water. The adrenaline rush of the white water rafting will wash all your fears. It is truly thrilling to see the flow of untamed waters.

The unexpected rapids will give you a challenging task which will make you want more. Just imagine the experience from the breath-taking heights of the Himalayas.

Highlights: Trishuli river can be the best water rafting spots.

Difficulty Level: High, however with the help of the trainers, people of all age group can experience white water rafting.

Prices: Rs 4,410

Experience the joy of leaving the ground and floating with the wind. You can enjoy the serenity of being up above the lush green trees. You can be truly amazed with the picturesque beauty which comes along with the sensation of flying.

It is an amazing thing to view the whole world beneath you. The Ultralight sport gives you an opportunity to see the verging beauty of nature.

Highlights: Annapurna adventurous camp range around the Fishtail peak is one of the most heavenly experience you can ever have.

Best time to visit: Early Autumn to early spring is the best time. This exhilarating sport will leave you completely thrilled.

Difficulty Level: High, you can get trained by professionals to make it easier for you.

Prices: 7,716 per person

For all the animal lovers Chitwan National Park Wildlife National Park Wildlife Safari. The word ‘Chitwan’ means ‘Heart of the Jungle’ where you will get to see one horned rhinos, deer and monkeys. There are several species of birds which can also be found there.

One of the major comebacks in Nepal is the Chitwan National Park Wildlife Safari. The best way to experience these Chitwan National Park Wildlife Safari is by staying in nearby luxury lodges. The dense jungle and the absolute quietness in the place makes spotting animals much easier.

Highlights: Elephant Breeding Centre and Bird Education society are some of the important places to see.

Prices: Rs.1690.

Best time to visit: January to March.

Difficulty Level: Just follow the instructions of your tour guide.

A perfect mix of adventure serenity and thrilling sensation will leave you with an unforgettable experience. Feel the freshness of the air on your face and enjoy the thrilling experience of sky diving. An ideal experience for adrenaline junkies and it will truly be a life-altering experience.

Highlights: Sky diving above Mount Everest will surely be a terrific experience in Nepal.

Best time for visit: October is the best month for trying sky diving.

Prices: Rs 3.7 Lacs per person

Difficulty Level: High, if you have any medical condition it will be good if you can take prior approval from the doctor.

Backpack all your bags and get lost into the natural trails. The less taken treks, unseen views quite beautifully blanketed with rich flora and fauna and has several virgin trails too which will leave you truly mesmerized. It will be an adventurous experience for everyone in the group.

Highlights: You can try Manaslu Circuit Trek, Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek and Upper Mustang Trek amongst others are the famous ones.

Best time to visit: Mid of September to mid of December is the best time for trekking.

Difficulty Level: High, one has to be of good health and should be fit to avoid great exertion.

Price: Rs 4,300 Rs per day per person and this price is all inclusive of guide service, porter, accommodation, meal, TIMS permit and transportation for trekking.

Suggested Read: Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal 2019

If you want to rule over the sky then there is no better way than paramotor. The flight gives you a chance to enjoy some of the most beautiful sights in Nepal. Don’t miss the chance to see the breath-taking view.

The birth of paramotor took place when paragliders were finding it extremely difficult to take off from a flat ground. It is an opportunity to view the magic of the mountains.

Difficulty Level: High, for your safety there is a trained professional who will accompany you.

Price: If you want a basic 5 day course it will be of Rs 30,000.

Best months: October through May.

If you are passionate about on-road adventures. It is time to push back your biking boundaries and take a new turn to experience all the new mountain vistas which you might have never seen before.

For every true rider, mountain biking should definitely be in their bucket list. The unforgettable box of memories that you will carry will be treasured by you for a lifetime.

Highlights: Pokhara mountain bike adventure will show you all the trails which you might not seen before that will truly leave you inspired. However you can also go for the Kathmandu valley which is an equally adventurous spot.

Best time to visit: February and April are one of the best.

Difficulty Level: High, this is indeed a vary dangerous activity and should only be tried after an regress training

Explore the deep ravines and indulge in the thrilling experience which you will never experience anywhere else. The adventure filled expedition will leave you with some of the best memories you would have ever had in your life.

It is a completely beautiful mind and body experience which lets you unleash some of the forbidden places.

Highlights: The stretch between Kathmandu and Pokhara on the way to Chitwan is the best place for Canyoneering.

Best time to visit: November and December is the best time for Canyoneering.
 
Prices: Rs 6243  

Difficulty Level: High, since it involves travelling in rugged settings and needs route finding travel skills too.

The camping experience in Nepal will let you witness the freedom which you might have never experienced before. Just set yourself free from all the shackles and live a life which you might have always wanted to live before.

The camping experience brings you really close to nature and will let you experience the peace and tranquillity which is hard to find in the city life. And the exhilarating experience will leave you truly mesmerized.

Highlights:  Everest Base Camp is the best place for camping in Nepal.

Best months to visit: March and April are the best months for camping.  

Difficulty Level: Medium, as you need to have a minimum level of fitness for bearing the extreme weather conditions.

There are times when you want to be alone and want some time for a quiet introspection. Soak yourself completely in the fishing experience which will let you take back some really great fishes to your home.

It is time for all the tolerant fishing enthusiasts who can have the best fishing experience in Nepal.

Highlights: You can have an amazing fishing time in Betrawati which takes approximately four hours to end. This tour will completely quench your thirst for fishing.

Best time to visit: Post monsoon which is October and November are the best time for such an expedition.

Prices: Rs 12,120 for six passengers.

Difficulty Level: Easy

You might have boarded a plane many times but it’s time for you to try the exciting Hang Gliding experience which will let you experience of riding your own plane. You will get a chance to witness the picturesque landscape on your own.

This thrilling sport allows you have bird’s eye view of mountains and other scenic beauties.

Highlights: Sarangkot is the place for these flights to take off for all the hang gliding experiences. You can simply have a majestic view of monasteries, temples and mountains.

Best time to visit: November and December.

Difficulty Level: High, the weather is an important consideration for hang gliding and many professionals say that hang gliding is more about the attitude than the skill sets.
 
Prices: Rs 10,000

Tour the complete ocean on your own with Stand up paddle boarding. You can also explore some amazing looking reefs. It is also an ideal way to work out your core muscles. It allows you to exercise without even realizing it and the amazing experience you will have will leave you completely relaxed.

The stand up paddle boarding was named after the famous Waikiki beach boys

Highlights: Phewa Tal Lake will be an ideal location to try the enjoying ride of Stand-up paddle boarding.
 
Best time to do: May and June is the best time for this sport.

Difficulty Level: High, you might find an initial level difficulty to balance the stand up paddle.

Prices: Rs 22,000

There are times when all you need to do is to leave your worries at your bay and to have all such moments the best thing to do would be to rent a bike. And the experience of travelling to each and every location on your own is truly different.

It lets you explore each and every corner of beautiful Nepal. As the fresh breeze touches your face, you surely will have the most amazing experience.

Highlights: You will find a good route to ride a bike in Kathmandu and Pokhara. 

Prices: Rs.1000 to Rs 2000.

Difficulty Level: High, the roads of Nepal are not easy to ride, hence you have to be a lot careful while driving.

Best time to visit: December to February

There are times when you like taking things to your edge and set yourself free. It is truly an inspirational moment to walk on the toughest of terrains.

You will feel as if you have accomplish something really great. Climbing rocks will make you feel that there will be rough times in your life but it is upto you how to overcome them.

Highlights: Nagarjuna and Khumbu rock climbing are the popular spots for rock climbing.

Difficulty Level: High and you need to be physically fit to undertake this sport.

Prices: Rs 3,300 which includes lunch, transport, equipment and instructor.

Best time to visit: Spring is the most favourable time for such activities in Nepal.

If you always wished for a horseplay then the best thing would be to go for a Pony Trek. There is absolutely nothing more enjoyable than feeling the fresh air on your face and riding the house, it is like a dream come true. And you also get the chance to take the reins in your hand and ride as per your own wish.

Highlights: Pokhara to Sarankot, Pokhara to Begnas Lake and Jomsom/Muktinath are the best places for Pony trek in Nepal.

Best months to visit: Mid-September to Mid-November is the best time.

Difficulty Level: Medium, the basic that is expected out of you is to be physically fit and should be well versed with mountain climbing.

Prices: Rs 5,000

The most beautiful way to rediscover harmony is through hiking. The hiking experience will let you listen to each and every rhythm of the breath. The magnificent scenery will let you immerse in the true beauty of the nature and will make you feel that you are making a journey within yourself. It will leave you with an unforgettable experience.

Highlights: Hiking in Annapurna and Langtang are the best places.

Best time to visit: March to June, September to November.

Difficulty Level: Medium, if you can walk uphill for few hours then you find a suitable trek for you in Nepal.

Prices: Rs 800 per day if you are hiking without porters.

The hot air ballooning experience will definitely transport you to the most amazing feeling. The moment when you see things from such and altitude, you will feel that everything is even more beautiful. Looking down on the ice caped peak of Mount Everest will be worth a watch.

You can enjoy the beautiful Himalayan ranges at the background. The frosty look of the mountains will leave you totally jaw dropped.

Highlights: Hot air balloon ride over Mount Everest.

Best months to visit: October, November and March.

Difficulty Level: High, if you want to reach the crossing then you definitely have to prove your physical strength.

You might have seen many polo ponies but this elephant polo in Nepal is truly going to surprise you. It is ideally termed as the ‘sport of kings’ and is often associated with the sign of royalty. It is one of the most reputed and not to be missed sport in Nepal.

It attracts thousands of visitor from all around the world because of the adventure and excitement that comes along with it.

Highlights: A not to miss thing is The World Elephant Polo Tournament which will showcase the true spirit of this sport.

Best months to visit: November.

Difficulty Level: High, you have to be trained enough to play this sport and have to also follow some strict rules.

Boating in Nepal is an experience in itself, it lets you calm you senses and lets you bathe in charismatic beauty of Mother Nature. You can however also take a look at some of the most breath-taking glaciated rivers which are absolute show stealers for young travellers.

Highlights: You can have the best boating experience in Phewa Tal Lake of Nepal. You can savour some authentic Nepalese food around the lake as there are many cafes and restaurants.

Best time to visit: Winters are the most preferred time of the month.

Prices: Rs.130 per hour.

Difficulty Level: Medium

Get the experience of walking in the air by learning Karate. It I going to bring back the confidence, courage and the positive attitude back into your life. The karate learning experience is going to leave a huge impact on your life.

It is the best way to feel fit and after immense training you will end up feeling wonderful.

Highlights: You can learn karate at International Martial Arts Association where people can learn and perform Karate.

Best months: Summer is definitely not the season, however winters can be the best time for learning Karate.

Prices: 50 Rs for girls and 100 Rs for boys.

Difficulty Level: High

It is truly a resplendent feeling to climb highest peaks. You will find an array of mountaineering experience. True mountaineers and climbers would be more than happy to encompass its beauty. It is one of the exquisite peak climbing adventure but however it is tough because it has a rugged topography.

Highlights: You can try the Singu Chuli Peak which is one of the highest trekking peak.

Difficulty Level: High, you need to have physical strength for peak climbing adventure.

Best months to visit: Mid of September and mid of December is the best month for trekking in Nepal.

If you are looking for inner peace and introspection then what could be better than monasteries. The tranquillity that these monasteries offer will let you come to terms with your inner disturbances. You can indulge in deep meditation which will truly be a bliss for you.

The monks recite sutras where you can feel the positive vibrations. Feel the vibrations which will make you feel as if you are in trance. You might find several monasteries which are not just beautiful but at the same time are truly peaceful too.

Highlights: Kopan Monastery in Kathmandu is a must watch in Nepal.

Best time to visit: October.

Prices: Rs.500

There are times when you want to meet your inner self and for all such moments, you can visit temples. Therefore, Nepal is also considered to be the “City of Temples”. You can simply keep hopping from one temple to another in search of tranquillity.

Nepal has predominantly surrounded by many Buddhist temples in and around.

Highlights: Pashupatinath is the famous temple to visit in Nepal.

Best time to visit: Mornings are usually the best time to visit temples.
 
Prices: Rs 1000

Early to bed and early to rise might be the mantra which most Nepalese follow, however this is lesser known fact that Nepal has an exciting night life too. The Nepalese love to keep themselves entertained by trying out some gambling to see the lady luck smiling on them.

Even many of the ancient paintings stand testimony to this fact that gambling was even practiced according to the ancient scriptures.

Highlights: You can visit Casino Royale which is one of the best place for gambling.
 
Prices: No entry fee for Casino Royale.

Best time to visit: Although there is no specific time, however, October is the best time.