Visit Nepal 2020 is a Campaign aim to attract approx. two million tourists to “roof of the world”. The government is putting great emphasis on encouraging travelers, disseminate to all over the world, that Nepal is the destination for the adventurous journey, cultural tours, mountaineering expedition, jungle safari and many more.
Objectives of Visit Nepal 2020
√ To increase the international tourist approx. 2 million by 2020
√ To expand and recognize tourism services all over the world
√ To accelerate high potential development of the tourism industry
√ To prioritize investment in infrastructure, promoting the industry’s sustainability
Nepal is home to four world heritage sites and seven monuments in the Kathmandu Valley. In addition to Pokhara: Annapurna circuit trekking and other Himalayan mountains attract mountaineers and sightseers from around the world. Nepal is the home to eight of the fourteen eight-thousanders among the tallest mountains in the world. Nepal is the country of 125 different caste people with an amazing unique culture and tradition. Nepal is truly the best place for wildlife lovers as well Inhabitat by the Royal Bengal Tiger, One-horned Rhinoceros, Bear, deer, monkeys, Bison, crocodiles, and other animals. Also get to explore the artworks and traditional architecture and adventurous spot for trekking, white water rafting, bungy jumping, paragliding, ultra-light flight, jungle safari and many more.
Why should we visit Nepal in 2020?
Reasons to Visit Nepal in 2020
1. THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Nepal is rich in culture and natural heritage. That is why the heritage of Nepal is enlisted in world heritage sites. Nepal offers the view of ten world heritage sites listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites:
√ Boudhanath
√ Patan Durbar Square
√ Swayambhunath
√ Changunarayan
√ Kathmandu Durbar Square
√ Bhaktapur Durbar Square
√ Pashupatinath
√ Sagarmatha National Park
√ Lumbini
√ Chitwan National Park
2. THE MOUNTAINS
Nepal is the mountainous country home to eight of the fourteen eight-thousanders among the tallest mountains in the world. Among them Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world with an elevation of 8848m. The top eight eight-thousanders mountains are Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu, and Mt. Annapurna.
3. THE JUNGLES
Most of the people travel in Terai for the jungle, national parks, and nature reserves. The famous Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park, and the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve are the best place to spot rhinos grazing in the wild, crocodiles along swampy rivers, and tigers on the prowl. The wetlands of the Koshi Tappu Reserve are a bird watchers delight.
4. THE SUNRISES AND SUNSETS
The best and popular places are Nagarkot and Namo Buddha from Kathmandu or Sarangkot and the World Peace Pagoda from Pokhara to view the sunrise and sunset. If you’re trekking in the mountains, it’s highly recommended to wake up early to see the sunrise.
Short treks around 5 to 7days are Mardi Himal Trek, Muldai View Point Trek, Ghorepani Poonhill Trek, Nagarkot Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek. With a short period of time enjoy the beautifully stunning peaks and diverse culture.
Everest View Trek is 11 days. Trekking to Namche Bazaar provides views of the Khumbu glacier and explore the unique Sherpa culture, lifestyle and contemplate the history of its exploration.
15days trek: Two weeks to 15 days treks in Nepal are: Gokyo Trek, Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Rara Lake Trek, etc
3-4week trek: Langtang & Morimoto High Camp Trek, Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek from North, Limi Valley Trek, etc
Strenuous trek: Everest 3 Passes Trek, Nar Phu Valley Trek, Makalu Base Camp Trek, Sherpani Col Trek possibly Nepal’s hardest with 3 passes, etc
Places to visit in Nepal
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the main entrance to visit the Himalayas, and home to ten world heritage sites listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites: the Durbar Squares of Hanuman Dhoka, Patan and Bhaktapur; Swayambhunath and Baudhanath Stupas, Pashupati and Changu Narayan temples. Kathmandu valley is also known as the open museum because you will find a temple with fine art and architecture every corner and side of the road.
Pokhara
Pokhara is half of Nepal's tourism highlights the adventurous activities like Paragliding, zip flyer, bungee jump, and boating. Pokhara is also the gateway to the Annapurna Base Camp, Ghorepani Poon Hill, Khopra Ridge, Muldai View Point, Mardi Himal Base Camp, Upper Mustang, etc. Hiking up to the World Peace Stupa and get a spectacular view of Pokhara Valley with Fewa Lake which reflects the image of Annapurna ranges. Get to the top of Sarangkot viewpoint in early morning hour to see the sunrise and day tour to Bat Caves, Gupteshowar Mahadev Cave, Tashi Palkhel Tibetan Refugee Camp, Davis Fall, and famous Gurkha Soldiers museum and International Mountaineering Museum.
Chitwan
Chitwan is the best place for safari, forest, and wildlife lovers. Get a glimpse of the famous one-horned Rhino and the Royal Bengal Tiger from the well-off elephant back and canoeing through the serene Rapti River which exhibits the Ghariyal species of crocodile. Spend the evening time on the river bank where you will find a series of the restaurant with a pleasant view of the sunset and experience the local Tharu dance.
Lumbini
Lumbini is the Buddhist pilgrimage site that lies in the Terai region of Nepal. renowned for the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha. There are many magnificent and ancient monasteries in this holy place. Other religious monuments and historic sites like the Eternal Peace Flame, the Pagoda of Peace awarded as World Heritage status by UNESCO in 1997.
Mustang
The area is surrounded by mountainous plateaus in the east and west, renowned for its contrasting natural beauty. Barren land with bare hills, impose silver vistas of snow-capped mountains and rich in seasonal colors. Renowned as the home to Jong Gharpu with a 5-storey mountain cave in ancient times was fitted out with 44 rooms, and to Muktinath (ChumigGyatsa), a major settlement which is the holy place and pilgrimage for Buddhists and Hindus.
In Conclusion
With the slogan of Visit Nepal 2020 "Lifetime Experience" this year is going to be an important year for Nepal’s tourism industry. Get to enjoy the different cultures, traditions, wildlife, and trek to different parts of Nepal.