Chilling out in Nepal: Hill Stations, Lake sides and much more
Most people associate Nepal with trekking, rafting and the
likes, but for those relaxed travelers that don't take a fancy to trudging
through the mountains or getting their heart pounding in Nepal's adventure
sports, don't forget there is also a tranquil side to this Himalayan paradise
as well. Yoga, meditation, Buddhist tours, festival tours, golfing holidays,
Thangka Painting schools, romantic honeymoons, Nepalis certainly much more than an adventure play ground. Spend a week or two here
chilling out in some of the Hill Stations like Daman,
Chisopani, Bandipur and Nagarkot or Pokhara's tranquil lakeside and you will
soon find that life here runs to a very different tune. If you want a more
relaxed holiday or retreat get in touch with us today and let us arrange your
own very special chilled out tour of Nepal.
Chill out destination's in Nepal
Nagarkot - A popular tourist destination that people use as
a quick stop off to view the spectacular Himalaya. There
is a lot more to this magnificent Hill Station than just that. You can enjoy
secluded retreats and hotels where you can get away from it all, enjoy
revitalizing massage, rekie, mediation or just spend your time exploring the
hillside villages. Nagarkot is within easy reach of Kathmandu,
Nepal's thriving capital
city, in facts it's an ideal place for a weekend city escape. In Nagarkot,
there is also much more to do than just admiring the Himalaya, take a guided
off road motor bike tour to experience the rich culture of the Tamang people,
pony ride or hike to some nearby villages, go bird watching in the jungle or
tackle and exhilarating downhill on mountain bike.
Bandipur - Half way between Kathmanduand Pokhara you can find this sleepy hill station high up on a ridge above the MarsyandiRiver and the orange growing
regions. This one time isolated town is one of the finest examples in Nepalof how eco and social responsible tourism can work to create a wonderful
experience for visitors and a profitable one for the villagers. Here you can
explore the biggest caves in Nepal, see silk making first hand or just soak up
inspiring views of the middle Himalaya. Visits to Bandipur can be arranged on
the way to or from Pokhara and they can be combined with trips to Manakarmana,
one of the holiest temples in Nepaland the only cable car ride the country has to offer. In Bandipur accommodation
varies from first class mountain retreats to basic yet rewarding village home
stays.
Bhaltali - Yet another example of tourism working for
improved villages in Nepal.
This hidden valley is a remarkable place, hemmed on one side by a river gorge
and pine forests and on the other side by hillsides terraced with rice and
millet fields. It's a fantastic destination for photographers or people who
want to just spend time in a typical Nepali village. Home stays can be arranged
or you can spend your evenings in the hilltop resort soaking up the village and
mountain views. In close proximity is the breathtaking Namobuddha, a famous
Buddhist Monastery and Pauntie an ancient Newari Town (Newars are an ethnic
group of Nepal), so you can easily spend a few days here and it's only an
hour's drive plus two hours walk to get there from Kathmandu.
Chisopani - A 16km trek through the ShivapuriNational Park takes you to
Chisopani, a small village and trekker's outpost on the valley rim. From here
the views rival those from Nagarkot. One can easily spend a few days chilling
out here, relaxing, getting to know the villagers, visiting the local cheese
factory, explore the Dhaps "wetlands" or just use it as a stopover on
treks to Nagarkot, into Langtang and Helumbu or down to Melamchhi. Chisopani is
fast become one of the Kathmandu Valleys most popular Hill Stations and its eco
and culturally friendly theme make it an ideal destination for those visitors
after a taste of what trekking in Nepal is all about.
Pokhara - Not just a starting point or finishing point for
trekkers but an unbelievably beautiful and chilled out place to partake in
Rekie or Yoga course, or do some meditation in a retreat. Pokhara also has a
world class golf course if that's your cup of tea! It also boasts a stunning 5
star resort, with manicured gardens, tennis court an pool, if you want to do it
in style, or just kick back in one of many cozy road and lakeside hotels lining
the main strip, packed full of shopping, restaurants and chilled out night
spots. Pokhara is the kind of place that one goes to and never wants to leave.
Jenny Lama
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