“GT” Travel in Nepal

Travel with “Good Tour­ism” in Nepal (scroll down for posts). Learn about spe­cial places, people to meet, and things to do from tour­ism insiders keen to show­case Nepal’s good, bet­ter, best.

Nepal, the land of the Him­alay­as, is a coun­try that offers a unique blend of nat­ur­al beauty, rich cul­ture, and adven­ture. Here are some reas­ons why you should con­sider trav­el­ling to Nepal:

  • The Him­alay­as: Nepal is home to some of the highest moun­tains in the world, includ­ing Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. The Him­alay­as offer stun­ning views of snow-capped peaks, gla­ciers, and alpine land­scapes, mak­ing it a dream des­tin­a­tion for trek­kers and mountaineers.
  • Rich cul­ture: Nepal is a melt­ing pot of dif­fer­ent cul­tures and reli­gions. The coun­try has a unique blend of Hindu and Buddhist cul­tures, and vis­it­ors can exper­i­ence col­our­ful fest­ivals, ancient temples, and tra­di­tion­al handicrafts.
  • Adven­ture sports: Nepal is a hub for adven­ture sports such as trekking, moun­tain­eer­ing, white-water raft­ing, paraglid­ing, and bun­gee jump­ing. With its diverse ter­rain and stun­ning land­scapes, Nepal offers some of the best adven­ture sports in the world.
  • Wild­life and nature: Nepal has a diverse range of flora and fauna, includ­ing tigers, ele­phants, rhi­nos, and over 800 spe­cies of birds. The coun­try is also home to many nation­al parks and con­ser­va­tion areas, includ­ing Chit­wan Nation­al Park and Sagarmatha Nation­al Park.
  • Spir­itu­al retreats: Nepal is a cen­ter for spir­itu­al and well­ness retreats, with many yoga and med­it­a­tion cen­ters scattered across the coun­try. Vis­it­ors can exper­i­ence a peace­ful and reju­ven­at­ing retreat in the lap of nature.
  • Afford­able: Nepal is an afford­able travel des­tin­a­tion, with low accom­mod­a­tion, food, and trans­port­a­tion costs. Vis­it­ors can exper­i­ence a unique and authen­t­ic travel exper­i­ence without break­ing the bank.
  • Warm hos­pit­al­ity: Nepalese people are known for their warm hos­pit­al­ity and friendly nature. Vis­it­ors can expect a warm wel­come and a genu­ine con­nec­tion with the loc­als through­out their stay.

Over­all, Nepal is a des­tin­a­tion that offers a unique and diverse range of exper­i­ences, from adven­ture sports to spir­itu­al retreats. With its stun­ning land­scapes, rich cul­ture, and warm hos­pit­al­ity, Nepal is a must-vis­it des­tin­a­tion for any good trav­el­ler seek­ing an authen­t­ic and unfor­get­table experience.

Experience the ‘far side’ of Chitwan National Park, Nepal

October 27, 2022

Experience Chitwan National Park's far side on an open-hood jungle safari Picture Courtesy Community Homestay Network

Between waves of the pan­dem­ic, in 2021 I had the oppor­tun­ity to travel around Nepal’s Chit­wan Nation­al Park.  Known for its diverse wild­life, lush forests, and as one of the best places for bird watch­ing in Nepal, Chit­wan Nation­al Park is a fam­ous des­tin­a­tion for domest­ic and inter­na­tion­al trav­el­lers keen to explore Nepal’s flat plains.  Located […]

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Impressions of eastern Nepal & the gem that is Ilam

November 18, 2021

Tending tea near Shree Antu village, Ilam District, eastern Nepal

Leav­ing the com­forts of my home has always been not only excit­ing but also some­what com­fort­ing to me.  Travel has helped me grow, learn, unlearn, and relearn things in life.  The most pre­cious memor­ies I have of grow­ing up are of going to dif­fer­ent places, exper­i­en­cing dif­fer­ent cul­tures and lan­guages, and enjoy­ing the loc­al del­ic­acies. Tak­ing family […]

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