Post by Lumle on Jul 27, 2014 in

When it comes to family holiday destinations, there are a lot of odd questions that I have to answer but the one that takes the cake is, “Is Nepal family holiday destination?” The answer, obviously, is yes, but I do not understand, why should such a question arise. I think that it is mainly because of the fact that Nepal adventure is widely celebrated and everything else loses its significance in front of it. I thought that people should know more about the family holidays in Nepal and what to do in Nepal while you are on a family holiday. Hard core adventure sports are a strict no-no. You need to indulge in Nepal family adventure this time. So whether you are planning for adventure holidays Nepal, walking holidays Nepal or family trip Nepal, ultimately Nepal has everything that your family holidays in Nepal requires to make your family holidays to children a memorable one. When we talk about family holidays to profile, Nepal family holidays fits into children of any age. So look no further and start planning your family holidays in Nepal 2015.

Nepal Culture Tour: The quintessential family holiday

Nepal has a lot to offer in term of culture and that is the perfect thing for a family holiday destination Nepal and is sure to keep everyone happy. There are scores of world heritage sites that are present in Nepal and many of them are situated in Kathmandu itself. So when you visit Kathmandu cheap family holidays, where to go for holiday with family, , best family holidays destination Nepal, make sure that you visit the Durbar square, Lumbini, Bhaktapur durbar square etc. The architecture of the monuments is ancient and you will get to see how everything is overshadowed by Buddhism in Nepal.

Picturesque views in Pokhara

Pokhara is another city that you must pay a visit to, in case you are planning to visit Nepal with your family. The city is filled with monuments and also with natural beauty. Pokhara is the second largest city of Nepal and you will get awe-inspiring view of the Great Himalayas from this city. A lake by the name of Baidam is a very famous tourist attraction and receives visitors all through the year. The boating in few lakes makes family holidays Nepal a wonderful one. The sunrise trip to Sarangkot and Ghorepani Poon Hill soft trekking should not be missed whilst you are in Pokahara. For parents, if you are extreme adventure lover tha, Zip flyer, Bungee jumping and Paragliding are the great outdoor activities you can choose to go for whilst you are enjoying your family holidays. These great mixture makes Pokhara a great family holiday destination Nepal.

Places to visit in Pokhara: Purano Bazar, Bindhyabasini, Bhadrakali, Sitaldevi, Gita mandir temple, Phewa lake etc.

Wildlife and Jungle safaris: Explore the flora and fauna of Nepal

If you are on a family holiday, then being a part of the wildlife and jungle safaris is imperative. The most famous of all the national parks are the Royal Chitwan National Park. Chitwan Sightseeing should be given top priority on your list and this will be an absolute treat for your family. There are many wild animals and birds that you will get a peek of.

The main animals that you can spot there are the one horned rhinoceros, Bengal tigers, monkeys, macaques, leopards, fishing cats, jungle cats, bisons etc. The main birds that you will see are Himalayan grey-headed fishing eagle, white-back vulture, ruddy shelduck, bar headed goose etc.

Apart from this national park there are many others that are present. They are Royal Bardia National Park, Langtang National Park, Rara National Park, Sagamatha National Park, from where the Mount Everest is visible and the Everest base camp trek is also visible. So if you wish to spend more time than, you can certainly choose to extend your holiday and visit other national parks of Nepal.

The birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha, Lumbini is few hours drive from Chitwan. Lumbini is a great place to include in Nepal holiday.

Nepal trekking

Trekking in Nepal is extremely famous but it is not much of a family activity as the children in the family will not enjoy as it is tedious and physically demanding, but you can go in for soft core trekking that can be undertake with the help of a Nepal trekking specialist. There are Nepal tours that will help you to know about the small treks that are not too demanding and are rewarding at the same time. The Annapurna Trek and the Himalayan Adventure will not be able to be undertaken in case you are travelling with your family as they are a part of exceedingly arduous holidays to Nepal. However, you may choose to include a soft hiking around Pokahara in your family holiday so that you and your family enjoy the great sceneries, landscaping and Nepalese trekking trails.

Kathmandu Sightseeing

As you will be landing at Kathmandu and will be paying a visit to the various cultural heritage sites that are located in the city, you can also pay a visit to the many markets that are present and there are many famous sightseeing spots that offer a pleasant view of the mountains and the lakes that are present here. The main areas of sightseeing are the walkabout that begins at Rani Pokhari.

You can also visit the River Bagmati, a famous river in Nepal that flows through the Kathmandu valley. The Nepal weather is favourable and it will surely suit you. The river is elegant and the sight of the sunset will leave you overwhelmed.

There are many cheap Nepal holidays that are available and they are all very good. But I would always suggest that you have, Nepal tailor made holidays, so that the holiday has everything that you would want to enjoy with your family. If you are going alone with a friend then there are many other activities that you can part take in and one of the most enticing ones is peak climbing in Nepal.

Now that I have answered your question “Is Nepal a family holiday destination?” You now need to find a good time when all your family members are free and ask your travel agent to help you to design a tailor made holiday Nepal and to all the other things that are pertinent to it and then you will be all set to have the best family holiday Nepal that you have ever had, till date.

By Lumle