4 popular tours of Nepal for Christmas and New Year Holiday

Nepal stands out as one of the best destinations in South Asia to visit during the New Year and Christmas holiday. The months of December and January offer an ideal opportunity for cultural explorations, brief trekking adventures, and wildlife safaris. Even though it is winter, Nepal's temperate hill stations and tropical jungle could be explored throughout December and January. During this period, visitors can enjoy pleasant temperatures, clear skies, and sunny days, providing stunning views of the Himalayas and refreshing air. Popular areas such as Thamel and the Lakeside region of Pokhara feature live music, gala dinners, and lively street festivals. Immerse yourself in this enchanting environment, indulge in luxurious comforts, and witness the breathtaking sunrise over the Himalayas as you welcome the New Year. Engage in a short trek or partake in gentle adventure activities like jungle safaris, paragliding, bungee jumping, or a day hike.

Here are four Nepal tour activities recommended for holiday during Christmas and New Year.

1. Sunrise from Poon Hill

Poon Hill at 3,200 m is the most popular destination in the foothills of the Himalayas to watch the sunrise view. The hilltop is looking at over a dozen of peaks including the two 8,000ers; Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. The Himalayas changing colors with sunrise and sunset is magical to watch. Everyday a couple of hundred people hike to Poon Hill to watch the sunrise view from Poon Hill.

Poon Hill could be reached after a short trek from Pokhara. Even though a look takes about 4 days, it is also possible to drive there. If you are living in the middle east or south Asia, Ghorepani - Poon Hill trek could be planned within a week or less.

2. The golden triangle tour of Nepal

Even though Nepal is small, it is diverse in landscape and culture. While it has most of the 8,000 m peaks including the highest Mt Everest, it also has a tropical jungle enlisted as UNESCO heritage sites for its conservation of Royal Bengal Tiger and Asian Single horned Rhinos. Similarly, Kathmandu is a medieval city along the trans-Himalayan trade route linking silk-road. One must not miss Pokhara as it is known as the natural capital of Nepal.

The Golden Triangle Tour of Nepal visits Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara which includes the major features that Nepal has to offer.

The tour takes about a week and includes cultural and natural sightseeing with jungle safari activities. All of the cities are connected by flights and it is also possible to fly to save more time.

The Golden Triangle tour of Nepal could be customized for 6 days or longer.

3. Bird watching and Wildlife Tour

More than 23 % of Nepal's territories are preserved as conservation areas or national parks. The vertically rising land from as less as 72 meters above the sea level to the top of the Himalayas is home to 10% of the world bird species and many endangered wildlife species like Royal Bengal Tiger, Asian single horned Rhino, Red Panda, Snow Leopard and more.

Experience the tranquility of the Terai jungle from the comfort of your own luxurious private cottage, nestled on its outskirts. Immerse yourself in the sounds of nature, from the roars of predators to the calls of mating animals and the alerts of their prey. Each day offers a new adventure waiting to be discovered. Venture deeper into the wilderness in a 4X4 jeep, on the lookout for the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. Your jungle safari experience will also feature activities such as canoe rides, jungle walks, and elephant safaris within the park. Knowledgeable naturalists will guide you through the various habitats and homes of the diverse wildlife.

Nepal wildlife tour is a nine days long tour visiting Bardia national park and Chitwan national park.

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4. Spiritual Tour of Nepal

The hidden valleys in the mountains of Nepal were a safe haven for many spiritual groups from the ancient Indian subcontinent. While its neighbors went through several internal strife and invasions, the valleys in the mountains stayed aloof until the recent days. Moreover the Himalayan peaks were worshipped long before the established religions. All of the religions from the Indian Subcontinent still worship the mountains which have been a place of retreat for many masters.

Lumbini, the birth place of Buddha and its surroundings make a Greater Lumbini tour which sheds lights on Buddhism and Buddha's life.

Nepal was also a ground for Buddhist master Padmasambhava's enlightenment. He visited Nepal and meditated at several caves which are now once in a lifetime pilgrimages for Tibetan Buddhists from around the world.

The Mukti Kshetra in the Annapurna is the holy place for Hindus which was also a mediation ground for many sages. Similarly Gosaikunda Lake and Pashupatinath are also must visit pilgrimages for Hindus. The untouched medieval spiritual practices existing in Nepal are living spiritual heritage. A spiritual tour of Nepal is not only a pilgrimage of but an unique experience of spiritualism in day to day life of local people.

December and January are also the best times to go on a spiritual journey in Nepal. Spiritual tour of Nepal could be planned for about a week to 10 days.

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