Joining a Katmandu Tour Can Provide You With a Once In a Lifetime Experience

Visiting Asia is one of the dreams that many people hold dear. They have thought about what this part of the world can offer and what they would do if they were ever able to go there and experience this lifestyle and wonderful scenery. Whether you choose a Katmandu tour or a general Nepal tour you will be fulfilling your dream of stepping foot in one of the most fascinating places in the world.

When you join a Katmandu tour you will arrive in Katmandu with accommodations for the night already in place and your day of exploration of this city and all it has to offer. The city tour has you visiting Durbar Square as well as the complex of palaces, courtyards and the temples. What used to be the seat of the ancient Malla Kings of Katmandu these areas were build between the 12th and the 18th centuries. This all can happen in the morning before you have a midday meal and continue your tour.

You will begin the afternoon with a visit to a site that is listed as one of the World Heritage Sites. This is the Swoyambhunath Stupa and it is one of the holies Buddhist sites in Nepal and sits atop a hillock. Even though you have taken in many sights on this day you will proceed on to Patan city that is also part of the Nepal tour.

Patan City is a very interesting place that used to be a Royal palace complex. It has an array of artistic courtyards and palace buildings all waiting for you to explore. One of the things that you will not want to miss is the amazing monument dedicated to the Hindu God Lord Krishna built in the 16th century. This temple is built entirely of stone and is a sight to behold.

Many of the tours that are offered include some activities that you probably have never experienced if you are from the west. You can take a canoe trip or go bird watching with bird enthusiasts. With the nature walks and jungle drives you will be able to view all of the wildlife that abounds in the area. There is the Elephant Breeding Center as well as an Elephant safari and watch the occasional funny antics of the Elephants while bathing. Or if you are a bit more adventuresome, try the Crocodile walk.

High in the mountains on your tour of Katmandu, you can sign up for a 6 day Ghorepani Poon Hill tour that provides you with the most awe inspiring views of the some of the highest and most beautiful mountains found anywhere in the world. The altitude here has many abrupt variations and is sometimes hard to adjust to. You will be hiking through rhododendron and mixed forests that are definitely alive with birds and ferns. You will see the summit of Machhapuchare and is home to the Magars and Gurungs. You will pass through spectacular villages that are home to the Gurkha soldiers and have views of the Himalayan backdrops.
Joining a Nepal tour will also take you to numerous other places and sights to behold. Look into either a Kathmandu tour or a Nepal tour to satisfy that lifetime dream.