| In a country where the culture is to revere guests as | | | | - Educational tour to museums and local villages |
| gods, Nepal is an ideal family holiday destination. Nepal | | | | - Sightseeing tour around temples and cultural |
| is synonymous with its mighty Himalaya, ever smiling | | | | heritages |
| hospitable and friendly people, family values, rich flora | | | | - Bird watching |
| and fauna, unique culture and tradition. With the | | | | - Mountain flight |
| restoration of democracy and the end of Maoists | | | | - Nature walk |
| insurgency, Nepal has once again become a safer | | | | - Exploration of cave Mahendra Gupha |
| place to travel. One can travel to every corners of | | | | So welcoming is the atmosphere of Pokhara that |
| Nepal expecting the same hospitality and people | | | | both parents and children will feel instantly at home |
| eager to go out their way to make tourists feel at | | | | amidst the ambiance of surrounding Himalayan |
| home. | | | | panorama. When it comes to trekking, the best, easy |
| An affordable, safe and multi-faceted family holiday | | | | and safe way to begin a trek from Pokhara is |
| options are available in Nepal; trekking, hiking, rafting, | | | | foremost driving to Phedi and thereon following the |
| canoing, boating, sightseeing, cultural tour, bird | | | | route to Dhampus[1700m], Landruk[1550m], |
| watching, mountain biking, jungle safari, helitrekking, | | | | Ghandruk[1940m], Ghorapani[2775m], |
| helisightseeing, mountain flight and many such | | | | Birethanti[1050m] and Naya Pool[1340 m] on foot. En |
| multi-activity are especially tailor-made for family. | | | | route, trekkers will encounter friendly, helpful and |
| Family gets plenty of opportunity to participate, | | | | innocent people of Gurung village. Moreover, this trek |
| enjoy and indulge quality time with each other. Family | | | | also gives a chance to view Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri, |
| holidays are devised keeping the children interest at | | | | Tukuche Peak and other Himalayan giants from the |
| heart without exhausting them and ensuring that | | | | popular vantage point of Poon Hill at an altitude of |
| family gets comfortable accommodations, relaxation | | | | 3193 meters. |
| and good meals. One can choose from 1 day to 20 | | | | A visit to Royal Chitwan National Park is a very |
| day tour or more led by tour leader. All sorts of fun | | | | worthwhile excursion, either directly from Kathmandu |
| and entertaining holiday activities are available for | | | | or as an extension to a trekking or rafting trip. |
| kids; cycling along countryside, nature walk, canoing, | | | | Chitwan is situated in the tropical Terai region, close |
| elephant safari in Royal Chitwan National Park, cultural | | | | to the borders with India, and provides a total |
| tour, boating on Phewa Lake in Pokhara, rafting along | | | | contrast to the environment of snow-capped |
| gentle rapids of rivers, trekking, educational tour and | | | | Himalaya. Being the home to several rare species, in |
| many more. Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and | | | | particular, one-horned rhinoceros, leopard, sloth bear, |
| Lumbini are the most popular destinations. In the | | | | wild boar, deer, bison, Royal Bengal tiger and |
| recent time Annapurna region has also topped the | | | | abundant flora, the park exudes a special charm and |
| family preference list. | | | | excitement in children to explore more. Visit to |
| Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is the wonderful | | | | elephant breeding center is another childrens' most |
| choice to introduce youngsters and adults to the | | | | sought after trip. So is a canoe along Narayani River |
| ancient history of Nepal, the urban lifestyle and | | | | that accommodates Gharial crocodile and Gangetic |
| cultural heritages. From hotels, guest houses to bed | | | | river dolphin. A day long jungle safari on an elephant |
| and breakfast, one can have the best child-friendly | | | | concludes superbly with a cultural programme |
| accommodations in Kathmandu very much suited for | | | | performed by local villages, followed by a hearty |
| family. Sightseeing tour around Kathmandu can be | | | | dinner. This can give family a fun and interactive |
| very insightful for both parents and children; visits to | | | | insight into life in Chitwan. |
| Basantapur museum, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, | | | | Further 303 km from Kathmandu is Lumbini, the birth |
| Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath stupa, | | | | place of Lord Buddha. This place is the most sacred |
| Swayambhunath stupa, Patan and Bhaktapur provide | | | | place for Buddhists for it is regarded as the place |
| a closer glimpse of Nepal's unique arts, craftsmanship, | | | | from where Buddhism originated. A tour around the |
| culture, tradition and custom. Children will especially | | | | monasteries and temples of Lumbini stimulates both |
| find the sights of mischievous monkeys very amusing | | | | child and adults alike. This fun adventure evokes a |
| and interesting in Pashupatinath temple and | | | | sense of exploration and discovery. |
| Swayambhunath stupa. | | | | Family can experience the exotism of Himalayas on a |
| Nagarkot is another spectacular site which is just 35 | | | | child-friendly low altitude trek in the Annapurna |
| km away from Kathmandu and is most popular for | | | | foothills. In the most relaxed manner family get to |
| its sunset and sunrise views and beautiful resorts | | | | tread along the easy trails that wend past alpine |
| making it an absolute delight for family. Equally | | | | meadows, lush forests of oak and rhododendrons, |
| enchanting is Dhulikhel situated at a distance of 30 | | | | river valley, stone staircases, rice paddies and pristine |
| km from Kathmandu. While embarking on cultural | | | | hamlets. Ample opportunity is there to interact with |
| exploration and nature tour around this place, family | | | | local people at the camp sites and learn more about |
| get to interact with local people and this can be very | | | | local culture and custom. |
| educational for both children and parents as they | | | | Holidaying in Nepal is a rare blend of safety, comfort, |
| learn new culture and different perspectives. | | | | relaxation, adventure, discovery, excitement, |
| Pokhara, 210 km away from Kathmandu, confines | | | | challenge, interest and fun for both children and |
| family to wider selections of activities and excursions | | | | parents. Whether it is rafting along the gentle rapids |
| that are not strenuous, physically easy and are very | | | | of Trisuli River or engaging in a multiple activity that |
| insightful with a right balance between adventure and | | | | involves trekking, jungle safari, nature walk, cultural |
| comfort. Some of the most popular activities that | | | | tour etc, Nepal gives family a rare travel experience |
| can be enjoyed by children in Pokhara are: | | | | and a chance to gain a deeper understanding of |
| - Boating on Phewa lake/ Rupa lake/Begnas lake | | | | people, culture and true essence of Nepal. |
| - Cycling down the Lakeside area | | | | |