Chilling Out in Nepal - Hill Stations, Lakesides and Much More

Most people associate Nepal with trekking, raftingthe only cable car ride the country has to offer. In
and the likes, but for those relaxed travelers thatBandipur accommodation varies from first class
don't take a fancy to trudging through the mountainsmountain retreats to basic yet rewarding village home
or getting their heart pounding in Nepal's adventurestays.
sports, don't forget there is also a tranquil side to thisBhaltali - Yet another example of tourism working for
Himalayan paradise as well. Yoga, meditation, Buddhistimproved villages in Nepal. This hidden valley is a
tours, festival tours, golfing holidays, Thangka Paintingremarkable place, hemmed on one side by a river
schools, romantic honeymoons, Nepal is certainlygorge and pine forests and on the other side by
much more than an adventure play ground. Spend ahillsides terraced with rice and millet fields. It's a
week or two here chilling out in some of the Hillfantastic destination for photographers or people
Stations like Daman, Chisopani, Bandipur and Nagarkotwho want to just spend time in a typical Nepali village.
or Pokhara's tranquil lakeside and you will soon findHome stays can be arranged or you can spend your
that life here runs to a very different tune. If youevenings in the hilltop resort soaking up the village
want a more relaxed holiday or retreat get in touchand mountain views. In close proximity is the
with us today and let us arrange your own verybreathtaking Namobuddha, a famous Buddhist
special chilled out tour of Nepal.Monastery and Pauntie an ancient Newari Town
Chill out destination's in Nepal(Newars are an ethnic group of Nepal), so you can
Nagarkot - A popular tourist destination that peopleeasily spend a few days here and it's only an hour's
use as a quick stop off to view the spectaculardrive plus two hours walk to get there from
Himalaya. There is a lot more to this magnificent HillKathmandu.
Station than just that. You can enjoy secludedChisopani - A 16km trek through the Shivapuri
retreats and hotels where you can get away from itNational Park takes you to Chisopani, a small village
all, enjoy revitalizing massage, rekie, mediation or justand trekker's outpost on the valley rim. From here
spend your time exploring the hillside villages.the views rival those from Nagarkot. One can easily
Nagarkot is within easy reach of Kathmandu, Nepal'sspend a few days chilling out here, relaxing, getting
thriving capital city, in facts it's an ideal place for ato know the villagers, visiting the local cheese
weekend city escape. In Nagarkot, there is also muchfactory, explore the Dhaps "wetlands" or just use it
more to do than just admiring the Himalaya, take aas a stopover on treks to Nagarkot, into Langtang
guided off road motor bike tour to experience theand Helumbu or down to Melamchhi. Chisopani is fast
rich culture of the Tamang people, pony ride or hikebecome one of the Kathmandu Valleys most popular
to some nearby villages, go bird watching in theHill Stations and its eco and culturally friendly theme
jungle or tackle and exhilarating downhill on mountainmake it an ideal destination for those visitors after a
bike.taste of what trekking in Nepal is all about.
Bandipur - Half way between Kathmandu andPokhara - Not just a starting point or finishing point
Pokhara you can find this sleepy hill station high up onfor trekkers but an unbelievably beautiful and chilled
a ridge above the Marsyandi River and the orangeout place to partake in Rekie or Yoga course, or do
growing regions. This one time isolated town is onesome meditation in a retreat. Pokhara also has a
of the finest examples in Nepal of how eco and socialworld class golf course if that's your cup of tea! It
responsible tourism can work to create a wonderfulalso boasts a stunning 5 star resort, with manicured
experience for visitors and a profitable one for thegardens, tennis court an pool, if you want to do it in
villagers. Here you can explore the biggest caves instyle, or just kick back in one of many cozy road
Nepal, see silk making first hand or just soak upand lakeside hotels lining the main strip, packed full of
inspiring views of the middle Himalaya. Visits toshopping, restaurants and chilled out night spots.
Bandipur can be arranged on the way to or fromPokhara is the kind of place that one goes to and
Pokhara and they can be combined with trips tonever wants to leave.
Manakarmana, one of the holiest temples in Nepal and