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101 Things To Do in Nepal

81. Visit Antu Dada:

A famous spot for unique views of Everest and Kanchenjunga. It is situated at an altitude of 1,677 meter in Illam district. Ride from Illam to Chhipitar, and reach Antu Danda on foot.

82. A powerful Bazaar - the Namche:

Namche Bazaar is the gate to Everest region. The bazaar is about 241 km from Kathmandu, and is situated on the lap of the Khumbu Himal range. Namche Bazaar is often associated with Mt. Everest.

83. Humla / Jumla:

Jumla is located on the banks of the Tila River at 2370 meters. It is one of the highest rice growing areas in the world. Visit the Thankuris, and Chhetris people who have the highest social and ritual status.

84. National Parks:

Visit Chitwan, Bardiya, Rara, Shey-Phoksundo, and Makalu-Barun National parks in Nepal. National parks provide excellent habitant for endangered animals like rhinoceros, wild elephant, tiger, swamp deer, black duck, gharial crocodile, marsh mugger crocodile, Impeyan pheasant, blood pheasant, cheer pheasants, red and yellow billed cough, raven, jungle crow and many other wild animals.

85. Visit Balmiki - the sacred site

Visit Balmiki Ashram situated in a forest on the bank of the Tribeni river, at the south-western corner of the Royal Chitwan National Park. This is the place where Lord Sita came to live with her two sons.

86. Expose your tongue

So you tasted the Nepali dal bhat and tarkai, but why not try the other local foods too. (a) Gundruk-ko-jhol: A soup of dried and fermented vegetables, smack your lips! (b) Sekuwa, Barbecued meat; mutton, duck, chicken, and buff, let it go with your drink, (c) Tama-ko-Jhol: Hot and sour soup of bamboo shoots (d) Sukuti : hot and spicy dish, dried meat roasted over a charcoal fire, a fine dish for your drink

87. Trek to Darjeeling:

Fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur (1 hour), drive to Kakarbhitta (Nepal-India border, 34 km), to Siliguri (36 km), and to Darjeeling (77 km, 2 hours 30 minutes). The places to visit here are the Chowrasta, Mall Road, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Mountaineering Institute, Natural History Museum, Observatory Hill, Batasia Loop, Tiger Hill, Japanese Peace Pagoda, and Lloyd's Botanical Garden. Also visit Kalimpong, little town situated at an altitude of 1200m about 50 km to the east of Darjeeling.

88. Janakpur - the Ram and Sita:

This is the capital of the ancient state of Mithila and the Janaki Temple, located in the center of the city, is well known in the Hindu Kingdom. Sita, the wife of the legendary hero Ram was born in Janakpur. Visit the temple and other surrounding areas including Tharu communities.

89. Hire a motor bike:

Discovering Nepal on a two wheeler, it can be equally rewarding. Make sure to inspect the bike before riding on the highways. Your best route should be Kathmandu - Bharatpur - Butwal - Bhairahawa - Lumbini - Tilaurakot -Butwal - Tansen - Pokhara - Kathmandu. Spare at least 3 continues long days to make this trip a worth while.

90. Trek to Charikot / Jiri :

About 133 km from Kathmandu, Charikot provides spectacular views of Gaurishanker mountain. In the eastern upper part of Dolakha township there is a famous roofless temple of Dolakha Bhimsen.