Winter Vacation Fun For Families in Nepal

[Alina Jack]

If you want to make this winter special for your kids, take them to Nepal. Nepal is one of the most soothing places on earth, attracting tourists with its exquisite natural beauty and simple life style. Checkout what your kids can do here this holiday.

Visit Kathmandu's Durbar Square

This is one of the most happening spots of Nepal. The place comes with old shrines with tiered roofs and the dogs are decorated with marigold flowers. The place looks celestial with illuminated butter lamps while Buddhist devotees sing hymns spinning prayer wheels. This place is also known as the City of Art due to the presence of grand palaces and the Patan museum, whose treasures include religious relics made of bronze and copper. Where you can even buy soft woolen jackets for your little ones and hand woven carpets for the home.

Know the Religion of Peace

Nepal can be the best place to let your kid know about Buddhism, the religion of brotherhood and peace. The Swayambhunath Temple of Nepal is a world heritage site; a serene site with the backdrop of the Great Himalayas. This white tomb with fluttering prayer flags is colorful and impressive. The Boudhanath Stupa is one of the biggest in Asia. Devotees walk around the stupa to pray; the aroma of incense and the calmness of the butter candles can de-stress you in minutes.

Play With the Water

If your child is in love with water sports he/she may try out the white river rafting at Nepal. This country is a gateway to numerous gorges and there are multiple riverbank camps where you can register. Nearest to Kathmandu is the Trisuli River is best for novice rafters while the Kali Gandakinear Pokhara challenges the experienced with its rough hits and rapids. Kali Gandaki also offers panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks.

Get Close to Nature

Trekking is another way you can introduce your child to nature. There are various trekking camps that take place at Nepal, while some are for the master trekkers some are planned for the new enthusiasts. The most popular trekking routes of Nepal are Langtang region, the Mount Everest circuit, the Annapurna Circuit and the Mount Kanchenjunga Circuit.

Give a Treat

Last but not the least; give a sumptuous treat to your kids of the best Nepalese cuisines. The best part of the Nepal delicacies is these are simple, well cooked and good for health. While daal, bhat and curry (lentils and rice) is apt for a filling lunch, momo stuffed with chicken or vegetables, dipped in homemade sauce serves as lip smacking snacks while bread and raw honey is an ideal breakfast. The dry meat and potato pancakes (Rikikul) are specialty of Nepal and are served with yak butter or cheese.

Truly, Nepal is an amazing place to take your kids; let them bask in the soothing climate of the mountains and enjoy a memorable trip of Nepal this vacation.