Yoga in the Mountains – A Photostory
Yoga was born within the countries that hold the enchanting Himalayas. But where is one of the best places to practice yoga? Well, one of the most leading places if the country of Nepal. Nepal is home to some of its incredible mountain ranges such as Everest, Kangchenjunga, Manasalu, Ama Dablam and many others. Not only this but the nation has a beautiful culture, rich traditions, tasty food and exceedingly...
10 reasons why you should go on a cycling holiday
When growing up, one of the first and most valuable gifts I got was a red pushbike. The neighbouring kids and I pushed our cherished bicycles ten metres up the hill. Just so we could fly down at rapid speed! We did this over and over again. It was never a dull moment. By the time we children became what we deemed "cycling experts", we were cycling everywhere! Now, when I...
#EthicalNepal | Ropain – A Day for Celebration of Rice
A visit to Nepal in monsoon season is a must. Especially for the Ropain festival which you can attend via Socialtours. You're probably thinking what is Ropain? Well, it's a rice planting festival which signals the start of the planting of this crop. Farmers across Nepal come together happily to plant rice to supply to the rest of Nepal. Eager and enthusiastic tourists come together to help out and join...
kora17 | Kathmandu Kora & Bungamati Trails
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Story behind Bungamati Trails [caption id="attachment_5413" align="alignleft" width="257"] Prem Bhakta Maharjan, chairman of Bungamati Area Reconstruction and Development Council inaugurating #KtmKora2017 by giving flag off![/caption] During 2017, Socialtours were actively engaged in a meeting held by Prem Bhakta Maharjan, Chairman of the Bungamati Area Reconstruction and Development Council. The Bungamati area is one of the traditional and most beautiful villages of Kathmandu. However, during the earthquake that hit during 2015 caused many...
Nepal Weather To Go
Nepal is home to five seasons winter, spring, summer, monsoon and autumn. Each season has amazing benefits to travel in. Read on for insights into the temperature estimates and what activities are best suited according to each season. Winter: December, January and early February. Pack a fair amount layers for as it can get very cold in some regions! On average the temperatures can range from 3-20 degrees Celsius in Kathmandu. Generally,...
Nepal Top Tips
Nepal is a delightful country, providing gorgeous scenery, an enchanting history, charming locals, a rich culture, also a vast diversity of religions and ethnic groups living in harmony. You’re probably wanting to know how to optimise your time in Nepal amongst all of its amazing attributes? Well, here are some useful Nepal top tips to aid your experience: Don’t drink the tap water, it’s not safe! The majority of the...
Nepal Fast Facts
Nepal is a country which comprises of phenomenal scenery, charming locals, mesmerising flavours and an encaptivating history. Here are some fascinating facts for you to learn and impress your friends, co-workers, family or travel companions with. There are over 80 ethnic caste groups in Nepal. From this, there are over 123 local languages spoken! Amongst the guardians of the Himalayas, there are many different rituals, foods and festivals which contribute...
Visa 101 to Travel Nepal
Visiting Nepal? Here is vital information you need to know about your visa before you travel Nepal. Visa can be obtained on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport or at any border entry points in Kakardvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki and Kodari. You can also get the visa at the nearest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission to travel Nepal. Nationals from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Irag, Palestine, and Afganistan...