Most people associate Nepal with trekking, rafting and the likes, but for those relaxed travelers that don’t take a fancy to trudging through the mountains or getting their heart pounding in Nepal’s adventure sports, don’t forget there is also a tranquil side to this Himalayan paradise as well. Yoga, meditation, Buddhist tours, festival tours, golfing holidays, Thangka Painting schools, romantic honeymoons, Nepal is certainly much more than an adventure play ground. Spend a week or two here chilling out in some of the Hill Stations like Daman, Chisopani, Bandipur and Nagarkot or Pokhara’s tranquil lakeside and you will soon find that life here runs to a very different tune. If you want a more relaxed holiday or retreat get in touch with us today and let us arrange your own very special chilled out tour of Nepal.
Chill out destination’s in Nepal
Nagarkot – A popular tourist destination that people use as a quick stop off to view the spectacular Himalaya. There is a lot more to this magnificent Hill Station than just that. You can enjoy secluded retreats and hotels where you can get away from it all, enjoy revitalizing massage, rekie, mediation or just spend your time exploring the hillside villages. Nagarkot is within easy reach of Kathmandu, Nepal’s thriving capital city, in facts it’s an ideal place for a weekend city escape. In Nagarkot, there is also much more to do than just admiring the Himalaya, take a guided off road motor bike tour to experience the rich culture of the Tamang people, pony ride or hike to some nearby villages, go bird watching in the jungle or tackle and exhilarating downhill on mountain bike.
Bandipur – Half way between Kathmandu and Pokhara you can find this sleepy hill station high up on a ridge above the Marsyandi River and the orange growing regions. This one time isolated town is one of the finest examples in Nepal of how eco and social responsible tourism can work to create a wonderful experience for visitors and a profitable one for the villagers. Here you can explore the biggest caves in Nepal, see silk making first hand or just soak up inspiring views of the middle Himalaya. Visits to Bandipur can be arranged on the way to or from Pokhara and they can be combined with trips to Manakarmana, one of the holiest temples in Nepal and the only cable car ride the country has to offer. In Bandipur accommodation varies from first class mountain retreats to basic yet rewarding village home stays.
Bhaltali – Yet another example of tourism working for improved villages in Nepal. This hidden valley is a remarkable place, hemmed on one side by a river gorge and pine forests and on the other side by hillsides terraced with rice and millet fields. It’s a fantastic destination for photographers or people who want to just spend time in a typical Nepali village. Home stays can be arranged or you can spend your evenings in the hilltop resort soaking up the village and mountain views. In close proximity is the breathtaking Namobuddha, a famous Buddhist Monastery and Pauntie an ancient Newari Town (Newars are an ethnic group of Nepal), so you can easily spend a few days here and it’s only an hour’s drive plus two hours walk to get there from Kathmandu.
Chisopani – A 16km trek through the Shivapuri National Park takes you to Chisopani, a small village and trekker’s outpost on the valley rim. From here the views rival those from Nagarkot. One can easily spend a few days chilling out here, relaxing, getting to know the villagers, visiting the local cheese factory, explore the Dhaps “wetlands” or just use it as a stopover on treks to Nagarkot, into Langtang and Helumbu or down to Melamchhi. Chisopani is fast become one of the Kathmandu Valleys most popular Hill Stations and its eco and culturally friendly theme make it an ideal destination for those visitors after a taste of what trekking in Nepal is all about.
Pokhara – Not just a starting point or finishing point for trekkers but an unbelievably beautiful and chilled out place to partake in Rekie or Yoga course, or do some meditation in a retreat. Pokhara also has a world class golf course if that’s your cup of tea! It also boasts a stunning 5 star resort, with manicured gardens, tennis court an pool, if you want to do it in style, or just kick back in one of many cozy road and lakeside hotels lining the main strip, packed full of shopping, restaurants and chilled out night spots. Pokhara is the kind of place that one goes to and never wants to leave.
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Chilling out in Nepal – Hill Stations, Lakesides and much more…
Sunday, February 28th, 2010Lakeside Holidays
Friday, February 26th, 2010If you’re looking for a great place to go on holiday this year, why not head to the Lake District? With so much to do, see and enjoy there really isn’t a better place to take a holiday in the UK.
When it comes to choosing your accommodation for Lake District holiday, there are a number of hotels and guest houses but these tend to be situated a distance away from the Lake itself. The best place to stay when visiting the Lake District is by the Lake and South Lakeland Parks have two award winning holiday parks situated on the edge of Lake Windermere.
South Lakeland Parks have been operating holiday parks, with caravans and timber lodges for hire since 1988 and are some of the most popular places for lakeside holidays. The reasons for this are down to the fantastic accommodation on offer and the variety of incredible facilities within the parks.
White Cross Bay Leisure Park boasts some incredible facilities and is situated on the shores of Lake Windermere offering some incredible scenery and views of the lake. The facilities at White Cross Bay are unrivalled and whatever your preferred leisure pastimes are there is enough choice to provide a full and relaxing lakeside holiday without even venturing off the park.
Facilities at White Cross Bay include an indoor heated swimming pool, a restaurant, a family lounge bar with beer garden, tennis courts, a gym, live entertainment, cycle hire and so much more.
South Lakeland Park’s other lakeside holiday park is Fallbarrow Leisure Park. Fallbarrow Holiday Park is set amidst the wooded parkland that borders the eastern shore of Lake Windermere and has extensive private grounds running right down to the water’s edge. The superb range of nearby attractions is matched by the sheer convenience of the Park’s unrivalled location close to the villages of Bowness and Windermere.
Fallbarrow’s on-site facilities include boat launch facilities and marina berths, a restaurant, a family lounge bar with beer garden, cycle hire, an outdoor children’s play area as well as having access to the swimming pool and leisure facilities at White Cross Bay.
The choice of accommodation at these two lakeside holiday parks is outstanding. You have the choice of staying in a holiday caravan or holiday lodge.
The holiday caravans feature two or three bedrooms, a lounge area, fitted kitchen bath and shower facilities and gas and electric making them a great choice for families or groups of friends.
The lodge accommodation also comes in two and three bedroom varieties and feature spacious bedroom and lounge spaces, bath and shower facilities a fully equipped kitchen and more. Those that choose to stay at one of the lakeside holiday lodges at Fallbarrow get to use the swimming pool and leisure facilities at White Cross Bay free of charge.
So, if you’re thinking of having a lakeside holiday, there really is nowhere better to stay than one of South Lakeland Parks’ lakeside holiday parks.
Where to Buy a Watch?
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010Buying a watch can be a very tough decision. This is because there are so many watches to choose from that a lot of time and effort will have gone into making that decision. But where exactly can people go to find a watch? This question is answered by shoppers every week but this article will hopefully help anyone who isn’t familiar with where to buy a watch.
The best place to buy a watch is most probably in a shopping centre. Shopping centres can be found in some of the busier towns and cities and in the UK. This is because there is a large amount of people that live in these towns and cities and therefore there are always a high number of people that visit these shopping centres. One new shopping centre that has recently been built is Westfield. Westfield shopping centre was built because there are an enormous amount of people that live and shop in London and central London didn’t actually have a proper shopping centre. Busy streets such as Oxford Street were extremely busy and it was thought that building a new shopping centre at Westfield would help spread shoppers across London. Westfield shopping centre is home to hundreds of different shops and is also home to a number of jewellery shops. This shopping centre is therefore a great place to visit for anyone looking to buy a watch.
There are many other shopping centres across the country. Some of the most popular ones include Brent Cross – situated in North London, Bluewater and Lakeside – both situated on the outskirts of East London, the Bullring Centre – situated in the centre of Birmingham opposite Birmingham New Street Station, Meadowhall – which is located just on the edge of the city of Sheffield and the Trafford Centre – located in Manchester. All shopping centres have a large amount of shops which cater for the needs of as many consumers as possible. All these shopping centres too, like Westfield, also have a good number of jewellery and watch shops, and are therefore a perfect destination for anyone looking to buy a watch.
Watch shops are not just found in shopping centres. They can also be found on the high street. There are many high streets in the UK, with Oxford Street perhaps being the busiest of them all. High streets vary from levels of demand to the amount of money people have to spend but it is fair to say that they are all extremely busy and they provide customers with as much opportunity as possible to go out and buy just about anything, including watches and other types of jewellery.
Watches can also be found on the internet. This trend is something that consumers are making the most of, especially in the last few years. This is because consumers can compare different watches at different retailers much more easily and can make an informed decision before even setting foot on the high street or in a shopping centre. In fact, the internet is fast-becoming a great place to buy watches too, as delivery times and customer service has been greatly improved too.