Chandigarh to Nepal

Chandigarh, which has been described as City Beautiful, is one of the first cities in the country that has been so perfectly planned. With roundabouts at intersections, which are adorned with seasonal flowers, this is also a city that is easy to navigate. The prime attraction of the city is the absolutely wonderful Rock Garden - an architectural masterpiece created by artist Nek Chand, using nothing but waste objects. The Sukhna Lake is another delightful place, which is ideal for spending peaceful evenings or going for a morning walk. This is also the site for several performances of the artistic kind. The Leisure Valley of Sector 10 has been built to offer a place where people can relax as well as exercise. The Open Hand Monument, which is located in Sector 1, is the emblem of the city and is a must visit. Sector-17 is another place that should not be missed as not only is this the best shopping area of the city, but also a great meeting and hang-out place. Several restaurants and eateries dot the central square and many a times, live performances can be enjoyed here as well. Tourists can book an affordable package from MakeMyTrip to travel around this city comfortably.

Nepal, an acronym for ‘Never Ending Peace and Love’, is a cultural powerhouse of the Himalayas. Sheltered by the majestic Himalayas, golden temples, charming hill villages and jungle wildlife, Nepal is special and populated by some of the most beautiful people on the planet. Kathmandu, the capital city, is a unique amalgamation of culture and modernity; famous for the old royal palace at Durbar Square, a UNESCO Heritage Site, now on the mend! The Kathmandu Valley in particular offers an unrivalled collection of world-class palaces, hidden backstreet shrines and sublime temple art. A visit to Swayambhunath (or Monkey temple) is an essential experience in Kathmandu. An adventurer’s paradise- trekking the rugged trails of the Everest, the Annapurnas and beyond, rafting on a roaring Nepali river or bungee jumping into a yawning Himalayan gorge, canoeing, climbing, kayaking, paragliding and mountain biking; Pokhara offers the perfect array of activities for that adrenaline kick. Spare a day to spot some wildlife at the Chitwan National Park. For the spirituals ones, enroll in a short course on Buddhist Studies or Tibetan at the Rangjung Yeshe Institute, stopping en route to visit the birthplace of Buddha on the steamy plains near Lumbini or Bhaktapur, with its cobbled streets and red-brick houses, temples and statues at every street corner. An enchanting blend of Hindu and Buddhist mysticism, Nepal is a peaceful land. Try the traditional Nepali and Tibetan cuisine; shaphale, chhoyla, momos, sel roti, dhindo! Nepal is just a step away from heaven; you can book your flights with MakeMyTrip India.