History of Tourism in Nepal Before 1662, no Westerner had traveled to Nepal. The first Westerners to visit Nepal were Christian missionaries Gruber and Doraville. In 1722, the first Missionary office was established in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. When Prithvi Narayan Shah, the founder of modern Nepal, took over Kathmandu in 1769, he […]
Month: June 2016
White Water Rafting and Kayaking in Nepal
Nepal is one of the popular destinations for white water rafting and kayaking. White water rafting involves a group of six to eight paddlers. A river guide navigates the raft through fast flowing rivers with turbulent rapids. Nepal offers an exceptional kayaking experience. There are many kayak clinics with highly experienced local and western instructors. […]