Refreshment termed as any physical or psychological revitalization through the voluntary pursuit of leisure time or the activities which are relaxing to humans or provide diversions from their normal routine. So, it is the employment of time in a non-profitable way, in many ways also therapeutic refreshment of one's body or mind. Recreation is often distinguished from leisure, where leisure is, or ought to be, restful. Recreation is essential to the longevity of human beings. It is roughly the opposite of stress.
The weekend is typically a time for recreation. Holidays are also a common time for recreation.
Nepal with its fascinating beauty of natural, unbeatable Himalayan adventures and diverse cultures and religious has wide spacious of making your leisure holiday enchanting and memorable. In recent years, 'exciting' forms of recreation have received more attention in the public eye: bungy jumping, rock climbing, mountain biking, historical & cultural sites, astonishing tour, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, wild life and adventure Himalayan tourism which are most popular to renowned Nepal in the World.
Here below are some briefly given examples of the recreation activities that you can across in the Himalayan Kingdom with us, to which we are the prominent organizer in the tourism industry.
The classical structure of a melody is known as Raga, and there are hundreds of Ragas either played on musical instruments or sung according to seasons and time in Nepal. Small group of itinerant minstrels namely Damais and Gaines have become an integral part of the Nepali folk culture. The Newars of the Kathmandu Valley are the main exponenets of classical dancing. As well, among the monasteries of Bouddhanath Tibetan masked dancing by monks can be seen at certain times of the year during celebrations and anniversaries and in western Nepal Magars perform Sorathi, and in the Terai the stick dance is usually seen.
Moreover, you can also plan an action-packed weekend in Kathmandu to check out the bars and party. Follow your ears to joints that have live hindi, pop, jazz, rock and blues. Join the band, jam, dance, hang out and meet new people. Don’t forget to have a drink at one of the local dance bars where beautiful nepali belles will dance circles around your pals. Lose your inhibitions and dance till you drop. It's safe, it's clean, it's affordable and it's a great place to spend time together. Hang out on rooftop cafés overlooking ancient squares and sip coffee or fresh juice. Check out the hippiest discos, dance under the full moon till sunrise or relax at a lounge bar with a cocktail and catch up on gossip. Laugh, joke, relax and come together with your friends in Nepal.
Shopping
Nepal is an undiscovered shopper’s paradise. With a little money and some time one can obtain the best buys this little kingdom has to offer. The markets brimming with shops explore the latest brands of designer shoes bags, clothes and accessories to thrill the kids and girls to fashionable and other objects to beautify your home. The chances of getting discounts on bargaining or requesting are high. Nepal is astonishingly cheap.
Common tourist shopping items include souvenirs and trinkets like gems and jewelry. Hand-weaved cotton fabric like Pashmina; local craft and artwork; Tibetan & Newar Thangka and Paubha paintings; woodcrafts of pictures frames, windows, statues and carving; carpets(the age-old folk art of Tibetan); Nepali Paper for writing pads & bound journals, calendars and lampshades; etc are the popular buys among visitors.
There are government restrictions that visitors should be aware of before purchasing items to take home. Antiques are not permitted to be taken out of the country. Hence inspection by the Department of Archeology is required for export of antiques and obtains a certificate from the office before leaving Nepal.
Mediatation & Yoga
Meditating rejuvenates ones energy level and zeal, so you can feel enlightened, far from the metaphysical world. A meditation course in Lumbini, Bhairahawa or in Bouddha, Kathmandu will help you explore in-depth and find a new human within you. There are specialized centers offering meditation course, accommodation, and food.
Yoga classes will contribute to the development of a healthy body, a healthy mind, and healthy thought. It also helps one achieve balanced, harmonious and integrated development of all the aspects of their personalities. Yoga is a pathway to true, happy, and healthy living. Yogic training eventually prepares one for spiritual awakening, the supreme aim of human life.
Enroll for short or long courses at the many Yoga centres or Mountain meditation venues. Practice ancient techniques of de-stressing and detoxing your mind. Spend time with maharishis who heal the mind with folk tales and legends and awaken your soul with mantras. Restore your spirit with the simplicity and warmth of the Nepali people. Revel in the harmony of temples and stupas.
Come on. Energise yourself. Invigorate your mind, body and soul in the lap of the Himalayas.
Food, Film, Fashion and Jazzmandu
Kathmandu offers dining varieties that range from the exotica of five-star menus to roadside cafe experience. The best part about it is that the price range is easily affordable for most tourists. Visitors, also enjoy authentic taste of indigenous cuisines in the ethnic ambience of Nepali restaurants. Restaurants and food joints in the nooks and corners of the cities are very popular among Western visitors. In some restaurants of Kathmandu and Pokhara, traditional songs and dances are performed by local artists during meals. You can find varies restaurants, cafes in Nepal offering different dishes from Nepali cultural to western menus to taste delicious.
Kathmandu is quickly becoming a centre for international festivals. Book yourself for Jazzmandu 2006 - a 5 day festival with performers from the US, Europe and Asia. Cruise from bar to bar meeting other jazz lovers and enjoying the classics and the contemporary. Hang out with the bands after they finish playing and exchange stories over a few beers.
Movie buffs have many festivals to choose from. In 2005, Nepal was host to the Spanish film festival and the South Asian documentary festival. Also you can hang out in fully equipped cinema halls available in Kathmandu to kill your entertaining time.
Food festivals and fashion shows are also becoming common as Kathmandu becomes the perfect weekend break for contemporary culture. Fashion shows are often organized in the Five Star Hotels.
Photography
Whenever and wherever you decide to go, whatever you choose to do, there is one piece of essential equipment you must not forget to tug along with you…a camera. There is nothing else will capture your experience like an image frozen in time. A camera is a useful and powerful tool to have when you go exploring; remember: memories fade pictures don't. Nepal offers large variety of spectacular scenery; the mighty Himalayas, exotic wildlife, magnificent beauty of naturals and distinctive diverse culture and religious to capture in your camera for your memory ever.
Swimming
Whether you swim for exercise, fun or just to cool off, it is one sport that allows you to experience a weightless like environment right here on earth. There are many national stadium, clubs, hotels and other private pools have provided service to take advantage by swimming.
Jump in and make a splash!
Health & Fitness
Every human beings pass through to their daily activities whether it for child to grown, students to study, women to house keeping, employees and worker to work and businessman to do business. They all involve in some extent of physical and mental exercise. But people who have leisure time can take some course of exercise to maintain their health and body fit. After your exhaust daily routine you can take halt for relaxation by joining the aerobics or gymnasium so that you can make your body, mind and soul calm and away from stress. It helps you to overcome with more potential future ahead. Nepal representing itself for peace is the best destination to build your health fitness. It has several aerobics & gymnasium clubs in the Hotels, in the private organization and clubs where you can visit in affordable prices. The expansive fitness center boasts state of the art equipment to pump you up and luxurious facilities to cool you down. Separate sections for ladies and gentleman offer a full lounge opening to a large Jacuzzi, joined by a sauna and herbal steam room and private shower rooms. The Clubs also offers massage rooms for total relaxation of mind and body.
The exercise floor is completely fitted with an impressive assortment of Paramount gym equipment and Cybex Cardiovascular machines such as leg-extension, leg curl, leg press, vertical butterfly, flat incline bench, dumb-bell rack, trade-mills, cycles and arm curl machines. A full time supervisor and trainer is available at the gym.
Fishing
Nepal, the world's second rich country in the water resources having numbers of rivers and lakes, is an ideal location for pleasure of fishing and angling. Within an average breadth of about 150 km, the altitude varies from 60 meter above sea level to the world's highest peak Mount Sagarmatha scaling 8848 km it has three large river basins namely Koshi in the east, Narayani in the central and Karnali in the west. The Himalayan rivers and lakes camps offer good grounds for fishing for the fishing adventure lovers. The rivers and lakes of Nepal supports more than 100 species of exotic fish including the human size catfish known as Gonch, famous sporting fish the Mahasheer and delicious species the Jalkapoor. It is an exciting and wonderful spot to hook out the colorful fish in the clear Himalayan Rivers. Some popular fishing areas are Karnali; Babai is Bardiya, Chitwan's river confluences, Dolalghat, on Kodari Highway and Pokhara's lakes. Boats, fishing rods and tackle are available on hire.
Visiting an amusement park
Amusement park is the good junction to spare your time for relaxation and enjoyable. It is familiar and entertaining for the kids, couples and family too. In Nepal, there are centrally located parks available in the Kathmandu and outside of the valley for a day or weekend holiday. National zoo, Bhrikuti Mandap Amusement Park, Garden of Dream, Museums in various places, Botanical Garden, Tribhuvan Park, Water Kingdom, Go Karting, etc are the popular spot in the Kathmandu Valley.
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