7 best family holiday activities in Nepal

Nepal is one of the best family holiday destinations in the world for nature-loving families. There are several activities and things families with kids can choose from. Show your family the Mt Everest or engage your kids in learning about nature and wildlife spotting. Go on a short trek or camp in the pristine riverbank; there are ample opportunities to spend memorable family time together.

Just don't end up being another tourist but build memories of your family time together.

Here are the 7 best activities to include in your family holiday in Nepal.

1 Special interest tour

Nepal has a rich living cultural and spiritual heritage from the medieval Indian subcontinent. But many of these don't grab the interest of children. However, several special interest tour activities make cultural and heritage sightseeing interesting for both kids and adults. Short drop-in pottery lessons, Nepali handmade paper craft, sculpture, farm visit, and 'a day in a village life' are some of the exclusive activities to include in your family tour of Nepal. These activities make heritage and cultural sightseeing an age-appropriate excursion that foster learning and enjoyment.

2 Hiking with picnic lunch

There are several hikes around Kathmandu and Pokhara suitable for families with kids. Hiking is the best way to escape into nature and experience the countryside lifestyle of the Himalayas. An easy day hike with a picnic lunch or lunch at a homestay also interests kids and gives the family more bonding opportunities.

Short and easy hiking could be customized from half a day to 3 days based on boutique mountain resorts.

3 Wildlife and nature safari tour

The steep landscape of Nepal rising from 70 m above sea level to the top of Mt Everest makes it the most ecologically diverse country. While there are 12 national parks and 1 wildlife reserve, Chitwan and Bardia are the most popular parks with easy access for tourists. Guided wildlife and nature safari tours based on premium safari lodges make one of the best family holidays in Nepal. There are ample opportunities for kids to engage, learn about plants, birds, and other wildlife, including the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger and Asian single-horned Rhinos, and other fauna and flora.

4 Rafting and riverside camping

One of the most popular things to do in Nepal is white water rafting. Not all rafting is highly adventurous, but it could also be fun and suitable for families with kids. Rafting in Seti and Trishuli could be customized for families with kids of any age. Besides, drifting in an inflatable rubber boat, the activity is also about playing on the pristine sandy bank and being out in nature. Play camping games, beach volleyball, make a castle, or watch stars, and spend quality time together. Deluxe tents or resort rooms are available as accommodation options.

5 Family trek

Some parents go on a trek even with their infants, with porters carrying all the necessary supplies. But there are only a few treks we recommend for the family with kids.
Short Everest cultural trek could be done with luxury or deluxe lodges. The availability of comfortable accommodation and the up-close view of the Himalayas, including Mt Everest, makes this trek the best for families.
Short and easy treks can also be organized in the foothills of Annapurna, based on luxury lodges. Check the Annapurna Luxury lodge trek.
Similarly the Ghorepani Poon - Hill Trek is another trek we recommend for families with kids. This short trek is the most popular in Annapurna, and the trek is not so remote. Availability of decent lodges and resorts with en-suite bathrooms makes the trek even more convenient. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

6Heli-Trek

One difficulty in trekking with children is that they get bored quickly, and it is difficult to keep up for many days. In such cases, many families also prefer Heli-trek. With the helicopter, you can escape the long drive to the trailhead and also days' of trekking in the foothills. Spend a few nights exploring the deeper valleys of the Himalayas or climbing to viewpoints before heading back or flying out.

7 Everest Heli Tour

Mt Everest is on the bucket list of most travelers. But if you don't have two weeks to trek to the basecamp, Everest Heli Tour is the best way to step and experience the view of Everest base camp both from the air and ground. Then have breakfast at the 'Everest View Hotel' with the world's highest mountains in the backdrop, before flying back to Kathmandu. This 3-hour helicopter trip to Everest is one of the popular activities among families visiting Nepal.

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