Special interest tours are conducted in Nepal throughout the year to match all tastes. Lepidopterology is one, since eleven of the 14 families of butterflies are found in Nepal. These exotic species are especially visible in the summer and the monsoon seasons. Similarly, fossil hunting, archaeological, zoological, geological, mythological, meteorological, historical tours, game hunting, village tours and other special interest tours take place throughout all seasons.

LUMBINI

Lumbini, the birth-place of Siddhartha Gautam, the Shakya prince and the ultimate Buddha, the Enlightened One, is the pilgrimage destination of the world's millions of people faithful to all schools of Buddhism. This nativity site, identified by Indian Emperor Ashoka's commemorative pillar is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

The main attraction at the Lumbini remains the Sacred Garden spread over 8 sq km and possessing all the treasures of the historic area. The Mayadevi temple is the main attraction for pilgrims and archaeologists alike. Here we find a bas-relief of Mayadevi, the Buddha's mother giving birth to him. Standing west to the Mayadevi shrine is the oldest monument of Nepal , the Ashokan Pillar. The pillar was erected by Emperor Ashoka in 249 BC to commemorate his pilgrimage to the sacred site. To the south of the pillar, we find the sacred pond, Puskarni, where Queen Mayadevi had taken a bath just before giving birth to the Buddha. There are other places of interest too nearby. It is accessible by air from Kathmandu to Bhairawa. From Kathmandu it takes about eight hours by bus or car.

DAMAN

For those seeking the ultimate Pan-Himalayan view, Daman is the place to go. Located 80 km southwest of the Kathmandu Valley , Daman (2,400 m) offers the only unimpeded view of the entire Himalayan range. Daman is located on the Tribhuvan Highway between Kathmandu and the town of Birgunj . There is a view tower fitted with long range telescopes. Daman can be reached in four hours from Kathmandu.

VILLAGE TOURS

Village tours allow visitors to experience a stay in a typical Nepali village. You will get to stay in home of one of the villagers and during your stay, you will get delicious local food and drink and comfortable accommodation provided by your host family. You will also get a chance to interact with the villagers and get to know their culture, tradition and way of life first hand. Besides, you will be contributing directly to the welfare of the village. Village Tours are conducted in Sirubari, Gorkha and other places.