When I first saw the Himalayan Mountains in Nepal, I knew then that I had fulfilled a bucket list desire and had ticked a bucket list item off.

From the outset, the mountains of Nepal did not let me down for one moment. How could they? The extraordinary Mountain Ranges were everything I had imagined they would be and so much more, especially for an ordinary West Aussie like myself who had not seen anything remotely like it previously. The holiday experience exceeded all expectations.

For once, I wasn’t staring at the picturesque mountains through footage on a television screen or a picture hanging from a wall in a house. This was very much real. I may not have trekked in the Himalayan Mountains, but I doubt my fitness levels would handle the rigours of a strenuous journey to the Everest Base Camp.

During my Nepal trip, I participated in the short Nagarkot Chispani trek. The picturesque mountains followed me throughout the entire three-day journey. I had never seen anything more extraordinary as the world’s finest natural attraction took centre stage.

The incredible mountains in Nepal.

Realising a dream to visit the Mountains in Nepal

The experience of visiting the majestic Himalayas in Mepal was nothing short of a dream. The breathtaking view of the snow-capped mountain range was awe-inspiring and left me in wonder. The fresh mountain air and the serene atmosphere added to the beauty of the place, making it an experience of a lifetime.

The Hype – Hiking in Nepal lives up to Expectations

There are times when you are looking forward to a trip and hope that it lives up to the high expectations set. At times, you can feel disappointed that the experience did not live up to the lofty standards. This was not the occasion. Trekking in Nepal is an adventure that everyone should have once in their life, and there are many Nepal trekking packages to suit a variety of fitness levels.

During my shortened expedition, I was fortunate to have a significant snowfall the night before I departed. That meant that on the first day of the trek, I was hiking through snow and loving every bit of it. That experience alone meant so much to me because seeing snow is rare. I truly appreciated slugging through the soft snow, letting any pain barriers pass me by while ascending the mountain.

Only an hour into the trek, the Langtang Himalayan Mountain Ranges came into full view. ” Unbelievable” is the word to best describe it. From then on, the mountains rarely left my sight throughout the trek, even seen from your accommodation window at both Chisapani and Nagarkot.

The snow was heavy on top, and the entire landscape of the mountains was gigantic. You could not even see where the mountain ranges began or ended; they just continued. Mount Everest was not even in the picture; that was much further away.

Naturally, you always looked forward to sunrise and only hoped the weather would be evident in the morning so you could see the sun climb over the mountains in Nepal. One out of two wasn’t bad because the morning was somewhat transparent on the first morning in Chisapani, and the sunrise was spectacular. It was less clear on the second morning in Nagarkot; for me, it didn’t matter; I had already been spoilt during the trek, witnessing with my own eyes the best of Nepal.

The sunrise from Chisapani.

The Best Bit of Seeing the Himalayan Mountains

The best part of the journey happened upon arriving at Nagarkot on the second night of the trek and staying at the fabulous Hotel Himalayan Villa, which included accommodation during the Nepal tour.

The hotel was a dream. From the reception area, when you walked through the bar and out on the large decking area, the Langtang Mountain ranges were again in full view. It was the ultimate spot to enjoy the Nepalese local Everest Beer, rather refreshing after walking 22 kilometres during an exhausting day.

It only improved when I got to my flash hotel room with a comfortable bed, cable television, and warm shower. Yeah, I was hardly roughing it, I know. However, from my private balcony, where the pigeons stationed themselves, the Himalayan Mountains were again in sight. Life was so good.

Undoubtedly, that night in Nagarkot, with the mountains, the beer, the buffet dinner, and relaxing in style after a heavy day of trekking, was the best part of the trip. The mountains in Nepal stayed with me through the afternoon and into the Nagarkot sunset. Unfortunately, the thickened cloud coverage during sunrise set my alarm for 6 a.m. to check it out. But I wasn’t about to complain about a minor setback.

A beer and the Nepal Himalaya. How good is that?

What’s Next! Now, the Nepal Trip is ticked off.

I am sure, along with other people’s travel bucket lists, that it can chop and change without notice. I know mine does.

It may change how you feel at that time when browsing through a range of tempting Holidays. You may be influenced by what you’ve read or seen in a travel magazine, or perhaps you have watched a travel documentary on television and thought, “that would be a cool place to visit.”

The following travel destinations I visit aren’t necessarily bucket list items, and in saying that, my next destination is unknown due to the spontaneous life of a travel blogger, with spur-of-the-moment adventures coming along without notice.

After the success of the mountains in Nepal, it’s a little unknown what will come next regarding bucket list specifics. Finances will play a part, although I dream of a tour through Italy or even an expedition to Antarctica to witness nature on another level. On the agenda may be realising a childhood dream of visiting the Great Wall of China or going on an African Safari in the Kruger National Park.

Whatever the outcome, what an incredible journey any of those adventures promises.

* Just a side note: all these pictures were taken during my trek in Nepal.