Historical archive: This article covers travel recommendations for 2017. References to the coming year and travel season reflect the original publication period.
‘Nepal’ a must-visit destination for the year 2017 – Lonely Planet
The end of one day, one experience, one season, and one year is just the beginning of another. Having said this, let us have a look at the calendar once. The year 2016 has almost come to an end and with this, the travel season for the year 2016 has also almost come to an end. Now, it’s time to plan a holiday for the year 2017.
Can’t decide where to go next?
Well, how about taking a little help from the experts?
Before the beginning of the new year, the experts from ‘Lonely Planet, the world’s largest travel guidebook, select the most amazing places to go and things to do in the year ahead. Lonely Planet has already come up with its list of the top destinations to visit for the year 2017.
As per Lonely Planet’s experts, Canada, Colombia, Finland, Dominica, Nepal, Bermuda, Mongolia, Oman, Myanmar, and Ethiopia are the top 10 destinations that you cannot afford to miss in the year 2017.
This guidebook once again recommends Nepal to travelers around the world, for the year 2017. As per Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2017, Nepal not only successfully occupies the fifth position in the list of “Top Countries, but also the 1st position in the list of ‘Best Value Destinations.
The world knows that not very long ago the country was struck by a devastating earthquake, which was shortly followed by the fuel crisis caused by the border blockade. But these misfortunes couldn’t keep Nepal down for long. The trekking trails (the biggest asset of Nepal) that were affected by the earthquake are now safe to walk, the blockade is now over.
Many trekkers have already walked the trail and reached their destination, since the 2015 earthquake. This ensures that the trails are now safe to walk and despite the misfortune, the beauty still remains intact. This means there are all the chances that you’ll get value for your money. Moreover, as per the Lonely Planet experts’ point of view, by visiting Nepal now, you will get a chance to support the local culture and people directly and help rebuild the nation.
Lonely Planet also suggests Nepal as the top destination for budget travelers. You can access the best of its world-famous trekking routes and underrated wildlife for just USD 50 per day, which is definitely an unbeatable deal. Therefore, if you are a budget traveler, 2017 is the right time to visit the country.
So, start planning your holiday today and get ready to make the year 2017 one of the best years of your life.
Related travel planning
For further planning, read our Nepal travel guide and Planning Nepal tours throughout the year.
