Top 10 Must-See Tourist Destinations in Nepal
1 Kathmandu: The Historical Heart of Nepal
Kathmandu as the capital city of Nepal is quite active serving as the epitome of the Nepalese history and its dynamic today. Travelling through this country from Kathmandu gives a perfect first insight into the heart of this country.
Highlights: A City of Diverse Experiences
- Swayambhunath Stupa: Originally called the ‘Monkey’ Temple this is a religious monument built on a hillside in the Kathmandu Valley; it is one of the most revered wonders of Nepal for Buddhists. Its stupa with the Buddha’s eyes and a surrounding terrace with walls and protuberant windows provide a tranquil spot in the midst of a large metropolis and views of the city.
- Pashupatinath Temple: It is one of the biggest and most significant Hindu holy places dedicated to Lord Shiva in the present days subcontinent. Situated on the bank of Bagmati River it holds the final rites of passage-cremation and it has those vibrations associated with spirituality and as a continuous reminder of the mundane nature of life.
- Durbar Square: This is the World Heritage site and this place is the historical heart of the city where palaces, courtyards, temples of the 12th and 18th centuries adjoin its sides.
Other notable attractions: They are Garden of Dreams, Thamel area, Boudhanath Stupa and the National Museum of Nepal.
2 Pokhara: So this brand name Tranquil Gem of Natural Beauty and Adventure
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Pokhara in broad meaning is a place that has full satisfaction of the soul and body organs. Combined with the majestic Mount Annapurna, tempting depths of Phewa Lake and tourist attractions that include adventurous tourism, this charming city is a favorite of tourists for pleasure and adrenaline rush.
Highlights: A sanctuary of natural beauty
- Phewa Lake: Seeing that it is the second largest lake in Nepal, Phewa Lake is the core of Pokhara. Yes it is a beautiful place with calm water bodies showing off high mountains often the Annapurna Mountain and vibrant colour boats sailing on it. Go to the Tal Barahi Temple that is located in the middle of the lake which gives it a touch of the religious site.
- World Peace Pagoda: Located on a hill facing Phewa Lake, the fantastic World Peace Pagoda is a structure made of white and very appealing. From here, visitors get to see wonderful sights, not only of the lake, the city and the mountains, but also at dawn or at dusk.
- Sarangkot: Observing the fantastic views of the mass of the Himalayas and the valley of the city of Pokhara, Sarangkot in the morning can be called mandatory. It is also the right place for any paraglider to launch and have delightful flights across the magnificent terrains.
3 Chitwan National Park: A wildlife haven in the middle of nowhere in Nepal
Chitwan National Park is the first national park of the country with vast variety of geographical structure and species of fauna and flora, including the tall forested area and grasslands, bog and meandering rivers.
Seeing Chitwan National Park is much more than a walk and leaving behind developed trails and cityscapes to capture the untamed taste of Nepal. It may be on the back of an elephant wandering through the dense green forest or on the still waters of several rivers; Chitwan is the place where nature’s theatre in front of your eyes every moment, and you simply marvel at the creation of wild beasts.
4 Annapurna Base Camp Trek
ABC trek most commonly known as Annapurna Base camp trek is one of the famous treks point of Nepal’s Himalayas. It is accompanied by two other renowned trekking routes: the Poon Hill Trek and the Annapurna Circuit Trek (ACT) and. All of these routes are different in their characteristics, and each of them reveals a number of specifics of the Annapurna area.
- Poon Hill Trek
- Duration: Typically 4-5 days
- Difficulty: Good for first time hikers and also for professional ones
- Altitude: The highest point is Poon Hill which stands at about 3,210 meters to 10,531 ft.
The Poon Hill Trek takes less time than the other treks and is regarded as suitable for those travelers because of this reason. Also, it has the ease of access and it is a low lying mountain range compare to other mountain that offers fantastic views of the mountain kingdom.
5 Everest Base Camp Trek
This trek is among the most popular treks around the globe since it takes visitors to the EBC, which is situated at the foot of the tallest mountain in the world- Mount Everest. This trek is famous not only in terms of grim altitude accompagnied with incredible views of mountains, but also for different encounters with locals.
- Duration: Typically 12-15 days
- Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous, mandatory health and physical condition, ability to withstand high altitudes.
- Altitude: EBC lies at the height of about 17,598 feet or 5,364 meters.
6 Bhaktapur: Akin to the Olmec Faces of the New World: A Living Reflection of Medieval Nepal
Bhaktapur the City of Culture, also called Bhadgaon or Khwopa, is an ancient Newar town in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, about 7 mike east of Kathmandu.
Bhaktapur was once the capital of Nepal during the time of the great Malla kingdom and until the late fifteen century was the third largest town in the Kathmandu valley. The majority of the population of Bhaktapur still leads a life rooted in tradition and the city does not represent a classic Asian metropolis type to a large extent; therefore, it can be considered a cultural tourism city.
7 Patan: The City of Fine Arts
Lalitpur is also known as Patan and it is one of the richest cultural cities, neighbored with Kathmandu by the Bagmati River. Lying in the Kathmandu Valley it is one of the three royal cities although small in comparison with Kathmandu itself it occupies a special position in the cultural geography of Nepal as the city of arts.
8 Nagarkot: A Himalaya Panorama
Nagarkot lies on the periphery of The Great Kathmandu Valley and gives an ample view of eastern Himalaya – ranging from the Annapurna to Makalu and even Mount Everest if the weather is clear during sunrise or horizon at sunset.
It is a perfect place for trekking, bird watching, nature and photo enlightened lovers, as well as those who want to get rest from a noisy and concrete world. As such, Nagarkot offers the perfect enviable position to relax and feel the beauty of Nepal, be it viewed, heard, smelled and touched.
9 Lumbini: The Birthplace of Buddha
Lumbini is a religious place, sacred for Buddhist people, and famous all over the world as the place, where Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha, was born. As being located in the Rupandehi district of Nepal, this place promises the beauty of simplicity and history along with religious connectivity to the world across the globe by proving the roots of Buddhism.
10 Bandipur: A Hilltop Heritage
Namely, Bandipur is the town of Newars located in the hills of central part of Nepal, the town which reflects rich history of Newar people and the sights of nature at the same time. A small hill town that was once an important trade entrepot between India and Tibet, the town maintains the old world architectural structure and ambience.
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