15 Must visit places in NEPAL

Nepal is a surprisingly diverse country that attracts visitors for many reasons some are lured by the call of the mountains and seeking to climb or trek in the himalayas others are intrigued by the culture and the famous city of Kathmandu and yet others come hoping to find some sort of spiritual awakening Nepal can be an adrenaline adventure a cultural eye-opener a life-changing

experience or all of the above there are so many amazing tourist places in Nepal that you will fall short of time we have curated this list of best places to visit in Nepal to help you plan your trip and enjoy a happening time here 15 Kathmandu the country's cultural capital Kathmandu is the place where most adventures in Nepal begin as all flights from overseas land in the city's airport a crowded metropolis of more than one million inhabitants kathmandu is a chaotic mix of tourist shops trekking agencies hotels restaurants religious sites and artisan workshops the highlight of kathmandu has long been durbar square the largest of the palace squares in the three royal cities and a UNESCO world heritage site temples and monuments of varying shapes sizes styles

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14 Lalitpur

lalitpur is one of the most important cities in Nepal that is immensely popular among tourists historically known as spartan lalitpur is located merely five kilometers from kathmandu despite being so close to kathmandu this town has its separate identity and history famous for being home to more than 136 buddhist monasteries and 55 temples this region is undoubtedly popular among the spiritual community for both hindu and buddhist people this town holds tremendous significance apart from religious tourists lalitpur or partner is also famous among fans of distinctive architectural designs.

13 Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur is one of three medieval cities in the kathmandu valley the other two being kathmandu and patan it is often referred to as bhagava and kopa and has a mix of hindu and buddhist population this city is located around 12 kilometers from the capital city of kathmandu and is divided into three squares each of them filled with temples and other religious structures this city is placed on the trade route between india and tibet and gives a clear view of the himalayas being the third largest city in Nepal suggests that Bhaktapur is one of the popular tourist destinations with Bhaktapur durbar square being the most common

12 Nagarkot

Located at a mere 28 kilometer drive away from kathmandu Nagarkot offers one of the best views of the himalayas in the entire region as it has an altitude of seven thousand feet two thousand meters perched at the edge of kathmandu valley Nagarkot gives you one of the widest panoramas of the himalayan ranges you can spot eight out of the thirteen himalayan ranges the mighty annapurna Manaslu langtang jugal everest Nambul Ganesh Himal and the rolling ranges can be seen from Nagarkot on a clear day one great advantage of this viewpoint is a close proximity to the capital which means that you can easily access Nagarkot from Kathmandu without spending too much time and money on travel.

11 Novakot

Stuck somewhere in between the 17th century ambience and 21st century facilities novakot is one of the most attractive destinations of Nepal albeit there are not many attractions to see the novakot palace and its durbar square in itself are enough to draw the travelers who love to delve deep down the back alley of history before the offbeat destination it is now novakot used to be a place of utmost historical significance located around 75 kilometers west of Kathmandu and above the confluence of the rivers trishali andtandy novakot once used to be the historic capital town of the great kingdom of Kathmandu valley back when monarchy still existed.

10 Kombu

Kumbu also known as the everest region is a subregion in solukhumbu located on the nepalese side of mount Everest the Khumbu valley is one of the most popular tourist destinations in nepal seeing some of the best views of everest nepal has to offer is what this trek is all about you'll be trekking through the beautiful kombu valley towards Everest also spotting some of the other tallest mountains on earth including lotze and amar dublin the Khumbu valley trek can take anywhere from two weeks to a month depending on the route taken.

9 Janakpur

Janakpur is a city in nepal which is believed to be the birthplace of goddess sita and the place of our marriage with lord rama also known as the city of pons janakpur boasts of more than 70 ponds that dot its verdant landscape here you can learn more about the ancient and revered hindu epic the ramayana and its significance today the city is located in the terai region of nepal and is the administrative headquarters of dhanusa district the ram janki temple is the main attraction in janakpur the stunning architecture of the temples and the friendly locals make janakpur a favorite spot for tourists and pilgrims alike.

8 Langtang tricks

Langtang valley is one of the closest trekking destinations to Kathmandu allowing easy access to visit one of the most beautiful trekking destinations in Nepal langtang region offers natural peace and fantastic wildlife viewing as it resides in langtang national park which was the first national park in Nepal and is currently the second biggest national park in Nepal any trekking in the langtang region is a wonderful choice for both nature lovers and adventurers where you can observe the magnificent peaks of langtang Himal lankan lirung and many more the most popular trekking routes in langtang region are langtang trek tamang heritage trek Gosaikunda lake trek etc

7 Chitwan national park

Chitwan National Park, situated in the subtropical inner terai lowlands of south central Nepal, is the first step that Nepal took to protect the wildlife and the wider environment. Spanning an area of 952.63 square kilometers over the districts of Naval Prasa Parsa Makwanpur and Chitwan itself, the park was officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. However, even before that, eleven years prior, the park had been frequented by nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.

6 Helambu trek

Helambu trek is one of the most beautiful short wrecks in Nepal this trek lies in the Helambu region the home to the high or more people from which the term Helambu derives Helambu is really an assortment of tamang sherpa village distributed over a wide area roughly associated by a series of mountains lying at about five thousand to six thousand meters between the juga Himal groups in the east and Gosaikunda to its southwest if you're going trekking in nepal but looking for a shorter trek then the Helambu trek is perfect for you.

5 Lumbini

the beautiful town of Lumbini is the birthplace of lord buddha lumbini is a UNESCO world heritage site and has a plethora of ancients to pass dating back to 2000 years and monasteries that were built by past dynasties people come here from all over the world to this abode of buddhism to study scriptures meditate practice yoga trek learn more about buddhism and find inner peace lumbini literally means the lovely in sanskrit the maya devi temple is the most important and sacred site in the area it houses the actual spot where lord buddha was born to queen maya devi the wife of king sudhudna of kapil vastu other nearby significant attractions are the bodhi tree in lumbini garden the pushkarini sacred pond and the ashoka stupa pillar which was built in 249 BC.

4 Pokhara

Pokhara the tourist capital of Nepal is the second largest city in this himalayan country after Kathmandu at an altitude of more than 900m it is one of the highest cities making it the base for many world famous tricks the highlight of the town is its lakeside which is a boating paradise flanked with charming shops dreamy cafes restaurants and pubs that make up this postcard perfect town for adventure enthusiasts Pokhara is a popular starting point for many treks in the Annapurna range as well as many paragliding and river rafting opportunities you can take solo or tandem rides depending on your expertise.

3 Annapurna Base Camp

Mount Annapurna of Nepal is the 10th highest mountain in the world and the journey to its base camp which is at 4130 meters height is one of the most popular walks on earth it literally brings you face to face with an eighth house under for a moderate difficult trick this is incredible it has the highest fatality ratio among the eighth this formidable aura apart the ABC trek holds several treasures for the mountain lover Annapurna base camp trek abc is an amazing walk through diverse landscape and culture complete with rich mountain vistas terraced fields quaint guru villages and a wide variety of flora and fauna.

2 Mustang

Mustang is known for its trekking tours and mountain sightseeing elevated at an altitude of 3840 kilometers this city is divided into two parts lower and upper mustang lower mustang is well known for natural scenery while upper mustang is famous for its trekking and hiking trails monasteries caves and local tribes visitors can take a look at a number of tibetan shrines monasteries caves and villages in order to learn about the mini Tibet in Nepal all in all this northwest part of Nepal has a rugged and mystical reputation and is a great destination for backpackers trekkers or those who want a vacation away from the commercial life and want to spend some time in the himalayas.

1 Everest base camp

Everybody wants a glimpse of the world's highest mountain and that's the reason why the Everest base camp trek is so popular there are two base camps on mount Everest on opposite sides of the mountains south base camp is in Nepal at an altitude of 5364 meters while north base camp is in Tibet China at 5150 meters the Everest base camp trek on the south side at an elevation of 5364 meters is one of the most popular trekking routes in the himalayas and about 40 000 people per year make the trek there from Lukla airport trekkers usually fly from Kathmandu to Lukla to save time and energy before beginning the trek to the base camp the trek gets you right into the high altitude heart of the high himalaya more so than any other tea house trek.

And there you have the top 15 places you must visit while in Nepal.