Are you ready for a high-altitude adventure in a comforting environment? Then pack your bags and experience some of the most majestic peaks, most exhilarating torrents, and wonderful people that Nepal has to offer. Here are some places you can visit when you go.
1.) Kathmandu
Find your inner peace on the streets of the capital and cultural center of Nepal. You can walk the streets of this once inaccessible city and experience the culture, people, history and faith that Nepal has embraced, absorbed and revived for centuries. Kathmandu is also one of the starting points of Nepal for activities like trekking, rafting and other sports.
2.) Royal Chitwan National Park
If you want to experience a jungle adventure with the elephants and the devastating rapids, you can stop by the Royal Chitwan Park of Nepal. Covering some 932 square kilometers, this national park serves as a home to 450 species of birds, 45 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 43 species of mammals. You can also enjoy guided jungle walks, terai culture, wildlife breeding project and 4×4 safaris.
3.) Nagarkot
Located 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu, Nagarkot is a great place to visit if you want to see just how beautiful and majestic the Himalayas can be. A watchtower in Nagarkot, for example, allows visitors to have a 360-degree panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayan mountain peaks. Drive around the city, book a hotel, wake up early and experience a different kind of sunrise with fresh winds blowing away your every word.
4.) Pokhara
Located about 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu, this charming city is the meeting point for trekking and rafting. Pokhara offers perfect scenery and enthralling natural beauty not only for those who are looking for fun but also for those who are looking for solace. Whether it’s previewing the Himalayas, a row at Phewa Lake, a hike alongside the Seti Gandaki River and Devi Fall, or a glimpse of Mahendra Cave, a trip to Pokhara is a worthwhile experience. .
5.) Pashupatinath Temple
Four kilometers east of Kathmandu is a temple of immeasurable holiness for Hindus: the Pashupatinath. The Hindu believes that dying and being cremated at Pashupatinath and having the ashes scattered in the Bagmati river will give a Hindu salvation and liberation from the cycles of birth and rebirth. Get a glimpse into the life, death and tradition of the Hindus by visiting this holy place.
6.) Jerk
Art lovers and enthusiasts should always make a stop at Patan on their Nepal travel itinerary. Patan is the oldest city in the Ksthmandu Valley and is home to Nepalese architecture, arts, traditions and crafts, which are mainly based on religious customs. Walk through the city and feel like you are walking inside an open museum.
7.) Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
Spanning about 175 km2 near the Sapta-Koshi River in eastern Nepal, the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is the best place to watch native and migratory birds in action. Thousands of birds converge in this area, especially during the months of January, February and March. Typically including jungle treks, jeep rides and boat rides, along with treks to Bhutan and Sikkim or a rafting trip in Sunkosi, the trip will make any trip to Nepal an unforgettable experience.
8.) Lumbini
Lumbini is the perfect place to visit if you like cultural, archaeological and religious treasures. With the number of stupas, meditation grounds temples, courtyards and more, a walk through Lumbini is a walk with the Buddha. Enter the birthplace of one of the greatest men of world religions, Siddhartha Gautama, founder of Buddhism, and be captivated by its serene environment and meditate and reflect in the utmost tranquility and peaceful atmosphere of it.
9.) Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur is an ancient city to the east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley. Experience Nepalese life as it happens in this city enjoying the scenery at Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Potter’s square. Complete your trip with a taste of Khopa Dhau, Bhaktapur’s homemade curd.
10.) Royal Bardia National Park
Situated in the Western Terai, Royal Bardia National Park is the largest park in the region at 968 km2. It serves as a sanctuary for tigers, small and large mammals, deer, reptiles, birds, and a herd of the last known captive elephants. Enjoy wildlife along with short rafting in Karnali and Bheri as well as trekking to Dolpo and Rara lakes.
