Nepal, a country which never fail to astonished human kind with its natural beauty, country where God and human share the common road, country where people believe in human and humanity, where we considered “Our guests are our God”, country with diverse ethnicity, language, and culture but united by heart and a common string of love, and respect for each other. A country which is a living example of “Unity in Diversity”. Nepal still manages to mesmerize the outside world through its nature, culture, food, hospitality, and many more. From hiking, trekking, chilling out, clubbing, jungle safari, mountain climbing, cycling, pilgrimage, food hunting, traditional wear, tea garden, horse riding, adventure, bungee jumping, cliff climbing, hunting, rafting and many more, Nepal can serve you with all these experiences. A landlocked country that can serve you with immense surprises. That must be the reason, tourism is the top most source of economy in Nepal. Citizens of Nepal are also widely known for being kind and respectful. The history of Nepal brave ancestors, also known as Gurkha. Mountains being the country’s identity is inevitable as 8 out of 14 peaks ranging over 8000 meters lie in Nepal and the list of top 10 highest mountains in the world is occupied by the mountains of Nepal.
Nepal is still an unfamiliar name to many of the people all over the world, its popularity as a travel destination among foreigners is gradually increasing nowadays. Here are listed out among many places that are very likely to be loved and visited by foreigners and get the real touch of Nepal, cultural values and tradition.
Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu valley which covers Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur three districts is also known as the city of temples and it shelters diversified people having diversified cultural norms, values, tradition, and religions, across Nepal. The capital of the country, Kathmandu is enriched with several cultural and religious heritage sites, museums, fun parks, and many more exciting and historical sites. Kathmandu valley has its own language, alphabets, calendar and own norms and values. In this valley seven types of World Heritage Sites by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) fall under this region and they are Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka), Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath and Changunarayan.
Kathmandu is like a garden containing different shades of individuals as flowers with their unique culture and traditions and religions as their colours. This results in multiple cultural experiences in one particular place. Visitors can experience the chaos of Kathmandu city, street food, busy city life, traditional arts shops, architecture, food, the history of Nepal, hand-made materials, and local products. Dharahara is like Namsan Tower of Seoul, from where we can have a panoramic view of Kathmandu city.
Dharahara which has been destroyed two times by the earthquake, the third time built after the 2015 earthquake.
Photo by Bishal Rai
Thamel is a headache of hotels, knock-off sportswear and tourist tat, the old city is a more authentic blend of temples and Buddhist architecture. There is a living Goddess in Kathmandu known as Kumari Devi.
A young girl is considered as living goddess of Kathmandu who is believed to be the incarnation of the Hindu goddess Durga or the goddess Taleju Bhawani. Photo by Nepal Tourism Board
Patan is presently known as Lalitpur. It was once a powerful stand-alone kingdom and has retained much of its distinct personality. A grand and proud town, Patan’s buildings are an interesting blend of artisan metalwork, dusty pink pagodas and intricately carved temples adorned with religious art.
Bhaktapur district is an atmospheric nod to the past, an old city with few signs of modernity within its tangled maze of backstreets is all about Newari culture, traditions, Newari cuisines, dress, ideology, language, art and sculpture, dance, and so on. From historical buildings, everything reminds us of fine art and typical Newari Style of housing. Bhaktapur is a real example of preserving and promoting culture and traditions and it directly resembles the Korean mindset when it comes to preserving and promoting Korean culture and tradition. Alongside, there are many historical monuments enhancing the beauty of Bhaktapur and giving the vibe of an open museum to the visitors. Best Time to visit the Kathmandu valley is from September to November.
Pokhara
The Tourist Capital of Nepal is the second-largest city in this Himalayan country after Kathmandu. Pokhara is the gateway for many world-famous treks. The close relationship with nature of this city and slight sophistication will make you feel at home. With its magnificent mountains and picturesque hills, it is really fascinating how a small city like Pokhara has so much to offer. Pokhara is also known as Lake city as this piece of paradise, the most popular being Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake and Rupa Lake. In Pokhara there are many adventurous activities to challenge such as paragliding, zip-lining, bungee jumping, rafting, trekking, mountain biking, hand gliding, canyoning, kayaking, skydiving, paramounting, paddle-boarding. Besides extreme activities, there are fun times visiting temples, Devi’s fall, caves, mountain museums and watching the city’s view from Sarangkot. Best Time to visit is from September to November.
Annapurna Circuit
The Government of Nepal's 2023 tourism statistics stated that 70 percent of visitors to the country come to trek and mountaineer. A huge number of them trek the Annapurna Circuit. It is known for its diverse landscape, leading from jungle to alpine forest, and entails a 125km circumnavigation of the breathtaking Annapurna range. Best time to visit is from September to November.
Everest (Sagarmatha) Base Camp
The World Heritage Site, the Foot of World Tallest Peak is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Nepal. Everest base camp that hosts intrepid climbers as they begin and end their ultimate mountain journey. There is the famous Namche Bazaar situated at 3500 meters, a gateway to the high Himalayas and known for offering wonderful views of the snow-capped peaks. Best Time is from September to November.
The breathtaking view of Namche-Bazaar. Photo by Trip-advisor.
Ghorepani
Nepal is a land of Himalayas. There are many places in Nepal from where you can enjoy the breathtaking Himalaya view. Ghorepani is typically used as an overnight stay spot by trekkers who plan to go to Poon Hill (next stop from Ghorepani) to view the beauty of the sunrise as well as sightseeing the beautiful village.
Lumbini
Lumbini is the birthplace of Buddha, the founder of Buddhism and one of his four holy places of pilgrimage. This World Heritage site is a magnet for Buddhists and spiritual seekers from all over the globe who come here to study scriptures, meditate, practice yoga, trek, learn more about Buddhism. Best Time to visit is from April to May.
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park a World Heritage Site in Terai, Nepal. houses a diverse variety of birds, wild animals, known for its biodiversity. Its dense forests and grassy plains are home to rare mammals like one-horned rhinos and Bengal tigers. The park shelters numerous bird species, including the giant hornbill and is home to crocodiles. Inside the park is Balmiki Ashram, a Hindu pilgrimage site. Chitwan National Park covers an impressive area of approximately 932 square kilometers. Best Time to visit is from October to March.
Besides these there are many other places to visit such as Mustang, Bandipur, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Dharan, Panauti, Lantang, Shivpuri National Park and many more attractive places.
Nepalese people are hospitable and warm, able to touch your heart with the sincerity and innocence of its native.
Naturally Nepal, Once is not Enough.
Nepal, a country which never fail to astonished human kind with its natural beauty, country where God and human share the common road, country where people believe in human and humanity, where we considered “Our guests are our God”, country with diverse ethnicity, language, and culture but united by heart and a common string of love, and respect for each other. A country which is a living example of “Unity in Diversity”. Nepal still manages to mesmerize the outside world through its nature, culture, food, hospitality, and many more. From hiking, trekking, chilling out, clubbing, jungle safari, mountain climbing, cycling, pilgrimage, food hunting, traditional wear, tea garden, horse riding, adventure, bungee jumping, cliff climbing, hunting, rafting and many more, Nepal can serve you with all these experiences. A landlocked country that can serve you with immense surprises. That must be the reason, tourism is the top most source of economy in Nepal. Citizens of Nepal are also widely known for being kind and respectful. The history of Nepal brave ancestors, also known as Gurkha. Mountains being the country’s identity is inevitable as 8 out of 14 peaks ranging over 8000 meters lie in Nepal and the list of top 10 highest mountains in the world is occupied by the mountains of Nepal.
Nepal is still an unfamiliar name to many of the people all over the world, its popularity as a travel destination among foreigners is gradually increasing nowadays. Here are listed out among many places that are very likely to be loved and visited by foreigners and get the real touch of Nepal, cultural values and tradition.
Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu valley which covers Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur three districts is also known as the city of temples and it shelters diversified people having diversified cultural norms, values, tradition, and religions, across Nepal. The capital of the country, Kathmandu is enriched with several cultural and religious heritage sites, museums, fun parks, and many more exciting and historical sites. Kathmandu valley has its own language, alphabets, calendar and own norms and values. In this valley seven types of World Heritage Sites by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) fall under this region and they are Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka), Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath and Changunarayan.
Kathmandu is like a garden containing different shades of individuals as flowers with their unique culture and traditions and religions as their colours. This results in multiple cultural experiences in one particular place. Visitors can experience the chaos of Kathmandu city, street food, busy city life, traditional arts shops, architecture, food, the history of Nepal, hand-made materials, and local products. Dharahara is like Namsan Tower of Seoul, from where we can have a panoramic view of Kathmandu city.
Dharahara which has been destroyed two times by the earthquake, the third time built after the 2015 earthquake.
Photo by Bishal Rai
Thamel is a headache of hotels, knock-off sportswear and tourist tat, the old city is a more authentic blend of temples and Buddhist architecture. There is a living Goddess in Kathmandu known as Kumari Devi.
A young girl is considered as living goddess of Kathmandu who is believed to be the incarnation of the Hindu goddess Durga or the goddess Taleju Bhawani. Photo by Nepal Tourism Board
Patan is presently known as Lalitpur. It was once a powerful stand-alone kingdom and has retained much of its distinct personality. A grand and proud town, Patan’s buildings are an interesting blend of artisan metalwork, dusty pink pagodas and intricately carved temples adorned with religious art.
Bhaktapur district is an atmospheric nod to the past, an old city with few signs of modernity within its tangled maze of backstreets is all about Newari culture, traditions, Newari cuisines, dress, ideology, language, art and sculpture, dance, and so on. From historical buildings, everything reminds us of fine art and typical Newari Style of housing. Bhaktapur is a real example of preserving and promoting culture and traditions and it directly resembles the Korean mindset when it comes to preserving and promoting Korean culture and tradition. Alongside, there are many historical monuments enhancing the beauty of Bhaktapur and giving the vibe of an open museum to the visitors. Best Time to visit the Kathmandu valley is from September to November.
Pokhara
The Tourist Capital of Nepal is the second-largest city in this Himalayan country after Kathmandu. Pokhara is the gateway for many world-famous treks. The close relationship with nature of this city and slight sophistication will make you feel at home. With its magnificent mountains and picturesque hills, it is really fascinating how a small city like Pokhara has so much to offer. Pokhara is also known as Lake city as this piece of paradise, the most popular being Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake and Rupa Lake. In Pokhara there are many adventurous activities to challenge such as paragliding, zip-lining, bungee jumping, rafting, trekking, mountain biking, hand gliding, canyoning, kayaking, skydiving, paramounting, paddle-boarding. Besides extreme activities, there are fun times visiting temples, Devi’s fall, caves, mountain museums and watching the city’s view from Sarangkot. Best Time to visit is from September to November.
Annapurna Circuit
The Government of Nepal's 2023 tourism statistics stated that 70 percent of visitors to the country come to trek and mountaineer. A huge number of them trek the Annapurna Circuit. It is known for its diverse landscape, leading from jungle to alpine forest, and entails a 125km circumnavigation of the breathtaking Annapurna range. Best time to visit is from September to November.
Everest (Sagarmatha) Base Camp
The World Heritage Site, the Foot of World Tallest Peak is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Nepal. Everest base camp that hosts intrepid climbers as they begin and end their ultimate mountain journey. There is the famous Namche Bazaar situated at 3500 meters, a gateway to the high Himalayas and known for offering wonderful views of the snow-capped peaks. Best Time is from September to November.
The breathtaking view of Namche-Bazaar. Photo by Trip-advisor.
Ghorepani
Nepal is a land of Himalayas. There are many places in Nepal from where you can enjoy the breathtaking Himalaya view. Ghorepani is typically used as an overnight stay spot by trekkers who plan to go to Poon Hill (next stop from Ghorepani) to view the beauty of the sunrise as well as sightseeing the beautiful village.
Lumbini
Lumbini is the birthplace of Buddha, the founder of Buddhism and one of his four holy places of pilgrimage. This World Heritage site is a magnet for Buddhists and spiritual seekers from all over the globe who come here to study scriptures, meditate, practice yoga, trek, learn more about Buddhism. Best Time to visit is from April to May.
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park a World Heritage Site in Terai, Nepal. houses a diverse variety of birds, wild animals, known for its biodiversity. Its dense forests and grassy plains are home to rare mammals like one-horned rhinos and Bengal tigers. The park shelters numerous bird species, including the giant hornbill and is home to crocodiles. Inside the park is Balmiki Ashram, a Hindu pilgrimage site. Chitwan National Park covers an impressive area of approximately 932 square kilometers. Best Time to visit is from October to March.
Besides these there are many other places to visit such as Mustang, Bandipur, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Dharan, Panauti, Lantang, Shivpuri National Park and many more attractive places.
Nepalese people are hospitable and warm, able to touch your heart with the sincerity and innocence of its native.
Naturally Nepal, Once is not Enough.