Top 5 Best Places to visit in nepal

Are you willing to visit Nepal? And searching for the best places to visit in Nepal. You are at the right place. Nepal is the most beautiful place to visit in South Asia. Nepal offers the perfect blend of culture, traditions, and nature. Nepal, home to the highest passes and peaks, is also home to religious significance. Now, as you are planning to visit Nepal, let’s discuss what the places are here that you can visit and explore yourself during your tour to Nepal. 

Kathmandu Valley

The first place you should visit is Kathmandu Valley, the city of temples and gateway to Nepal. Kathmandu Valley is the beautiful capital city of Nepal, which is known for its vibrant culture and traditions. Kathmandu Valley not only consists of the temples but is also known for its luxury. Everything you can imagine a city should have can be found here. You can visit popular places like Pashupatinath Temple (a sacred temple known for its powerful deity, Lord Shiva, the destroyer of the world). After worshipping there, you can take a short drive to Boudhanath, which is near the Pashupatinath temple, known for its positive vibe and the perfect place for Buddhists to do meditation. After that, you can visit the Swayambhunath, a beautiful stupa located near Thamel. You can also visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and Basantpur. If you are not fond of visiting the temples, then you can go hiking at nearby places like Nagarkot, Shivapuri National Park, and Nagarjun National Park.

If you want to do paragliding or witness the sunrise and sunset over the mountains, you can visit Nagarkot, which is just an hour’s drive from Kathmandu. If you just want to explore the nightlife In the city you can visit some of the clubs, like Hidden Club, located in the New Bus Park area. Or you can visit the other clubs like LOD and Purple Haze, which are in Thamel itself. You can visit some of the casinos in Thamel. In short, you have lots of places to explore in Kathmandu Valley according to your preference.

Pokhara Valley

Pokhara Valley is another beautiful destination in Nepal that you can visit and explore on your holidays. Pokhara is also known as the city of lakes, gateway to the Himalayas, and city of leisure. Pokhara Valley is the perfect spot if you want to relax and enjoy nature. The first place you will see after traveling to Pokhara is that you will see Phewa Lake, the main attraction of the city. You can visit the Tal Barahi temple, which is located in the center of the Phewa Lake, known for its stunning atmosphere. You will see fish swimming in the lake, and you can also see the backdrop of the Himalayas in the lake. You can also go rafting or kayaking in Phewa Lake in the evening. You can visit Mahendra Cave, often known as Bat Cave or Chamero Gufa. You can visit peaceful places like Bindhyabasini Temple, Pumdikot, and World Peace Pagoda. Other attractions in Pokhara are the Devis Fall, Sarangkot, and the view of the Annapurna, Machapuchhare (fish tail mountain), and Dhaulagiri ranges. You can visit Rupa Lake and Begnas Lake. You can also enjoy local cuisine and international cuisine. In fine-dining restaurants. You can also visit nearby places like Ghandruk, a Gurung traditional village, and Manung Kot Danda, near Pokhara, known for its stunning views of the mountains and the peaceful environment. You can rent a bike or a car and visit every place and enjoy your holidays.

Muktinath Temple

The Muktinath Temple is one of the most sacred places to visit in Nepal. It’s known for its cultural significance. Buddhists and Hindus from all over the world come to visit here. The temple is known as one of the Shakti peethas. The Muktinath temple is located at an altitude of 3800m under the shadow of one of the highest passes, Thorong La Pass. It is among 108 Divya Desams, which are dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is believed that people taking baths in 102 taps and 2 ponds are free from their sins, and they get salvation. Due to this, thousands of followers visit every year from India, China, Nepal, and other neighboring countries. The water is freezing here every time of the season. You can travel to Muktinath in many ways, like a flight to Jomsom and a drive to Muktinath, or you can take a drive from Pokhara to Muktinath, according to your preference.

Lumbini

Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, who plays a significant role in Buddhism. It is not just a historical site but also a religious and sacred site of Nepal, which is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Lumbini is covered with beautiful prayer flags, the Maya Devi temple, meditative gardens, and many more. Also, you can witness the Ashok Pillar, the great Buddhist follower kings who visited Lumbini and made a pillar there. Maya Devi Temple is another main attraction of Lumbini. Not only that, but you can witness the peaceful and positive environment cleaning your soul and making you feel like you are free from every kind of problem. You can reach Lumbini by taking a drive from Kathmandu to Lumbini, or you can take a flight from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa (Siddharthanagar) and drive to Lumbini in around 20 minutes.

Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park is another best place to visit in Nepal. Chitwan National Park is located in the Terai region of Nepal and is the frist and biggest national park protecting and considering hundreds of endangered wildlife animals and birds. It is known for its rich flora and fauna. You can witness many wildlife animals like the Bengal tiger, Rhinoceroses, Asian elephants, Leopards, Sloth bears, Gharial Crocodiles, Wild boars, and 500 different kinds of bird species. You can also witness Sal forests, grasslands, marshes, and riverine habitats. A jungle safari is the must-do thing here. Not only that, you can take a canyon ride, elephant rides, jungle walks, and jungle safaris. You can also explore the local Tharu culture here. You can also do birdwatching. You can reach Chitwan by driving a vehicle from Kathmandu. You can also take a flight to Bharatpur, drive for 30 minutes, and reach here.

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