Tourist Attractions of Nepal
It is often said that Nepal has three religions – Hinduism, Buddhism and Tourism. An intrinsic element of existence in Nepal, tourism is its prized wealth. Sandwiched between the highly held Himalaya and humid jungles of the Terai region, Nepal is a land of light and height, snow and Sherpas, monasteries and mystique. Home to the eight of the world's ten tallest mountains including Mt. Everest and Kanchenjunga, the country also is a haven to the finest wildlife, heritage and trekking routes. There are numerous tourist attractions in the country that continuously attract a lot of tourism initiatives in Nepal. Every region here has something exciting or unique that creatively adds up to the rich tourism potentials in the country.
The densest stretch of UNESCO world heritage sites, Kathmandu Valley immaculately displays the rich heritage, culture and other exciting facets of Nepal…
The birthplace of the Buddha, Lumbini is visited for one of the greatest spiritual journeys in the world. Exact spot where Buddha was born can be seen here…
Pokhara offers stunning Himalayan vistas and is an adventurers’ paradise. Centering on Phewa lake, the laid-back setting of mountains can mesmerize any traveller...
Chitwan National Park is the world heritage site and the first national park of Nepal famous for its rhinos, crocodiles, Bengal tigers and herds of elephants…
Janakpur is the place where the divine marriage of Rama & Sita took place. A pilgrimage site for many Hindus who visit the same temple complex & feel blessed…
The icon of Nepal, Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world famous for its ultimate outdoor adventures of mountaineering, trekking in Himalayas…
Annapurna Trek offers signature experience of Nepal that trails through the challenging terrain based on mountains, high passes and mountain lakes…
Langtang Valley trek is a trek route that showcases Nepali nature & culture. Yaks, sprawling pastures, traditional Tamang Villages are a part of this trek...
One can enjoy opportunities of spotting wildlife of Nepal inclusive of tigers, one-horned rhinoceros, 450 birds species, yaks, Himalayan Tahrs, crocodiles, etc.
Nepal has a collection of hill stations where fine mountain viewpoints, traditional architecture and off-beat adventure activities can be enjoyed easily.
The Nepali life revolves around spirituality, rituals & pilgrimage. A repository of many temples, monasteries & stupas, Nepal is also visited for pilgrimage
Starting up with Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal is packed with the largest number of World Heritage Sites in a single city. Mt. Everest or the Sagarmatha Peak (8,848 m) is the highest on planet earth. Beyond Mt. Everest, there are other record makers in the country. In terms of height, the country also has the highest lake on earth, Tilicho Lake (4800 m), the deepest lake of Shey Phoksundo Lake at the height of 3600 m and width of 145 m, the deepest gorge of Kalidanki (1200 m) and the highest valley on Earth- the Arun valley.
The connection of Nepal with height has brought the country a lot of priceless tourist attractions which primarily includes thrilling adventures. There are wide prospects of rugged activities like mountain climbing, trekking and rafting. The country’s close proximity with nature is one of the finest reasons why Nepal is often considered an amazingly adventurous destination.
Next to adventure is spirituality, the bindr of life in Nepal. A part of life, religion is based on the amalgamation of various beliefs and faiths. Not just it has the only ‘Living Goddess’ in Kumari Bahal, Kathmandu, the country also has many religious pilgrimage shrines like Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, Hanuman Dhoka, Changunarayan Temple (Kathmandu). All that and beyond, the country is also the birthplace of Lord Buddha (Lumbini), the luminary who preached the novel thought of enlightenment.
Wildlife is also a unique facet of Nepal. Hosting a lot of biodiversity, the country has finest wildlife locations that are even recognized as natural world heritage sites. Famous among them are Chitwan and Sagarmatha, where tourists can enjoy one of Asia’s best wildlife-viewing experiences including spotting one horned rhinos, tigers and herds of elephants.