Top 7 Best places to visit in Nepal

 

Top 7 Best Places To Visit In Nepal

well! before taking about the top 7 best places to visit in Nepal  let us give you a short description of Nepal. Nepal is a small country wedged between India and China, Nepal is not only  known for the world’s highest peak  Mount Everest but also considered to be the best outdoor – sports destination , here you can do all you want from rock climbing to sky diving at  reasonable rates . Nepal is known for its hospitality and diverse cultures, the beauty of Nepal can be felt by its heavenly Himalayan ranges covered with snow. here we are with the top 7 best places to visit in Nepal.

 

Top 7 Best places to visit in Nepal

Traveling to a new place always makes you think about the budget and the best places which you can travel, so here’s the solution we will be happy to help you with your confusions, we are here with the top 7 best places to visit in Nepal.

    

top 7 best places to visit in Nepal

1. KATHMANDU THE CAPITAL CITY

 

Kathmandu is the  capital city of nepal and also known to be the city of temples , you can find many hindu temples and Budhist temples in  the city , many of them has been recognised as the world heritage sites : Pashupati nath temple , swayambhunath temple etc . other sites includes Boudhanath , durbar square . tourism is the most important part of the economy in the city .

 

·        Pashupati nath temple

It is one of the oldest shiv temple in the country built in the nepalese pagoda style of architecture  located on the banks of the bagmati river , the temple is recognised by the UNESCO as world heritage site . If you are a beleiver of god and spirituality this place is the one from where you should start your journey. The beauty of the temple will leave you astonished .

 

·        Swayambhunath

 

 

It is a religious place and probably the most sacred among the buddhist pilgrimage sites , followed and worshiped by the tibetans and tibetan buddhism.

The stupa has an arch at the base above which there is a cubical construction painted with eyes of buddha glancing in every one of the four direction. the dome signifies the symbol off the whole world and the eyes represents the wisdom and compassion .

 

2. JANAKPUR

Janakpur is known as the birthplace of goddess sita where the marriage of Sita and lord Ram took place , there are many beautiful ponds in the city hence the city of ponds  , people visit this place to feel the essence of the one of the greatest Hindu epic Ramayan. The city is named on the king Janak who was father of goddess Sita , there are many places you can visit in Janakpur , the Ram Janaki mandir the is the main main center of attraction in the city lot of tourists visit this place , other places includes the Rolwaling valley, Ram Sita vivah mandap ,Jaleshwar , and Dolakha Bhimsen mandir . you can visit all these places and would tell you that these places are worth watching ,the feel and the architecture , the Janakpur culture and the friendliness of the local peoples add up to the experience.

 How to reach Janakpur ?

 

Well the place is around 225km from kathmandu you can either go by air through flight which can cost you around 3000-5000 rupees or by road trip with car where itt will be managed in around 1500-2000,  the plane tickets may get costly but renting a car will make this trip a little lengthy but pocket friendly  .

3. LUMBNI THE BIRTH PLACE OF BUDDHA

Lumbni is the place where the birth of Sidhartha who later came to be knows as Buddha . he was was born in 563BC in Lumbni near kapilavastu , this place is one of the  most important pilgrimage site for buddhist religion , tourists from all over the world comes to this place to see the birthplace of buddha . the place is also made a world heritage site by UNESCO . Here you can also visit the mayadevi temple and pool is located adjacent to it , it is believed that the the maya davi , mother of buddha took a ritual bath before the birth of the buddha.

The beautiful architectural site , the peaceful gardens , museum and library where you can read the mythological Budhisht books and know about the Budhism .

If you are travelling from Kathmandu you can either take the local tourist buses or you can also use the domestic flights which will be of 30 minutes duration .

Travelling lumbini from Gorakhpur

Many people visit lumbini via Gorakhpur as Kushinagar is also one of  the major pilgrimage site of Budhism where gautam Buddha got the parinirvana (death). So one can also visit Kushinagar , Gorakhpur  to see the beauty of Gorakhpur. Now coming on the topic so from Gorakhpur you can go to Janakpur , Nepal either by the tourist buses and also by hiring or renting cars and other four wheelers. On reaching the Nepal border you will have to go through certain security check and show the id card and if you are travelling in lockdown  you will have to show the  covid report and after the security check you will have to pay certain charges of approximately 1000 rupees for vehicle which you have booked or rented or you can cross the border and from there rent another local car or four wheeler for the rest of the journey to save the tourism charges.

4. NAGARKOT A WELL KNOWN SLOPE STATION

Nagarkot is located around 32 kilometers from kathmandu in Bhaktapur district. It is one of the best international tourist destination with astonishing views of complete Lagtang range , the  sunrise and sunset views on the mountains are worth watching.

The picturesque magnificence of the Nagarkot makes it an exceptionally famous climbing course for travelers. Found around 7000 feet (2000 meters) above ocean level and 28 kilometers from Kathmandu International Airport, Nagarkot is a world-well known slopes station ordering stunning perspectives on the lofty Himalayas, moving slopes, profound valleys, and rich pine backwoods in a curious rustic climate. Considered as the best perspective spot to partake in the radiant dawn and nightfall with awesome Himalayan vistas, Nagarkot orders perhaps the broadest perspective on the snow covered Himalayas. The reaches incorporate Annapurna range, Manaslu range, Ganesh himal range, Langtang range, Jugal range, Rolwaling range, Mahalangur range (Everest reach) and Numbur range with astonishing perspectives on the Kathmandu valley and shivapuri public park.

 What makes Nagarkot so special?

·         The mountains sunrise view and the scenic beauty of the Nagarkot makes it special hiking spot among the tourists.

·         Nagarkot is the place from where you can see the beauty off Mount Everest.

·         Nagarkot often gets snow fall during winters so it also becomes the best spot for snow activities.

 

 

5. POKHARA

If you love trekking , paragliding, zip flying , rafting and kaayaking well you are at the right place , this spot is one of the most popular place to be visited by the tourists , here you can find many lakes and the place is surrounded by the himalayan ranges. Every year a lot of tourists visit this place and the number increases every year .

Pokhra is located around 200  kilometers from kathmandu actually around 230 km to be precise. Phewa lake among all the other lakes in pokhra is the largest and most favourite place for boating. Pokhara is not only known for its natural beauty but also for its various lake side restaurants and cafes .

If you are travelling from kathmandu you can take touirst bus or cab to reach Pokhara.

NIGHT LIFE AT POKHRA

If you want to enjoy night life at Pokhra there are many night clubs , pubs and restaurants you can go there have fun enjoy drinks but would suggest if you are travelling with tight pockets you can actually have any thing from out side markets , the street foods are much cheaper and tastier than the same food you will have in restaurants there.

Some of the night clubs are free to enter you can just go there and have fun and will have to pay only for the drinks you take , some of the night clubs have certain entry charges so if you want to go there just pay and enjoy the moment.

When to travel Pokhra ?

As per my experience and after the advice of the local guides, best time to travel Pokhara is during autumn season i,e; September to November.  As during the rainy season it will not be a good decision to visit pokhara as rain can spoil your adventure and trip enjoyment.

Other places you can visit in pokhara is Annapurna circuit , Sarangkot , Phewa lake , Davis falls , and Gupteshwar Mahadev temple. 

6. SAGARMATHA NATIONAL  PARK

Sagarmatha national park contains some of the highest peaks in the world including the Mount everest , thousand of tourists come here to see the beauty of these himalayan ranges in the region . the national park has Snowleopards, Musk deer, Himalyan tahr,etc which includes around more than 120 species of fauna. It is home to the worlds highest peak Mount everest , having height of around 8,848 meters.

The park is also recognized as the world heritage site by UNESCO. Sagarmatha is the local name of the everest . Lukla village is the last village located at the border and is the primary entrance route for the trekkers and the moutaineers for the Mount everest .

7. PATAN

 

As far now in the article i have mentioned about the beauty of two major cities of Nepal, Kathmandu and Pokhara, now i will tell you about Nepal's third largest city Patan which has has been renamed to lalitpur in

The modern times. Patan is not only known its rich cultural heritage but also for its fine ancient arts and making of metallic and stone carving statues. The walls can be seen with beautiful paintings. Patan is situated close to kathmandu and is around 7-8 kilometers from thamel, here you can visit many ancient temples and monasteries having a long side, some history of around 800 years to 1000 years.

The golden temple of Lalitpur has statue made of copper coated with gold hence the name, the temple is around 800 years old built by Buddhist King Bhaskar dev verma.

The another place situated in the centre of the city is Patan darbar square , the place will make you Amaze with the pagoda style architecture and the beauty, the doors of the temples are big and wooden carved .

 

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