๐ณ๐ต Nepal
Nepal, a breathtaking Himalayan nation, boasts eight of the world's highest mountains, making it a paradise for mountaineers, rock climbers, and adventure seekers. Rich in cultural heritage, Nepal is deeply rooted in Hinduism and Buddhism, with sacred sites like Pashupatinath Temple and Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, attracting pilgrims worldwide.
Despite its growing tourism industry, much of Nepal remains unspoiled by urbanization and pollution, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural authenticity.
Renowned for its diverse landscapes and thrilling adventures, Nepal draws travelers from across the globe. The allure of the Himalayas, with opportunities for challenging climbs and breathtaking treks, is a major draw for many visitors.
Population: 29.6 million
Capital: Kathmandu
Kathmandu overview: Kathmandu Valley holds ancient temples, Durbar Square, and Himalayan views in a vibrant setting.
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Population (approx. 2025): 1.5 million
Primary cities:
๐ Pokhara.
๐ Lalitpur.
๐ Biratnagar.
๐ Bharatpur.
๐ Birgunj.
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Sacred Pashupatinath Hindu Temple Kathmandu
Hinduism is foremost faith in Nepal and the worldโs Biggest Temple of Shiva is โPashupathinath Templeโ It is positioned on the banks of Baghmati River, Kathmandu. This holy place was built in 5th century and Nepaliโs Pagoda style of structural design. The qualities of pagoda techniques are established here similar to cubic constructions. This temple includes four main doors with silver covered sheets. This sanctuary has been in the rundown since 1979.
This sanctuary in Nepal is fundamentally an assortment of various ashrams, sanctuaries, and engravings which have been there for a significant stretch of time. This spot is likewise among the seven landmark bunches which helped UNESCO proclaim the Kathmandu Valley as a social legacy site. For the most part, on the Maha Shivaratri celebration consistently this sanctuary is visited by more than 1 million individuals from the whole way across the world. Persons from the entire way across the world visit Nepal with the objective that they can visit the sanctuary during Maha Shivratri
Address: Pashupati Nath Road 44621, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Visiting Hours: 04:00 am to 12:00 pm - 05.00 pm to 09.00 pm
Entry Fees: NPR 1000 for foreign nationals and all SAARC country residents
Phone: 977 1-4470340
Massive Boudhanath Stupa Buddhist Eyes
Boudhanath Stupa is situated in north eastern outlying districts of Kathmandu about 11 km and this religious place is a recognized pilgrimage. It is amazing stupa in Nepal and it attracts more number of visitors every year. It is also called as Khasa Chaitya and it is very popular spot in Nepal, it has given shelter for many people who are displaced person. Now it is UNESCO world heritage site. Soon after this Boudhanath become a very popular place for tourists to visit when they are visiting Nepal.
All stupa is essentially a very ancient trade route between Tibet and Nepal. This is a place where people from Tibet used to log into the Kathmandu Valley. People had to pass through a village called Sankhu before they enter Kathmandu. People used to turn directly to the south so that they are able to go straight from the Baghmati River to Lalitpur which helps traders to bypass the city of Kathmandu.
Address: Buddha Stupa, Boudhanath Sadak, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Visiting Hours: 24 Hours
Entry Fees: 400 Nepalese Rupees for Foreigners
Phone: +977 986-3319626
Nagarkot Himalayan Sunrise Everest Views
Found near the Kathmandu Valley, Nagarkot is among the prominent Nepal visitor places known for offering entrancing Himalayan sees remembering the Mount Everest for the North-Eastern side. Visiting this spot to appreciate the superb perspectives on the dawn is adored by voyagers. It takes four to reach this place from Katmandu. This is where vacationers will have the option to appreciate the normal magnificence of all the diverse mountain ranges. Getting a charge out of the nightfall from this spot is particularly unique.
It is particularly prescribed to appreciate the dusk from here when you are visiting Nepal. This spot has a 4-hour vehicle visit which will enable the vacationer to get an unmistakable thought regarding the spot with the assistance of an expert guide.
Address: Nagarkot, Nepal
Visiting Hours: Spring months of March, April, and early Winters of October, November
Entry Fees: SAARC tourists a fee of 339 rupees per person to enter the town
Scenic Pokhara Valley Lakes Annapurna
Pokhara valley is to be found at Himalayan Annapurna range. This place is the second biggest valley and it is one of the top places to visit in Nepal. Along with the well-known visiting place at Nepal, it attracts most of the tourist who like the beauty of nature. It is positioned in Gandaki zone and it is about 203 km from Kathmandu valley. Near the boundary of Bihar and Nepal there is place called as Poon Hill, it is also famous place to visit in Nepal. People repeatedly visit this valley and the place is also incredibly popular for boating, rafting, trekking and other tremendous Activities and day by day visitors has increased in Nepal. Pokhara Valley has various ponds, which is the main cause why several tourists are fascinated to this place. Each and every activity is tremendous in this valley has made most popular in the international market. Most of the tourist may visit this place who like adventures games.
Address: Pokhara, Nepal
Visiting Hours: September to November isย the best time to visit Pokhara; it is also considered asย theย peakย tourist season
Swayambhunath Monkey Temple Stupa Hilltop
Swayambhu shrine is well-known holy place at Nepal. It has several myths that build it famous along with it is top tourist spot in Nepal. This place is oldest Holy places with unique structural designs in Nepal. It is ancient place and who follow Buddhism they must visit this temple. This temple was founded by king Manadevaโs grandfather in 5th century. Each and every details of this temple was established on the walls of the temple. Every visitor, while they are visiting Nepal, they should include in their schedule.
Address: Swayambhu, Kathmandu 44620, Nepal
Visiting Hours: Monday to Sunday open 24 hours
Entry Fees: NPR 200.0 per person
Lumbini Birthplace Buddha Maya Devi
Lumbini is the born place of the Buddha and it is famous vacationer places in Nepal. It is positioned in the region of kapilavasta it is wonderful place for meditation. This place was built as Buddhist structural design and in 623 BC Lord Shiva was born in this place. It is to be found in the southern part of Nepal and most of the travelers visit Nepal just to see Lumbini. People have been approved this place as the born place of Buddha and all the limitations of the Lumbini park walls shows that is the place of birth. Lumbini Park is confined by antique preservation department. All those who follow Buddhism have a goal to visit Lumbini where Buddha was born. Day by day Lumbini popularity is improving due to most of the travelers and there has been much of the hotels established around Lumbini so that the tourists can stay during their visit here.
Address: Lumbini Development TrustSacred Garden Lumbini, Nepal
Visiting Hours: 06:00 am to 06:00 pm
Entry Fees: Lumbini entrance feeย is 500 rupees. Free forย Nepali. 16 rupees for Indians
Phone: +977-71-404040, 404047,404053
Vibrant Thamel Kathmandu Tourist Hub
Thamel is city located near the Kathmandu region and it is famous for Shopping in Nepal. The place is basically running because tourists, when you are visiting this place you will definitely be able to find many tourists around you. Variety of cloths, jewelry, accessories and souvenirs available here and the place is basically running because of tourists. Here local Nepal street food is very famous and who are visiting Nepal they must enjoy local food. Now due to the increased traffic in Nepal, most of the streets expressed as a car-free zone which has helped to avoid the traffic and the crowd here. Thamel is perfect place to get budget hotel to stay and it is full Wi-Fi zone area.
Address: Thamel, Khatmandu Nepal
Visiting Hours: open at around 9-10 am and stay open till 10 pm in the night
Chitwan National Park Jungle Safaris Rhinos
Chitwan National Park is world Heritage site and in rainy season visitors sees another beautiful feature of National park. This is the best time to visit and enjoy safari of wildlife. It was established in 1973 with 952.63 Sq.Km and this is the first national park which was built in Nepal. This place is heart of the forest so it is most popular place in Nepal and it is located near Bharatpur. Now it is under the control of National park and wildlife department and earlier people visited this forest for hunting but later government was determined to make national park that all animals can live comfortably.
Address: Subarnapur 44200, Nepal
Visiting Hours: 6 am to 6 pm (timing changes with season and availability of vehicle)
Entry Fees: It is priced at NRP 1500 for foreigners (NPR 500 if you are from a SAARC country, thus Indians pay around INR 450
Historic Bhaktapur Durbar Square Medieval
Bhaktapur is one the best place to visit in Nepal and visitors can buy terracotta, crafts products, Clothing and souvenirs. Most of the formers, Business people, civil servants and Craft producer in residents of Bhaktapur. To build the Cityโs economic level every year many travelers visit this place that helps a lot to the business people. This place filled with red brick that is creating it look wonderful and tourist may find many animals in this area because localities are kept as pets.
Address: Bhaktpur
Visiting Hours: Best time to visit October-November
International Mountain Museum Pokhara Himalayas
Practically every one of the voyagers who visit Nepal consistently try to visit the International Mountain Museum. As per the specialists, there are in excess of seventy thousand local just as worldwide sightseers who visit this exhibition hall consistently. It has recorded every information and reports of mountains which are available to watch in Nepal and also they will present the three presentations in demonstration hall. Individuals will ready to get familiar with the verdure of the Mountain regions with the assistance of this historical center. There are many individuals who just visit Nepal with the goal that they can visit all the notable just as consecrated places all over Nepal. Nepal is definitely not an extremely enormous nation yet it has an incredible chronicled centrality which pulls in a great deal of travelers. It is prescribed for every one of the voyagers to check all the territory appropriately before they intend to visit all the remote regions of Nepal.
Address: Pardi Bazaar, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Visiting Hours: 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
Entry Fees: 300 NPR
Phone: 977-61-460742, 462322, 462336
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Language:
Nepali, People do undestand English in cities