Top Ten Places to Visit in Nepal

Are you ready for some high altitude adventure with inscattered in Bagmati River will give a Hindu salvation
a soul-warming environment? Then pack your bagsand release from the cycles of birth and rebirth. Have
and experience some of the most majestic peaks,a peek of Hindus life, death and tradition by visiting this
most exhilarating torrents and wonderful people Nepalholy ground.
has to offer. Here are some places you may want to6.) Patan
visit when go.Art lovers and enthusiasts should always put a stop in
1.) KatmanduPatan in their Nepalese trip itinerary. Patan is the oldest
Find your inner peace in the streets of Nepal's capitalcity in the Ksthmandu valley and is the home for
and cultural center. You can walk on the streets of thisNepalese architecture, arts, traditions, and crafts
once inaccessible city and experience the culture, thedrawing mainly from religious customs. Walk around
people, the history, and the faith Nepal had embraced,the city and feel as if you're walking inside an open
imbibed, and relived for centuries. Katmandu is also onemuseum.
of the Nepal's starting points in activities like trekking,7.) Wildlife Reserve of Koshi Tappu
rafting and other sports.Sprawling some 175 km2 near the River of
2.) Royal Chitwan National ParkSapta-Koshi in Eastern Nepal, Koshi Tappu Wildlife
If you want to experience some jungle adventure withReserve is the best place to watch native and
the elephants and ravaging rapids, you may want tomigratory birds in action. Thousands of birds converge
stop by Nepal's Royal Chitwan Park. Covering somein this area, especially during the months of January,
932 sq kilometers, this national park serves as a homeFebruary and March. The trip which normally includes
for 450 species of birds, 45 species of reptiles andjungle walks, jeep drives, and boat rides, coupled with
amphibians, and 43 species of mammals. One can alsotreks to Bhutan and Sikkim or rafting trip in Sunkosi will
enjoy guided jungle walks, terai culture, wild lifemake any Nepalese trip an unforgettable experience.
breeding project, and safari drives inside 4WD cars.8.) Lumbini
3.) NagarkotLumbini is the perfect place to go to if you are into
Located 32 kilometers east of Katmandu, Nagarkot iscultural, archaeological and religious treasures. With the
a great place to visit if you want to see how beautifulnumber of stupa, meditation grounds temples,
and majestic the Himalayan Mountain range can be. Acourtyards and more, a walk in Lumbini is a walk with
lookout tower in Nagarkot, for one, enables visitor toBuddha. Enter the birthplace of one of the greatest
have a 360-degree scenic view of the Katmanduman of world religions - Siddharta Gautama, founder
valley and Himalayan Mountain peaks. Drive up the city,of Buddhism - and be captivated by its serene
book for a hotel, wake up early, and experience aenvironment and meditate and reflect with its outmost
different kind of sunrise with cool winds blowing everytranquility and peaceful atmosphere.
word away.9.) Bhaktapur
4.) PokharaBhaktapur is an ancient town east of Katmandu in the
Located some 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu, thisKatmandu Valley. Experience Nepalese life as it
enchanting city is the rally point for trekking and raftinghappens in this city by enjoying the scenery in
destination. Pokhara offers perfect scenery andBhaktapur Durbar Square and Potter's square. Make
gripping natural beauty not only for those who looksyour trip complete with a taste of Khopa Dhau,
for fun but also for those seeking solace. Be it theBhaktapur's home-made curd.
preview of the Himalayan Mountain range, a row in10.) Royal Bardia National Park
Phewa Lake, a trek beside Seti Gandaki River andLocated in Western Terai, Royal Bardia National Park
Devi's Fall, or a peek to the Mahendra Cave, a trip tois the largest park in the region with 968 km2. It serves
Pokhara is a experience worth the journey.as a sanctuary for tigers, small and large mammals,
5.) Pashupatinath Templedeer, reptiles, birds, and a herd of the last known
Four kilometers east of Katmandu lies a temple ofelephants in captivity. Enjoy wildlife as it happens along
immeasurable sacredness for Hindu people - thewith short rafting in Karnali and Bheri as well as
Pashupatinath. Hindu believes that dying and beingtrekking to Dolpo and Rara lake.
cremated in Pashupatinath and having one's ashes