Nepal is a country located in lap of Himalayas between China and India. Nepal is popular for tourist for the religious, cultural and natural heritages. Birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha and Land of Everest (8848m, the highest peak in the world), Nepal is also well known for its ancient architecture, arts and craft. Nepal, the home to the 8 highest peaks among top 10 peaks, is the heaven for those who want to trek.
Anyone travelling to Nepal or living here are recommended to visit following 10 places.
1. Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. The Kathmandu Valley includes two cities Lalitpur and Bhaktapur in addition to Kathmandu. Kathmandu Valley is rich for the arts and sculpture. Within the Kathmandu Valley there are 7 UNESCO World Heritage making it the place with the highest density of UNESCO World Heritage.
The must see places in Kathmandu valley are enlisted here:
Places to see in Kathmandu Valley
The must see places in Kathmandu valley are enlisted here:
Places to see in Kathmandu Valley
2. Everest Peak/ Base Camp
Mount Everest (8848m) is the highest peak in the world making it the most magnificent creation of the mother Earth. Scaling Everest is a once in a life experience but it is not risky and require intensive skills and practice. View the Everest from its base camp (5364 m, ) is one of the must-do-before-die for everyone.
3. Lumbini
Lumbini is the birthplace of the Siddhartha Gautam, the founder of the Buddhism and also called the Light of Asia. He was born in the scared garden of Lumbini around 563 BC. The Lumbini these days consists of a large number of Stupas, Monasteries, gardens making it one of the most renowned Buddhist pilgrimage site.
4. Mustang and Upper Mustang
Mustang is one of the remote and mysterious part of the world. It is a very old Himalayan Kingdoms, Hundreds of caves in the mountains in Upper Mustang are undated and still a great mystery with no historical records and studies. The trek to the place is definitely out of the world experience that would push you return back to history.
5. Pokhara
Pokhara is the beautiful valley with lakes and views of Himalayas. It is the starting points for many renowned trekking routes and a popular sophisticated tourist hub to prepare and relax for the journey.
6. Annapurna Base Camp/ Thorang-La Pass / Annapurna Circuit Trek
Mount Annapurna (8,091 m) is the highest mountain in this trek area. In addition to it, the area consists of 13 other peaks above 7000 m and 16 peaks above 6000 m. The spectacular Mount Machchhapuchhre (Fish Tail) that has the shape of fish- tail nearby Annapurna make it the most spectacular section of the whole Himalayan Range. There are lot trek routes around and near-around this region.
7. Jomsom/ Muktinath
8. Tsho Rolpa Lake
Tsho Rolpa (4580 m) is one of the largest galacial lake in Nepal located in Rowaling Valley 110 km nearth east of Kathmandu. The size of this glacial lake is growing rapidly in recent decades signifying the Climate Change in the Himalayas. It has extendes from estimated 0.23 sq. km in 1950s to 1.52 sq. km last decade.
9. Tilicho Lake
10. The last resort
The last resort is a cool place to enjoy, relax party and at the same time have great thrills - Bungee, Swing, Canyoning and many more.
The following map shows the location of these places.
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