Nepal Tourism

Heritage sightseeing in Nepal

The first and foremost attraction that Nepal tourism has among the visitors is its extensive range of historical monuments and religious structures. Among Hindu faith, Pashupatinath temple is the most revered shrine and visited by many. Boudhanath Stupa is for Buddhists what Pashupatinath is for Hindus. That shrine represents the map of Mount Meru – the centre of cosmos in Buddhist universe. Swayambhunath temple is of importance to both the faiths. It is important to remember about Lumbini – the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Other reputed locations on the Nepal trip are Changu Narayan, Nuwakot palace, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square and the royal palaces.

Adventure activities in Nepal

Nepal is extremely diverse when it comes to points of interest or exciting things to do. Right alongside all the spiritual places, there are many opportunities to soak in some spine-chilling adventure when you travel to Nepal. The triple combo of bungee jumping, zip line flying and white water rafting in the Bhote Koshi River is a must-do. Other than that, there is a helicopter ride or panoramic flight on the Himalayas, paragliding in Kathmandu valley and lots of trekking routes all around Annapurna and Manaslu circuits. There is a cable car ride for 10 minutes up Chandragiri Hill from Thankot near Kathmandu. Those who want the safest way to see the mountains and the valleys from up top, this is the best bet.

Major cities in Nepal:

Kathmandu: Kathmandu is the capital of the country, the backbone of its economy and the centre of its tourism. It is home to the best Nepal attractions like Pashupatinath and Durbar square. It also keeps the shopping scene of the country alive during the day and the nightlife and casino scene during the night.

Pokhara: Pokhara is the second-most-loved destination in Nepal. The city is known for the various lakes in it and the sprawling green lands, right at the foot of Himalayas.

Bhaktapur: Bhaktapur is a small and friendly town. There isn’t much to see here, except the beautiful Durbar square and the Changu Narayan Temple. But walking around in the pristine city is a lovely experience in itself.

Nuwakot: Nuwakot is home to one of Nepal’s grandest palaces, now diminished in looks due to the earthquake but not in its significance. Nuwakot Palace is famous for being the place where the plan to overthrow the Mallas were hatched by Gorkhas.

Lumbini: There is no need to explain why Lumbini is so important to Nepal and to the entire world. This is where Lord Buddha was born – it is the cradle of one entire faith in this world. Visiting Lumbini and the gardens is a great experience to have in Nepal.

Keep a Nepal tourism map on you while travelling to find out new places and also to know your road around the town when exploring on foot.