Nepal is a landlocked country located between India and China. Though it is a small country, it contains everything you can think of.
Because of its magnificent geographical diversity, it is possible to explore historical sites as well as fascinating locations. Here is a list of the top seven destinations in Nepal that you should visit:
Lumbini: Lumbini is regarded as the birth place of Lord Gautam Buddha. So it is one of the must visit places in the nation. It attracts thousands of Buddhist pilgrims, scholars, scientists and tourists all over the world. This place also features multiple monasteries, sacred ponds and other cultural facilities.
Solukhumbu: Solukhumbu is one of the most attractive place for those interested in hiking, trekking or climbing Mt.Everest. It brings in thousands of travelers from all other the world every year.
Aside from Mt.Everest, there are also various monasteries to visit as well. Researchers also visit this place to study the flora and fauna found in the sagarmatha national park.
Pokhara: This place can be said to be the tourist capital of the country and a must visit place. It provides various services and facilities. There are also temples that you can visit. It is popular resort destination with tranquil lakes, verdant shorelines and mountain views.
Kathmandu: Kathmandu is the country’s capital and the place where the journey to explore begins for the tourists. It is filled with various destinations to explore like the Swaymbhunath tempe, Pashupatinath temple and so on. If you want to experience culture it is a must visit place.
Janakpur: The Maithili culture is still strong at Janakpur, which is in south-central Nepal on the Terai plains. Janakpur was formerly the capital of the millennia-old Mithila Indian empire. Hindus believe Sita, also known as Janaki, and Lord Ram were married at Janakpur, and many of them go from all over the world to the Janaki Mandir temple every year to commemorate their wedding anniversary. Thus, it is one of the popular tourist destinations.
Patan: It is one the places in the nation where you see dominant newari culture and architecture. The palaces, courtyards and temples in the Patan Durbar are the citys’s main attraction. You can also enjoy cultural newari cusine in the city as well.
Nagarkot: Nagarkot is well renowned for the views it provides of the mountains and the Kathmandu Valley, making it the ideal place for tourists who wish to enjoy the splendor and grandeur of the Himalayas without strenuous physical effort. The settlement of around 4,500 people, which is perched on a high hill northeast of Bhaktapur, offers vistas of eight Himalayan mountains.
