Nepal (Nepali: नेपाल) is a country in South Asia between India and China. Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, and the central Himalaya Mountains are in Nepal. 12 of the world’s highest mountain peaks are in Nepal.
Nepal is best known as the country of the Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak in the world, and the Birthplace of Gautama Buddha- Lumbini. But apart from it, it is also known for a good hospitality, very religious country, The land of Mata Janaki, The living goddesses, best services, greenary and the best place for travelling. Mountaineering and other types of adventure tourism and ecotourism are important attractions for visitors.
So, apart from the religious point of view, The best places to travel in Nepal are given below.
- LUMBINI:
Lumbinī is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Rupandehi District of Lumbini Province in Nepal. It is the place where, according to Buddhist tradition, queen Maya gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama at around 566 BCE. So it is also called the holiest place on earth as Gautam Buddha, the light of Asia was born here. If you want to travel to somewhere peaceful then it is the right place for you.
2. Mount Everest:
Mount Everest is Earth’s highest mountain above sea level in the worls. located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The China–Nepal border runs across its summit point. Its elevation of 8,848.86 m was most recently established in 2020 by the Chinese and Nepali authorities. It is great for hiking.
3. Nagarkot:
Located just 28 km from the Kathmandu International Airport, Nagarkot is a serene hill station at the height of 7000 ft. It served as a summer retreat for royal families until it became famous as an international tourist destination. The region offers stunning views of 8 Himalayan Ranges (out of 13) in Nepal including Mount Everest and Kathmandu Valley and is known for a sunrise view of the Himalayas including Mount Everest as well as other peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. Nagarkot also offers views of the Kathmandu Valley. The scenery of the place makes it a popular hiking route for tourists.
4. Chitwan National Park:
Chitwan District is one of 77 districts of Nepal, and takes up the southwestern corner of Bagmati Province. Bharatpur, largest city of Nepal after Kathmandu, is its administrative centre. It covers 2,238.39 km², and in 2011 had a population of 579,984 people. If you are an Animal and birds lover then this is the best place for you, here you can interact and see many kinds of animals and birds which may or may not be endangered like Bengal Tigers. You can even ride on Elephants and do a jeep safari and observe the animals upclose.
5. Pokhara:
Pokhara is a city on Phewa Lake, in central Nepal. It’s known as a gateway to the Annapurna Circuit, a popular trail in the Himalayas. Tal Barahi Temple, a 2-story pagoda, sits on an island in the lake. On the eastern shore, the Lakeside district has yoga centers and restaurants. In the city’s south, the International Mountain Museum has exhibits on the history of mountaineering and the people of the Himalayas. Here, you can find different fun activities to do such as Paragliding, sky diving, ziplines and even enjoy the life in different kinds of luxuries hotels and the sunrise and sunsets, etc.
6. Patan:
One of Kathmandu’s three royal cities, this ancient living place is renowned for its spectacular craftsmanship by skilled artisans and remains unparalleled in its display of Newari architecture and exquisite collection of both pagoda and Hindu style temples and palaces.
7. Janakpur:
Apart from being mentioned in the Hindu epic Ramayana, Janakpur is also famous for its temples, ponds, Mithila art and vibrant festivals. The prime attraction of Janakpur is the magnificent temple dedicated to Sita called the Janaki Mandir.