5 Best Places To Explore In Nepal
By: Kratika Tue, 19 Apr 2022 2:18:26
Nepal is known for its diverse culture and is one of the best places to go on vacation. The Himalayas covers most of the country Nepal and is often famous for the trekking adventures that people go for in the country. If you are not an adventure enthusiast, you can also enjoy the beauty of the place with the capital city of Kathmandu being one of the best places to visit in Nepal. Nepal can give you an adrenaline rush for an adventure and sneak peek into the lifestyle of its people and culture but above all will give you a life-changing experience in visiting the country. You can either go via a flight to cut short your journey time or even go via Road to enjoy the beautiful scenes along the way. People often think Nepal is all about the Himalayas and its capital Kathmandu but it is much more of that.
# Swayambhunath Stupa
Swayambhu is an ancient religious architecture located on top of a hill within the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. The Tibetan name for the location means ‘Sublime Trees’, for the various kinds of trees found on the Hill. For the Buddhist Newars, Swayambhunath occupies a central position in their day—to- day religious practices. It’s probably the foremost sacred among Buddhist pilgrimage sites. It is one of the most visited places in Nepal and is considered a holy place by the residents living there. The architecture of the place is also magnificent.
# Pashupatinath Temple
The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous and sacred Hindu temple in Nepal that’s located on the banks of the Bagmati River. It is one of the top places to visit in Nepal. The temple worships the deity Lord Shiva and is one of the biggest Hindu Temples of the World. It has also been recognized in the UNESCO world Heritage sites. Pashupatinath temple is located in Kathmandu.
# Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhanath stupa is located in Kathmandu, Nepal has located about 11 km from the middle and northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu. The stupa’s massive mandala makes it one among the biggest spherical stupas in Nepal. It is one of the most important stupas in the country. The stupa is a World UNESCO Heritage site and is located on the ancient trade route that used to be there between Tibet and Kathmandu.
# Chitwan National Park
This is the first National Park that has been set up in Nepal in the year 1973. It is located in south-central Nepal and is protected across all the borders of the Park. The place is famous for its jeep safari and the elephant ride. You can also walk around in the jungle and enjoy the nature. One-horned Rhinos and Tigers are exotic species here. Chitwan national park tops the list of most visited places in Nepal.
# Mansalu
Manaslu comes across as the eighth highest range in the world with 8,163 meters above water level. It’s within the Mansiri Himal, a part of the Nepalese Himalayas, within the west-central a part of Nepal. The place is famous for its trekking adventure and people can also feel the essence of the local culture down here.