Nepal is a remarkably an all-embracing country that has a numerous of reasons to attract visitors throughout the year. While some are attracted by the call of the high mountains, many others are impressed by the cultural and religious heritages of the country. Few others come to Nepal in pursuit of spiritual awakening with religious beliefs. There are few other travelers who perceive Nepal as a playground and visit for some extreme adventures. Overall, Nepal can be a spot for the adrenaline rush, a cultural revelation or a full life-changing experience.
While the whole world knows Nepal to be majorly associated with mountains and trekking, plenty of other cultural and natural attractions are extant scattered almost throughout the country. Most travelers spend a few days in Kathmandu and then head out to different other parts of the country. Trekkers and hikers will find so many different options across Nepal. There is no doubt about Nepal’s uniqueness in terms of cultural richness, architectural brilliance, diverse ethnic inhabitations, food culture, and friendly people. Right from palaces to temples, beautiful lakes to monasteries, here is a list of some of the must-visit sites and distinguished attractions of Nepal:
Top Attraction in Kathmandu
- Bouddhanath Stupa
- Swayambhunath Stupa
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Narayanhiti Palace
- Hanuman Dhoka
- Garden of Dreams
- Kopan Monastery
- Budhanilkantha, the reclining statue of Lord Vishnu
Other Attraction
- Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan
- Patan Museum, Lalitpur
- Changu Narayan Temple, Bhaktapur
- Dattatreya Temple, Bhaktapur
- Nyatapola Temple, Bhaktapur
- The Golden Temple, Patan
- Chilanchu Vihara, Kirtipur
- Phewa Lake, Pokhara
- World Peace Pagoda, Pokhara
- International Mountain Museum, Pokhara
- Seti River Gorge, Pokhara
- Maya Devi Temple, Lumbini
- Sagarmatha National Park, Solukhumbu
- Everest Base Camp
- Annapurna Sanctuary
- Royal Chitwan National Park
- Bardiya National Park, Gulariya
- Royal Thai Buddhist Monastery, Lumbini
- Lumbini Peace Park, Lumbini
- Gorkha Durbar, Gorkha
- Janaki Mandir, Janakpur
- Potter’s Square, Bhaktapur
- Mountain Resort View Tower, Daman
- Thani Mai Temple Viewpoint, Bandipur
- Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery, Namo Buddha
- Guru Rinpoche Cave, Pharping
- Shivapuri Nagarjuna National Park
