Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign nation located in South Asia. With an area of 147,181 square kilometres (56,827 sq mi) and a population of approximately 27 million (and nearly 2 million absentee workers living abroad), Nepal is the world's 93rd largest country by land mass and the 41st most populous country. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India. Specifically, the Indian states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim border Nepal, while across the Himalayas lies the Tibetan Autonomous Region. Nepal is separated from Bangladesh by the narrow Indian Siliguri Corridor. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and largest metropolis.
Are you
ready for some high altitude adventure with in a soul-warming environment? Then
pack your bags and experience some of the most majestic peaks, most
exhilarating torrents and wonderful people Nepal has to offer. Here are some
places you may want to visit when go.
Top
10 Places to visit in Nepal
Kathmandu
Find your
inner peace in the streets of Nepal’s capital and cultural center. You can walk
on the streets of this once inaccessible city and experience the culture, the
people, the history, and the faith Nepal had embraced, imbibed, and relived for
centuries. Kathmandu is also one of the Nepal’s starting points in activities
like trekking, rafting and other sports.
Royal
Chitwan National Park
If you want
to experience some jungle adventure with the elephants and ravaging rapids, you
may want to stop by Nepal’s Royal Chitwan Park. Covering some 932 sq
kilometers, this national park serves as a home for 450 species of birds, 45
species of reptiles and amphibians, and 43 species of mammals. One can also
enjoy guided jungle walks, terai culture, wild life breeding project, and
safari drives inside 4WD cars.
Nagarkot
Located 32
kilometers east of Kathmandu, Nagarkot is a great place to visit if you want to
see how beautiful and majestic the Himalayan Mountain range can be. A lookout tower
in Nagarkot, for one, enables visitor to have a 360-degree scenic view of the
Kathmandu valley and Himalayan Mountain peaks. Drive up the city, book for a
hotel, wake up early, and experience a different kind of sunrise with cool
winds blowing every word away.
Pokhara
Located some
200 kilometers west of Kathmandu, this enchanting city is the rally point for
trekking and rafting destination. Pokhara offers perfect scenery and gripping
natural beauty not only for those who looks for fun but also for those seeking
solace. Be it the preview of the Himalayan Mountain range, a row in Phewa Lake,
a trek beside Seti Gandaki River and Devi’s Fall, or a peek to the Mahendra
Cave, a trip to Pokhara is a experience worth the journey.
Pashupatinath
Temple
Four
kilometers east of Kathmandu lies a temple of immeasurable sacredness for Hindu
people – the Pashupatinath. Hindu believes that dying and being cremated in
Pashupatinath and having one’s ashes scattered in Bagmati River will give a Hindu
salvation and release from the cycles of birth and rebirth. Have a peek of
Hindus life, death and tradition by visiting this holy ground.
Patan
Art lovers
and enthusiasts should always put a stop in Patan in their Nepalese trip
itinerary. Patan is the oldest city in the Kathmandu valley and is the home for
Nepalese architecture, arts, traditions, and crafts drawing mainly from
religious customs. Walk around the city and feel as if you’re walking inside an
open museum.
Wildlife
Reserve of Koshi Tappu
Sprawling
some 175 km2 near the River of Sapta-Koshi in Eastern Nepal, Koshi
Tappu Wildlife Reserve is the best place to watch native and migratory birds in
action. Thousands of birds converge in this area, especially during the months
of January, February and March. The trip which normally includes jungle walks,
jeep drives, and boat rides, coupled with treks to Bhutan and Sikkim or rafting
trip in Sunkosi will make any Nepalese trip an unforgettable experience.
Lumbini
Lumbini is
the perfect place to go to if you are into cultural, archaeological and
religious treasures. With the number of stupa, meditation grounds temples,
courtyards and more, a walk in Lumbini is a walk with Buddha. Enter the
birthplace of one of the greatest man of world religions – Siddharta Gautama,
founder of Buddhism – and be captivated by its serene environment and meditate
and reflect with its outmost tranquility and peaceful atmosphere.
Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur is
an ancient town east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley. Experience Nepalese
life as it happens in this city by enjoying the scenery in Bhaktapur Durbar
Square and Potter’s square. Make your trip complete with a taste of Khopa Dhau,
Bhaktapur’s home-made curd.
Royal
Bardia National Park
Located in
Western Terai, Royal Bardia National Park is the largest park in the region
with 968 km2. It serves as a sanctuary for tigers, small and large mammals,
deer, reptiles, birds, and a herd of the last known elephants in captivity.
Enjoy wildlife as it happens along with short rafting in Karnali and Bheri as
well as trekking to Dolpo and Rara lake.
About PRABISH BISHUNGKHE
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