Top 11 Sites to See in Nepal

By: Shobhit Kumar, Travel Blogger & India Holiday Mall Tours

Nepal is not only about mountains but there are many exciting and interesting attractions to do and see in Nepal. There a numerous yoga retreats and yoga schools in Nepal so it’s a perfect place for yogis to be trained, relax and focus inward. But of course, when you are there practicing you must see the sites! We suggest you either come prior to your yoga sessions or stay later so you have time to enjoy yourself in this miraculous country. To help guide you…we have made a Top 11 List for you when visiting Nepal.

1. Trekking to the Base of Everest- Not all people can climb Everest but that does not mean that you cannot enjoy Everest. Climbing takes a lot of time and endurance. You must take a flight from Kathmandu to Tenzing Hillary airport and then you are required to walk for eight days in order to reach Everest Base Camp. If you don’t like trekking, then check out Rongbuk monastery. If you are not ready for trekking and want to enjoy Everest, then fly directly to Everest. There are many planes from Kathmandu that can take you to Everest for one hour flight. You can also find local tour packages.

2. Elephant Rides in Chitwan National Park- It is a dense thick forest where you can find many tropical animals such as rhinos, deer, monkeys, sloths, and Bengal tigers. The best part of the park are the elephant rides.

3. Langtang Trek- There are many trekking trails in Nepal, the famous one is Langtang because it has rivers, mountains and forests. You can hear the calming flow of river sounds while enjoying exotic fruits.

4. Adventure Sports- There are many adventure sports such as white water rafting, paragliding in Sarangkot, kayaking, bungee jumping in BhoteKoshi River, mountain biking in various spots, and fishing.

5. Sightseeing- In Kathmandu, you can enjoy royal cities, Durbar Square, temples and historic places. In Bhaktapur, you can visit temples. In Bodhnath, you can enjoy Bodhnath stupa, an important tourist sightseeing spot. Pokhara is famous for lakes and the monkey temple or Swayambhunath Temple is a lovely place to visit in Kathmandu. Look for Nepal tour packages.

6. Boating in Pokhara- Pokhara is the jewel of Himalayas and the most charming place is Phewa Lake for boating and to spend some relaxing time by the lakeside.

   Tasting Nepal– You can find many high class luxury restaurants that offer food from their culture. You can try many combinations of cuisine like Indian, Japanese, Thai, Korean, and others. There are many varieties of momos. Top items to taste are pulao, Dal Bhat, Thukpa, Nepal doughnut, and curry dish of Gorkhali lamb. Also, try the butter tea of Nepal. In order to visit Nepal, you can take tour Packages in Nepal.

8. Meditation- Relaxation is not hard to achieve in the serene place like Nepal. You can find many meditation centres to stay and meditate.

9. Going Underground– There are many places in Nepal where you can go below the sea level. In Siddha Gufa, enjoy some stalactites, stalagmites, and other rock formations. There is an amazing large cave that is situated in Bandipur. You can also visit other caves on buses from Pokhara on Nepal Tours.

10. Shop and Hang Out in Thamel- It is a tourist district that is crowded and frenetic at times but manages to hold an old-world feel, disseminated by the rows of Tibetan prayer flags and cycle rickshaws. The streets are lively that are lined with shops and are overflowing with many local items such as brightly coloured cloths, jewelry, paper lanterns, wood carvings, thangka paintings, bronze statues, books and music. You can also bargain hard for a good as shopkeepers are bit ruthless.

11. Try the local cuisine– Just in Kathmandu’s Durbar Square, Roots Eatery opened in 2016. It promotes the Newari heritage, and serves delicious authentic Newari cuisine. Apart from the food, the ambiance is lovely, and they have friendly staff. The eatery has groovy interiors made from recycled materials with an outdoor seating area. The portions are large and prices are quite affordable. You can also enjoy Nepali beer.

These are the 11 sites to see while in Nepal, of course, don’t forget yoga and meditation centers are everywhere. As a traveller it is easy to see the sites by taking a tour of the varies locations. You can check the Nepal tours and packages. Nepal has so much to offer…we hope to see you soon!

About the Author:

Shobhit Kumar is a travel blogger and currently working with India Holiday Mall. He loves to read articles related to travel, and holidays. He provides various packages for tours to India. He also has a strong passion for writing creative blogs and articles about traveling.