The Top Attractions in Nepal
We have listed for you the top 10 must-visit attractions in Nepal for any classic Nepal tours. This page gathers all the information of must-visit sights needed to create a Nepal travel itinerary. The mountainous country of Nepal offers so much to see and explore. It is home to 8 of the world's 10 highest peaks and filled with many temples and fortresses. This mountain climber's paradise is also a destination to many other adventurous activities. If you have more questions, please contact our Nepal travel specialists.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Hanuman Dhoka square is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Kathmandu Valley. This massive complex is home to palaces, temples and courtyards. The Durbar Square is actually made up of two sub-areas. The outer complex is renowned for numerous temples as Kumari Ghar, Kasthamandap, Shiv-Parbati Temple, Jagannath Temple. The inner complex comprises the old palace area, Hanuman-dhoka and its courtyards as Nasal Choke, Mul Choke, Sundari Choke, Basantapur Durbar and other.
Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhanath Stupa is the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside of Tibet. As the center of Tibetan culture in the Kathmandu region, it is rich in Buddhist symbolism. The stupa is located in the town of Boudha, on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. Boudhanath Stupa has been described as one of the best experiences in Kathmandu, one can feel a sense of calm and spirituality when at the Boudhanath Stupa. Today it remains an important place of pilgrimage and meditation for Tibetan Buddhists and local Nepalese, as well as a popular tourist site.
Swayambhunath Temple
situated on a hilltop west of Kathmandu, The Buddhist temple of Swayambhunath, is one of the most popular symbols of Nepal. Colloquially known as the 'monkey temple' due to the large tribes of monkeys in the temple. The Swayambhunath complex has been in use since the 5th century A.D. and consists of a magnificent domed stupa, as well as a variety of stunning shrines and temples. Each temple is extremely ornate and richly decorated with gold and vibrant prayer flags, though it is not only the vibrant spiritual decor that draws visitors.
Fewa Lake
Located in the scenic Pokhara valley lies the second largest lake in Nepal, Fewa Lake. Pokhara has many beautiful attractions but a boat ride on the serene Fewa Lake can be considered one of the most breathtaking. You can rent a colorfully painted wooden rowboat along the sides of the lake for as little as an hour or for a whole day of boating fun.The lake's scenery is further encircled by the Sarangkot and Kaskikot hills that surround the lake, and a pagoda-style Talbarahi temple that rests near the lake.
Fish Tail
Loacated in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas in northern central Nepal, the Machhapuchchhre or "Fish Tail" mountain stands proudly. The mountain is revered by the local population because it is considered sacred to the Hindu god Shiva, and due to this, it is off limits to climbing. It is also the site of the base camps for the South Face of Annapurna and for numerous smaller mountains in the area.
Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple is regarded as the world's most sacred temple towards the Hindu god Shiva. This temple attracts thousands of pilgrims each year and has become well known far beyond the Kathmandu Valley due to its astonishing architectural beauty, symbols of faith, religion, culture and traditions.
Chitwan National Park
Located in the Southern Central Terai area, designated as a World Heritage Site, the Chitwan National Park is a refuge for the unique animals that inhabit Nepal. Established in 1973 and granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984, it covers a vast area of 932 square kilometers (360 sq mi). It also holds the title of Nepal's first national park. It is especially renowned for its protection of the endangered One Horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger and Gharial Crocodile.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the plaza in front of the royal palace, is a museum of medieval art and architecture with many elaborate examples of sculpture, woodcarving and colossal pagoda temples consecrated to different gods and goddesses. Bhaktpur is home to one of the important royal palaces in the Kathmandu valley. The square consists of many popular sites such as the Golden Gate, the 55 Windows Palace. Bhaktapur is known for woodcarving, handmade papers, pottery and cloth weaving which can be found around every corner of the square.
Patan Durbar Square
Patan is one of three royal cities in the Katmandu valley, located about 5 km south of the city of Kathmandu on the southern side of the Bagmati River. Patan Durbar Square, also known as Lalitpur, is situated in the center of Patan city and houses the residence of the former Patan royal family. There are three main courtyards in the palace: Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk and Keshav Narayan Chowk. Mul Chowk, the oldest one, resides at the center of Patan square. The city is known for its rich tradition of arts and handicrafts and is the birthplace of master craftsmen and artists such as Arniko and Kuber Singh Shakya.
We have listed for you the top 10 must-visit attractions in Nepal for any classic Nepal tours. This page gathers all the information of must-visit sights needed to create a Nepal travel itinerary. The mountainous country of Nepal offers so much to see and explore. It is home to 8 of the world's 10 highest peaks and filled with many temples and fortresses. This mountain climber's paradise is also a destination to many other adventurous activities. If you have more questions, please contact our Nepal travel specialists.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Hanuman Dhoka square is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Kathmandu Valley. This massive complex is home to palaces, temples and courtyards. The Durbar Square is actually made up of two sub-areas. The outer complex is renowned for numerous temples as Kumari Ghar, Kasthamandap, Shiv-Parbati Temple, Jagannath Temple. The inner complex comprises the old palace area, Hanuman-dhoka and its courtyards as Nasal Choke, Mul Choke, Sundari Choke, Basantapur Durbar and other.
Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhanath Stupa is the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside of Tibet. As the center of Tibetan culture in the Kathmandu region, it is rich in Buddhist symbolism. The stupa is located in the town of Boudha, on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. Boudhanath Stupa has been described as one of the best experiences in Kathmandu, one can feel a sense of calm and spirituality when at the Boudhanath Stupa. Today it remains an important place of pilgrimage and meditation for Tibetan Buddhists and local Nepalese, as well as a popular tourist site.
Swayambhunath Temple
situated on a hilltop west of Kathmandu, The Buddhist temple of Swayambhunath, is one of the most popular symbols of Nepal. Colloquially known as the 'monkey temple' due to the large tribes of monkeys in the temple. The Swayambhunath complex has been in use since the 5th century A.D. and consists of a magnificent domed stupa, as well as a variety of stunning shrines and temples. Each temple is extremely ornate and richly decorated with gold and vibrant prayer flags, though it is not only the vibrant spiritual decor that draws visitors.
Fewa Lake
Located in the scenic Pokhara valley lies the second largest lake in Nepal, Fewa Lake. Pokhara has many beautiful attractions but a boat ride on the serene Fewa Lake can be considered one of the most breathtaking. You can rent a colorfully painted wooden rowboat along the sides of the lake for as little as an hour or for a whole day of boating fun.The lake's scenery is further encircled by the Sarangkot and Kaskikot hills that surround the lake, and a pagoda-style Talbarahi temple that rests near the lake.
Fish Tail
Loacated in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas in northern central Nepal, the Machhapuchchhre or "Fish Tail" mountain stands proudly. The mountain is revered by the local population because it is considered sacred to the Hindu god Shiva, and due to this, it is off limits to climbing. It is also the site of the base camps for the South Face of Annapurna and for numerous smaller mountains in the area.
Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple is regarded as the world's most sacred temple towards the Hindu god Shiva. This temple attracts thousands of pilgrims each year and has become well known far beyond the Kathmandu Valley due to its astonishing architectural beauty, symbols of faith, religion, culture and traditions.
Chitwan National Park
Located in the Southern Central Terai area, designated as a World Heritage Site, the Chitwan National Park is a refuge for the unique animals that inhabit Nepal. Established in 1973 and granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984, it covers a vast area of 932 square kilometers (360 sq mi). It also holds the title of Nepal's first national park. It is especially renowned for its protection of the endangered One Horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger and Gharial Crocodile.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the plaza in front of the royal palace, is a museum of medieval art and architecture with many elaborate examples of sculpture, woodcarving and colossal pagoda temples consecrated to different gods and goddesses. Bhaktpur is home to one of the important royal palaces in the Kathmandu valley. The square consists of many popular sites such as the Golden Gate, the 55 Windows Palace. Bhaktapur is known for woodcarving, handmade papers, pottery and cloth weaving which can be found around every corner of the square.
Patan Durbar Square
Patan is one of three royal cities in the Katmandu valley, located about 5 km south of the city of Kathmandu on the southern side of the Bagmati River. Patan Durbar Square, also known as Lalitpur, is situated in the center of Patan city and houses the residence of the former Patan royal family. There are three main courtyards in the palace: Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk and Keshav Narayan Chowk. Mul Chowk, the oldest one, resides at the center of Patan square. The city is known for its rich tradition of arts and handicrafts and is the birthplace of master craftsmen and artists such as Arniko and Kuber Singh Shakya.
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