Top 10 Most Popular Tourist Destinations in Nepal

Nepal is one of the most attractive places in the world that can provide a mix of elements in your vacation. Are you looking for best travel destinations and tour packages which include nature, adventure, culture, food, entertainment, tourism or relaxing holidays?

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Helios7.com brings you some of the Top 10 Tourist destinations & best places to visit in Nepal.

No matter what your holiday idea, Nepal is the best place to enjoy. Here are the top ten places you should visit in Nepal.

Everest Base Camp

It is not surprising that this place is positioned in the first Everest base camp place in the list. This is the closest place that any tourist who does not intend to climb to the top, you can approach Everest. Not everyone can climb Everest. But taking a hike up this field will be a unique life experience. There are a lot of hiking trails that lead to this base camp. This camp is located about 5,000 meters above sea level. This is also the place where the climbers rest before the big day – to climb to the summit of Everest. You can find a lot of accommodation places.

Some visitors suffer from altitude sickness to reach this camp, although there is not much of interest in this area, there is the satisfaction of reaching the foot of Everest peak. You can take any hiking trail that would take you to the nearby village, hike through the rhododendron forest to reach Sherpa Land. Some take the flight to Lukla for some new experience.

Kathmandu

Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. You can find a lot of attractions in this place; the old streets of marvelous architecture, this place is a magnet for tourists calling in Nepal. You should visit this city which is about 4,600 feet above sea level. There are a lot of hiking trails available in this area, but if you do not want an adventure holiday, you can enjoy a relaxing holiday from any rooftop terrace while enjoying nature and other typical Nepalese elements. Do not forget to enjoy the gastronomy of the lang.

Among its main attractions can be found the Royal Palace, historical temples in Durbar Square, historic gardens and many other wonderful places.

Bhaktapur

When you enter the city of Bhaktapur, you will find a lot of brown buildings, as it is a well preserved ancient city. Today, this city stands as a place where you can enjoy the art and culture of Nepal. It is located in the east of Kathmandu, and you can find wood carved masterpieces. Although there are a lot of temples and tourist attractions, visitors usually come to this place to acquire exquisite pieces carved in wood. If you run with a bit of luck, you can find working artists and observe how they make the details in wood. You can also see the snowy mountains of this city.

Langtang

Langtang is a picturesque place, a masterpiece of nature in Nepal. It is very common for hikers, since the Langtang trail is one of the famous trekking trails in the world, probably because it combines mountain and forest at the same time. This trail can also be covered by bus in approximately 8hrs. The trekking period can vary from 6 to 16 days. That would come through wonderful river currents, food centers, wonders views, Everest contemplation and many others. This trekking is of high level of difficulty and must be taken by experts or teachers in trekking. If you still want to enjoy the trip, choose the bus trip along this path.

Phewa Lake

This lake is about 15 minutes away from Kathmandu Airport and is one of the most attractive lakes in the Himalayan region. This lake is surrounded by woods. Therefore it is a perfect place to have a picnic and camping. Boating is usually not allowed on this lake. The images reflected on the lake range from river currents and snow-capped mountains making this place a truly magical experience.

Other important lakes in Nepal are Lake Tilicho, Rara Lake, five lakes of PanchPokhari and Lake Gosaikundapor to mention a few. Not all lagoons are bodies of water surrounded by snow and ice, you can find different types of lakes in this region, from clean water lake to those streams that run through the meadows.

Chitwan National Park – Nepal Wildlife sanctuary

What would you like to ride on an elephant while you walk and observe a variety of other animals in a swampy area? Chitwan is the right place for this experience because it is full of an exotic collection of flora and fauna. You can find several rare species of animals like leopard, Bengal tiger, lazy bear, monkeys, rhinoceroses, deer and many others; you may even find some rare reptiles here.

It is always best to visit this place during the summer, as it is the time when animals come out of their burrows and hiding places in search of food and water.

Lumbini

Young Buddhist monk in front of German Buddhist Temple. Lumbini, Nepal, 2012.Did you know that Buddha was born in Nepal? He was born in Lumbini, and today this place is a monastery, a major tourist destination. This monastery is a beautiful architectural wonder that stands as a place of pilgrimage for many. Due to the magnificence of this construction, it takes about two days to fully explore it.

Inside the monastery there are a lot of temples and tourist attractions If you are looking for some cultural element in your holidays, this is an indispensable visit.

Gokyo

Lake Gokya is a fascinating and seductive place on the slopes of Mount Everest. You can find this lake on your way to Mount Everest. This is the best place for hikers; the atmosphere is very charming and relaxing. The deep blue water along with the snowy mountains in the background can relax you in an instant.

You can also appreciate an unrivaled view of Mount Everest from this point. Likewise, you can find many places to camp near the river. If you plan to do trekking, you can go to the Sherpa Heartland, which is a major tourist attraction. The hiking route through Lake Gokya is an interesting and less rude road that can be taken by novice hikers.