Best places to visit nepal:-
1. Lumbini
Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha, was born in 623 B.C. in the famous gardens of Lumbini, which soon became a place of pilgrimage. Among the pilgrims was the Indian emperor Ashoka, who erected one of his commemorative inscribed Ashoka pillars there. The inscription on the pillar is the oldest in Nepal. An important site for the history lovers and Buddhists, the site is one of the most visited site in Nepal. Bodhi Tree, Lumbini is a tree covered in prayer flags situated just beside the pond. People come here to make wishes in hope of them becoming true. They tie a flag around the tree per wish. The place is very peaceful and people generally do meditation there. Mayadevi Pond, Situated inside the Maya devi temple complex, is the place where Buddha’s mother used to take bath before giving him birth.
2. Pokhra
Nature lover, leisure-friendly or adventure junkie, Pokhara, a beautiful tourist destination in Nepal has been blessed with tranquility all around. This laid-back neighbour of bustling capital city Kathmandu is the place to relax and recharge your batteries by doing nothing but sitting on the shore of Pokhara lake and witnessing the beauty of snow-capped peaks of Annapurna range. The jaw-dropping beauty of Pokhara attracts many tourists every year but the place has managed to keep its charm intact and still looks untouched.
Apart from its laid-back environment, Pokhara is also a gateway to adventure. A well-known as a starting point for trekking and trail expedition to Annapurna makes it the favorite spot for all adventure lovers. Pokhara has further expanded its wings and has become the much-loved vacation destination in Nepal. One can experience ultralight flying, paragliding, skydiving, zip lining, and bungee jumping, or witness a beautiful panoramic view from the Annapurna circuit trek. The otherwise calm city is a complete holiday package for a perfect vacation.
3. Muktinath
Situated at an altitude of 3,710 meters (12,172 feet) at the base of the Thorong La mountain pass in the Mustang district, Muktinath is a highly venerated sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists. Hindus call the site Mukti Kshetra, which literally means the "place of salvation" and it is one of the most ancient temples of the God Vishnu and the Vaishnava tradition in Nepal. The shrine is considered to be one of the eight sacred places known as Svayam Vyakta Ksetras (the other seven being Srirangam, Srimushnam, Tirupati, Naimisharanya, Totadri, Pushkar and Badrinath), as well as one of the 108 Divya Desam, or holy places of worship of Lord Vishnu. Additionally, it is also one of the 51 Shakti Pitha goddess sites.
4. Manakamna via cable
The Manakamana Temple is a holy Hindu site in Nepal's Gorkha district. The temple is on top of a hill and looks out over the valley of the Trishuli River and the beautiful Himalayas in the distance. The name of the temple comes from two words: "Mana," which means "heart," and "Kamana," which means "wish." The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Manakamana, who is thought to be an incarnation of the Goddess Bhagwati. So, many people call Manakamana the "Goddess of the Heart's Wishes." Pilgrims from all over Nepal and nearby countries come to this temple because they are sure that Goddess Manakamana will help them get what they want if they make the trip to ask for her blessings. In the past, the trip meant a hard climb up the hill. But since the Manakamana Cable Car was built, the journey has become easier, bringing in even more tourists and religious people.
5. Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the gateway to exploring Nepal’s essence. Amidst the old city’s maze-like alleyways is the 1627-built Durbar Square, where locals frolic during Indra Jatra masked dance festival. Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Monkey Temple and Boudha Stupa are some more eminent religious establishments. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Nagarkot, Rani Pokhari Lake and Champadevi Hill for hiking, bungee jumping, rafting and mountain climbing. Learning about Buddhism at Kopan Monastery, buying pashmina shawls and trinkets at Indra Chowk and Thamel’s markets and digging into steaming momos are great ways to enhance the experience.
6. Janakpur
Janakpur is a city in Nepal which is believed to be the birthplace of Goddess Sita and the place of her marriage with Lord Ram. Also known as the City of Ponds, Janakpur boasts of more than seventy ponds that dot its verdant landscape. Here you can learn more about the ancient and revered Hindu epic, the Ramayana and its significance today. Visit the actual sites mentioned in the great epic and listen to local lore as well!
The city is located in the Terai region of Nepal and is the administrative headquarters of Dhanusa district. The Ram Janaki Temple is the main attraction in Janakpur. The centre of Mithila culture, Janakpurdham is also one of the revered sites on the holy Parikrama (route undertaken by devout Hindus) along with Ayodhya, Kashi and Brij in India.
7. Chitwan
Chitwan literally means “heart of the jungle”. The popular Inner Terai valley gets its name from Chitrasen, the Tharu King, who once ruled here. In the southwest corner of Bagmati Province, Chitwan lies between foothills of the Himalaya, the Mahabharat and Siwalik ranges. The region called Chitra Ban in earlier references used to be dense forest abounding in wild animals and resorted by recluse sages meditating deep in the forests.
In recent years Chitwan National Park tops the list of things to do in Asia. It is an exciting jungle experience with - jungle safaris, birdwatching, canoe rides and numerous other nature and jungle activities. While the jungles are teeming with wild animals like tigers, leopards and rhinos, along the marshes and rivers are gharial and marsh mugger crocodiles basking in the sun.
