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Top Ten Places To Visit In Nepal
by: Jonathan Williams
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.
1.) Katmandu
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. Katmandu is also
one of the Nepal’s starting points in activities like
trekking, rafting and other sports.
2.) 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.
3.) Nagarkot
Located 32 kilometers east of Katmandu, 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 Katmandu 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.
4.) 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.
5.) Pashupatinath Temple
Four kilometers east of Katmandu 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.
6.) Patan
Art lovers and enthusiasts should always put a stop in
Patan in their Nepalese trip itinerary. Patan is the
oldest city in the Ksthmandu 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.
7.) 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.
8.) 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.
9.) Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur is an ancient town east of Katmandu in the
Katmandu 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.
10.) 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 The Author
Jonathan Williams is the travel writer for Destination
Guide TV - the place to share travel videos. Visit http:
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