Best Places to Visit in Nepal

Along with being a beautiful country, Nepal is a multicultural state occupied by people of many different ethnic races and traditions. It is as culturally rich as it is naturally marvelous. Nepal is home to some of the tallest mountain peaks in the world. It is a country blessed with amazing rivers, tributaries, lakes, and water bodies of various kinds.

Glacial valleys and wide-spread woodlands make Nepal a cornucopia of biodiversity. The Himalayas of Nepal is like its crown jewels. That is why it will come as no surprise that Nepal is among the top travel destinations on Earth.

Within Nepal, there are many destinations that one can visit. Nepal has fascinating sites and settings, from adventure activities to leisurely hikes and exotic cultural tours. 

Moreover, Kathmandu's capital has one of the planet's densest concentrations of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Nepal's riches are perpetually countless, from religiously significant Himalayan Lakes to ornately decorated temples and monasteries. 

Among the many destinations in the country, here are our top 5 picks for the best travel destinations in Nepal, according to the travel expert Nepal Hiking Team.

Lumbini – Birth Place of the Lord Buddha

Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Gautama Buddha- the founder of Buddhism. It is where the Shakya clan raised their own empire. Lumbini is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, you can see the archeological remains of its history. It is where Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama in 563 BCE. 

Lumbini is one of many magnets for pilgrimage that sprang up in places pivotal to the life of Lord Buddha.

Similarly, Lumbini has several temples, including the Maya Devi Temple and several other monasteries. Many monuments and a museum- the Lumbini International Research Institute, are also within the holy site. 

The Puskarini, or the Holy Pond, where Buddha's mother took the ritual dip before his birth and where he had his first bath, is also preserved at Lumbini. 

Everest Base Camp 

The Everest Base Camp is one of Nepal's most famous trekking destinations in Nepal.  Many trekkers and travelers worldwide visit Nepal to do the famous Everest Base Camp Trek. 

It is situated in the Khumbu region at an altitude of 5,364 meters. The journey to the base camp is a beautiful adventure that takes you through the Himalayan paradise that is the Khumbu region. Making your way to the base camp of the world's tallest mountain peak involves going through various Himalayan villages and ethnic Sherpa settlements. Sites like the famous town of Namche Bazaar and Tengboche are significant highlights of the base camp journey. 

Not to mention, the sense of accomplishment that sweeps over the trekkers as they reach the base camp of Mount Everest is indescribable!  

Rara Lake

The Rara Lake is Nepal's most significant and deepest freshwater Himalayan Lake. It is the main feature of the Rara National Park. The cerulean lake is situated in the country's Jumla and Mugu districts. 

As a matter of fact, Rara Lake is situated at an altitude of 2,900 meters. It drains into the Mugu Karnali River. 

Being surrounded by Rara National Park, Rara Lake has much unique floral and faunal importance. It hosts many rare and vulnerable species. The lake is situated at a high altitude, surrounded by Rara National Park's pine, spruce, and juniper forest. The sight of the snow-clad mountains from the lake is also very mesmerizing. 

Upper Mustang 

Upper Mustang is one of the last vestiges of unsullied Tibetan Buddhist culture in the globe. Its isolation from the rest of the country has kept its original century-old culture and traditions intact. That is why visiting the upper mustang is like going back in time. The Tibetan Buddhist culture prevalent in the region has remained the same since its implementation hundreds of years ago. 

Moreover, the Upper mustang is also a treasure trove for archeological findings. Many mysterious sky caves have been discovered in the upper mustang that contains relics from Nepal's past. 

Mustang also hosts a vastly different terrain than the rest of Nepal. It has some of the most fantastic rock formations found on the planet. Its desert-like terrain and the dry arid environment make Upper Mustang seem like it's even on the same planet as Earth. 

That and many features of Upper Mustang make this one of the most culturally rich and fascinating destinations to visit in Nepal.   

Annapurna Base camp 

The Annapurna Base Camp is another famous base camp destination for trekkers visiting Nepal. It lies in the beautiful Annapurna region.

According to statistics, the Annapurna region is one of the most visited regions in Nepal, and the base camp of Annapurna is one of the region's most famous sites. 

Reaching the base camp of Mount Annapurna involves going through many ethnic Magar and Gurung villages and settlements and hiking through the gorgeous natural environment of the region. The journey is filled with many marvelous sites and views of the Annapurna Himalayas. 

There are many more destinations that Nepal offers. It is a country of many attributes. Furthermore, it is relatively cheaper to travel to as well. Thus, it is time to do this if you have yet to visit Nepal because you are missing out!