Be it the slopes of Mount Everest or the birthplace of Buddha, Nepal is a beautiful place to visit. This country is located on the edge of the Himalayan mountain range between China and India in South Asia. From snow-capped mountains to subtropical or tropical moist mountain forests, the country is also famous for its varied natural beauty. The culture of Nepal is very diverse. The country is also popular for its abundance of colorful festivals with centuries-old temples and shrines. The best places to visit in Nepal are:
1. Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal with a population of around 5 million people. To travel to Nepal, you must first come to Kathmandu. Kathmandu should be visited at least once for its mountains, forests, heritage, commerce and architectural monuments. Swayambhunath Temple is located on the western hilltop of Kathmandu city. On the other hand, Thamel is the heart of tourists. Numerous hotels, souvenir shops and restaurants are the main attractions here.
2. Annapurna Circuit
The Annapurna Circuit in the northwest of Nepal is a special attraction for hikers. The trek passes through four regions – Lamjung, Manang, Mustang and Mayagadi. Most of the villagers here cultivate jum on the slopes of the mountain. Passing by the Annapurna range, this trek is also called a trekker's paradise. However, recent continuous road construction is spoiling the natural and scenic beauty of this trek. Starting just east of Pokhara, the trek takes about three weeks to complete. Although many trekkers get off at Jomsom airport and walk the other half way.
3. Pokhara
Pokhara is the second largest city in Nepal located 200 km west of Kathmandu. The city of Pokhara, full of natural beauty, is called the paradise of Nepal or the queen of Nepal. Pokhara is famous for its calm lakes, green coastline and mountains. Pokhara is also known as the gateway to the Annapurna circuit as it is in the north-west side of Nepal. Among the three lakes in Pokhara, Phewa Lake is the largest. Along which there are many luxury hotels, restaurants and shops lined up.
4. Khumbu
The famous and dangerous Khumbu avalanche is located on the way up the side of Mount Everest to Nepal. The Khumbu Avalanche can be called a river or a glacier on the chest of Everest. Mountaineers usually cross this route, which is about one kilometer long, at night or early morning. In low light, climbers use helmet-mounted headlamps to navigate. Needless to say, this is how mountaineers climb the world's highest mountains in the dark.
5. Nagarkot
Among the travelers who want to enjoy the beauty and majesty of the Himalayas without strenuous physical exertion, one can enjoy the spectacular view of the Nagarkot Hills and the Kathmandu Valley. To the northeast of Bhaktapur lies a high hill, home to about 4,500 inhabitants. From this village you can see a beautiful view of the eight Himalayan mountains. Nagarkot has a variety of attractive hotels of all ranges, many of which are within walking distance of the Nagarkot View Tower, from where you can see the sunrise over the Himalayas. This is why Nagarkot is one of the best places in Nepal.
