Attractions in Nepal

Budhanilkantha Temple

An open-air Hindu temple at the foot of the Shivapuri Hill, known for a large statue of the sleeping Vishnu carved from a single block of basalt.

Halesi Mahadev Cave

A significant pilgrimage site in eastern Nepal for Hindus, Buddhists, and Kirat.

Davis Falls

A waterfall in Pokhara where the water plunges into an underground tunnel that is 500 meters long and reaches 30 meters deep into the earth.

Everest Base Camp

The south base camp of Mount Everest is situated at an altitude of 5,364 meters and serves as an acclimatization station for mountaineers.

Tengboche Monastery

The largest gompa in the Khumbu region of Nepal was built in 1916 by Lama Gulu and reconstructed after fires in 1934 and 1989.

Manakamana Temple

A Hindu temple in the Gorkha District dedicated to the goddess Bhagwati.

Sarangkot Viewpoint

A famous ridge west of Pokhara, known for its breathtaking sunrises over the Annapurna Massif and Machapuchare.

World Peace Pagoda

This Buddhist monument on Anadu Hill above Phewa Lake was built by Japanese monks from the Nipponzan-Myōhōji community.

Bindhyabasini Temple

The oldest temple in Pokhara stands on a small hill in the city center and is dedicated to the goddess Bhagwati in her form as Durga.

Kopan Monastery

A Tibetan Buddhist monastery on the outskirts of Kathmandu, founded in 1969 by Lamas Thubten Yeshe and Thubten Zopa Rinpoche.

International Mountain Museum

A museum in Pokhara dedicated to the history of mountaineering, the peoples of the Himalayas, and the flora and fauna of the region.

Narayanhiti Palace Museum

The former royal palace in the center of Kathmandu, which was the residence and workplace of the monarch of Nepal until 2008.

Kapilvastu (Tilaurakot)

Kapilvastu is the historical site where Siddhārtha Gautama (Buddha) spent his early years as a prince.

Bandipur

A living museum of Newari culture set in a charming, vehicle-free hilltop village.

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Ranighat Palace

Often referred to as the Taj Mahal of Nepal, this neoclassical palace rests on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River.

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Dharahara Tower

A historic nine-story tower in the center of Kathmandu, originally built for military purposes.

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Godawari Botanical Garden

This quiet retreat at the foot of Phulchowki hill is a living laboratory for Nepal's rich flora and a popular picnic destination for city dwellers.

Gokyo Lakes

A system of oligotrophic lakes in Sagarmatha National Park at an altitude of over 4,700 meters.

Phewa Lake

A picturesque freshwater lake in Pokhara that reflects the peaks of the Annapurna range.

Tilicho Lake

One of the highest lakes in the world, located in the Annapurna massif.

Rara Lake

The largest and deepest freshwater lake in the Nepalese mountains.

Manaslu

Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world and is characterized by its steep, glacier-covered slopes.

Annapurna I

Annapurna I is the third highest mountain in Nepal and the tenth highest in the world, notorious for its danger.

Cho Oyu

Cho Oyu is the sixth highest mountain on Earth and is considered the easiest eight-thousander to climb.

Nuptse

Nuptse is a spectacular ridge in the Khumbu region, forming a horseshoe alongside Lhotse and Everest.

Ama Dablam

Ama Dablam is a prominent mountain in the Khumbu region, often referred to as the Matterhorn of the Himalayas.

Pumori

Pumori is a pyramid-shaped mountain just west of Mount Everest, often admired by Everest trekkers.

Lhotse

Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world, located in the immediate vicinity of Mount Everest.

Langtang Lirung

Langtang Lirung is the highest peak in the Langtang Himal, located north of the Kathmandu Valley.

Machapuchare

Machapuchare is a sacred mountain in the Annapurna massif, famous for its fishtail shape.

Kangchenjunga

The third highest mountain in the world, on the border between Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim.

More highlights

Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve

As Nepal's only hunting reserve, the population of blue sheep and Himalayan tahr is strictly monitored and regulated here to maintain the ecological …

Gulmi Coffee Plantations

On the steep, terraced slopes of the Gulmi district, high-quality Arabica coffee is grown under shade trees, establishing Nepal's reputation for spec…

Parsa National Park

This vast reserve in the Siwalik Hills was once a royal hunting ground and is today a protected refuge for a growing population of Asian wild elephan…

Banke National Park

As the newest national park in Nepal's Terai region, this area was specifically established as an extension of the protected habitats for the endange…

Mustang Apple Orchards

In the dry, windswept region of Mustang, particularly in Marpha, farmers grow juicy apples at high altitudes, famous for their unique, crisp flavor.

Lumbini Crane Sanctuary

Around the birthplace of Buddha, conservationists have preserved this wetland, providing a vital refuge for the majestic, endangered Sarus cranes.

Chitlang Organic Village

Hidden in the green hills near Kathmandu is this peaceful village known for its goat cheese production, organic olives, and sustainable farming pract…

Khaptad National Park

This remote, spiritual wonderland in far-western Nepal combines vast, green moorlands, dense pine forests, and sacred meditation sites.

Krishnasar Conservation Area

A small but important conservation area in the Terai, established specifically to save the once critically endangered blackbuck antelope from extinct…

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Kathmandu Fun Park

A colorful amusement park in the heart of the capital, attracting hundreds of laughing children daily with Ferris wheels, bumper cars, and classic ca…

Api Nampa Conservation Area

The conservation area in the country's extreme northwest is a pristine ecosystem where rare snow leopards hunt and nomads graze their yaks.

Ilam Tea Gardens

The gently rolling, emerald-green hills of Ilam are the heart of Nepal's tea production, where the famous high-altitude tea is carefully harvested.

Phulchowki Bird Watching Area

The highest hill around the Kathmandu Valley is a forested paradise roamed by ornithologists to spot some of the rarest Himalayan birds.

Kulekhani Fish Farms

Around the artificial Kulekhani reservoir, a thriving aquaculture industry has developed, supplying the Kathmandu Valley with fresh fish.

Namobuddha

One of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites where, according to legend, a prince offered his body to a starving tigress.

Janaki Mandir

A visually striking Hindu temple in Janakpur, dedicated to Goddess Sita, featuring distinct Rajput architecture.

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Sindhuligadhi

A historic fort and battlefield where Gorkhali forces defeated the troops of the British East India Company in 1767.

Nuwakot Durbar

A prominent historic fortress that played a key role in the unification of Nepal under King Prithvi Narayan Shah.

Boudhanath Stupa

One of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal, representing the mandala and serving as a center of Tibetan Buddhism.