Nepal is a tiny landlocked Himalayan country in South Asia. It occupies the area of 56,827 sq miles and is 500 miles long and 120 miles wide with a population of approx. 27 million people. It acts as a small burger between the two large nations of China and India. It is naturally as well as culturally rich. Within this tiny zone, there are eight of the ten highest peaks in the world including Mount Everest (29,029 feet), the Earth’s highest point.
Though once is not enough to explore Nepal as it’s rich in both natural and cultural diversity, let’s discuss the top 5 best places to visit if you are here for the first time.
Kathmandu:
Kathmandu is political as well as the cultural capital of Nepal. It carries the living history of the country with the varieties of ancient monuments all around the city. As it’s very rich in Hindus and Buddhists temples, it’s renowned by the city of temples. The historical monuments in the city generally date back from the 11/12th century CE to the 18/19th century CE.
Pokhara:
Pokhara, one of the beautiful cities of Nepal and can say it’s the natural capital. It is approx. 120 miles west of Kathmandu city. As it contains the maximum number of lakes, it’s renowned by the city of lakes as well. The place is very famous for the panoramic views of the spectacular Annapurna Himalayan ranges. And also, blessed with the various holy caves and waterfalls.
Lumbini:
Here it is another most important pilgrimage city, the Lumbini. It’s the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha who was born in Nepal in 623 BCE. It’s one of the renowned Buddhists pilgrimage sites in Nepal and rich in Buddhists temples and monasteries including the ancient sculptures and the proof of birthplace of Lord Buddha.
Chitwan National Park:
Do you love wildlife adventure? If yes then, it’s the most attractive place for you guys. It is the first National Park of Nepal and established in 1973. It covers the area of 367.81 sq miles. It is a home for more than 700 species of wildlife including the Royal Bengal Tigers, the one-horned Rhinos, the Gharials, the Asian Elephants and the Kingfishers.
Palpa:
Palpa is renowned as one of the hidden gems of Nepal. The place is famous for its amazing landscapes with a cool climate all over the year. It’s also renowned for the factory of the famous Dhaka fabrics, the old artistic Newari houses and it’s cobbled streets. It is also blessed with various attractive spots including Shreenagar and Rani Mahal.