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Beautiful Lakes in Manang You Should Not Miss
Manang district is located at 28°40’0N 84°1’0E with an altitude of 3,519 meters (11,545 ft). A majority of the population comprise of Ghale(Gurung), the place is such a beautiful you will keep on dreaming even after getting back home.
On the other hand, a beautiful district is situated with the Marshyangdi River to the north and the Annapurna mountain range surrounds the place. The river flows to the east. To the west, the 5,416-metre (17,769 ft) Thorong La pass leads to the Muktinath shrine and the valley of the Gandaki River.
As you getting through the place you will feel the essence of beautiful lakes, immaculate view of a mountain range. Likewise, beautiful lakes like Tilicho Lake, Gangapurna lake, hike around the Annapurna range are some of the top highlights. You will find the numerous trekking trails and places as during the time of exploring Manang.
Back in 2018, I along with colleagues went Manang to explore the most beautiful lakes around the place. We made it finally and it was around 7 days trek. Today I wanna talk about the most beautiful lake you should explore during the time at Manang. Here I go :).
Beautiful Lakes in Manang
1. Kajin Sara
A newly discovered lake is located at Singarkharka of Chame Rural Municipality, Manang at a height of 52OO Meters. According to Chame Rural Municipality Chair Lokendra Ghale, a team of mountaineers discovered the lake.
Likewise, as per the measurement of the lake by the team, it is located at an altitude of 5,200 meters, which is yet to be officially verified. It’s estimated to be 1,500 meters long and 600 meters wide,” said Ghale.
It is believed that the lake is formed after the water melted from the Himalayas. It takes approximately 18 hours’ trek from Manang district headquarters, Chame to reach a lake. It’s approximately 24 Km long from the Chame.
The period between July and November is a favorable time to visit the lake. It offers a panoramic view of a dozen peaks towards the north. The lake has Mt Manaslu to the east, Mt Damodar to the west. Similarly, Mt Annapurna and Mt Lamjung to the south, and Mt Peri in the Tibet to the north.
The authority concerned with the rural municipality hoped that the newly found lake would help promote tourism. Even more, it could be the one major attraction for Visit Nepal 2020 campaign.
2. Tilicho Lake
It is located in the Manang district, an attitude of 4919 m in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. It is the highest lake in Nepal standing from the sea level. Its length is 4km and breadth is 1.4 km.
Tilicho Lake is one of the most popular destinations of the Annapurna Circuit trek. Camping is not necessary, as new lodges are built between Manang and the lake.
Do you know?
Lake Tilicho is World’s highest altitude lake situated at a height of 4,949m from sea level
If you wish to stay in your own camp it’s fine. Even more, the best time to explore the beauty is between oct-dec. The final approach to the lake can be done within a day hike from the lodge at Tilicho Base Camp.
During the year 2018, I along with 4 classmates got a chance to explore the real beauty of the lake. It was absolutely vivid and heartwarming. Every single moment we spent over there is priceless. How do you feel when the Himalayas surround you? You are in the middle and singing some thrilling songs, sounds pretty cool.
3. Ice Lake(Khicho Taal)
Starting at the small village of Braga, even smaller village of Mugje, the Ice Lakes trail winds itself up the lower north slopes of Chulu East / Far East and ends at about 4650 m at the beautiful lakes, which are called Kicho Taal (Taal means lake) in Nepali.
Two huge cirques embed the lake and several ridges surround Chulu East peak, separating the Chulu Khola with the Chulu East / Far East base camp to the east and the Ghatte Khola to the west.
East and north of Kicho Tal there are some unnamed peaks, 5155 m, 5035 m and 4989 m high, which do not, as far as I know, require an extra permit and can be climbed if you like so.
The trail ends at the upper one of the two lakes and the continuing route to these peaks seems to be mainly off-trail. As there was fresh snow on our visit to the lakes in April 2014, I cannot say how difficult the terrain is.
It seemed to me that the 4989 m peak was the easiest to climb; the 5035 m peak has a rather rocky appearance and seemed to require a good climb at the end of the ascent.
4. Gangapurna Lake
One of the attractions in Manang lying just below the town is a small lake Gangapurna taal, which is situated along the ground of the most important glacier in the area.
Around the lake leads a popular tourist trail to the lookout Chongkor, from which you can view the beauty of the lake. It is the ascent around a nice lake Gangapurna Tal, which remained as the impression of the old glacier falling here from the hillside of Gangapurna
Likewise, after about an hour’s walk, there are nice views of the western part of the valley with the ridge separating Manang from the Lower Mustang. You can nicely see the two paths leading from Manang – the lower leading under the fields to Khangsar and the upper above the fields to Yak Kharka.
Final Thought
As Nepal’s tourism year “Visit Nepal 2020” is at the door. Nepal is renowned for the rich diverse culture & tradition, country of Himalayas & lakes. Even more, Nepal is the birthplace of Gautam Buddha. Millions of tourist likely to visit in the country. Lets be the one and feel the essence of real beauty of Nepal.
Markhu Kulekhani | A Small Heaven Near Kathmandu
Markhu Kulekhani
Markhu Kulekhani a beautiful small village situated in Makwanpur District. Kulekhani is famous for fishing, boating, hiking, trekking. Kulekhani is not far from the capital city but also it lacks tourists. Distance from kathmandu to markhu is 43.8 km ( via Kulekhani Phakhel Pharping Road).
We can reach from Kathmandu in a couple of ways. To start with, by driving on a vehicle through the Dakshinkali-Hetauda roadway. The second one is by climbing around 19-20 km from Naubise. If you are interested you can take a vehicle from Naubise to Kulekhani. However, since the Dakshinkali-Hetauda roadway is significantly more help than the Naubise-Hetauda course explorers once in a while utilize that course. But kulekhani is famous for hiking and mostly people trek from Chitlang to Markhu. Markhu is famous for boating. In Markhu, there is a lake called Indrasarovar which is the only one man-made lake in Nepal.
People generally want to go for hiking in markhu Nepal. It has been a new tourist destination for the kathmandu valley people who wants to go for a refreshing tour for a short time for busy schedule people. People who have their own vehicles can drive early morning from kathmandu. They will reach within 2-3 hours in markhu. They can enjoy it there and return kathmandu. So this can be the one-day holiday destination for valley people.
Chitlang Village
Chitlang, a small paradise about 22km south from Kathmandu Valley. Chitlag village is one of the famous tourist destinations. Chitlang is famous for its homestay and Chitlang organic village resort. Many people visit this place and stay at chitlang organic village resort. Different types of Package have been provided by the chitlang organic village resort. So people chose according to that package and visit this place.
Besides Chitlang organic village resort there are other homestay and hotels for tourists. You can find a jeep from thankot to chitlang if you are a solo traveler. Chitlang offers a peaceful day in nature & wonderful landscape and you can be refreshed. You can also visit sheep and goat farm while you are in chitlang.
Top Things to do in Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu is the largest and capital city of Nepal with a population of around 1 million. It is also known as the “City of Temples” with the existence of the oldest Pagoda known as Pashupatinath Temple. A bowl-shaped Kathmandu Valley stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 meters (4,600 feet) above sea level.
The valley is historically termed as “Nepal Mandala” and has been the home of Nepali people, an urban civilization in the Himalayan foothills. Kathmandu is regarded as the center of Nepal’s history, art, culture, and economy.
Composed of a multiethnic population within a Hindu and Buddhist majority. It is also the home of the Newars. Religious and cultural festivities form a major part of the lives of people residing in Kathmandu.
Tourism is a crucial part of the country’s economy. In 2013, Tripadvisor ranked Kathmandu as the third among the top ten upcoming travel destinations in the world and topmost in Asia.
Even more, Kathmandu is the gateway to the Nepalese Himalayas, and home to seven world heritage namely the Durbar Squares of Hanuman Dhoka, Patan and Bhaktapur; the Stupas of Swayambhunath and Boudhanath; and the temples of Pashupati and Changu Narayan.
So if you are around Kathmandu valley and want to make your days more thrilling, just stick with this content. Here is the list of things you should be doing while visiting Kathmandu valley. Here we go………..
Hanging around religious places
An oldest and sacred city is full of important historical, religious, cultural and monumental sites. If you are exploring spiritual sites around Kathmandu valley be sure to visit the highly-rated sites. T
here are all kinds of temples and religious places for people from different castes and religions who reside in each of the cities. It holds a lot of religious secrets, meanings, places and historical monuments that are open to all the visitors. Religious sites you should be visiting are as follows:
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Swayambhunath Stupa
- Boudhanath Stupa
- Budhanilkantha Temple
Exploring Historic Durbar Square
There are two major historic Durbar Squares around in the Kathmandu Valley namely Kathmandu Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Places are worth seeing and don’t forget to thank me later.
Kathmandu Durbar Square the former Kathmandu Kingdom is one of three Durbar (royal palace) Squares in the Kathmandu Valley. It was believed that this place was the palaces of Mall and Shah Kings who ruled over the city in ancient times. UNESCO enlisted Kathmandu Durbar Square as a Natural Heritage. The major attractions of this sites are:
- Taleju Temple
- Krishna Temple
- Jaganath Temple
- Stone Column
- Degutalle Temple
- Enormous Bell
On the other hand, I must talk about Bhaktapur Durbar Square which has historical significance like Kathmandu Durbar Square. The ancient city Bhaktapur lies in the Eastern part of Kathmandu valley also known as Bhadgaon or Khwopa.
It is regarded as the resident of traditional Nepali culture, custom and unique arts of wooden and potteries. The historical site around signifies medieval age culture and tradition of Nepal. This ancient city is mostly occupied by indigenous Newari people. The major attractions of this sites are:
- Nge Nyapa Jhya Laayko(55 Window Palace)
- Vatsala Temple
- Nyatapola Temple
- Bhairava Nath Temple
- Lun Dhwakha(Golden Gate)
- Lion’s Gate
- Mini Pashupati Temple
A Real Beauty of Thamel
Thamel which lies in Kathmandu Valley is one of the hot-spot places you should be visiting during your arrival in the valley. Its been a center of the tourist industry in Kathmandu over the decades.
From shops to the grocery store, trekking stores to cloth store, travel agency to hotels & restaurant all lies around Thamel. Likewise, Thamel probably is the best place to enjoy the nightlife when you are in the Kathmandu valley. Major attractions of Thamel are:
- Live Music & Performance
- Big Bazaar & Shopping
- Traditional & Continental Cuisine
- Better Accommodation Services
- Bars & Clubs
- Natural Therapy
- Exploring Heritage around Thamel
Try Local Food(Nepali Cuisine)
Are you in Nepal and you got stuck what to eat & what not to eat during the visit? Be sure you will be in love after you try different Nepali Cuisine. Nepalese cuisine is influenced by Tibetan & Indian Dishes but has its many own distinctive dishes.
Daal Bhaat Tarkari is Nepalese food whereas Momos, chowmein is widely consumed fast food. Don’t forget to give a try on this stuff whenever you are in Nepal. Here are some of the list you should try during your visit:
- Daal Bhat Tarkari
- Didho with Local Kukhura
- Momos
- Newari Cuisine
- Thakali Cuisine
- Sel Roti
- Samosas
- Panipuri
Trekking Around Kathmandu Valley
If you don’t have enough time or energy to trek, not enough bucks and want short and sweet treks, feel lucky when you are around Kathmandu valley. Kathmandu valley offers a wide range of trekking trails and destinations that could be your lifetime thrilling experience. You can experience one or more days trek around the valley.
Sub-alpine forests, chirping sounds of birds, scenic view of hamlets, rivers are the satisfying things you can feel during short around Kathmandu. Similarly here are some of the best places you shouldn’t miss during your visit to Kathmandu. One thing, don’t forget to thank me later after your completion of the short trek.
- Godawari-Phulchoki Hike
- Chisapani Hike
- Nagarkot Hike
- Hike around Shivapuri
Art Spaces, Galleries & Museum
Nepalese Painting marks the beginning with the religious paintings, galleries of Hindu and Buddhist culture. Likewise, art is renowned for its unique, religious aesthetic, reflective of the country’s rich cultural heritage and connecting Buddhist ideology with Hindu representation.
Even more, it truly shows a Nepalese identity. Several places around Thamel, Basantapur, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Patan you can feel the essence of Nepalese arts & painting.
On the other hand with a fascinating and diverse culture, Nepal holds a great significance in arts and culture. Nepalese arts are showcased and preserved in museums. You can truly feel the true beauty of Nepalese arts & culture. Likewise, here are some of the best museum you shouldn’t miss when you are around Kathmandu valley:
- Patan Museum
- Narayanhiti Palace Museum
- National Museum of Nepal
- National Art Gallery
- Woodcraft Gallery
- Music Museum of Nepal
Final Thought
As our country, Nepal is solely focused on attracting millions of visitors and the government already declared 2020 A.D as a Tourism Year. Visit Nepal 2020 welcomes people to come to Nepal and explore the divine natural beauty of the country for a lifetime experience. Furthermore, let’s make this campaign successful and feel the essence of the true beauty of Nepal.
Check it out the vlog to know more about the beautiful Kathmandu.
Pokhara | Best things to do in Pokhara
Pokhara, the city of lakes is one of the best tourist destinations in Nepal. Pokhara a gateway to the Annapurna Circuit, a popular trail in the Himalayas Pokhara is the country’s second-largest city in terms of population. It is one of the famous tourist destinations for international and domestic tourists.
Pokhara is one of the best cities in Nepal which is surrounded by lakes. Phewa lake is one of the major attractions and the most visited lake in the Pokhara. Except that Shanti Stupa, temple tree Pokhara, lake house Pokhara Sarangkot, Davis fall Pokhara, Begnas lake etc are the some other most visited in Pokhara.
Beautiful Pokhara
Pokhara is not only famous for lakes but also for the mountains. Machapuchare is the close range from the Pokhara. People from a different country visit Pokhara for the majestic view of the Himalayas. Pokhara is very important to make visit Nepal 2020 successful.
It has extensive privately operated public transportation system running throughout the Pokhara Valley, adjoining townships and nearby villages. Lakeside pokhara is one of the busy street in pokhara. The distance from Pokhara to Kathmandu is 201.0 km via Prithvi Highway.
Pokhara Mahanagar Bus Bebasaya Samiti(green, brown and blue buses), Mama Bhanja Transport(blue buses), Bindabashini Samiti(blue buses), Phewa Bus Bebasaya Samiti(mini micros) and Lekhnath Bus Bebasaya Samiti(green and white buses) are some of the known companies (private) that provide public bus transportation facility in and around Pokhara Valley.
Adventure Sports in Pokhara
Pokhara is also famous for adventure sports. Adventure sports have attracted more tourists in Pokhara which directly helps to grow the number of tourists in Pokhara. Here are some top adventure sports of Pokhara Nepal.
1.Paragliding in Pokhara
Paragliding in Pokhara is one thing which you shouldn’t miss in Pokhara if you are an adventure sports lover. The view from the top will make you arouse. Imagine the thrill and excitement while gliding over the lake and the view of the mountain and the beautiful Pokhara valley. To add to this, the glider lands just beside the lake which makes this whole experience more delightful. The Paragliding experience is unforgettable which is must-do things while you are in Pokhara. The cost of Paragliding in Pokhara is between 6k-9k Nepali rupees.
2. Zip Flyer in Pokhara
Zip Flyer in Pokhara a new introduction but undeniably one of the most extreme zip lines in the whole wide world. It is the longest, the tallest and the steepest zip line with a length of 1.8km, an incline of 56 degrees and a vertical drop of 600 meters. You will be taking a flight at a speed of 120 km per hour above the verdant vegetation and lush green forest and in front of you will be the snow-clad towering mountains of the Himalayas which makes your 2 min journey the most exciting and thrilling.
This adventurous ride will surely give you lifelong memories. It is one of the best things to do in Pokhara that one should not miss out on. The cost for the zip flyer in Pokhara will cost you around 8k-10k Nrs.
3. Ultralight Flight in Pokhara
Ultralight Flight in Pokhara is one of the best things to do in your life. It’s a lifetime experience. Imagine flying in an ultralight aircraft soaring through the clouds and savoring a bird’s eye view of the Pokhara Valley. During the flight, you can view the snow-clad mountain ranges like Annapurna, Machhapuchchhre, Manaslu, and Dhaulagiri, etc. from a close distance.
The glimpses of the green lush valley, verdant meadows, dense forests, quaint villages of Nepal, beautiful Pokhara valley and the scenic Lake Phewa are a treat for your eyes. This thrilling activity is once in a lifetime experience which you will remember forever.
The duration of the flight varies from 15 minutes to 90 minutes depending upon the package you choose, just 15 min flight or close to Mt. fishtail or trip of the Himalayas. Price also differs according to the packages you chose. The price starts at 15k Nrs.
4. Skydiving in Pokhara
Get ready to jump from the height of 13,000 feet to one of the most beautiful landscapes you will ever see. Skydiving in Pokhara is a thrilling experience that will make your heart beat faster and at the same time will leave you amazed while you fly above the clouds and fall into the lap of nature.
The whole experience is captured via a GoPro so that you relive all the amazing moments later and see how thrilling it was. The drop zone is at Pame Lauruk, wide grassland surrounded by hills which is just 11 km northward from the emerald lake Phewa. Skydiving is one of the most thrilling adventure sports you will find in Pokhara.
Cost starts from NRS 45,000 whereas solo jump starts from NRS 20,000
5. Hand Gliding
Hand gliding makes you a piot, having the thrilling experience of riding a plane yourself, be your own pilot with hand gliding. You can get an opportunity to experience the beautiful mountains and lakes like a free bird in Pokhara.
If you have tried this one, we are sure that it will give you a chance to have a look at some of the forbidden places too. From Sarangkot these flights to take off for all the hang gliding experiences. You can simply have a majestic view of lakes, Pokhara valley temples, and mountains. November and December are the best time for hand gliding.
The difficulty level is High. Weather is important for hang gliding. So you must have the all-weather forecasting for it, The price range is from Nrs 15k to 20k.
11 Best Momo in Kathmandu Valley
Momo is one of the most consumed foods in Kathmandu, Additionally in Nepal. Kathmandu isn’t only renowned for temples but also famed for Momo. Momo is known to arise in Tibet, they have since migrated to become a comfort food staple in various regions.
Nepal is going to celebrate Visit Nepal 2020. In that year Nepal can taste its visitors and guest about the Nepalese favorite food momo. Momos are generally steamed dumplings with various fillings to vegetables and cheese from meat. Momos are road food and a favorite relaxation.
Types of Momo in Nepal
Likewise, you are not limited to a single flavor. There are more than 12 varieties of Momo consumed in Nepal. If you are roaming around the valley don’t forget to give a try to this delicious stuff. Here are some of the Momo’s varieties you should not miss:
- Steamed Momo
- Fried Momo
- Jhol Momo
- Paneer(Cheese) Momo
- Vegetable Momo
- Tandoori Momo
- Pork Momo Soup
- Chilly Momo
Steamed Momo
It is one of the massively consumed types of Momo in Nepal. It is prepared simply combining flour with ingredients inside using a steamer. Buff & chicken momo are usually steamed momo.
Fried Momo
As the name itself says fried, momo is such a crunchy that you will thank me later.
Jhol Momo
Jhol usually means a soup where momo is deep down into a bowl of soup. Momo with soup & achar will make you fall in love. Just give a try.
Paneer(Cheese) Momo
Momo is stuffed with Paneer(cheese) and served with achar. Though it seems unusual to consume momo with dairy products, it can be an option for you.
Vegetable Momo
Also called greens momo which is usually prepared from Spinach, cabbage. It can be a decent choice for vegetarian who wants to feel the taste of Nepali Momo.
Tandoori Momo
Momos are deep-fried with a slight crunch with sweetened barb sauce, bell peppers, onions.
Pork Momo Soup
It sounds weird when you hear a pork momo. Although it is not the most consumed kind of momo it has its own significance. This Momo is influenced by Chinese soup. Although it seems weird to take this kind of momo it can be a unique experience for momo hunters.
Chilly Momo
Also known as C. momo is regular momo dipped in a hot and spicy sauce. If you are willing to try something hot and spicy then, C. momo can be your best answer. Try this once and later, you will feel once is not enough.
Likewise, People often search the best momo near me but they don’t get the exact suggestions. I am going to tell you some best momo places that you must visit if you are a momo lover. Here is the list of Top 10 Momo Places in Kathmandu you should give a try:
Best Momo Inside Kathmandu Valley
Narayan Dai Ko Momo
Narayan Dai ko Momo is one of the oldest and Famous Momo in Kathmandu Which is located at Ratopool, Kathmandu. It has also 2 outlets, one in Basantapur and another in Jhochhen. You can get a typical type of Nepali momo here. You can find the best Jhol momo here. People Who love Jhol mostly visit this place. You Must try Narandai ko Momo if you are a momo lover. Foodmandu and Bhoj Deals will deliver Naryandai ko momo to your door.
Recently they have opened a new outlet in putalisadak chowk.
Price: Buff 150 Per Plate
Location
Kharloom at Sukedhara
Kharloom Momo isn’t the oldest but certainly, among the favorites places for momo fans in Kathmandu. Kharloom is one of the cheap restaurants in Kathmandu for momo. We can taste varieties of momo. You Can get veg momo, Chicken Momo, Buff Momo, Paneer Momo, Sausage momo at Kharloom Momo. People from different places of Kathmandu see this place. Mostly College students and school pupils visit this place. kharloom serves one of the best momos in Kathmandu.
Location. 200m ahead from Sukedhara chowk towards Nilopool.
Bota Momo
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Bota momo was established on May 21st, 2015 by concept to serve and bring the best quality food and restaurant chain Nepalese market. Bota momo was first open at kumaripati. You can get varieties of momo like Steam momo, kothey momo, C momo(Sea momo), Open momo in bota in bota momo menu. Botha Momo is one of the best places to eat in Kathmandu. You can get the Varieties of Jhol Momo Here. The price of the momo depends upon the order you make. The price range is between 150-300 NRs. Bota momo is one of the best restaurants in Kathmandu for momo.
Bota Outlets
1. Bota Kumaripati: 9802055040
2. Bota Kamalpokhari: 014419400
3. Bota Anamnagar: 015705078
4. Bota Jhochhen: 014224033
5. Bota Kausaltar: 016636711?
6. Bota Chakrapath. : 014374704
7. Bota Pulchowk. : 015010685
Delicious Momo Jamal
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Delicious Momo is one of the oldest Momo in Kathmandu which is located at Jamal. You can get varieties of momo in this place. People visit this place for big momo. You can get veg, buff and chicken momo here. Delicious is in the list of best momo in Kathmandu.
Delicious Momo is one of the most established Momo in Kathmandu which is situated at Jamal. You can get assortments of momo in this spot. Individuals visit this spot for big mom. You can get veg, buff, and chicken momo, C momo here.
Price
Veg Momo: 120 per plate
Buff Momo: 140 per plate
Chicken Momo: 180 per plate
Location
Momo Magic
Momo magic is one of the best momo outlets in Kathmandu which was established in 2000 A.D. It has different outlets around the Kathmandu valley. You can get buff momo, chicken momo and veg momo with the typical type of Nepali achar in momo magic. Some of the outlets of magic momo are :
- Maharajgunj Teaching Hospital, next to the Tata Showroom
- and Kupandole Height, next to New York Pizza.
- Putalisadak
- Panipokhari
- Naxal
Everest momo
Everest Momo is one of the famous and old momos in Kathmandu. This outlet used to sell more than 1000 plates momo per day. It has different branches in Kathmandu whereas the outlet in Naxal is the oldest one. You can also find Everest momo in Thamel. People mostly like jhol here.
Price: 120 per plate
Location:
Sandar Momo Kalopul
Sandar momo Kalopul is local famous momo in Kathmandu valley. It is also one of the oldest momos in Kathmandu. Momo is famous for its Jhol which is different from others. Sandar momo is also the cheapest momo with good quality.
On the other hand, a location for this Sandar momo is just 50 meters ahead from the Kalopul towards Gyaneshwor. You can get veg momo, buff momo, and chicken momo here but buff momo is consumed more here.
Price: Buff momo 90 per plate
Dharahara Momo Center
Located just near the side of Dharahara, Momo center is the most popular over a decade. Previously it was just inside the Dharahara premise but due to it earthquake, it is shifted just a few meters away from the area. For me it one of the best momos ever I have eaten. A major attraction of the momo is its ingredients and achar as well.
Momo Mantra
Momo Mantra offers a variety of momos such as Thakali mutton style momos and pork momos. Apart from that, you can get regular buff and chicken momos. It is situated at Mid Baneshwore and Kamaladi.
Thamel Momo Hut
Momo hut is located just the center of Thamel. At Momo Hut you can order the weirdest versions of momos. There are sweet ones like filled with Snickers, apple or chocolate but also salty like Peanuts, mushrooms, Cotton cheese. The prices are higher than normal momo, but if you want to try something new, Momo Hut is your place.
Darjeeling momo
Darjeeling momo is another famous place for momo in kathmandu. U Can find varieties of momo at Darjeeling momo. You can also get Momo, chowmein, alunamkin , fried rice, thukpa n many more delicious dishes.
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Visit Nepal 2020: Welcome To The Country of Himalayas
Unquestionably, Nepal, a country of Himalayas is known for its mountain peaks. Nepal has eight of the 10 highest peaks in the world, including Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga — the world’s tallest and third tallest respectively.
Having eight of the ten highest mountains in the world. Nepal is a hot spot destination for mountaineers, rock climbers and people seeking adventure.
Even more, Nepal’s attractions extend from cultural heritage to rich environment spectrum from the highest mountain to the Terai.
Background
Since Nepal opened its doors to tourism in the early 1950s and Hillary and Tenzing first climbed Mt. Everest in 1953. After that Nepal’s natural scenery and the cultural art of its people and history mesmerize the majority of visitors throughout the world.
Even Lord Shiva during ancient times settled back in Nepal due to its fascinating Hindu pilgrims to visit holiest places. In addition, the birth of Lord Buddha has drawn attention to the global Buddhist community. No doubt, Nepal is a fascinating country for its nature, culture and adventure destination in the world tourism.
Tourism in Nepal
Tourism is the largest industry in Nepal and one of the major sources of foreign exchange and revenue. After the accomplishment of Visit Nepal Year 1998 and Nepal Tourism Year 2011, the Government of Nepal and the Tourism Board of Nepal presented Visit Nepal Campaign 2020.
On the other hand, in 1998 A.D. there was the launch of visit Nepal 1998 coin to promote visit Nepal 1998. First, it declared for 2018 which postponed to 2020 later.
According to the National Tourism Board (NTB), the total number of foreign tourists visiting Nepal in 2017 stood at 940,218 and the number reached 1,173,072 in 2018. Similarly, the total tourist arrivals in January 2018 were 73,178 while it was 91,703 in January this year with a 25.4 percent growth rate.
Likewise, a total of 89,507 tourist visits in February 2018 while it was 124,421 this February. Nepal earned Rs 67.09 billion in foreign exchange from tourism in the fiscal year 2017-18, 14.6 percent up from Rs 58.52 billion in 2016-17.
What is Visit Nepal 2020 & What to expect?
Visit Nepal 2020 is a Nepal’s Tourism Year which is officially conducted by Nepal Government(Nepal Tourism Board). Visit Nepal 2020 welcomes people to come to Nepal and explore the divine natural beauty of the country.
The main aim of the visit year 2020 is to bring as many tourists in the country and explore the beauty of the country. If Nepal can do this, certainly it will help them in economic growth.
A vision of “Visit Nepal 2020”
Tourism is one of the important factors in Nepal which will help in the Nepal economy. As our country possess an attractive, safe, exciting and unique destination through conservation and promotion. Our country is leading to getting the tourism benefits and greater harmony in society.
A goal of “Visit Nepal 2020”
Continuing the spirit, 2020 is now the dedicated ‘Nepal Tourism Year’ , targeting 2 million tourist arrivals. Nepal is realizing the potential of the Tourism industry to grow and contribute to the economy.
Nepal government has decided to encourage more travelers to come to Nepal with the theme of “Visit Nepal 2020”. According to the Government of Nepal(Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation) the theme of “Visit Nepal 2020” main goals are as follows:
- Increase annual international tourist arrival to Nepal to two million by 2020
- Creating economic opportunities and increase employment in the tourism sector to one million
Objectives of “Visit Nepal 2020”
A year concentrated on the tourism industry intending to bring millions of tourists each year by 2020 which will help to establish Nepal as a tourism hub and enhance this industry with local tourism. Some of the major objectives are as follows:
- Improving the livelihoods of the people across the country by developing integrated tourism infrastructure, increasing tourism activities
- Generating employment in the rural areas enhancing the inclusiveness of women and other deprived communities.
- Spreading the benefits of tourism to the grassroots level
- Developing tourism as a broad-based sector by bringing tourism into the mainstream of Nepal socio-economic development
- Publicizing, promote and enhance the image of Nepal in international tourism source markets
- Enhancing aviation security, extend air connectivity and improve capacity and facilities of national and international airports with the cheapest rate
- Visit Nepal 1998 was successful. Now it is a huge challenge for Nepal tourism board members to make Visit Nepal 2020 as successful as of 1998.
- Attracting new foreign investment which helps to grow the economy of the country
Is Visit Nepal 2020 really worthy?
There is no argument in saying that Nepal is one of the most beautiful places in the world for traveling. Undoubtedly heaven to a traveler from the hypnotizing Himalayas, diverse culture, scenic beauty, Nepal has it all. That’s why we believe every travel lover, every adventure seeker should visit Nepal for vivid life experiences.
Why you should visit Nepal?
Undoubtedly Nepal is considered one of the safest destinations in South East Asia, Nepal is known for its welcoming nature & country of Himalayas. People are super friendly and are hospitable giving you plenty of reason to put a smile on your dial. At the time of visiting areas such as Chitwan National Park, you’re likely to see a variety of rare wildlife species.
When is the best time to visit Nepal?
Between October and December is the best time to visit Nepal as the skies are generally clear and the views spectacular & immaculate. The weather remains dry until about April.
Major Tourism Sites
Kathmandu
Kathmandu which is one of the oldest cities in the old is also the capital city of the country. The city is famous for Temples and momo. Pasupatinath is one of the famous temples in Kathmandu Nepal. Tourism in Kathmandu valley is the biggest opportunity and the challenges too.
Bhaktapur is also renowned as Bhadgaon which is a museum of medieval art and architecture. With many fine examples of sculpture, wood carving and colossal pagoda temples dedicated to different gods and goddesses. UNESCO enlisted Bhaktapur for its rich culture, temples, and wood, metal and stone artworks in world heritage sites. Pottery and weaving are its major traditional industries. The city is closer to Kathmandu valley.
Patan
Patan lies in Lalitpur District which is one of the major cities of Nepal. The city lies at 3 km south-east of Kathmandu. The city is full of Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples with fine bronze gateways, guardian deities, and wonderful carvings. Even more, renowned for the city of artists for its amazing craftsmen and metal workers. It is believed that the city was built during the reign of Vira Dev in 299 A.D.
Pokhara
Pokhara, an enchanting city is the starting point for the majority of tourists. It is one of the most popular trekking and rafting destinations. The magnificence of the fish-trail summit of Machachhapuchhre (6,977m) rising behind it create an ambiance of peace and magic. Likewise, the serenity of Phewa Lake and Begnas Lake provides extra ingredients to vivid moments. Fewa lake is most visited in Pokhara in Nepal.
Pokhara is home to thick forests, gushing rivers, clear lakes and the immaculate views of the Himalayas. Located 200 km west of Kathmandu, air, and road connects to the city. Pokhara offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machchhapuchhre, five peaks of Annapurna and other peaks.
Lumbini
Lumbini, the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautam is the pilgrimage destination of the world’s millions of people faithful to all schools of Buddhism. Gautam Buddha was born in Kapilvastu, Nepal around 500 B.C. He is also known as the ‘Light of Asia’ and “The Enlightened One”. UNESCO’s enlisted Lumbini in World Heritage sites in 1997.
One of the major attractions of Lumbini remains the Sacred Garden which spread over 8sq km, possessing all the treasures of the historic area. Over there you will explore the main temple so-called Mayadevi Temple, a site traditionally considered the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. West to the Mayadevi temple you will notice the oldest monument of Nepal, the Ashoka Pillar.
Emperor Ashoka erected the pillar in 249 BC to mark his pilgrimage to the sacred site. To the south of the pillar, we will find the sacred pond (Puskarni) where Queen Mayadevi had taken a bath just before giving birth to Lord Buddha. Places of various interests surround the area There are other places of interest too nearby. It is accessible by air from Kathmandu to Bhairawa. If you love to go via vehicle it will take around 8 hrs from Kathmandu.
Chitwan
Chitwan is one of the popular national parks in Asia, renowned for its diverse wildlife and top class tourist lodges. Even more, it provides the opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat.
The name Chitwan is a composite of the Sanskrit words “Citta” meaning heart and “Vana” meaning jungle or forest. Thus, the meaning of Chitwan is Heart of the Jungle.
One of the largest forest regions in Asia teeming with wildlife such as the rare one-horned rhinoceros. Likewise, several species of deer, sloth bear, leopard, wild boar, freshwater, dolphin, crocodile, more than 350 species of birds and the Bengal tiger. UNESCO enlisted Chitwan National Park(world heritage site) in 1984 A.D.
Visitors can enjoy an elephant back ride, nature walks, canoe trips, and jungle safari. Visitors may also take a river raft. The most thrilling part of a five-hour drive to Chitwan from Kathmandu is filled with an amazing view of the hills, rivers, and plains with jungles on either side.
Dhulikhel
Dhulikhel is scenic and town situated 30 kilometers east of Kathmandu on the Arniko Highway. Standing at the place one can have a panoramic view of the Himalayan range. From the main town, a short visit to Namobuddha, with stupa and Buddhist Monastery is a highly recommended site to visit. Panauti, a village popular for its countless temples with magnificent woodcarving, is just a minute away from Dhulikhel.
Muktinath & Jomsom
It is believed that all miseries/sorrows will be relieved once you visit this temple. The famous temple of Lord Muktinath lies in the district of Mustang and is situated about 18km northeast of Jomsom at an altitude of about 3,749m. The main shrine is a pagoda-shaped temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Set into the wall around it is 108 waterspouts from which pour holy water.
The temple is situated on a high mountain range and is visited during fair weather. There are two ways to get to Muktinath from Kathmandu. Either take a direct flight from Kathmandu via Pokhara to Jomsom and hike for 7-8 hours via Kagbeni or trek all the way from Pokhara which takes 7-8 days. It is believed that one should visit this temple after competing pilgrimages of four Dhams in India.
Hindus, as well as Buddhists, held sacred in the temple. The Jwala Mai temple nearby contains a spring and an eternal flame fed by natural gas underground. Jomsom is a major center in the Annapurna region. There is a world-class accommodation facility in Jomsom from where one can enjoy the remarkable natural beauty.
Major Religious Sites
In Nepal, religion fills every aspect of life with festivals, daily rituals, family celebrations, and religious ceremonies. At every step, one can see temples and shrines, devotional music & bhajan. Although Nepal is popular as the world’s only Hindu Nation but also Hinduism, Buddhism and other faiths loving & living together in tolerance and harmony.
Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath is one of the four major religious sites in Asia for followers of Shiva. Built-in the 5th century and later rebuilt by Malla kings, the site itself is said to have existed from the beginning of the thousand of years when a Shiva lingam was discovered here.
A deity, Pashupatinath is an avatar of Shiva, one of the Hindu Trinity. He is the masculine counterpart of Shakti. The five faces of Pashupatinath represent various incarnations of Shiva; Sadyojata (also known as Barun), Vamdeva (also known as Uma Maheswara), Tatpurusha, Aghor & Ishana. It is the most visited temple in Kathmandu Nepal.
Pashupatinath Temple worship timing is from 4 am to 12 noon and again from 5 pm to 9 pm in the night. The main temple stays closed from 12 noon to 5 pm. Every night Aarti(worship) starts from 6-7:30 pm.
How you can get there?
There are regular bus services from Kathmandu (from Ratna Park or City Bus Station) to Patan. It takes around 45 minutes to reach Goshala, the stop for Pashupatinath.
Electric so-called Safaa tempos depart from near the Ratna Park office in Kathmandu and drop near the temple at Ring Road, west of Pashupatinath.
Swayambhunath
Located at the heart of the Kathmandu valley, Swayambhunath is ancient religious architecture of Nepal. The beliefs and practices date back to the time of its establishment. Prince Siddhartha Gautam who was born in Lumbini in the southern Terai in about 534 B.C.
The young prince led a sheltered life in the palace till the age of 29, completely unaware of the problems and suffering of the world outside his palace wall.
One day he convinced his charioteer to take him outside the palace, where he was shocked at the sight of an old man, a sick man, a corpse and an ascetic.
The realization of the true misery of the world persuaded the prince to abandon his luxurious life and goes into the forests to seek enlightenment to end human suffering. For many years, Gautam practiced asceticism without success.
One night beneath a peepal tree in the forest of Bodh Gaya he became enlightened. At the age of eighty, he passed into the final enlightenment.
Gosainkunda
Gosainkunda Lake is one of the most famous pilgrimage destinations of Nepal situated at an altitude of about 4,360m. One of the best ways to get to Gosainkunda is through Dhunche, 132km to the northeast of Kathmandu. A motorable road is linked from Kathmandu to Dhunche.
High mountains surround on the north and the south, the lake is grand and picturesque. Saraswati, Bhairav, Sourya, Ganesh Kunda, etc are some of the major lakes you should explore over there.
Manakamana
Manakamana temple place at an altitude of 3900 ft offers very good views of the Ganesh, Manaslu, and Annapurna Himalayas. The surrounding village though is a combination of 2nd World War wake and Nepali pub rock. Every day hundreds of making the journey to worship at Manakamana’s Bhagwati Mandir.
For Nag Panchami, in early August or late July, celebrants construct an entire shrine from leaves and blossoms. Visiting Manakamana is a Nepali thing to do, and you will feel as if you have received an initiation into the society even if you don’t sacrifice a goat.
Pathibhara
Pathibhara Located on Top of Haaspokhari and Kutidanda in Mechi Highway is Known as small Pathibhara regarded at Taplejung as the younger sister of Pathibhara.
From this hill covered with the forest, one can have a view of plains, Mahabharat Range and Mount Kanchanjunga. This location with loads of transport facilities seems to have feasibility for Gliding. Thousands of individuals pay homage to the goddess Pathibhara.
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Jaleshwar Mahadev
This historic of Jaleshwar Is Located from the city of Jaleswar, Janakpur zone’s headquarters. Jaleswar Mahadev is one of Nepal’s prominent places of pilgrimage and is mentioned in the Hindu epic, Padam Purana.
According to legend, a hermit named Jagadish arrived in the lonesome forest of Jaleshwar and had a dream in which he was directed to conduct excavation at the spot. In accordance with the dream, he began digging and soon found an image of Jaleshwar Mahadev. He then built a temple with some gold, which he brought from a place called Sunukhadagarh.
Just in front of Jaleshwar Mahadev temple, there are two sacred ponds namely Barunsar and Kshiresar. During the Ram Navami Bivaha Panchami festival, thousands of pilgrims assemble at these ponds.
Dolakha Bhimsen
The upper Area of Dolakha Township is Located Bhimeshwar’s temple a.k.a Dolakha Bhimsen. The people of Dolakha regard Bhimeswar as their supreme lord. The roofless temple houses a Shiva Linga, underneath which is a holy pond. Fairs are held at this temple on such occasions as Bala Chaturdashi, Ram Nava, Chaitra Astami and Bhima Ekadashi. During the Dashain festival, people sacrifice goats here.
Approximately 200 meters from the Bhimeshwar temple is the temple of Tripurasundari where devotees assemble during the festivals of Chaitrastami and Dashain.
Swargadwari
In the western part of the district of Pyuthan (Rapti Zone) lies Swargadwari, a place of Hindu pilgrimage. Swaragadwari lies almost 26 kilometers south of Khalanga Bazar, the district headquarters of Pyuthan. During the festivals of Baisakh Poornima and Kartik Poornima pilgrims from different parts of Nepal and India come to pay homage.
Adventurous Things To Do in Nepal
Mountain Climbing
The Nepal Himalayas is the greatest in the world with eight peaks that rise above 8,000m including the highest in the world, Mt. Everest. Ever since the country opened its peaks to climbers in 1994, the Nepal Himalayas has become a great theatre of mountaineering activity. The drama of success and failure has forced thousands of men and women to meet the ultimate challenge. Nepal Himalayas has been an attraction to many people from around the globe; be it adventurers, travelers, or mountaineers.
Trekking
The best way to feel Nepal’s unbeatable complement of natural beauty and culture riches is to walk through them. One can walk along the most thrilling trails or virgin tracks. Either way, you are in for a lifetime experience or capturing every single moment.
Explore with forests of rhododendron, isolated hamlets, and small mountain villages, birds, animals, temples, monasteries, and breathtaking landscapes. Even more, you will also encounter friendly people of different cultures offering a fascinating glimpse of traditional rural life.
Bird Watching
With over 646 species, Nepal is a paradise for bird lovers. A fascinating fact is almost 8% of the world’s total of birds and among them, around 500 hundred species are found within Kathmandu Valley. Phulchoki, Godavari, Nagarjun, Bagmati river, Taudaha and so on are the most popular bird-watching spots in Kathmandu. Get your binoculars and look forward to a rewarding experience.
Mountain Flight
Mountain flights offer you the closest aerial views of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, and the Tibetan Plateau. Just awe-stricken silence can come close to matching the experience of going on a mountain flight to encounter the tallest mountains on earth.
Fly to the top of the world on a mountain flight.
The flightseeing tour takes you near the highest peaks in the world. From travelers to adventure seekers it has become a popular tourist attraction of Nepal. For those time-restricted people or other considerations from going for a trek, these flights offer a panoramic view of the Himalayan in just one hour.
Rock Climbing
For all those cliffhangers out there, we got a challenge for you. Kathmandu offers a roster of stone walls that make for an adventure of a lifetime.
Rock climbing has become adventurous things to do in Kathmandu, which offers some really terrific places for rock climbing. Nagarjun, Balaju, Shivapuri, and Budhanil Kantha are some of the places where you can try this sport.
Rafting/Kayaking/Canyoning
Undoubtedly, a river rafting is one of the best ways to explore the typical cross-section of the country’s scenic beauty. As we all know Nepal is a paradise for adventurous sports. There are countless rivers in Nepal which offer excellent rafting or kayaking experience. So far, the government has permitted 10 rivers for commercial rafting.
The Trisuli river is one of the most popular of Nepal’s raft able rivers. Similarly, Kali Gandaki is considered as one of the best places to do white water rafting along with the scenic beauty of beautiful villages and temples. Likewise, Bhote Koshi is 26km of continuous white water and the raging Marshyanghi is four days of uninterrupted white water.
As the longest river in Nepal, the Karnali river provides some of the most challenging trips during the adventure. The Sun Koshi about 27km, requiring 8-10 days to complete, is a big and challenging river.
Agencies here provide life jackets, camping and the standard rafting gears needed by world-class rafting. A widely popular sport in Europe, Canyoning is now possible in Nepal. Canyoning gives you the freedom to explore some of the most ruggedly beautiful, dangerously alluring, yet forbidden places in the world.
Hot Air Ballooning
Hot air ballooning is very popular in Nepal as it serves the most spectacular bird’s-eye view of the sunrise, the Himalayan ranges and peaks and mesmerizing landscape view of the lake that just lies below you. On a clear day, it’s a superb way to view the Himalayan (from over 6000m up), and the view of the valley is equally breathtaking.
Due to geographical complications, Hot Air Ballooning is only operated in Pokhara. Feel the breathtaking view, feel the Himalayas and float like a cloud. Once in a lifetime, you should not miss this thrilling adventure.
Bungy Jumping
Its time to feel the ultimate thrill of a Bungy jump in Nepal at one of the best sites that adventurous sport can boast of anywhere in the world. One of Nepal’s first bungy jumping site is situated at 160m high. Over the Bhote Koshi river, inviting you to experience the ultimate adrenaline rush in the surroundings of this amazing place. No worries, most experienced jumpmasters usually operate the jump.
Paragliding
Paragliding in Nepal can be a truly awe-inspiring and lifetime experience for the adventure-seeker. A trip will take you over some of the best scenic beauty on earth, as you share the atmosphere with eagles, kites, Himalayan griffins vultures. Even more, a beautiful hamlet, monasteries, temples, lakes, and jungle, with a fantastic view of the breathtaking Himalayas.
Ultralight Aircraft
Ultralight aircraft take off from Pokhara and offer incredible views of the lakes, mountains, and villages. This is a perfect way to see life from a new perspective. The choice of Pokhara Valley for ultra-light aircraft is appropriate chiefly because of the proximity of the mountains, and the scenic lakes. For those who wished they could fly like a bird, this flight is a must.
It might be lonely at the top, but the stunning view from the top certainly makes it all worth it. Beginning from September to June, you can start your adventure directly from Pokhara airport. The flights take place from early morning to 11 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to sunset every day during these months.
Mountain Biking
Over the past years, mountain biking is gaining much popularity among adventure enthusiasts around the world. Due to geographical diversity, it’s a mountain biker’s dream adventure that comes true. Mountain Biking is the fastest-growing sport in Nepal with great single track, amazing trail and multi-day adventures throughout the Himalaya,
Seeing a breathtaking view of the Himalayas from the seat of your bike with two legs empowering you to every single moment. Mountain biking serves you an environmentally sound way of exploring this wondrous country, its landscape, and living heritage. Fulfilling every mountain biker’s dream comes true there are plenty of trails and dirt roads in Nepal you should be exploring.
If you wish to explore urban centers of Nepal such as Pokhara and Kathmandu as well as the countryside, mountain biking is highly recommended. Adventurous souls may plan trips to such exotic places. Mountain bikes are available for rent in many of the bicycle rental outlets in Nepal and around the city.
Jungle Safari
National Parks is located especially in the Terai region in Nepal which attracts visitors from all over the world.
A visit to these parks involves game- stalking by a variety of means such as foot, dugout canoe, jeep, and elephant back. Likewise, at every elephant safari, you can have a clear sight of one-horned rhino or more.
Similarly, you will see the rhinos, wild boars, samburs, spotted deer, sloth bear, four-horned antelope. A Royal Bengal tiger may surprise you by his stunning appearance.
Final Thought
One of the world’s most captivating places, a country of geographical diversity. No doubt Nepal is a country with rich, diverse natural and cultural attractions.
References
- Tourism in Nepal
- Tourism in Nepal, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Visit Nepal 2020, Travel in Nepal
- Visit Nepal 2020, What to Expect?
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Places to Visit in Nepal – 20 Amazing Places You Must Visit
There are numerous lovely places to visit in Nepal. Nepal is a nation of the Mountains. An individual who cherishes Natural magnificence, Trek, Mountains, Adventure sports must visit Nepal once in his/her life.
Numerous individuals think About Nepal however they don’t think about spots to visit here. They need to go trekking yet don’t have a legitimate thought regarding trek courses, living expenses in Nepal. So we are here to support you. Presently I m going to disclose to you a portion of the spots you should visit in Nepal.
Kathmandu Visit in Nepal| The City of Temple
Kathmandu is known as the city of the temples. It is known as Nepal Mandala and has been the home of Newar culture. Kathmandu is one of the best places to visit in Nepal because of its temperature. A moderate type of climate is found throughout the year.
Pashupatinath Temple which is one the most visited and famous temple which is located at the heart of the Kathmandu.Many pilgrims all over the country and mostly India visit this temple.
Besides this holy place, there are some other places which you must visit during your visit to Kathmandu. Some of them are Durbar Square Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath (Stupa). Also, You Shouldn’t miss Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, Royal Botanical Gardens, Bhaktapur, Kopan Monastery and many others.
Pokhara | The City of Lake
Pokhara is one of the best places to visit in the world. It has a wonderful subtropical climate.
In Pokhara, you can have the experience of adventure hiking, pony rides, boating, paragliding. You can also simply relax at one of the lakes with stunning views of the Annapurna range.
There are many places to visit in Pokhara Nepal. Among them, Tal Varahi Temple, Phewa Lake, Rupa Tal Lake, Begnas Tal Lake, Sarangkot, Pokhara Shanti Stupa are famous in Pokhara. Also, International Mountain Museum, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Devi’s Fall, Mahendra Cave, etc are some famous place u should visit.
Lumbini Visit in Nepal| The Holly Place For Buddhism
Lumbini the birthplace of Gautam Buddha is another place you must visit if you are traveling to Nepal. You will see more than 25 Buddhist monasteries built by divergent countries from Vietnam to France in Lumbini.
Mayadevi Temple is the oldest temple in Lumbini. Various Buddhist Organizations from different countries are funding for the construction of new temples in Lumbini. Some have been completed or are still under construction.
Lumbini is a 10-hour drive from Kathmandu by Bus or car and 35 min by airplane. The closest airport to the Lumbini is Bhairahawa and a 30-minute drive from Bhairahawa will take u to the Lumbini.
Bhaktapur: City of Newars and city of Temples and lake
A freshwater lake in the Bhaktapur of Nepal, it is the most visited spot in the country. It is kept in check by the help of a Dam and is fed by a river stream, making it somewhat a mixture of man-made and natural freshwater lake.
The second largest lake in the country, it is extremely famous for the natural beauty, the Barahi Temple which is based on an island in the lake, and the mirror-like reflections of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre in its waters.
Location- Bhaktapur, Nepal
Entry- Free
Best time- October