Regions of Nepal

Pokhara: Second biggest city of Nepal. It a char,ing place to rest after a trek in Annapurna.

Kathmandu and the Kathmandu Valley:

Bandipur: Great city located between Pokhara and Kathmandu, it’s a great place to cut the travel in two! Stop in Bandipur for a few days to rest before going back to the crowded Kathmandu.

National Park Annapurna: An amazing region where trekker will find a great challenge. Annapurna region is more interesting culturaly than Everest. But the name is not as known as the other one..

Chitwan National Park: The Chitwan National Park is the perfect place to observe the richness of the fauna of Nepal. You can do the safari and discover the region of several different ways. The latter offers many hotels. Visitors agree that the best time to visit the Chitwan National Park is in January and February. In the region of Chitwan there are two river Rapti and Narayani. They are also host to several animals in danger of extinction. Bird lovers will be delighted to learn that the place is a paradise for bird watching. We identified 559 different species in the size of the park. The Chitwan National Park hosts approximately 130 000 visitors each year, much of Nepal. In 1973 the region was declared a National Park. It is one of the most popular attraction for tourists in large part because of its accessibility by land or air. Indeed, one can easily access it from Pokhara and Kathmandu after a few hours of road. Sauraha is an important tourist destination and one of the 9 gateway to the Chitwan National Park. The region outside the Chitwan has several hotels including 3 luxury hotel.

Activities to do in the Chitwan National Park: Wash the elephant in the jungle Driving, Canoeing, Walking in nature, Discover the Tharu culture. Do not miss the Elephant Breeding Center "and" Tharu Cultural Museum. " The highest point of Chitwan is Siraichuli (1945m) where you can observe up / sunset in clear weather.

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Top Ten Places to Visit in Nepal

By Jonathan Williams

 

Are you ready for some high altitude adventure with in a soul-warming environment? Then pack your bags and experience some of the most majestic peaks, most exhilarating torrents and wonderful people Nepal has to offer. Here are some places you may want to visit when go.

 

1.) Katmandu

 

Find your inner peace in the streets of Nepal's capital and cultural center. You can walk on the streets of this once inaccessible city and experience the culture, the people, the history, and the faith Nepal had embraced, imbibed, and relived for centuries. Katmandu is also one of the Nepal's starting points in activities like trekking, rafting and other sports.

 

2.) Royal Chitwan National Park

 

If you want to experience some jungle adventure with the elephants and ravaging rapids, you may want to stop by Nepal's Royal Chitwan Park. Covering some 932 sq kilometers, this national park serves as a home for 450 species of birds, 45 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 43 species of mammals. One can also enjoy guided jungle walks, terai culture, wild life breeding project, and safari drives inside 4WD cars.

 

3.) Nagarkot

 

Located 32 kilometers east of Katmandu, Nagarkot is a great place to visit if you want to see how beautiful and majestic the Himalayan Mountain range can be. A lookout tower in Nagarkot, for one, enables visitor to have a 360-degree scenic view of the Katmandu valley and Himalayan Mountain peaks. Drive up the city, book for a hotel, wake up early, and experience a different kind of sunrise with cool winds blowing every word away.

 

4.) Pokhara

 

Located some 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu, this enchanting city is the rally point for trekking and rafting destination. Pokhara offers perfect scenery and gripping natural beauty not only for those who looks for fun but also for those seeking solace. Be it the preview of the Himalayan Mountain range, a row in Phewa Lake, a trek beside Seti Gandaki River and Devi's Fall, or a peek to the Mahendra Cave, a trip to Pokhara is a experience worth the journey.

 

5.) Pashupatinath Temple

Four kilometers east of Katmandu lies a temple of immeasurable sacredness for Hindu people - the Pashupatinath. Hindu believes that dying and being cremated in Pashupatinath and having one's ashes scattered in Bagmati River will give a Hindu salvation and release from the cycles of birth and rebirth. Have a peek of Hindus life, death and tradition by visiting this holy ground.

 

6.) Patan

 

Art lovers and enthusiasts should always put a stop in Patan in their Nepalese trip itinerary. Patan is the oldest city in the Ksthmandu valley and is the home for Nepalese architecture, arts, traditions, and crafts drawing mainly from religious customs. Walk around the city and feel as if you're walking inside an open museum.

 

7.) Wildlife Reserve of Koshi Tappu

Sprawling some 175 km2 near the River of Sapta-Koshi in Eastern Nepal, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is the best place to watch native and migratory birds in action. Thousands of birds converge in this area, especially during the months of January, February and March. The trip which normally includes jungle walks, jeep drives, and boat rides, coupled with treks to Bhutan and Sikkim or rafting trip in Sunkosi will make any Nepalese trip an unforgettable experience.

 

8.) Lumbini

 

Lumbini is the perfect place to go to if you are into cultural, archaeological and religious treasures. With the number of stupa, meditation grounds temples, courtyards and more, a walk in Lumbini is a walk with Buddha. Enter the birthplace of one of the greatest man of world religions - Siddharta Gautama, founder of Buddhism - and be captivated by its serene environment and meditate and reflect with its outmost tranquility and peaceful atmosphere.

 

9.) Bhaktapur

 

Bhaktapur is an ancient town east of Katmandu in the Katmandu Valley. Experience Nepalese life as it happens in this city by enjoying the scenery in Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Potter's square. Make your trip complete with a taste of Khopa Dhau, Bhaktapur's home-made curd.

 

10.) Royal Bardia National Park

 

Located in Western Terai, Royal Bardia National Park is the largest park in the region with 968 km2. It serves as a sanctuary for tigers, small and large mammals, deer, reptiles, birds, and a herd of the last known elephants in captivity. Enjoy wildlife as it happens along with short rafting in Karnali and Bheri as well as trekking to Dolpo and Rara lake.

 

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