Interesting Travel Spots in Nepal
Nepal is a country landlocked between two bigger countries China and India. This nation, however, is in a world of its own as first seen by the curious traveler. Nepal is a land of extremes, and it is most evident in that tropical forests abound less than 50 kilometers from the freezing summit of Mt. Everest. Travelers going to Nepal can experience a multitude of extremes by visiting warm, wet jungles then going to snow-clad areas the day after.
The first stop in a visit to Nepal is the capital city of Kathmandu. The city invites travelers to a visual feast with a distinctly Asian flavor. There is much to do in this city from visiting temples and pagodas, to walking around the markets and haggling for exotic goods.
To the south of Nepal, travelers can visit Lumbini, the place where Siddhartha Gautama, the famous Buddha, was born. One can catch a 45-minute flight from Kathmandu for around $75 to get here. The main attraction here is the Sacred Garden, home to temples, stupas (sacred relic sites) and monasteries. Museums showcasing ancient Mauryan culture, pottery, and coins are also places worth visiting in Lumbini.
In the Hill Region, a Nepal tour would not be complete without visiting some of the towns that dot the map. A good stop would be the town of Gorkha, which is only 140 kilometers from Kathmandu. It is one of the most important towns in Nepal as it is regarded as the ancestral home of the Nepalese royal family.
Another trip worth making would be to the town of Pokhara. It is a place of remarkable beauty, being home to several enchanting lakes and temples. Several Nepal tours start their trekking expeditions of the Annapurna Circuit and Jomsom trek in this town. There are also several museums here that showcase the history of various ethnic groups as well as local wildlife.
Nepal travel would not be complete without seeing the famed Mt. Everest. The first stop on a trek to Everest would be the Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital, where one can buy supplies and acclimatize to the high altitude. A few days’ trek will take tourists to the Everest Base Camp, where grand views of Mt. Everest and other peaks can be seen. Getting to see Mt. Everest and other places in Nepal is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
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