One of the most visited and developed places in Nepal is the Kathmandu Valley. More than 130 local archaeological sites, some of which date back to the 1st century AD, attract tourists from all over the world. There are also several temple complexes sacred to Buddhists and Hindus.

Kathmandu is the largest city of Nepal, its capital and cultural center. Many temples, narrow picturesque streets, famous stupas, palaces and museums are not a complete list of attractions in Kathmandu. And to the north of the Palace Square there is a new tourist center where you can spend the night, eat or get access to the Internet.

The famous Nepalese settlement where, according to legend, Buddha was born. Lumbini is a pilgrimage site and a popular tourist attraction in Nepal. This complex consists of many monasteries, temples and stupas, among which the main place is occupied by the Maya Devi temple, to which the column of King Ashoka adjoins.

One of the most ancient settlements, which now almost merges with the capital of Nepal. The center of Patan is the Durbar Temple Square, where there are about 10 temples in which a variety of deities are worshipped. Also here you can visit the Buddhist monastery where the rulers of Nepal were crowned, and in Patan you can buy souvenirs for every taste or just visit the zoo.

The ancient city, located to the east of Kathmandu, is appreciated by Nepalese tourists for its authentic appearance and numerous architectural monuments. The most visited places of Bhaktapur are the Krishna Temple, the Royal Palace, the Square Thaumadhi Tole, the bell and the temple of the goddess Taleju. Fans of organized excursions should visit the National Art Museum Bhaktapura.

The third largest city in Nepal. Local scenic lake Phewa and the beautiful view of the Himalayas make this city popular among tourists. A lot of mountain tourist routes start from Pokhara, and lovers of a comfortable holiday are waiting for a quarter Lakeside, where you can find a hotel, restaurant or club for every taste and budget.

The visiting card of Nepal is the highest terrestrial peak, which many climbers from all over the world are trying to conquer. The best time to climb Mount Everest is spring and autumn, and the approximate preparation time takes about 2 months and is quite expensive. For those who are not ready to spend a lot of time and money, the Basic (height 5,300 m) and Advanced basic (height 6,400 m) camps are open.

There is a mountain range on the border of India and Nepal Kanchenjunga, consisting of 5 vertices. Attempts to "take" the top Kanchenjungs have been attempted since 1905, but only in 1955 did the participants of the British expedition succeed. Climbing this mountain range is quite difficult and dangerous, so it is only possible for experienced climbers.

One of the main places of Kathmandu is Durbar Square. Entrance here is paid, but the ticket is valid for the whole day. In total, there are about 50 archaeological sites located here, and the center of the square is the Hanuman-Dhoka Palace, from the high tower of which a beautiful view of the city opens. Unfortunately, many local attractions were badly damaged by the earthquake in 1934.

In 1986, the Annapurna National Park was created to protect the mountain range of the same name. The main purpose of visiting these places is mountain climbing. There are several hiking trails in the park, the longest of which is called the "Track around Annapurna". There are also sacred sites of Hindus and Buddhists in the park, and climbing one of the mountain peaks is prohibited for religious reasons.

200 km from the capital is the Royal Chitwan National Park, formed in the favorite hunting grounds of Nepalese kings. Since 1973, Chitwan has been protected by the state, and wild animals can be observed here in their natural habitat. Tourists can stay in small houses in this national park, and excursions around the territory are made by jeeps or elephants.

Since 1976, more than 1000 km2 of Himalayas belongs to the protected area of the national Park Sagarmatha. The famous Mount Everest is located within the boundaries of this park. There are also several villages where the Sherpa people live, providing guides and guides for those who want to conquer Everest. There are several Buddhist monasteries in Sagarmatha, the most famous of which is Tiangboche.

In the XIX century, two 11-storey towers were built in the central part of Kathmandu Dharahara and Bhimsen, on which special observers were on duty and gave a signal at the sight of the enemy. After the destruction of one of the towers in 1934, both names passed to the surviving tower. Since 2005 Dharahara was open to tourists, but the earthquake of 2015 completely destroyed this structure.

One of the most revered Buddhist centers is located in the village of the same name on the outskirts of the capital of Nepal. There are 365 steps leading to the hill on which the central Buddhist stupa Svayambunatha is located. The stupa itself is surrounded by a park, and there are several Tibetan monasteries nearby. There are also many monkeys in the vicinity of the hill.

A large Hindu complex Pashupatinath, located in the east of Kathmandu, is extremely popular with tourists, and many locals visit it daily. Wandering yogis gather here, and hermits live in caves. Funeral ceremonies are held in the large temple courtyard on the west bank of the river, which tourists usually watch from the east bank.

The Buddhist monastery was founded in 1969 and is located on the outskirts of Kathmandu. Kopan is open to everyone. This place is known all over the world thanks to meditation courses. They are conducted by experienced masters of teaching Lamrim on average once every couple of months. Also here you can get an individual consultation of the abbot of the monastery.

One of the main centers of Buddhism in Nepal is the Bodnath Temple complex. In the center of the complex there is a large stupa in the form of a spatial mandala, and around it there are many monasteries of different directions and schools. Also on the territory of Bodnath has shops, souvenir shops and even restaurants.

The living Hindu deity Kumari is the incarnation of the goddess Taleju — has its own temple, built in the XVIII century. A goddess living in a three-story Kumari palace Ghar, becomes a little girl from the caste Shakya who meets special criteria. Often under the windows of the temple you can see Nepalis waiting for Kumari to look at them.

Locals call the cave Mehendra is the "home of bats", because many of these animals have found shelter here. Nepalese artificially betrayed the appearance of the Hindu god Shiva to many stalactites decorating this cave. The lighting in Mehendra is not too good, so tourists should bring lanterns here.

An unusually picturesque freshwater lake Phewa overflows in the valley near Pokhara. In clear weather in clear waters One can observe the reflection of the peaks of the Annapurna mountain range. And in the middle of the lake there is an island on which the Bahari temple is located. To visit this religious monument, you should take a boat trip.

The most successful time for hiking in the Himalayas is the autumn months. It is at this time that many tourists come to the country who want to make trekking ascents to the Nepalese mountain peaks. The most popular routes are considered to be quite complex and expensive routes to base camps Annapurna and Everest.

In addition to other entertainment, rafting is quite popular in Nepal – rafting on mountain rivers on special inflatable boats. Many Himalayan rivers are perfect for this sport, which allows you to choose a route with any complexity of rafting. So, one of the best options is considered to be the Bhote River Kosi, Trisuli is suitable for a leisurely family rafting, and trained athletes will certainly like the San Kosi River.