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Trekking

Gandaki

Annapurna Base Camp

A glacial amphitheatre at 4,130 metres encircled by the Annapurna Massif — the most dramatic mountain sanctuary reachable on a standard Nepal trek.

4,130 m altitude

Heritage

Bagmati

Bhaktapur

A living medieval city of terracotta architecture, woodcarved temples, and potters' squares — the best-preserved Newari town in the Kathmandu Valley.

1,401 m altitude

Wildlife

Bagmati

Chitwan

Home to one-horned rhinoceroses, Bengal tigers, and wild elephants in a UNESCO-listed national park — the top wildlife destination in Nepal.

100 m altitude

Trekking

Gandaki

Ghandruk

A large Gurung village at 1,940 metres with close-up Annapurna views, stone-paved lanes, traditional wooden inns, and the starting point for numerous short treks.

1,940 m altitude

Religious

Madhesh

Janakpur

The holy city of Sita, birthplace of the goddess in Hindu mythology, and home to the magnificent Janaki Mandir — a major pilgrimage site for Indian devotees.

70 m altitude

Cultural

Bagmati

Kathmandu

Nepal's vibrant capital blending ancient temples, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a thriving backpacker scene in the heart of the Himalayas.

1,400 m altitude

Religious

Lumbini

The birthplace of Lord Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — a serene pilgrimage park surrounded by monasteries from Buddhist nations worldwide.

95 m altitude

Adventure

Gandaki

Mustang

The forbidden kingdom — a high-altitude Tibetan plateau encircled by desert cliffs, medieval cave monasteries, and the walled city of Lo Manthang.

3,840 m altitude

Religious

Bagmati

Pashupatinath

Nepal's holiest Hindu temple on the banks of the Bagmati River — a UNESCO World Heritage complex of golden spires, cremation ghats, and devout pilgrimage.

1,390 m altitude

Scenic

Gandaki

Pokhara

Nepal's adventure capital on the shores of Phewa Lake, with a dramatic backdrop of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges reflected in the still water.

827 m altitude

Heritage

Gandaki

Bandipur

A perfectly preserved hilltop bazaar town where time stands still — Newari architecture, mountain views, and a complete absence of motor vehicles on the main street.

1,030 m altitude

Wildlife

Lumbini

Bardia National Park

Nepal's largest national park in the western Terai — home to wild tigers, rhinos, and elephants in a remote wilderness with far fewer visitors than Chitwan.

150 m altitude

Cultural

Madhesh

Birgunj

The principal land entry point for Indian travelers entering Nepal, directly connected to Raxaul (Bihar) across the busiest Nepal–India border crossing.

80 m altitude

Scenic

Bagmati

Dhulikhel

A preserved Newari hill town with panoramic Himalayan views, tranquil mountain lodges, and a convenient day-trip distance from Kathmandu.

1,550 m altitude

Heritage

Gandaki

Gorkha

A historic hill town known as the birthplace of modern Nepal, home to the magnificent Gorkha Durbar and the ancestral kingdom of King Prithvi Narayan Shah. It offers stunning mountain views, rich history, and a glimpse into Nepal’s royal heritage.

1,135 m altitude

Scenic

Koshi

Ilam

Nepal's tea garden region in the far east — lush rolling hills covered with Darjeeling-style tea estates, mist, and views of Kanchenjunga.

1,200 m altitude

Trekking

Gandaki

Manang

A high-altitude Tibetan-influenced village on the classic Annapurna Circuit route, surrounded by glaciers, ice lakes, and towering peaks.

3,500 m altitude

Religious

Gandaki

Muktinath

A sacred site revered by both Hindus and Buddhists at 3,800 metres — pilgrims from across India visit the eternal flame, the 108 water spouts, and the ancient temple.

3,800 m altitude

Scenic

Bagmati

Nagarkot

A hilltop escape east of Kathmandu offering the widest panorama of the Himalayan range from Dhaulagiri in the west to Kanchenjunga in the east.

2,175 m altitude

Heritage

Bagmati

Patan

Known as the "City of Fine Arts", Patan's Durbar Square is ringed by exquisite Newari temples, courtyards, and the finest bronze-work in Nepal.

1,350 m altitude

Scenic

Karnali

Rara Lake

Nepal's largest and deepest lake, a remote sapphire jewel at 2,990 metres in the Karnali highlands — pristine wilderness visited by fewer than 3,000 tourists per year.

2,990 m altitude