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From temple towns to trekking bases. Filter by what you want to see and where in Nepal it is.

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

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

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

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

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