Nepal at a Glance.
Overview
Kathmandu
Kathmandu city has a lot to offer in terms of its cultural heritage and religious shrines, like Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan, Bhaktapur, and Changunarayan. The touristic hub Thamel is a really amazing place for hangout where there are different souvenir shops, eateries, and bars as well.
From Monkey Temple to the Living Goddess, Kathmandu offers a lot for you if you are interested in cultural heritage and temples. This trip obviously showcases the rich culture, taking you back to these architectural marvels.
Pokhara
Pokhara is another valley spectacularly placed by surrounding hills with fascinating views of snowcapped mountains. This place is famous among domestic and foreign tourists, and with various touristic amenities, it is the number one destination among travelers. Mysterious waterfalls, caves, museums, temples, and sunrise destinations are the most visited places in Pokhara. One can also visit Peace Stupa, situated at the outskirts of Pokhara Valley, for splendid views of Pokhara and its surroundings.
Chitwan
Chitwan is situated in the southern flatland and is characterized by tropical climate and vegetation. It has rich biodiversity and is home to plenty of animals, some of which are listed as endangered species. Jungle safari is a major attraction, but Tharu culture and community are also equally captivating. Some major animals you can sightsee are tiger, rhino, crocodile, deer, bear, dolphins, elephant, and monkeys.
Nagarkot
Nagarkot is famous for its local Tamang people and landscape. From Nagarkot, one can view gorgeous mountain vistas and mesmerizing sunrises.
Bandipur
Midway on the day-long drive between Kathmandu and Pokhara lies the hilltop settlement of Bandipur, a Newar town with its age-old flavor still intact. Climb through pristine forests on the historical trail at Dumre Bazaar to a town that has hardly changed. Well-preserved Bandipur today invites travelers to experience its unique offerings: rich hill culture, mountain views, and hiking.
Unlike most trading posts in the Nepal hills, Bandipur has retained its age-old cultural attributes—temples, shrines, sacred caves, innumerable festivals, and Newari architecture that harks back to the Kathmandu Valley of old. Located on a wide saddle at a height of 1,030 m, the surrounding hills of Bandipur are ideal for hiking along trails that take you through tribal villages, verdant forests, and hilltop shrines that once doubled as fortresses.
Lumbini
We drive to Lumbini along the dramatic Siddhartha Highway, offering Himalayan views as we cross several mountain passes wedged between green hills, farmer terraces, and stone-slate-roofed houses.
Around the 7th century BC, Lumbini was a garden between two countries, where Buddha was born. Divided into 3 square miles, Lumbini is now developed into the Sacred Garden (Mayadevi Temple), Monastic Zone, and new tourist village. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is an important archaeological site in Nepal. It is also an important place to observe Terai lifestyle and culture.