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Nepal Sightseeing
Whether you're looking for an adventure, or hoping to relax, Nepal's rich and varied
cultural, musical, and religious traditions offer something for everyone. When traveling
to Nepal, consider staying a few extra days to become better acquainted with your
child's heritage. In addition to walking through the various markets and touring
nature preserves, we recommend visiting:
- Nagarkot
- A hilltop at the eastern periphery of Kathmandu Valley
- The second highest peak in the Kathmandu Valley
- See the Himalayas and Mount Everest with the naked eye on clear days
- Well-known for glorious sunrises and sunsets
- Pokhara
- 200 km west of the Kathmandu Valley
- See several beautiful lakes and panoramic views of the Himalayas
- A starting point for many trekking and rafting destinations
- Once part of a trade route between India and Tibet; mule trains can still be seen
- Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge (TTJL)
- Located in the heart of Chitwan National Park
- Rated one of the best Wildlife Safari Destinations in the world in 2003 by iExplore
- Finest naturalists and guides in Nepal
- Travel atop a highly trained elephant, in an environmentally-friendly vehicle, or aboard a safe river boat
- Royal Chitwan National Park
- Located in south central Nepal
- Declared Nepal's first national park in 1973
- Site of amazing scenery, including the Churiya hills, oxbow lakes, and the flood plains of several rivers
- Home to 43 mammal species, 450 bird species, and 45 amphibian and reptile species
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- The Lion Gate--a large gate guarded on both sides by enormous statues of lions
- The Golden Gate--rumored to be the most beautiful of its kind in the world
- The Palace of 55 Windows--considered a masterpiece of woodcarving because of its 55-window balcony
- The Art Gallery--home to ancient Hindu and Buddist paintings
- The Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla--said to be the most magnificent statue in the square
- Patan Durbar Square
- Located in the center of Patan City
- Said to be the most picturesque Durbar Square
- Houses the residence of Patan's former royal family
- Home to the Krishna Mandir, Nepal's best example of stone architecture; the Bhimsen Temple; Hiranya Varna Mahabiliar, the "Golden Temple"; and the Sundari Chowk
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Located in the center of Kathmandu
- The historic seat of royalty where Nepal's kings are crowned
- Home of the Taleju Temple; the statues of King Pratap Malla and Kal Bhairav, the god of destruction; the coronation platform; the hall of public audience; the Big Bell; the Big Drums; the Jagannath Temple; and two museums
- Also the location of the Kasthamandap (from which Nepal derives its name), a temple built from the wood of a single tree
Those who are a little more adventuresome can:
- Take a mountain flight
- Go rafting, trekking, bungee jumping, and gliding
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