Nepal
The Himalaya, Kathmandu valley temples and trekking trails.
Explore Nepal
- Regions — All 11 regions — their towns, tables and stories.
- Festivals & events — Celebrations and events, month by month.
- History — How the country came to be.
- Food & wine — What to order, region by region.
- Getting around — Trains, driving and ferries.
Top tourist destinations in Nepal
- Kathmandu (Kathmandu Valley)
- Pokhara (Central Highlands) — Gateway to the Annapurna region, this lakeside city offers stunning Himalayan views, adventure sports, and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for…
- Pashupatinath Temple (Kathmandu Valley) — One of the holiest Hindu temples in South Asia, dedicated to Shiva, with a golden roof and set dramatically on the banks of the sacred Bagm…
- Boudhanath Stupa (Kathmandu Valley) — One of the world's largest Buddhist stupas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring a massive white dome adorned with the all-seeing eye…
- Swayambhunath Stupa (Kathmandu Valley) — An ancient hilltop stupa crowned with a gleaming golden spire, surrounded by prayer wheels and shrines overlooking the Kathmandu Valley. Of…
- Chitwan National Park (Mid-Western Region)
- Bhaktapur (Kathmandu Valley) — A medieval Newari city remarkably preserved with traditional brick buildings, courtyards, and pagoda temples arranged around Durbar Square.…
- Nagarkot (Kathmandu Valley)
- Janakpur (Far Western Region) — The legendary birthplace of Sita in Hindu tradition, centered around the sacred Janaki Mandir temple and Ram Navami pilgrimage festival. A…
- Rara Lake (Mid-Western Region) — Nepal's largest freshwater lake, located in a remote mountain region and surrounded by pristine forests and snow-capped peaks. It is a scen…