What to see in Nepal, itinerary including the main places of interest, including the capital Kathmandu and excursions to the high peaks.
Tourist information
Kingdom of central and southern Asia, Nepal has various climatic zones, despite its small size, and diverse natural environments, ranging from the plain of the Ganges river to the peaks of the Himalaya mountain range.
The official language is Nepalese and the main religion is Hindu.
Nepal is bordered by China and India.
The state order is that of the constitutional monarchy, which entrusts executive power to the king and the government, while the legislative order is the responsibility of the chamber of representatives and the national council, towards which the government is responsible.
Nepal's capital is Kathmandu, which is located at an altitude of 1,350 meters, including the villages of Lalitpur and Bhaktapur.
What see
Pokhara is a city located in the central part of the country, near the Annapurna massif.
The majority of tourists who make a trip to Nepal focus on trekking excursions concerning the heights of Himalaia, but it is necessary to emphasize that there are also other aspects with historical and cultural contours that should be considered.
Kathmandu is the capital, with a historic center full of elegant squares and temples.
In Durbar Square, located between the Vishnumati River and Ratna Park, there are splendid examples of Hindu temples.
Very interesting are the Royal Palace and the home of the Kumari, the living child goddess.
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In the vicinity of Kathmandu you can admire other monuments of rare beauty, which can be reached comfortably by renting a bicycle, an ecological vehicle widely used in these parts, or by taking a taxi.
Swayambunath is also known as the monkey temple for the presence of monkeys trained to entertain tourists.
In the facade there is a golden block where the eye of the Buddha is represented, at the base there are wheels containing the collected prayers that the faithful make to turn as they pass.
Pashupatinath is a Hindu temple located along the Bagmati river, a sacred river, where cremation of the dead is carried out.
Dakshinkali, is the Hindu temple where animals are sacrificed in honor of the goddess Kali, very thirsty for blood.
In the valley there are also other lesser-known places, which offer the opportunity to make trekking excursions starting from the villages of Nagarkot and Dhulikhel.
Other things to do are a swim at the hot springs near Tatopani, go exploring in the Pulchowki forests and follow the appropriate routes on the saddle of a mountain bike in the Chapagaon and Bungamati areas.
Patan is located on the bank of the Bagmati River, not far from the Thamel district of Kathmandu.
Durbar Square is the main square where the Royal Palace and Jagannarayan Temple overlook.
The small streets and alleys where there are shops selling brass objects and craft shops where iron is forged and beaten are very suggestive.
Golden Temple is a Buddhist monastery guarded by sacred turtles who watch over the inner courtyard.
Jawalakhel Zoo is the city zoo where many typical South Asian animal species are housed.
Bhaktapur is a medieval city to visit on foot, starting from Durbar Square, where temples rich in history overlook.
Another important square is Taumadhi Tole where Nyatapola, which is the highest temple in the valley, and Til Mahadev Narayan, a destination for pilgrimages.
Royal Chitwan National Park, is one of the most important parks where you can easily spot various types of animals including pomellato deer, gharials, herons and egrets, Indian rhinos, snakes, leopards and tigers.
The Himalaya is a mountain range that offers many possibilities for trekking excursions, with various levels of difficulty to satisfy a large audience of visitors.
The usual routes are those of Annapurna and Everest along which there are family-run guesthouses where food and accommodation are offered.
Pokhara is a city located on the banks of a lake and close to the starting point for trekking.
It is chosen by many as a place to rest before starting a journey, as there are hotels and restaurants where to stay and eat.
Among the things to see in Pokhara are the Tibetan neighborhoods, the monastery and the Devi waterfalls.
