Nepal is one of the most diversified countries in the world which is located between China and India at lap of Himalaya. It is home to 125 different ethnic groups where 123 different dialects is spoken and it is also diversified in climate, landscape, flora-fauna, culture and heritage. The total area of Nepal is 141881Sq Km. It is rectangular shape hence the length from east to west is roughly 1000 Km whereas it is 175km wide from north to south in average. The highest place on earth Mt Everst 8848m and the lowest elevation of Nepal Kechanakalan lies within 200km gap. The birth place of Lord Siddhirtha Gautam Buddha is also lies in Lumbini which is also located in Nepal. It is also home to Royal Bengal tiger and one horn rhinoceros. Yak and Yeti used hide and seek in the highland of Himalayas where many saints and monks witnessed the ultimate truth what we call Nirvana. It is also home to many of the sages with awakened soul which is called enlightened. It was the base of eastern civilization where people started to live and socialize 10 thousand years ago.
Here we are going to discuss about top 5 places to visit in Nepal for 2019 as there are 100 of places to visit but here we are discussing about 10 places. After the new constitution and political reform it is 100 % safe and secure to travel to Nepal. Since last decade country is building the infrastructure so it has changed a lot in last one decade then the last 5o years.
Here are top 5 places to visit in Nepal for 2019
Pokhara: Pokhara is located in the center of Nepal 200Km towards west in the middle of the hills at the lap of Annapurna’s. Pokhara is one of the most wonderful city from where we can see dozens of mountain high above the cloud. There are dozens of lakes and caves which add texture in its beauty. It’s a subtropical valley located at the elevation of 810m above sea level. There few places to visit like Fewa lake, Davis falls, Guptsheor cave, World peace pagoda, Bindavasini temple, International mountain museum, Tibetan refugee camp, Sarangkot etc. Some of the worlds thrilling adventure like Sky diving, Bungee jumping, Jip flyer, ultra light aircraft, Paragliding, white water rafting, Hiking, Trekking and bicycling can be done in Pokhara. It is also best place for recreation, retreat and party.
Kathmandu: Kathmandu 1310m which is known as city of temple carrying a saying more temple then the house and more festival then days in year is located in central Nepal east of Pokhara and north of Chitwan. Kathmandu has its own identity of hiving the maximum no of UNESCEO heritage site within small area of 10 Km distance which is no one in the world. There are seven UNESCEO heritage sites which were constructed in Ancient and Medieval age. There are many place of interest to see such as Pashupatinath, Syambhunath, Bouddhanath, Patan, Changunarayan, Bhaktapur, Chandragiri, Nagarkot etc. The adventure we can do here are Paragliding, mountain biking, mountain flight, Trekking, Hiking, Rock climbing, wall climbing etc. Hundred of things can be done here Kathmandu used to be always great place for Traveler, Explorer, Mountaineer.
Lumbini: Lumbini is famous as birth place of Siddhirtha Gautam Buddha also known as light of Asia which is located in the South of the western part of Nepal. It is 265 Km from Kathmandu towards the west which takes 8 hour by drive and it is also possible to fly from Kathmandu which takes 30 minute only. Mayadevi temple, Ashoka pillar, Holy lake, Holy flame are the place to visit here despite there are hundreds of Monastery, Gompa, Stupa and Chorten build by several country. The Monastery, Stupa, Chorten build around here are master piece of its own because the countries build this did best to made it best.
Ghandruk: Ghandruk 1960m is one of the most beautiful Gurung villages which is located at lap of Mt Annapurna. It is 80 Km drive from Pokhara which takes 4 hour to reach. Half of the road is paved and half is unpaved. This village is famous for Gurung culture and heritage also breathe taking close up view of Mt Fishtail, Hiunchuli, and Annapurna south can be seen from here. Slate stone is spread all over the trail around the village and for roofing also slate stone is used. Gurung culture museum and monastery are additional attraction.
Bardia: Bardia is famous for Bardia national park which was established in 1988 which is famous for wildlife species and lush green tropical forest. It is spread within the area of 968Sq Km. There are many hotel, resort, homestay and eco home available for accommodation. Bardia is famous for Black buck, Royal Bengal tiger, one horn rhino, Bengal florican, Sarus and many fresh water fish can be found here. Fishing in Karnali and Babai River are another attraction. Tharu culture exploration such as Tharu village walk is another attraction. Indeed its away from Kathmandu but its less chaotic so you can explore fullest.
