Attractions in Nepal (2261)
Kathmandu-29(Jyatha), Nepal
21 Recommendations: 21 Favorable,
Thamel is Tourist Destination at the time of Nepal Visit. Here is a lot of Hotels, Restaurant, Travels and Trekking agencies, Shopping Center to serve Guest. In this way, We are Located in Thamel, on the way of Jyatha, Near Room Doodle and in front of Namaste Party Mall. In This way, Hotel Utse, Hotel Blue Diamond, Hotel Royal Palace and many more Hotels and Travels agencies are located.You can Find us easily other than other travels. When you are coming in the Thamel, on the way there is Himalayan Bank, Rorth Face Office is seen. Just a head of the Himalayan Bank, there is way to go four places.You just turn left side from this from this four way, and just walk less than one minutes; you can get our office in the left side of the Jyatha way.
Reviewed by Suman Panta
Updated 460 days ago
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park(159 sq km)
20 Recommendations: 20 Favorable,
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park(159 sq km) is situated on the northern fringe of Kathmandu Valley and lies about 12 km away from the center of capital city. The area was Gazetted as the country’s ninth national park in 2002. Prior its declaration as national park, it was managed under the Shivapuri Watershed and Shivapuri Watershed Development Boar, and was later declared as Shivapuri Watershed and wildlife Reserve. Shivapuri lies in a transition zone between subtropical and temperate climates. The vegetation consists of a variety of natural forest types including pine, oak, rhododendron etc, depending on altitude and aspect. Recorded wildlife in the park includes mammalian species such as Himalayan Black bear, leopard, jungle cat and rhesus monkey. The park is also home to 177 species of birds, including at least 9 threatened species, 102 species of butterflies with a number of rare and endangered species, and 129 species of mushroom. Shivapuri is one of the main sources of drinking water for Kathmandu valley. Everyday about 30 million liters of water is tapped from rivers such as the Bagmati and Bishnumati as well as from several other smaller streams. The park is easily accessible from Kathmandu. Visitors are attracted to the park for trekking. Trekking routes to Nagarkot , Gosaikunda, Helambu and Langtang National park also pass through the park. Several religious sites for the Hindus and the Buddhists lie inside the park. On Nepalese new year’s day, which falls in mid-April, pilgrims from Kathmandu valley and neighboring areas flock to Baghdwar and Bishnudwar of the park from where the sacred rivers Bagmati and Bishnumati originate. Visitors can have breathtaking views of the High Himalayas from the northern aspects of the park. Likewise, the panoramic views of Kathmandu valley could be seen from the southern slopes of the park. Activities: Hiking, rock climbing, bird watching Access: 11 km to the north of Kathmandu Best season: Sep-Jun; Jul-Aug(rainy)
Reviewed by Suman Panta
Updated 454 days ago
Rum Doodle Bar and Restaurant
20 Recommendations: 20 Favorable,
rum doodle, at 40,000 1/2 feet, is the highest mountain in the world. Conquered through the courage and bravery of a handful of eccentric English Mountaineers, with equally eccentric names Ridley, Prone, Constant, Jungle, Shute and Wish. Rum Doodle stands as a heroic monument to to mountaineering, despite the efforts of the expedition's Yogistani cook "Pong". "Positively the best Bar around the most convivial fireplace" we are located near the Destination Nepal Tours and Travels and in front of Namaste Party Mall.
Reviewed by Suman Panta
Updated 454 days ago
Sagarmatha National Par (1,148 sq.km.)
20 Recommendations: 20 Favorable,
The prime attraction in Sagarmatha National Park established in 1976, is Mt. Everest—the highest peak of the world. The park was added to the list of World heritage Site in 1979. The park, a part of the Himalayan ecological zone, has several other prominent peaks most of which are above 6,000 meters. With most of the park above, 3,000 meters. Sagarmatha is full of rugged terrain with deep gorges, glaciers and huge rocks. With its Himalayan terrain and its culture, the parks offers a blend of natural and cultural tourist products here. The vegetation at the lower elevation is dominated by pine and hemlock forest, while above 3,500 meters the forest is dominated with silver fir, birch, rhododendron, and juniper trees. During spring and monsoon the varieties of rhododendron flowers are seen. The common wildlife in the park are Himalayan Tahr, ghoral, musk deer, pikka (mouse hare) weasel, jackal. Other rarely seen animals are the impeyan pheasant(Danphe), blood pheasant, red billed cough, yellow-billed chough, snow-cock, snow pigeon, Himalayan griffon, and lammergeyer. The area also provides warm sherpa hospitality and has many monasteries and cultural landmarks. Tourism activities and farming are the main activities of the area. Growing barleys and potatoes and raising Yaks are some of the notable occupation. The majority of the youths are engaged as mountaineering and trekking guides in the season. The best point to explore the area could be Gokyo Valley, Lobuche, Kalapatthar, Everest Base camp, Chuking valley and the Thame valley. Activities: Trekking, Mountaineering, cultural observation and Meditation Accommodation: Resort hotels, lodges, camping. Access: Namche Bazar—a gateway to Everest region—is a two walk from Lukla which is 30 minutes by air to Kathmandu. Beast Season: Oct-Nov and Mar- May, Dec-Feb( snow, daytime temperature 5 degree Celsius), Jun-Sep(rainy)
Reviewed by Suman Panta
Updated 456 days ago
Mt. Ama Dablam Expedition(6812m)
20 Recommendations: 20 Favorable,
Amadablam is located south of Everest and Lhotse and is renowned for its incredible beauty. Amabablam is a small snowcapped peak of 6812m but vertical walls and sharp exposed ridges makes this mountain one of the most technical and difficult climb for the mountaineers. The climb requires a strong mountaineering back ground and previous high altitude experience. Most of the mountaineering beginners start their climbing through this Mt. Ama Dablam 6812m. The common route to climb Ama Dablam is from its south - west ridge. From base camp at 4480m, we will have to establish a minimum of three camps on the mountain. Base Camp to Camp 1: To reach the first camp from base camp, The climbers have to pass the toughest and the difficult passing through the difficult saddle ridges; and then should turn to the north climbing up through the rocky ground and through the boulder. Camp 1 to Camp 2: From Camp I - one has to cross the rocky bowl and should climb the ridge via to the fixed lines to Camp II. From Camp II after crossing over severe rocks and ridge which lead you to a camp 2. Camp 2 to Camp 3: The climbing route from Camp II is mostly with the steep mixed alley ways of rock & ice and snow. The route leads to the slope climb to snow ground and then passes through steep snow and ice tunnel then finally along the snow ridge go to Camp III. Summit: From here to the summit is steep climb on snow and ice to the right of a huge hanging glacier. From the Top of Mt. Ama Dablam a very charming sceneries of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Island peak, Makalu Khumbu Himal and rest of the snowcapped surrounded mountains can be envisioned.
Reviewed by Suman Panta
Updated 456 days ago
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
19 Recommendations: 19 Favorable,
Bhaktaur Durbar Square is located just 14km out of Kathmandu. Bhakta meaning one who worships and pur meaning the place; the word originates from Bhadgoan, a holy place of worship where many skilled devotees have left their works of arts in the form of architecture and the other monuments. The residents here are said to have remained with pure faith and a yearning heart towards their religion. Bhaktapur is a town in which its past glory has left a sure imprint on all there is to see. The local industries are hand made art pieces of traditional pottery and weaving, but mostly it is renowned for woodcarving. Adjacent to the durbar square one can still see a five-storied pagoda, with all its original beauty. The Golden Gate, Fifty-five Windows and the beautiful statue of King Bhupatindra Malla mounted on a giant stone pillar are remnants of its empire. The Golden Gate was erected by King Ranjit Malla as the entrance to the main courtyard of the Fifty-five Window Palace. The Palace of Fifty-five Windows was built during the reign of King Yakshya Malla in 1427 A.D.and was re-modelled by King Bhupatindra Malla in the 17th Century. The Art Gallery has a fascinating collection of ancient manuscripts, thangkas, centuries-old stone sculpture, antique paintings that belong to the Hindu and Buddhist traditions of various periods are the remains: woodcarving and sculpting that was not destroyed by the huge earthquake in 1934.
Reviewed by Bhojendra Shakya
Updated 450 days ago
Baudanath
19 Recommendations: 19 Favorable,
The Stupa of Boudanath is located 5 km east of Kathmandu city center. The Stupa stands over three-tiered platform raised over the crossed rectangles in order to bring out the yantra form and is termed as the biggest Stupa in Nepal. The claims made in various religious and literary texts regarding the erection of the stupa is varied and conflicting. However, the Stupa is believed to have been built in the 5th century AD during the reign of the Lichchavi Kings. As in other stupa architecture, this stupa also has Vairchana at the center followed by Achhyobhya, Ratna Sambhava, Amitabh and Amoghsiddhi in east, south, west and north directions respectively. Similarly, there are one hundred and eight small niches around the stupa accommodating the icons of Buddhas, Bodhisatavas and other female deities along with conjoint figures in erotic poses. Likewise, at the bottom level, it is surrounded with the praying wheels embossed with the famous mantra Om Mani Padme Hum fixed in more than hundred and forty niches. According to a very popular legend, in ancient time there was a poor girl in a Magat village of Nepal. She was called Jyajima and was very pious and charitable by nature. She had a deep desire to spread the faith of the Master and approached the King for a piece of land where she could build a stupa. Hence she built the stupa with the help of her four sons as it stands today. According to another very popular legend, in the ancient days Kathmandu valley was under severe drought and this causes the King Dharma Dev much concern and anxiety. Finally, the King was advised by an astrologer that only the sacrifice of an ideal man with 32 virtues in front of the dry royal water spout could bring the rainfall in the country. There were hardly anybody with such a great virtue except the King himself. So the following night he commanded his son to go to the dry water spout near the royal palace (Mandev-the Lichchavi King) obeyed his father and to his great horror found that it was none other than his own father that he beheaded. In order to atone for the heinous sin, he prayed to goddesses Vajrayogini who ordered him to erect a stupa and practice rigorous penance. He practiced great penance in Gumvihar where Vajrayogini rests and it was due to his great devotion there sprang out the present stupa of Boudanath. Old field an Orientalist has written that a Lama form Tibet had died on his pilgrimage to Nepal and the stupa was erected with his relics and named it as K
Reviewed by Suman Panta
Updated 456 days ago
Changu Narayan
19 Recommendations: 19 Favorable,
It is located on a magnificent hill top commanding a fantastic view of Kathmandu valley, the Changu Narayan—the temple of Lord Vishnu—is 6 and wood. In fact it is one of the finest examples of Nepalese architecture. The first epigraphic evidence of Nepalese history found in the temple premises during the reign of the Lichchavi King Mandeva dating back to 464 AD shows that Changu had already been established as a sacred location in the 3rd century AD. The present structure was probably constructed in the 17th century, though older elements have been incorporated during the restorations. The pagoda style temple has several masterpieces of 5th and 12th century Nepalese art. Some of the important sculptures here as: 1. Viswo Roop- Lord Vishnu in his all pervasive universal form Vishnu Roop represented in a serpent bed- the- symbolic of the endless water. This sculpture dates back to 8th century AD. 2. Vishnu Vikranta- Lord Vishnu in his most powerful form measuring the space by his feet. This stone bas-relief image is dated as 8th century AD. 3. Vishnu mounted in his vehicle Garuda- the mythical man bird. 4. Nr-singha Vishnu in his half human and half lion’s form. The myth behind the conception of the Changu Narayan Temple signifies the religious significance and importance of the place. According to a legend, Lord Vishnu beheaded a Brahmin thinking it to be a demon and only discovered it later that he had committed a heinous crime. He then wandered on earth on his mount, the ‘Garuda’ eventually descending on the hill at Changu. There he lived in anonymity, surviving on milk stolen form a cow belonging to a hermit sage called Sudharshan. When Sudharshan found out about the stolen milk, he attacked and beheaded Lord Vishnu which freed Lord Vishnu from his sins. Ever since that day, the site has been held sacred and the temple has been revered.
Reviewed by Suman Panta
Updated 456 days ago
Baruntse Expeditions(7129m)
19 Recommendations: 19 Favorable,
Mt. Baruntse of 7129m. lies at the center of three glacier valleys, the Imja, Hunku, Barun and above the east and west col, infront of Mt. Makalu. The peak standing majestically in the center of some highest peaks of the Himalaya like Makalu, Lhotse and Nupse offers a rewarding climbing experience. The best views enjoyed during the expedition are of Mount Lhotse, Nupse, Everest and Makalu. This peak is technically not so demanding, comparing to Amadablam and Pumori, though it offers a good experience of snow and ice climb with some ice cliff obstacle sections around 700m. Fix rope is needed to ascent and descent especially from Camp 1, which will be done by our Sherpa climbers. With 45 minutes flight and 10-12 days acclimatizing trek, we arrive to the Mount Baruntse Base Camp. The Base camp is normally established above the five holy lakes "Panch Pokhari" at 5400m. And 2 higher camps on the mountain. We will climb the Mera peak 6654m. (Trekkers peak) before heading to base camp, to gain a proper acclimatization. After a successful summit of mount Baruntse, we cross Amphu Laptsa Pass and enter to Upper Khumbu region. The return trek will be enjoyable by visiting most of the Sherpa villages like, Dingbuche, Pangbuche, Tengbuche, Khumjung, Khunde and of course the Namche Bazaar, the capital of Khumbu region. Activities: Expedition Grade Level: 5 Season: March - May, Oct - Nov
Reviewed by Suman Panta
Updated 456 days ago
Langtang National Park
19 Recommendations: 19 Favorable,
The park extends over parts of Nuwakot, Rasuwa and Sindhupalchok districts in the mountainous terrain of Nepal- China(Tibet) border. The chief attraction of this park is the langtang range in the north and several lakes in the south. High-altitude jungles with diverse vegetation and wildlife, scenic lakes, glaciers, and Himalayan peaks combine to make Langtang an attractive destination for visitors. Twenty five percent of the park’s total area is covered by forest, starting at sub-tropical forests below 1000 m giving way to alpine scrubs and grasslands toward higher altitude. Animals seen here are wild dog, red panda, snow leopard among others. Out of 373 species of birds commonly seen birds here are tragopan and impeyan pheasants. The Langtang valley is alos renowned for its holy Lake Gosainkunda. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit the lake area every year, especially during the Janai Purnima festival every August. Activities : Trekking, Mountaineering, Experience of Tamang culture Accommodation: Lodges, Camping Access: From Dhunche which is 117 km by road from Kathmandu Best Season: Oct-Nov and Mar- May(cold at higher elevation); Jun-Sep(Monsoon); Dec-Feb(snow)
Reviewed by Suman Panta
Updated 454 days ago
