10 Best places to visit in Nepal
Nepal offers tourist innumerable attractive sites. Below listed are the unique travel destination of Nepal which can come very useful in your Nepal vacation.
1. Swayambhunath Mandir
Swayambhunath Mandir, also known as the Monkey Temple is a famous Buddhist temple in Nepal. The ancient architecture dates back centuries and is famous for attracting travellers from across the world. The temple also homes eye-catching Buddha Statues and what attracts travellers the most are 365 steps, one has to take to reach the temple.
2. Kathmandu Darbar Square
Kathmandu Darbar Square, is one of the three royal places in Kathmandu Valley. It is also known as the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, as the name was derived from the statue of Hanuman. It is covered with fountains, ancient statues, small ponds, and courtyards.
3. National Museum of Nepal
The National Museum of Nepal, is named as Rashtriya Sangrahalaya among the locals. The attraction of this National Museum are the three buildings of, ‘Historical Museum Building’; ‘Buddhist Art Gallery’ and ‘Juddha Jayatia Kala Shala’. This museum has displayed all of the long battles which were fought on the land of Nepal.
4. Thamel
Thamel is a one-stop shop, the place is famous among all tourists as a shopping centre. The place is popular for its nightlife and has several night clubs and pubs for tourists to hang out.
5. Boudhanath
This 36-meter-high stupa, is located near the northeast Kathmandu. The stupa has massive mandala inspired spherical structures, which makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal.
6. Hanuman Dhoka
Hanuman Dhoka is a Hinduism religious palace. There is a statue of Hanuman, which is situated since 1672. There are gaudy lions on each gate of the palace, and one is ridden by Lord Shiva and other by Goddess Parvati.
7. Davis Fall
Nepal has been blessed with mesmerizing natural beauty, which can be witnessed at Pokhara. At Pokhara you can indulge yourself at Davis Fall also known as Patale Chango meaning an underground waterfall.
8. Mahendra Gufa
Mahendra Gufa is famous, because of its picturesque structures. This place is located in the north of Pokhara in Nepal. This cave is considered sacred by Hindus and they have placed a statue of Lord Shiva in this cave.
9. Nagarkot
You can enjoy the mesmerizing views of Himalayas from this spot. The best time to visit Nagarkot is between October to December and March to April. The views are best during winter season.
10. Phewa Lake
Phewa Lake is famous for its Himalayan sunrise! You can rent doonga (a boat) and sail in the lake for a refreshing ride or wait there early morning to witness a beautiful sunrise.
5 Best Indian Food Joints in Nepal
These are top Indian Restaurants you will find in Nepal; you must visit to have a luscious taste of India.
1. Mela Restaurant & Bar Pvt Ltd
Must-Try Dishes
Veg – Mela Corn
Non-veg – Chicken Kebab
Address – Nepal Scout Building, Lazimpat Rd, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Contact no. – +977 1-4444441
2. Third Eye Restaurant
Must-Try Dishes
Veg – Veg Noodles
Non-veg – Chicken Tikka Masala
Address – J.P. Road, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Contact no. – +9771-4260289
3. Kantipur Tandoori House
Must-Try Dishes
Veg – Palak Paneer
Non-veg – Tandoori Chicken
Address – Jyatha, Thamel, Nepal, Brahmakumari Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Contact no. – +977 985-1192705
4. The Ship Restaurant Bar & Lounge
Must-Try Dishes
Veg – Veggies and Gravy
Non-veg – Fish and Chips
Address – Amrit Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Contact no. – +977 1-4412561
5. Bawarchi
Must-Try Dishes
Veg – Veg Kathi Rolls
Non-veg – Hyderabad Dum Biryani
Address – Tankk Prasad Ghumti Sadak, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Contact no. – +977 1-4263720
5 Best Food Joints in Nepal
Nepal’s cuisine is world-class in taste. Below listed are the renowned restaurants in Nepal you must try.
1. Rosemary Kitchen and Coffee Shop
Must-Try Dishes
Veg – Tofu Vegetarian Plate
Non-veg – Fish Fillet
Address – Thamel Marg, Kathmandu 44601, Nepal
Contact no. – +977 1-4267554
2. Blueberry Kitchen & Coffee Shop
Must-Try Dishes
Veg – Eggplat Manicotti
Non-veg – Chicken Pizza
Address – Paknajol Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Contact no. – +977 1-4216959
3. OR2K
Must-Try Dishes
Veg – Pancakes
Non-veg – Cheese Burek
Address – Mandala Street, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Contact no. – +977 1-4422097
4. Forest & Plate
Must-Try Dishes
Veg – Dal Bhat
Non-veg – Chicken Momos
Address – Mandala Street, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Contact no. – +977 1-4701161
5. Third Eye Restaurant
Must-Try Dishes
Veg – Thukpa
Non-veg – Chicken Thuppa
Address – J.P. Road, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Contact no. – +977 1-4260289
The Perfect Time to Visit Nepal
The best time to visit Nepal is from October to December as the temperature is around 20°C. The sky is partially clear. You can roam in light jackets on the roads of Nepal without facing any trouble with the weather. You can do activities and explore new places in Nepal.
From January to February, the temperature gets slightly chilled. If you enjoy roaming in winter than visiting Nepal in these two months are for you. You can enjoy the cool pleasant weather in Nepal.
The weather from June to August is monsoon and the temperature is 30°C. There is high humidity during these months. And it will be a bit difficult for tourists to maunder in the streets of Nepal. You cannot do trekking during the monsoon.
Means of Commuting
There are various ways to reach Nepal, you can arrive there through airways or train. We suggest you travel through airways, as it gives you more comfort and luxurious way to travel from one destination to other. And the experience will be very leisured for you and your mates.
But if we talk about railway travel, it has its way of fun activities. You will make so many memories and there will be a lot of fun if you travel by train. Those 13 hours of travel will be very amusing. As you know the gratification is in the voyage not in the destination.
We at PML Holidays are providing you Nepal tour packages, which includes everything from ticket bookings to arrival and from hotel booking to traveling in the country.
How You Can Move Around When in Nepal
You must check before booking Nepal travel packages that they offer the mini tourist buses because they are the best way of commuting into the city and enjoy the scenic ride of the vivid landscapes. They also have domestic flights but they can be costly.
Engross in the Culture of Nepal
The reason people love this country’s culture is, the religion and customs they follow. This country is full of traditions, the spiritual feeling that tourist gets from the unique and ancient monuments. They are so much involved in myths and superstitions. They all believe in ghosts, witches, tantras and they even sacrifice animals.
They celebrate JANKU, and this is celebrated when a person turns into the ages of- 77,88,99 and 110 years. Some communities practice sky burial, which means when a person dies, they do not bury them. The body is left to eaten by vultures and crows.
Dashain is the major festival they celebrate, in which they worship Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. The other major festival of Nepal is Tihar, which is also known as Swanti. This festival is celebrated for 5 five days, they decorate their house with lights and also worship animals.
In Case of Emergency, You Can Contact Indian Embassy
Address - Kapurdhara Marg 336, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Contact no. - +977 1-4410900
To Conclude
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