Nepal attractions

The exotic state of Nepal , whose attractions attract the ecotourists wishing to admire the wild nature as if by a magnet, and climbers, who seek to conquer the snow peaks, originated in 1768. However, this small country of South Asia has opened its doors to travelers only since 1991. Numerous temples and monasteries of extraordinary beauty have become available for public viewing.

Unfortunately, in the spring of 2015 there was a devastating earthquake, which resulted in the destruction of most of the significant facilities of the state. Despite this, traveling around the country delivers a lot of fun and unforgettable impressions to tourists, because it's not for nothing that Nepal is on the list of 50 places that are worth seeing.

What to see in Nepal?

Consider the most popular attractions of Nepal after the disaster, present their photos and a brief description:

  1. Mount Everest. The main attraction of the country is considered to be mountains . On the territory of Nepal there are 8 highest peaks in the world. The country's business card is the mountain top of Jomolungma (Everest), which is visited by a huge number of climbers from all over the world.
  2. The mountain range of Kanchenjunga , located on the border of Nepal and India, consists of 5 peaks. The ascent to this mountain range is very complex and dangerous, it can only be experienced mountaineers. The first to "take" the summit of Kanchenjunga succeeded members of the British expedition in 1955.
  3. The Kathmandu Valley is one of the most visited sights of Nepal. Here there are large Buddhist and Hindu temple complexes, as well as more than one hundred archaeological, historical and man-made monuments, some of them date back to the 1st century. ad.
  4. The temple of Krishna in Bhaktapur is the visiting card of the city. Also remarkable here are the bell and the temple of the goddess Taledzhu, the square Taumadhi Tole and the Royal Palace.
  5. The picturesque Lake Pheva , famous for its enchanting view of the Himalayas. It is this landmark glorified Pokhara - the third largest city in the country, from where hundreds of mountain tourist tracks, including pedestrian ones, begin. In the middle of the lake there is a small island with the temple of Bahari, and in the clear waters of Pheva in clear weather the peaks of the Annapurna mountain range are reflected.
  6. Chitwan National Park is one of the most famous natural attractions of Nepal, which since 1973 has been protected by the state. Here, in a natural habitat, you can observe wild animals, make exciting excursions on elephants.
  7. Sagarmatha National Park - more than 1000 square meters. km of protected area. It is here that the famous summit of Mount Everest is located. Also in Sagarmath you can visit several religious sites, the most significant of which is the Tengboche temple .
  8. Pashupatinath is a huge Hindu complex in the east of the capital, as well as a place where nomadic yogis stop. Hermits huddle in the caves around the temple. From the east coast of the river, tourists can watch funeral ceremonies in the large courtyard of the temple.
  9. The monastery of Kopan , founded in 1969, is located in the suburb of Kathmandu. He gained world fame through meditation courses, which are conducted here by qualified masters according to the teachings of Lamrim.
  10. Cave Mehendra , called by the locals "house of bats" due to the fact that they are home to a huge number. Tourists here can see a lot of stalactites, many of whom artificially betrayed the image of the Hindu god Siva.