Sightseeing:
Seeing the sites in Nepal is a perfect way to understand the diversity of Nepal, Sightseeing in Nepal is as interesting and diversified as its topography and culture. Mountains, museums, temples, monasteries, Botanical gardens, World heritage sites, natural scenic beauty, you name it… you have it.

Sightseeing in the Capital, Kathmandu (World Heritage Sites):
Kathmandu Durbar Square: It is easy to be overwhelmed by the seemingly uncountable monuments in the Kathmandu Durbar Square. The house of the Living Goddess, the ferocious Kal Bhairab, the red monkey God, and hundreds of carvings are just a few examples of the sights of the Square. The Kastamandap rest house in the center of the Square leaves all in awe. This rest house is said to have been built with the wood of a single tree and is the source from which Kathmandu valley got its name.

Swayambhu or Monkey Temple : Perched on a hill, this is a wonderful place to observe the religious harmony in Nepal

Pashupatinath : The holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal, legend has it that at one time Lord Shiva ran away from his glittering palace on Mt. Kailash and came to live in Slesmantak Forest in Kathmandu valley in the form of Pashupati – Lord of the Animals.

Changunarayan: The most ancient surviving temple in Kathmandu valley, with a fifth century stone inscription located in the temple compound that tells of the victorious King Mandev. A sixth-century stone statue shows the cosmic form of Vishnu.

Bouddhanath: Amongst the largest stupas in South Asia, this area is also know as “Little Tibet”. It has become the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Its white mound looms thirty-six meters overhead and is surrounded by many monasteries and places teaching Buddhism.

Patan Durbar Square: The square is full of ancient palaces, temples and shrines noted for their exquisite carvings, wall paintings, and ancient statues. Holding a commanding position in the palace complex of Patan is the Krishna Mandir, built in 1637 AD. It is the only temple in Nepal having 21 spires and is built completely of stone.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Bhaktapur in Sanskrit means “the city of devotees,” and was founded in 889 AD by King Anand Dev. The Golden Gate is the entrance to the

main courtyard of the palace and is one of the most beautiful and richly carved specimens of its kind in the entire world. The main courtyard holds the palace of 55 windows which was built in 1700 AD. The innumerable temples and other architectural showpieces within the inhabited living city museum city leave all who visit charmed and fascinated.

These World Heritage sites are just a small part of the countless opportunities Kathmandu provides to share in the culture and history of Nepal.

Moving outside the capital city, places to visit could include Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha, the Everest National Park and Royal Chitwan National Park, Jomsom, Mustang, and Dharan. With the diversity Nepal has to offer, the list is almost endless.

The second most visited city in Nepal is scenic Pokhara framed by the Annapurna Mountain range and humbled by the towering fish Tail Peak. The starting point of many treks and rafting destinations, the center of the city surrounds Phewa Lake, the second largest lake in the kingdom.

For nature lovers, Nepal has a variety of Conservation area, Wildlife reserves and national a few of these are; Annapurna Conservation Area, Royal Chitwan National Park, Kanchanjunga Conservation Area, Koshi Tapu Wildlife Reserve, Lantang National Park, Manaslu Conservation Area, and Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park.

There are a number of museums that showcase and preserve the history, traditions and culture of Nepal which include; The National Museum, The Tribhuvan Museum, The Museum of Natural History, Kaiser Library, The National Bronze Art Museum, The National Art Gallery, The National Woodworking Museum, The Bronze and Brass Museum, Asa Archives, and the Patan Museum.

Nepal, Mystical Kingdom, Beyond Imagination.