The most beautiful areas of Nepal
The best of the landscape of Nepal
Nepal offers the most amazing mountains in the world. You will also find the most eight thousanders peaks in the world. In addition, there is a beautiful green center of the country or flat south with several national parks. Take a look at the most beautiful areas Nepal has to offer
Sagarmatha National Park
The most beautiful area of Nepal in Khumbu Valley
Only one hundred and fifty kilometers from Kathmandu as the crow flies lies Sagarmatha National Park located in Khumbu high mountain area, which is home not only to the hard Sherpa nation, but mainly to the highest mountain in the world – Mount Everest (8848 m asl). Take the trek to this mountain monumental area in Nepal and enjoy the views of a wide range of beautiful mountains is the same experience and obligation for mountain lovers as journey to Mecca for Muslims. The center of the area is the Dudh Koshi River, to which flow the smaller rivers from all the sides of the glacial valley. The main Himalayan ridge separates the Khumbu, or more precisely Nepal, from the arid Tibet. The vast majority of tourists aim only to Everest Base Camp and to monumental view from Kala Patthar, but Khumbu offers much more. So put on the boots and start discovering! continue reading
Manaslu
Around the eighth highest mountain in the world
Manaslu previously less accessible area without lodges in the shade of Annapurna´s region. Today one of the most popular trekking areas in Nepal. The area affected by the major earthquake in 2015 is reopened for tourists enjoying the beautiful mountains continue reading
Manang - Annapurna area
Fairytaile region behind Annapurna
Amazing region full of high mountains in the shadow of the majestic ridge of Annapurnas is located on the upper reaches of the beautiful Marsyangdi River in central Nepal. You should slow down here – not only because of acclimatization, but mainly due fantastic views from all sorts of lookouts enthroned above the base path trek around Annapurnas. Northern part of the area situated in Damodars Himalaya is largely arid, mainly due to monsoon shield, and only on the highest mountains are the remnants of glaciers. In extremely deserted valleys around Nar and Phu rivers are amazing ancient Buddhist villages. Most tourists will experience this type of landscape only at the final ascent to Thorong la Pass, when they finally leave the Manang region. Local life and tourists gather in the villages along the Marsyangdi River, where even small-scale agriculture is quite successful. South impenetrable border of the region is basically designed just for admiring from a safe distance :-). continue reading
Makalu Barun National Park
National park around the fifth highest mountain in the world
To the east of the tourist-visited Sagarmatha National Park, around the world's highest mountain Everest, you will find the wild Makalu Barun National Park. It lies north of the mighty mountain river Arun around Makalu mountain (8,485 m above sea level) and Barun mountain tse (7,075 m above sea level). The famous Great Himalayan Trail leads through the national park, leading here through two difficult passes Sherpani Col (6110 m) and West Col (6135 m) continue reading
Upper Mustang
Kingdom between Tibet and Nepal
It is the area that used to commercially connect Tibet and India in the history. Originally a number of small kingdoms were united and the seat moved to royal town of Lo Manthang. Since 1790 is the area part of Nepal. Mustang’s autonomy was abolished in 2008. Limited tourism has begun here from the 70th of the 20th century. The need to obtain an entry permit is valid also today as well as compulsory guide who accompanies tourists. Upper Mustang officially begins with control entry point in Kagbeni. However, the tourist can get to the high upper part through this harsh and dry landscape by leaving Kali Gandaki river bed and steep ascent behind the village of Chele. continue reading
Langtang
The nearest mountains from Kathmandu
Langtang National Park is located just north of the capital of Nepal – Kathmandu. The heart of the area is the Langtang Khola Valley, which rises from the Langshisa Glacier. The area is adjacent to Tibet and is a very popular destination for trekkers. In addition to the main routes through the valley of the river to the mountain village of Kyanji Gompa, there is also a popular route around the Gosaikunda Lakes linking the Lantang area with Helambu continue reading
Lower Mustang
Outskirts of nepalese Tibet
Tourists a bit neglect or even omit this area located on both banks of the Kali Gandaki river after the finish of a dusty road to Jomsom. However, there are stunning views of eight thousand high Dhaulagiri, Tukuche or Nilgri. Kali Gandaki is also proud of the fact that it's basically the deepest valley in the world, even if it really does not seem so at first sight. North is extremely arid and ends with buddhist village of Kagbeni. Further to the north begins landscape of Upper Mustang, to which, unfortunately, you need special and expensive permit. The more to the south, the greener the area is. continue reading
Pokhara and surroundings
Area in the south from Annapurnas
Center of the area lying below southern slopes of Annapurnas and the starting point for treks is Pokhara besieged by tourists with its famous lake Phewa, in which in good weather mirrors the entire Himalayan ridge. This area is famous not only by views of the amazing mountains, but also by beautiful terraced rice fields occupying its slopes steeply rising from canyons of rivers. Moreover, the landscape is also beautified by a number of nice waterfalls and typical villages. This area is located at the east from river Kali Gandaki up district Lamjung situated on the middle reaches of the river Marsyangdi. Windward slopes with frequent downfalls are doing well to rhododendron misty forests. continue reading
Rara National Park
The smallest national park in Nepal
Around the largest and deepest lake in Nepal – Rara, lies the national park of the same name. Rara is a sacred lake in which swimming and fishing are prohibited. It is located in western Nepal in the districts of Mugu and Jumla. The park protects the local flora and fauna continue reading
Chitwan
Kingdom of Animals
The lowland, flat, and agricultural south of Nepal Terai was formerly the only malaria seedlings. Nowadays, tourists are attracted by national parks and protected reserves, where rhinos and tigers can be seen. The most important of these is Chitwan, the oldest national park in Nepal. The northern boundary of the park is the East Rapti River. South of it is the subtropical jungle and hills of the Sivalik Mountains. In this national park you will enjoy elephant rides, cruises along the Rapti River continue reading
Kathmandu Valley
Overpopulated heart of Nepal
Visitors to Nepal usually stop also in the capital Kathmandu, respectively in the vast Kathmandu valley (1 320 m asl), which is the most populated part of Nepal. A lot of tourists enjoying beautiful Himalayan treks consider Kathmandu with its fumes and heavy traffic only as a necessary evil, but there are a lot of interesting things to see as well. There are interesting Nepalese sights mainly in three historic centers – at Durbar Square in Bhaktapur, Patan and Kathmandu and amazing temples of Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath and Boudhanath. On the edges of the basin are well known towns in the hills such as Nagarkot or Dhulikel with an amazing view of the ridge of the Himalayas. continue reading
