Nepal is a tiny Himalayan nation with incredible geographical and cultural landscapes. The diverse landscapes include snow-capped mountains, green hills, and lush forests. Besides that, the ancient cultures, medieval alleyways, religious temples, and monasteries will enchant you.
Nepal is not just for trekking the Himalayas. There is a wide variety of adventures in the country. Nepal has both natural scenic landscapes and cultural heritage. Nepal is rich in biodiversity with diverse flora and fauna of rare and endangered species. The people from multi-ethnic, multi-language, multi-religious backgrounds live in harmony and tolerance.
There are incredible places in and around Nepal that you can travel with friends. These places offer great adventure opportunities. But where to travel around Nepal with friends? You might wonder. Read on to know more about places to visit in Nepal with friends in detail. Book your trip now!
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Places to Visit in Nepal with Friends
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is a gateway to Nepal and is home to cultural heritages including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka, Pashupatinath, Swayambhu, and Boudhanath. The Basantapur Durbar Square has 50 temples including Kasthamandap, Shiva-Parvati Temple, Hanuman Dhoka Palace, and Kumari Ghar.
The Pashupatinath Temple is a sacred Hindu Temple located in Kathmandu. Pashupatinath Temple is the holiest temple of Lord Shiva. Thousands of pilgrims visit temple premises every year on Maha Shivaratri. Swayambhunath located on the top of a hill in Kathmandu is another important heritage.
The ‘Monkey Temple’ constructed in the fifth century is a religious site for Both Hindu and Buddhist people. Boudhanath also called “Khasti” in Newari is the biggest stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. Boudha Stupa has a great number of pilgrims in Losar which is the celebration of the new year. Boudha is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with many galleries, Thangkas shops, cafes, and restaurants around.
Patan
Patan is a 5 km drive from Kathmandu is also known as Lalitpur and Yala. It is rich in cultural heritage, arts, and crafts. Patan Durbar Square, Patan Museum, Godavari Botanical Garden, Ashoka stupa, Patan zoo are famous landmarks of Patan.
The Patan Durbar Square divided into different chowks served as the residence of the Malla rulers. The temple of ‘Lord Krishna’ (Krishna Mandir) has 21 spires and art from the Ramayana and Mahabharata epics. Patan is famous for the Rato Machhendranath festival and Ashoka Stupas.
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Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur also known as ‘Bhadgaon’ or ‘Khwopa’ remains located 13 km away from Kathmandu. It is full of temples and hence called the city of devotees. The historical temples, palaces, courtyards, monuments are highlights of the city. Bhaktapur also crafts including weaver, pottery, thanka, and masks.
The fifty-five Windows, Golden Gate, Statue of Bhupatindra Malla, Siddi Laxmi Temple, and Vatshala Temple are major monuments of Bhaktapur. The Nyatapola Temple, a five-story pagoda style temple of the Goddess Siddhi Laxmi built by King Bhupatindra Malla is the crown jewel of Bhaktapur.
Dattatreya Temple is another famous pagoda style temple of Lord Shiva. Bisket Jatra, Gai Jatra (Saparu), Indra Jatra, are famous festivals. Changu Narayan, built in the 4th Century is the oldest temple of Bhaktapur. The temple has ten incarnations of the Narayan, stone lion guard, Garuda, (half-man and half-bird knees) in front of the temple.
Pokhara
Pokhara has beautiful scenery and natural lakes. It takes 5-6 hours to drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Pokhara includes Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Gude Lake, Rupa Lake, Maidi Lake, Neutani, and others. Lake Barahi Temple, Bindhyabasini Temple are famous temples of Pokhara.
The view of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Machhapuchhre from Pokhara is spellbinding. The Mahendra Cave, Bat Cave, and Gupteshwor are the famous caves. Sarangkot is famous for paragliding. David’s Fall is the deepest waterfall and Lakeside has many lodges and restaurants.
Lumbini
Lumbini is a Buddhist pilgrimage site. Siddhartha Gautam (Lord Buddha) was born in 623 B.C. The Maya Devi temple is in the Lumbini Garden where Queen Maya Devi gave birth to the Gautam Buddha. The Ashoka Pillar is a stone pillar erected by King Ashok. Besides that, there are various monasteries built by various countries.
Everest Base Camp
Everest Base camp is the famous trekking destination situated in the Khumbu region, Solukhumbu district of Nepal. Everest Base Camp Trek is a challenging trekking route to the Himalayas. A flight to Lukla is the starting point of this incredible trek.
Namche Bazaar is the gateway to Everest and you can explore Sherpa villages along trails. Kalapathar provides a great view of Mount Everest. Overall, it is an ideal adventure to go with your friends.
Annapurna Base Camp
The Annapurna Base Camp is the second popular trekking after Everest Base Camp. The mountains, rich culture, and the traditional lifestyle will enchant you. The Annapurna Base Camp route has splendid views of Dhaulagiri, Mount Fishtail, Himchuli, and Annapurna.
Langtang region
Langtang lies on the northern side of Kathmandu. Langtang National Park region is popular for trekking. Beautiful mountains with rhododendron forests that bloom during the spring are the prime attraction of trek. There are old monasteries, traditional Tamang villages, and religious Gosainkunda Lake in the Langtang.
Rara Lake
Rara lake (2990 meters) is the deepest lake of Nepal and covers 10.8 square kilometers. The Rara National Park has unique flora and fauna. A rough trekking adventure is essential to arrive at Rara lake.
Tilicho Lake
Tilicho Lake (4,919 meters) remains located in the Manang district of Nepal. The trekking route coincides with Annapurna circuit trek. Tilicho, Khangsar, Nilgiri, Muktinath Peak and other peaks in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas.
Gosainkunda
Gosaikunda lake (4,380 m/ 14370 ft) is a famous pilgrimage site of Nepal. Gosaikunda lake in Rasuwa District is sprawled over a surface of 13.8 ha (34 acres). Surrounded by the mountain ranges, and dense forest in Langtang National Park, the lake is tranquil.
Thousands of pilgrims visit Gosaikunda Every year in Janai Purnima, take a bath in the lake, and worship Lord Shiva. Gosainkunda is a trekking destination as well.
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park is the first national park in Nepal. The subtropical Terai region has incredible natural beauty. There are 68 species of mammals, 56 species of fauna, 544 species of birds, and 126 species of fish. The jungle safari is especially renowned for spotting One Horn Rhinoceros, Bengal Tiger, and crocodile.
Mustang
Mustang is a historical cultural heritage situated in the Dhaulagiri zone in Nepal. The Lower Mustang is perfect for scenic travel, and the Upper Mustang is ideal for trekking.
Jomsom, Kagbeni, Lo Manthang in Mustang are attractive tourist spots. Muktinath Temple is a sacred site for both Hindus and Buddhists. The ‘moksha’ temple has 108 water taps.
Nagarkot
Nagarkot is popular for the spectacular sunrise view and the Himalayas ranges. The Spring season is ideal for the picnic. Nagarkot can be reached by Hiking, cycling, bus, or other transportation.
Bhotekoshi
Nepal is an excellent place for white water rafting. The Bhote Kosi River is one of the most popular places to go for rafting in Nepal. Bhote Koshi River Rafting takes two days through class IV and V rapids. The trip includes camping on the riverbank. Bungee Jumping is one of the adventures in Bhote Koshi, Nepal.
Tips for Traveling Around Nepal
- Avoid travelling in the monsoon season
- Take tourist buses/coaches over local buses
- A day backpack/anti-theft backpack are ideal for sightseeing trips
- Ask for condition of the road before travelling
- Check weather updates before travelling
- Keep spare days especially for mountain flights
- Book all your accommodations in advance
- Hire a professional guide for comfort and safety
- Carry snacks and water while travelling
The Final Say
Nepal is an incredible tourist destination with many places to visit in Nepal with friends and family. We hope you have got an idea about where to go during your trip to Nepal through this article. Contact Mosaic Adventure for more details and to book your trip!
