Prominent Tourist Attractions In Nepal

By Author: Lalit Kumar Mishra
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Nepal is a great country for tourism and sightseeing. It is a land of assortment and has an assortment of interesting tourist places and sites such as cultural & architectural sties, world heritage sites and adventurous sites. On your Nepal you will have a wonderful opportunity to relish adventure, religious, architecture and heritage on the same platter. The charm of Nepal tourism will never fail to grab your attention and steal your heart. Have a look at some of the famous tourist sites of Nepal which have been categorized into mainly three groups.

Cultural & Architectural Site
There are many cultural and architectural sites in Nepal which attract travelers and tourists from all over the world. Among most sought after architectural & cultures sites include Boudhanath Stupa (a bastion of Tibetan Buddhist culture located in heart of picturesque Kathmandu Valley), Swaymbhunath Stupa (also called Money Temple) and Hanuman Dhoka (the former Royal Palace of the Mall kings).

World Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO
There are also many sites in Nepal which are declared as world heritage sites ...
... by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). Exploring various UNESCO sites will give you ultimate pleasure for tourism in this culturally rich country. You will enjoy lots. Major world heritage sites to see in this country include Pashupatinath Temple (a magnificent Lord Shiva temple located 5 km away from Kathmandu), Royal Chitwan National Park (recognized for its unique ecosystems of international significance), Changu Narayan Temple (an impressive double roofed ancient temple in Kathmandu Valley dedicated to Hindu Lord Vishnu), Bhaktapur Durbar Square (a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets dating back to the 12th & 18th centuries), Golden Gate (Nepal’s Pride), etc.

Natural and Adventurous Sites
There are many natural and adventure sites in Nepal which attract nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts from all over the world. Pokhara, Nagarkot and Dhulikhel are wonderful tourist places which enjoy abundant natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere. Pokhara is a peaceful town with lovely lakes and scenic views of gorgeous gorges and majestic mountains. Mount Everest and Annapurna regions have some of the best trekking trails in the world. Trekking in Nepal is the best way to explore the mountainous beauty of the country. Tourists will not have opportunity to explore mountain beauty but also meet local people and know about their culture, tradition and lifestyle. Nepal peak climbing, mountaineering, river rafting, etc are other adventurous activities to enjoy.

Lalit is an eminent analyst and writer in India Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on tour guide for more information please visit the Trekking in Nepal and Nepal peak climbing.