What to See

• Culture

  Proverbs

  In all countries and languages, proverbs and sayings have been formed by societies to capture basic truths and perceptions based on the experiences of communities. This is true for Nepal's proverbs and sayings, which provide much insight into the culture, views and ideals of the people. Proverbs from Nepal are most often related to situation in life and general opinions. Well-known Nepalese ...

• Sherpas

  Appa Sherpa

  Lhakpa Tenzing comes from Thame which is a village high up in the Himalayan Mountains that is situated near to Mount Everest. He is part of an ethnic group of people called Sherpas who make their home in territory where not much else exists. In fact most other people would only enter this area if they had their mountain climbing gear with them.

• Mountains

  Kanchenjunga

  Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world; in third place at 28,169 feet or 8,586 meters is Kanchenjunga (or Kangchenjunga), which means "The five Treasures of Snows". A number of climbers and hikers have had the privilege to explore and climb the mountain peaks where they are dazzled by the picturesque views surrounding them from different viewing points. Of all the mountain ranges ...

• Mountains

  Ama Dablam

  There are a number of absolutely breathtaking mountains in the Himalayas of eastern Nepal but Ama Dablam is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful. This stunning mountain is crowned by two different peaks. The higher or ‘main peak’ is 6 812 m (22 349 ft) high while the lower peak is 5 563 m (18 251 ft) high. Because of the mountain's beauty it receives a lot of attention from visitors who ...

• Religious Sites

  Pashupatinath Temple

  Nepal is one of the only kingdoms in the world where the majority of the local inhabitants have taken up the Hindu religion as a form of worship. There are many different temples and shrines throughout the whole country where one can go and pay homage to the different gods worshiped in the Hindu religion.

• Trekking

  Kathmandu Valley

  The capital of Nepal, Kathmandu, has thousands of visitors each year paying homage to the many temples and shrines there. Apart from the religious aspect visitors also come to enjoy the exciting activities and entertainment available in and around the city. One of these activities is trekking or hiking, which includes both one day hikes and hikes that take you away for a couple of days.

• Art Galleries

  Nepal Art Council Gallery

  If you are an art lover that is looking for something a little different the next time you visit Nepal, why not give the Nepal Art Council Gallery a try? This excellent gallery displays both local and international artworks, which are both contemporary and traditional, in an effort broaden the horizons of local art lovers. The gallery regularly hosts a variety of excellent exhibitions in its ...

• Museums

  Pujarimath Museum

  The Pujarimath Museum or 'Pujari Math', as it is more commonly called, was built by Yaksha Malla, a King in the fifteenth century. Yaksha Malla establish many temples and palaces during his lifetime, including the fortress palace of Bhaktapur.