What to See

• Religious Sites

  Muktinath

  The beautiful Saligramam, or as it’s popularly known Muktinath, is a sacred pilgrimage site regarded highly in both the Hindu and Buddhist beliefs. From here,at a height of 3,710 meters,the world seems to open up in all its glory with stunning views of the magnificent Himalayan Mountains. There are many legends that tell how the holy shrine of Muktinath rose up on its own accord amongst ...

• Culture

  Literature

  Nepal is known for its great diversity of people, from the many languages spoken to the variety of ethnic groups. This great array of backgrounds has contributed much to the development of literature in Nepal. From poetry to short stories, from essays to novels, Nepal has produced an abundance of literary figures and works worthy of note. Nepal's literature has been written in a variety of ...

• 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.

• Attractions

  Theaters

  When one considers a place as seemingly remote as Nepal, you would hardly imagine that it has a long history of theater. To most westerners the concept of theater goes hand in hand with ornate buildings and large, complex stages. And yet, Nepal has been involved in theater in one form or another for well over two millenniums. Unlike with western theater, theatrical performances have ...

• Day Hikes

  Shivapuri

  Many visitors that come to Nepal look forward to exploring the breathtaking landscapes and unlimited beauty of the mountains on foot. Hiking and trekking outfits therefore offer visitors the opportunity to go on day hikes that last for a few hours and are not as exhausting and time orientated as week-long excursions. Day hikes are adventurous and usually have many spectacular sights and rest ...

• Culture

  Radio

  The radio-based communications network in Nepal is quite a bit bigger than the TV networks. It is a simple fact that more people have access to radios in this country, which means the industry has a greater level of usefulness to the general public. Battery-powered radios can be found in even the furthest reaches of the country and as a result, a large number of transmitter towers dot the ...

• Wildlife

  Snow Leopard

  Nepal has an estimated population of 350-500 snow leopards in the wild. This is approximately a tenth of the world’s population. The vast and wild terrain and the animal’s elusive nature make spotting difficult. Though snow leopard treks are organized regularly, spotting one is difficult and extremely rare. If you take a snow leopard trek, just enjoy it for the sheer magnificence and beauty ...

• Places of Interest

  Patan Durbar Square

  Tourists in Nepal will find themselves utterly awestruck by the exceptional grouping of palaces, shrines, monuments and temples in Patan Durbar Square. Who would have thought that so many buildings of historical and religious value could be found in such great density, but Patan Durbar Square in Nepal proves it true. A fascinating tourist attraction, visitors will spend an entire day ...