Things to see in Nepal
181 places worth seeing in Nepal on an illustrated map: Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Pashupatinath Temple and Swayambhunath, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.
Highlights
- Lhotse Mountain in Nepal.
- Makalu Mountain in Nepal/China; 5th highest in the world.
- Cho Oyu Mountain in Nepal/China.
- Pashupatinath Temple This important Hindu temple is dedicated to Shiva in his form as the Lord of the Beasts. While only Hindus are allowed to enter the inner sa
- Swayambhunath Perched on a hill overlooking Kathmandu, Swayambhu is a revered site featuring a grand stupa surrounded by Buddhist and Hindu iconography. A
- Janaki Mandir The major landmark and the centre of attraction, heart of Janakpur city. It is a 19th-century temple dedicated to the great daughter of the
- Pumori Himalayan mountain (PRC / Nepal).
- Narayanhiti Palace Narayanhiti comes from Narayana, a form of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu, and Hiti, meaning "water spout" (Vishnu's temple is located opposite t
- Gyachung Kang Mountain in Nepal/China.
- Budhanilkantha Temple An idol of Lord Vishnu in a sleeping position surrounded by water is calming experience.
- Phoksundo Lake A large freshwater alpine lake that has been designated as a Ramsar wetland site since 2007. The lake is an important site for both Buddhist
- Davis Falls Spectacular, especially after heavy rains. Devi's Falls plunge into a cave and disappear into the earth. The name is from a Swiss couple who
- Guhyeshwari Temple One of the Shakti Peethas of Nepal, considered auspicious to Shakti devotees.
- Mahendra Cave Bigger than the Bat Cave, however you will need an extra guide to see the hidden parts (will involve some climbing and very narrow passages,
- Kasthamandap A three-storey temple enshrining an image of Gorakhnath. It was built in the 16th century in pagoda style. The name of Kathmandu is a deriva
- Shanti Stupa Opened in 1999 on top of a hill just south of Phewa Tal, the Stupa offers great views of the Annapurna Mountains, including Fishtail, Dhaula
- Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge Between China and Nepal.
- Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave Contains a large stalagmite venerated as a representation of Shiva; two caverns: one the temple and the other leading to a spot near Devi's
- Maratika Cave pilgrimage site for adherents of Tibetan Buddhism
- Ratna Park Park in Kasthamandap, Nepal.
- Dhaulagiri Mountain in Nepal.
- Manaslu Mountain in Nepal; eighth highest mountain in the world.
- Krishna Mandir Hindu temple in Lalitpur, Nepal.
- Patan Museum An excellent and well-presented little museum with descriptions of various artistic techniques.
- Bagh Bhairab Temple Hindu temple; large collection of spears and shields dating from a massive defeat by Prithvi Narayan Shah in 1768.
- Charumati Stupa Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Bat Cave This cave is famous for the bats that can be seen hanging from the ceilings.
- Karya Binayak Temple Hindu Temple dedicated to Ganesh (may be written as Karya Vinayak)
- Taleju Temple Hindu temple in Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Children's Art Museum of Nepal A children's art museum of Nepal.
- Ama Dablam Mountain in Nepal.
- Nuptse Mountain in Himalaya.
- Machhapuchhre Mountain.
- Dharahara Nine storey tower built in 1832.
- Himalchuli Mountain.
- Kala Patthar Landmark located on the south ridge of Pumori in the Nepalese Himalayas.
- Phewa Lake Lake in Kaski District, Nepal.
- Rara Lake Lake in Mugu District, Nepal.
- Jannu Mountain of the Himalayas.
- Langtang Lirung Mountain in Nepal.
- Ngadi Chuli Mountain in the Mansiri Himal, Nepal.
- Annapurna I Mountain in the Himalayas.
- Chamlang Mountain.
- Maya Devi Temple Ancient Buddhist temple at Lumbini, Nepal.
- Annapurna II Mountain.
- Basantapur Durbar Square Square in Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Tilicho Lake Lake.
- Changu Narayan Temple Hindu temple in Changunarayan, Nepal.
- Dasarath Rangasala Stadium Football stadium.
- Api Mountain in Darchula District, Nepal.