Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath Temple from the ancient time, it is the one of the most sacred religious place located in Nepal. It is very famous temple of the world which is recognized as the biggest Hindu temple of Nepal. This temple is dedicated to Pashupatinath, it is the name of Lord Shiva and the greatest god of Hindus. This temple is very beautiful and has amazing architecture as well as surroundings, due to this reason it is recognized in World heritage site since 1979.

Pashupatinath temple is located on the side of Bagmati River 5 k.m. north-east of Kathmandu city in the eastern city of Kathmandu valley. (It is the capital city of Nepal). It is considered as one of the holiest temple of Hindu faith. This place is so much crowdie at the occasion of “Mahashiva ratri” which is most popular festival of Hindu and more than 700,000 pilgrims from the world visit at that time. It has great significance in the world which helps to elaborate the name of Nepal.

Popular places to visit in kathmandu

Kathmandu is kingdom of Nepal and also the largest capital city of Nepal. It is also recognized as the City of temples in the world. During the ancient time its name was Kasthamandap later it is known as Kathmandu. This city is surrounded by four mountains, these are Phulechowki, Nagarjun, Shivapuri and Chandragiri due to this reason it is knows as Kathmandu valley and also the biggest valley of Nepal. It contains 3 big cities which are Bhaktapur, lalitpur and kirtipur. Nepal is divided in to 14 zones, Kathmandu lies in Bagmati zone. This place is historically very important for Nepal and many ancient narrow streets, temples, different types of cultures and tradition are mixed with the gateway to the Nepal tourism. In Kathmandu many historical places are located which carry different historical value of Nepal.

This place is listed in world heritage site by UNESCO in 1979. The population of Kathmandu is higher and the peoples who are living here belongs to Hindu and Buddha religion and they mostly speak in their own national language “Nepali” however many people also speak English language as well.

Popular places of Kathmandu

Pashupatinath Temple: 

It is the one of the most sacred religious place located in Nepal. It is very famous temple of the world which is recognized as the biggest Hindu temple of Nepal. This temple is dedicated to Pashupatinath, it is the name of Lord Shiva and the greatest god of Hindus. This temple is very beautiful and has amazing architecture as well as surroundings, due to this reason it is recognized in World heritage site since 1979.

Pashupatinath temple is located on the side of Bagmati River 5 k.m. north-east of Kathmandu city in the eastern city of Kathmandu valley. (It is the capital city of Nepal). It is considered as one of the holiest temple of Hindu faith. This place is so much crowdie at the occasion of “Mahashiva ratri” which is most popular festival of Hindu and more than 700,000 pilgrims from the world visit at that time. It has great significance in the world which helps to elaborate the name of Nepal.

Kathmandu durbar square: 

It is one of the most popular attraction places of Nepal which is located in the Heart of the Kathmandu valley. It is often named as Basantapur Hanuman dhoka durbar. This place is historically very significant for Nepalese as well as for tourist due to it is growing as major tourist destination of Nepal. It is also one of the World heritage site among 8 from the Kathmandu. It was built in 16th and 17th century in unique architecture (Pagoda) style.

It is historical place of Nepal where Kings were crowned and legitimized and from where the all country they ruled. It is one of the most important glorious legacy and traditional heritage of Nepal.

It also consist other beautiful monuments area in Kathmandu, they are The Taleju Temple, The Jagannath Temple, The Kal Bhairav, Swet-Bhairav, Kaandasthamp, Nautalle Durbar and so on.

Syambhunath stupa:

(स्वयम्भूनाथ स्तुप in Devnagari) it is most sacred holy place of Nepal especially among for Buddhist pilgrimages and Hindus people also believed that it is the most fascinating ancient religious place. Syambhunath stupa is located in the top of a hill, 20 km west from Kathmandu city. This place is founded about 2000 years ago, it is believed that Kathmandu valley was filled with water and the late king Manjushree drained the water by his sword. It is also known as Monkey temple because a large number of holy monkey living northwest part of the temple from long period. It can also be called as the oldest religious area of the temple of Nepal. The Syambhunath consists of a variety of holy places (shrines), Stupa and temples.

This place is become very popular place for internal and external tourist for Nepal. Tourist also can experienced little trekking on the stone step, they must walk 365 stone steps to reach the main temple. This gives amazing feeling when they reach this place due to phenomenal architecture and beauty of this place. The main attraction of this place is Buddha Stupa, which has beautiful glittering eyes and eyebrows painted number one in Devnagari.  Visitor can easily reach this place in their day time and very good facility of accommodation and restaurant available here. A number of hotels, restaurant, and stores are also available. Many external and internal tourists visit this place each year.

Bhaktapur durbar square: 

It is another very prominent place of Nepal, it is a plaza in front of the royal place of the old Bhaktapur kingdom. This place is also known as Museum of medieval architecture and art of the Nepal. In Kathmandu there are other 3 popular durbar squares are located and it is one of them. Bhaktapur city is also called as Bhadgaon in Newari language and also known as city of devotees. Bhaktapur was the capital city of Nepal at the time of 12th century; the city was ruled by the renewed Malla dynasty. In Bhaktapur, the overwhelming number of Newar people about 63%. So this place is very important for Nepalese.

This place is also one of the World heritage site defined by UNESCO. Most of the temples were built in Pagoda and Shikhar style, so this place exploring ancient charm and history of the Nepal. This place is highly visited sites of the Nepal. This place is located 13 km away from the                  Kathmandu city so people can easily reach this place using vehicles. This place also consists other beautiful things, 55 window temple, Golden gate, Lions gate, Mini pashupatinath temple, Bastala temple and so one.

Nagarkot: 

Nagarkot is a beautiful village which is lies 32 km east of the Kathmandu city. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. This place has astonishing and mind-blowing spots which is very rich in natural tremendous scenes. This place gives pleasure to watch the Mountains Everest and other beautiful hills. Many people go there to spend their holidays with their friends and relatives and mostly for see the sun set and sun rise from closely. We can see the panoramic views from this place of mountains, forests and beautiful countryside scenes. This place is located in the Bhaktapur district and also Changu Narayan temple can be found there. This is one of the place which is enlisted in the world heritage site by UNESCO and this temple is dedicated to the lord Bishnu of Hindus.

Why travel in Nepal ?

Why travel in Nepal? Is a question which may arise in every person’s mind who wants to travel in Nepal and spend their holiday package in Nepal? There are lots of other modern and large countries in the world which are beautiful in their own particular way, however Nepal is small and developing country in the world but it consists amazing natural resources and historical monuments which you will miss the chance of it if you choose other options. In short Nepal is a naturally beautiful countries and consisted lots of stunning Himalayas, Green forests, religious place, big rivers, lakes, national parks etc.

Firstly, the tallest Mountain of the world Mt. Everest is located in this small country. Not only this more than 1300 are other stunning Himalayas existed in Nepal. In Nepal there are lots of cultural heritage sites available and among them 9 are enlisted and certified by UNESCO. The world’s greatest temple of Hindus, Pahsupatinath is also situated in Kathmandu Nepal and similarly birthplace of Gautam Buddha Lumbini is also existed, which is very beautiful and it has amazing architecture. So Nepal is very reach in terms of religious and you can see peace, calm, respect, fraternity and co-operation in Nepal.

Secondly, you can also take life time adventurous experience in Nepal like Bungee jumping, Trekking, Hiking, Flying on the mountain, Paragliding, Rock-climbing, Rafting, Sky drive, Jungle safari etc.

Here are the some answers of why travel to Nepal in points.

1.      Mountaineering/ Peak climbing

There are lots of mountains and Himalayas existed in the north part of Nepal, its view and clean scenes give you marvelous feelings of heaven. In Nepal you can climb world tallest mountain Mt Everest and other as per your desire. This is the dream of every passionate climber which needs some level of experiences and skills to touch the highest peak of the world. If you are beginner climber, you can climb other small and medium mountain and can take same level of experience.

2.      Trekking

In Nepal there are several safe trekking routes identified and many travelers have been participating in it. Nepal’s trekking routes are very popular in the world and these routes have their own identity and features. You can start your trekking from normally 5 days trekking package to 30 days trekking package. The best trekking routes of Nepal are Annapurna base camp, Everest base camp trek, Punnhill Trek, Langtang trek, Upper mustang, Manaslu circuit trek and so on.

3.      Cultural heritage sites

In Nepal there are 9 cultural heritage sites which are certified by UNESCO, beside this there are lots of cultural heritage places in Nepal. These are Pashupatinath (The greatest temple of world of Hindus), Lumbini temple (The birth place of Lord Buddha), Buddhanath, Kathmandu durbar square, Bhaktapur durbar square, Patan durbar squre, Changunarayan and syambhunath. Among them 7 are inside Kathmandu valley of Nepal. So you can roam around these religious places and can see unique cultural harmony and their awesome architecture views.

4.      Religious Harmony

Nepalease were belongs to 5 religion and an overwhelming majority are belongs to Hindu and Buddha in Nepal. Buddha was born in Nepal and the greatest temple of Hindu (Pashupatinath) is existed in Nepal. So Nepalese have been influenced by these two religions. In their religion they have been learning to respect a guest as a god and co-operate together, and respect each other believe. In Nepal there is no religion war among each other so it is very peaceful and safe country for tourists.

5.      Safe country for tourists

An overwhelming majority of people (90 %+), have been living in Nepal are belongs to Hindu and Buddhists. There are very helpful to each other and respect any guest like a god. Nepal is very Safe County for, because there is no any terriosts and religious war. So it is one of the best place of the earth which is naturally and historically very beautiful. 

Tourism in nepal

Tourism is the travel of any place outside their usual placement for pleasure and for collecting many experiences, knowledge and also for their business. Tourism may be of domestic or international .tourism in Nepal has been started from about 46 years ago.

Nepal is small but very beautiful country which lies between the 2 countries .i.e. India from south, east and west and china from north .Nepal is one of the destination for many tourist of the world. Nepal is rich in natural beauty. There are many attractive places and field which attract the people .Snowcapped mountain, green forest, roaring falls, flora and fauna, many historical places, caves, etc. Are the most important tourist area of Nepal? Yearly many tourist came from different part of the world to visit our country.

Nepal is second richest country in water and forest resources. There are lots of fast flowing and big perennial rivers in Nepal. Not only has this world highest peak MT.Everest is lain in our country. Many people from different country visit our country to view nd climb the MT.Everest.Tourist enjoy lots by viewing the many mountains and climate of our country.’Gautam Buddha’ light of Asia was born in our country. Thus lumbini, the birth place of lord Buddha is also famous for tourism .and our country is also the main destination for Buddhist .Thus who love to enjoy with nature, Nepal is the best for such people. Not only that our country is rich in art and culture. Tourist like that art of Nepalese people. The fine art of the ancient times explains the start of Nepalese civilization.

As our country is small and poor it is rich in natural beauty, art and culture. Tourism also helps in the economic development of our country.so we should protect the nature of our country. Before 1950 there is difficult for tourism in Nepal due to autocratic rule but after democracy tourism industry is developed and has opened the door to all people of the world who want to visit Nepal .Nepal is celebrating its grand tourism year in 2011 A.D. Thus we all Nepal people heartily welcome the tourist from any part of the world to visit our beautiful country.

Top 5 tourist’s attractions in Nepal

Nepal is very rich in stunning tourist attractions, where many attractive and adventurous tourist place are available like Beautiful Himalayas, Natural landscapes, beautiful temples, amazing historical monuments and vibrant and unique culture and lifestyle. Tourism industry in Nepal, have become largest industry in Nepal , which is become large source of revenue and foreign exchange. Nepal has lots of adventurous stuff to enjoy such as Sky drive, Paragliding, Rock climbing, Trekking, Jungle safari etc.
Here we have enlisted top 10 best tourist attraction place in Nepal, which many people wants to visit and experienced in their holiday package.

1. Annapurna Region

Annapurna Mountain is second top highest mountain of Nepal and it. Its height is 8,000 meters. It is most astonishing major trekking routes of Nepal, more than 25,000 external and internal tourist visit this area annually. Even the recent statistics of Modern Maturity (USA) have been recognized as one of the world’s best and amazing trekking zone.  In this area visitor can do rock climbing, also can take experience of home stay and camp firing and feel unique cultural diversity of Nepal.

2. Mount Everest

Mt. Everest is tallest mountain of the world it is known as SAGARMATHA in Nepal, its highest peak is 8,848 meter, which is located eastern part of Nepal. It is known as worlds most popular, exciting and rewarding trekking area, and the dream of every hobby trekker and traveler of world. Tourist can get warm welcome and respect of Shrpas, who are living in this routes from long time.This trekking will be most exciting experience of lifetime and great adventure for passionate trekker. This place is also popular for Hiking, where tourist can fly over this are from Lukla airport

3.Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath temple is located in bank of Bagmati which is the valley of Kathmandu of Nepal. It is very beautiful with its internal and external architectural view. This is most popular and biggest temple of Hindu religion, many people believe that it has special power of the god and stands as symbol of love, faith, religion, culture and tradition, and many people come to see, visit and worship in this temple. So it is regarded as the sacred temple of Hindu lord Shivanath in the world. Pashupati area is listed in Unesco world heritage sites.

4.Lumbini

Lumbini is another very beautiful place of the Nepal, which located in western part of Nepal in Kapilbastu near the border of India. It is most popular for Buddhists pilgrimages site, which is very peace and attractive place of Nepal.  Many people come here do meditation and yoga in this place. Its astonishing architecureal beauty is very attractive to all. Lumbini is the birth place of Gautam Buddha, he was borned in this place and spread his knowledge and wisdom to the world. This place is also nominated in the list of UNESCO world heritage site.

5.Royal chitwan national park

It is the first national park of Nepal and included in the world heritage sites of UNESCO. In this park many animals and birds are conserved very safely in large green forests. On royal chitwan national park, there are 43 species of mammals and 450 species of birds available. This place is very popular for tourists, in this place visitor mostly like to see live Bengal tiger, one horned Rhinoceros (It is found in Only in Nepal) and different species of Birds. In this place people can take experience of jungle safari through jeep and elephant.

Travel in Nepal

If you are willing to travel in Nepal and planning for that in your coming holiday with your family and friends, which is going to be very interesting and you will get peak level of satisfaction while travelling in Nepal. Nepal is a popular in natural greenery scene of forests, hills and mountains which will give you pleasure feeling of heaven in the world. Furthermore, Nepal is a country which is located in lap of mountains, as you know world most top mountain Mount Everest is located in Nepal, its height is 8,848 meter from the sea level. Not only this, there are other popular Himalayas such as Annapurna, Machhapuchchhre, Dhaulagiri, Punn hill, Manaslu etc.


Nepal is world’s most popular country for Trekking in the world. There are many safe trekking places available in Nepal, which you can start your journey from normally 1 weeks to a months. Annapurna base camp trekking has been enlisted world most exciting and attractive trekking zone, there are also other trekking routes popular such as Everest areas, Machhpuchre areas, Mustang area, Punn hill area etc. In these duration you will fee world’s best class experiences by different cultural events, country side life style where people are very helpful and co-operative, natural beauties, home stays etc. Nepali people are very friendlier and treats any guests like a god because in their religion they were learning it from their childhood. Trekking in Nepal is very secure as compared to other areas in the world, Nepalese are living in unity and they always ready to help each other and another reason is there is no any terriosts related activities found from several years.

Nepal is a country where Lord Gautam Buddha was born, so you can find many gumbas, stupas, and temples in Nepal, so these places are representation of peace and harmony, many people come here to do yoga and meditation. Lumbini is another most popular tourism place in Nepal, where Gautam Buddha ancient’s scenes are kept safely. Nepal is full of religious people, they have their own culture, tradition, festivals and languages.

In Nepal you can also take the experience of Jungle safari, Bunji jumping, Paragliding, rock climbing, boating etc. Many modern hotels and lodges have been established which you provide best accommodation and other services.

Nepal geography in the world

Nepal is a beautiful small country located in Asia and situated between 26º 22' north latitude and 80º 4' and 88º 12' east longitude. It is a landlocked country, north part is surrounded by china and other all remaining border of Nepal is surrounded by India. it's total area is  1,47,181 sq. Kms.In Nepal there are lots of popular mountains and hills its altitude is varies from 70 to 8848 meters, which is peak point of Mount Everest.

However, Nepal is occupying only 0.1% part of the world. Nepal is divided in to 5 diffrent development region they are Purbanchal (Eastern region), Madhyamanchal (Central region), Pashchimanchal (Western Region), Madhya pashminachal (Mid-western region) and Sudur Pashminchal (Far-western region).Nepal is also devided in to 75 districts, to develop and partition country easily.Nepal's capital is Kathmandu, which is small valley and located in Bagmati zone in Nepal.

In the year of 2072, Nepal is turned officially to "Federal democratic republic of Nepal". The new constitution is passed by overwhelming majority of constituent assemble. Perhaps in Nepal, there a small part of the people denying this new constitution and new demarcation system. After that, Nepal has been divided in 7 democratic regions.

In Nepal, 2 religion is very important to them, there can be found a massive amount of people who are Hindus. Secondly another large proportion of people's religion is Buddhism. Other religions are very less popular in Nepal, while some people gradually attracting to Christian religion. Nepal is developing county, its development is happening very slowly. Although having lots of natural resources, Nepal can't utilize it properly until this time.