Tourist Destinations

Nepal, a country nestled along the foothills of the mighty Himalaya, is a land steeped in legends and mythology. The country is home to many pilgrimage sites related to the two predominant religions of Nepal, Hinduism and Buddhism. The Himalaya is considered the abode of the gods.

Nepal has nine National Parks, three Wildlife Reserves, three Conservation Areas and one Hunting Reserve. About 15,000 square kilometers amounting to almost 18 percent of the total area of Nepal is protected.

Lumbini is hallowed ground as Shakyamuni Buddha was born here in southern Nepal more than twenty-five hundred years ago.Shakyamuni Buddha was born a prince to the ruler of the little principality. Important landmarks are the Maya Devi temple and the Ashoka pillar. The development will include a Monastic Zone, the circular sacred Garden surrounding the Ashoka pillar and Maya Devi temple, and Lumbini Village, comprising lodges, restaurants, a cultural center and tourist facilities.

Chitwan National Park is the favorite destination of tourists looking for an enduring safari experience. Once this large tract of land was declared a national park, illegal settlements were halted and deforestation brought under control within its boundaries.There are resorts and lodges of varying standards that cater to the needs of tourists both inside and outside the national park.

Pokhara sits high on the list of ‘must visit’ places in Nepal. Tourists on extended holidays in Nepal make multiple visits to this famous valley of the seven lakes three lakes being major ones. The tourist district of Pokhara better known as ‘Lakeside Pokhara’ is quite distinctly separate from Pokhara city.

Once the center of old Kathmandu, Asan has six roads radiating in all directions.As the tourist district of Kathmandu, Thamel bustles with activity late into the night.The soaring landmark of Kathmandu, the Dharahara tower is 50.5 m high and was built by the then Prime Minister Bhimsen Thapa in 1832. 5 km north-west of Kathmandu is the Balaju Gardens, a quiet park ideal for relaxation.In close proximity with Thamel, the Garden of Dreams is part of the Kaiser Mahal, a palace built in 1895 by the then Prime Minister Bir SJB Rana.