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What to see in Nepal?

Thamel

Thamel is the city's nightlife district par excellence, where tourists can enjoy a lively atmosphere. Its bars feature cover bands and its busy restaurants serve Nepalese and international cuisine. The iconic Garden of Dreams, designed in 1920, houses pavilions, fountains and urns. The area is home to markets and shops selling metal crafts, eye-catching jewellery and hiking gear, and Mandala Street is home to exclusive shops and spa centres.

Durbar Square

Kathmandu's Durbar Square is one of the most authentic and photogenic places in Nepal, where it seems that time stood still centuries ago. The square was surrounded by spectacular architecture and clearly shows the skills of Newar artists and craftsmen over several centuries.

Kumari ghar

Kumari Bahal or Kumari Ghar is one of the wonderful palaces that border the Durbar Square in Kathmandu, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. From one of these windows, the little Kumari of Kathmandu, the most famous and powerful of the three living goddesses of Nepal, looks out twice a day. Kumari are girls considered reincarnations of Taleju (the name of the goddess Durga) and, as such, are venerated by Nepalese Hindus and Buddhists.

Taleju Bhawani

Taleju Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Taleju Bhawani, the royal goddess of the Malla dynasty of Nepal. It was built in 1564 by Mahendra Malla and is located in Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Pashupatinah Temple

The Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu is one of the most important preserved Hindu Shiva temples in the world. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, it is considered the most sacred of the Shiva temples and its name is no coincidence, since Pashupati is the “God of animals”. Its location in the capital of Nepal is perhaps one of the things that most attracts attention, since it is located on the banks of the Bagmati River and it is common to see faithful and holy men, known as ‘saddhus’, who visit the ghats to immerse themselves and purify their souls. The architectural style of Pashupatinath is that of a Nepalese pagoda, with each and every one of its characteristics. You can see a cubic construction, carved wooden beams and two levels of roofs with gold-plated copper. The temple has 4 main doors covered with silver sheets and a Gajur, which is the symbol of religious thought. At the western door you can also see a statue of Nandi or a big bull, plated in bronze. The surroundings are really beautiful and allow us to get closer to the Nepalese culture. In addition, the Pashupatinath temple is considered one of the most important pilgrimage sites for followers of Hinduism. Therefore, it is common to see thousands of devotees from all over the world every day.

Krishna temple

This wonderful temple, built in 1637 and dedicated to Vishnu, is located at one end of Patan's monumental Durbar Square. Khishna Mandir is a stone Hindu temple consisting of three floors, each supported by a multitude of columns. It has a beautiful legend, as it is said that it was built thanks to a dream that King Siddhi Narasigh Malla had, in which he dreamed that the gods Krishna and Radha were standing in front of the palace. The king had just emerged victorious from a battle with a neighboring country and, as a token of gratitude, he built the temple. The Krishna temple was built in the Shikhara style, consisting of 21 golden pinnacles and three floors. The first floor is dedicated to Krishna, the second to Shiva, and the third to Lokeshwar. The interior is decorated with beautiful scenes from the Ramayana legend. In front of it is a column with a statue of Garuda.

Mahavhar Rudra Varna

Rudra Varna Mahabihar is one of the most beautiful Bihars in Patan. The Bihar was built by the Lichhavi king Shiva Deva in the 6th century AD. Hence, the Bihara is called Shiva Deva Sanskarita. The king became a Buddhist monk in this Bihara and after a few days, following his master's instructions, lived as a house monk and spent a good part of each day in meditation before the Buddha image he had installed in the main shrine of Bihar. His children and grandchildren continued the tradition. 400 years later, this Bihara was renovated by King Rudra Deva.

Chitwan National Park

Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Chitwan National Park is one of Nepal's top attractions. This reserve protects more than 932 km2 of forests, marshes, and grasslands, which in turn provide shelter to large animal populations. This makes it one of the best national parks in Asia for spotting wildlife such as Indian rhinos, deer, monkeys, and more than 500 species of birds. With luck, you can even see leopards, elephants, sloth bears, or even the elusive Bengal tiger. The Tharu people are an indigenous ethnic group living in the mountainous foothills of the southern Himalayas. The origin of the Tharu people is uncertain, but they are surrounded by myths and oral tradition. The Rana Tharus claim to be of Rajput origin and migrated from the Thar Desert to the far west of the Terai region of Nepal. The Eastern Tharus, on the other hand, claim to be descended from the Sakia and Koliya peoples, and that they lived in the ancient city of Kapilavastu. The Tharu themselves claim to be a forest people. In Chitwan, they have lived in the forests for hundreds of years practicing a small system of fallow and shifting cultivation. They grow rice, mustard, maize, and lentils, but also collect forest products such as wild fruits, vegetables, materials, and medicinal plants to build their houses. They hunt deer, rabbits, and wild boars, and fish in rivers and along the shores of lakes.

Phewa Lake

Phewa Lake is an immense lake, the second largest in Nepal, and is known for the impressive reflection in its waters of the most imposing mountains on the planet, such as the sacred Mount Machapuchare, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, offering spectacular views to remember. It is located in the city of Pokhara, which has grown on the shores of the serene lake. In fact, it is said that the word Pokhara derives from the word Pokhari, which means lake in Nepali. The area where Phewa Lake is located is lushly green, full of wild trees with delicious fruits and captivates all who visit it with its calm surroundings. From the lake you can appreciate the spectacle of the sun slowly setting behind the imposing mountains and shining with its last rays on the waters of the lake, while the sky turns pink.

Taal Barahi Temple

Tal Barahi Temple, also known as the "Lake Temple" or "Barahi Temple", is a Hindu temple of the goddess Barahi. It is the most important religious monument in Pokhara, Nepal. This temple is located on a small island in the middle of Phewa Lake. It is the only one of its kind in Nepal, as it is built entirely within a lake with no land passages. In Nepali, Barahi means "boar". Goddess Durga assumed this form to kill harmful demons. It is believed that with her tusks she fought and killed all evil demons.

Bindhyabasini Temple

The Bindhyabasini Temple is the oldest temple in the city of Pokhara, Nepal. This striking temple peacefully overlooks the bustling city. It is of great religious significance to the Hindus living in the region. The temple itself is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga, who is the chosen guardian deity of Pokhara.

International Mountain Museum

The Nepal Mountaineering Museum, established by the Nepal Mountaineering Association in 1973, began construction in 1995 and was officially opened in 2004. This museum features three exhibition halls highlighting the Himalayas, mountaineering achievements, and mountain ranges of the world. In addition, the Mountain People's Gallery offers detailed exhibits on indigenous communities in mountainous regions, focusing on their traditions and customs. Among the museum's attractions are a 9.5-meter replica of Mount Manaslu and a collection of preserved Nepalese leopard specimens.
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