13. Janakpur
The lovely temple of Ram and Sita is found in the middle of south Nepal on the flat Terai lands, in a place called Janakpur. A long time ago, Janakpur was the main city of an old Indian kingdom called Mithila. The ruling king Janak’s daughter Janaki (Sita) was married to Lord Ram who was an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The ancient culture of Mithila, called Maithili culture, is still strong here.
Also known as Janaki Temple, lots of Hindus from all around the world come to the temple to celebrate a big event Vivah Panchami: the anniversary of Ram and Sita’s marriage. The temple has three floors and 60 rooms. It’s a huge marble building from the 19th century and it’s the most important temple in Nepal. The best part is more than 100 sacred pools and small ponds are scattered around the city.
14. Nagarkot
Nagarkot is one of the most known places in the Kathmandu Valley. And mainly, it is perfect for travelers who want to experience the beauty and majesty of the Himalayas without strenuous physical activity or other activities. Kathmandu Nagarkot is also known as the best for its views of the Kathmandu Valley and the mountains.
Landed on an extensive range to the northeast of Bhaktapur, the village of around Four thousand and five hundred residents requires views of eight Himalayan ranges. There’s a mixture of attractive hotels in every price range in Nagarkot, many of which are within walking distance. Nagarkot view tower is a beautiful place to hit in Nepal to observe the sun rising over the Himalayas and relax.
15. Gosainkunda Lake
One of the best places in our beautiful country is Gosaikunda Lake. Gosainkunda Lake has located at an altitude of about 4360m. Gosainkunda is considered Nepal’s most sought-after pilgrimage site. Gosaikunda is considered of Nepal’s most sought-after pilgrimage sites. The mountains mainly surround it, and a significant ensemble of nine other lakes accompany the Gosaikunda.
In August, Every year during Janai Purnima, hundreds of Hindu pilgrims visit here for a holy bath in the lake. The large rock at the center of the lake is said to be the remains of a Shiva shrine. It is also claimed that the channel carries water from the lake directly to the tank at the Kumbheshwar Temple in Patan in the Kathmandu valley.
Conclusion
There you have, a list of the 15 best destinations to explore in Nepal. And it is not the end of the list, you can add 100s more, and still, there will be many more places to add to your bucket list. When you come to Nepal on your next trip, do not forget to roam around these amazing spots.
And remember a major earthquake struck Nepal in 2015, also recognized as Nepal’s black day, causing extreme damage in Kathmandu and other areas of the country. The region explained above might not be the same as a lot of recondition might have changed the appearance of the scenic spot. Before visiting any place, international tourists are advised to hire a travel agency for a smoother experience.
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