EXPLORE THE BREATHTAKING CITIES IN NEPAL
Nepal is renowned as the home of the enormous Himalayas, friendly people, temples, adventure sports, and also just a magnificent refuge to relax. Anyone from anywhere on earth can visit Nepal and have a nice time because of its rich landscape and culture.
Kathmandu
Photo by Raimond Klavins
The main city in Nepal, Kathmandu, serves as both the political and cultural epicentre of the nation. In Kathmandu, the most recent technological innovations coexist with centuries-old customs. The grandeur of the past, however, is what captures the visitor's attention as they may linger on a beautifully carved wooden window frame, a bronze sculpture from the 18th century, or a temple or stupa that inspires spirituality.
Like any large city, Kathmandu has grown quickly in the last ten years, yet despite the commotion that comes with larger cities, the people here are still incredibly welcoming.
Kathmandu, which has preserved its old traditions, is graced by a Living Goddess and is enriched by continuous ceremonial processions and festivities, which occasionally fill the streets with swarms of devotees seeking favours. These religious celebrations are rich in mythology and highly spectacular, with chariot processions and dancers wearing masks who are frequently controlled by the spirits of gods.
Garden of Dreams
The Garden of Dreams is a peaceful haven for city people in the centre of Kathmandu, located at Thamel's entrance. The Kaiser Mahal complex's garden, which was previously in desperate need of maintenance, has been rebuilt and brought back to its former splendour. Neo-classical pavilions, fountains, ornamental garden furniture, a Chinese Moon Gate, and European-inspired elements like pergolas, balustrades, urns, and birdhouses are among the main highlights of this 24-acre park. It is now accessible to the public and has a restaurant and bar.
Pokhara
Photo by Kaushal Subedi
Many travel writers have drawn inspiration from Pokhara's serene beauty. It is known as "the jewel in the Himalaya" for its clear air, stunning snow-capped peaks in the background, turquoise lakes, and lush surroundings. Pokhara is a fantastic destination for both a weekend getaway and a lengthy relaxing vacation, with the magnificent Annapurna range serving as the backdrop and the tranquilly of the Cluster of 9 Lakes, which has three major ones: Phewa, Rupa, and Begnas. Pokhara Valley, the entrance to the Annapurna region, is ranked highly on the list of "must-visit" locations in Nepal. Here, many trekkers find their Shangri-La.
Pokhara formerly lay along a crucial commerce route connecting Tibet and India. Even today, mule trains still set up camp on the outskirts of the city to transport commodities from far-flung Himalayan locations, such as Mustang. The majority of the population is made up of Gurungs and Magars, who have gained worldwide recognition as formidable Gurkha warriors. Native to the Thak Khola district of Mustang, Thakalis are well-known for their business acumen and operate teahouses alongside the hike routes in the Annapurna region. The breathtaking vista of the Annapurna range is what makes Pokhara famous. It is maybe one of the few locations on earth where mountains higher than 6,000 m can be seen clearly from an altitude of 800 m within a 28 km radius.
World Peace Pagoda
On top of a hill on Phewa Lake's southern edge is the World Peace Pagoda. The Buddha is depicted four times in each of the four directions. The pagoda's dome shape is stunning, and its high location offers a fantastic view. This excellent vantage point provides breathtaking views of the Annapurna. Pumdi and Bumdi, are two villages located above Phewa Lake's southern rim providing spectacular views of the Himalayas, and close to the Peace Pagoda. They still live in old-fashioned oval-shaped red clay homes.
Janakpur
Photo by Prijun Koirala
The city of Janakpur in Nepal is thought to be where Goddess Sita was born and where she married Lord Ram. More than 70 ponds dot the beautiful landscape of Janakpur, also referred to as the City of Ponds.
The city serves as the Dhanusa district's administrative centre and is situated in Nepal's Terai region. The main draw to Janakpur is the Ram Janaki Temple. Along with Ayodhya, Kashi, and Brij in India, Janakpurdham, the hub of Mithila culture, is a treasured location on the holy Parikrama, a pilgrimage circuit performed by devoted Hindus.
The great weather, the lavish celebrations held throughout the year, the magnificent temple architecture, and the hospitable residents make Janakpur a popular destination for both pilgrims and tourists to relax and find inner peace.
Ponds of Janakpur
The Mithila region is proud of its abundance of ponds and is hence referred to as Nepal's "city of ponds." There may be up to 72 ancient ponds with significant historical and mythological significance in Janakpurdham. A significant holy spot for devotees, Ganga Sagar is recognised as the pond that has never dried up since the beginning of time. It is supposed to have water from all the sacred locations and the Seven Seas. Many Hindu pilgrims come to these holy waters to take ritual bathing. The three most revered ponds are Ganga Sagar, Parshuram Kunda, and Dhanusha Sagar.