Nepal is special, another world sheltered by the majestic Himalayas and populated by some of the best and most beautiful people on the planet. It was only in the late 1950s that Nepal opened its borders to outsiders. Since then, Nepal has been alluring travellers with its mystical charm and diverse landscapes. Home to world’s highest peak, the Mt. Everest, this small Himalayan kingdom is known for its incredible mountain, snowy peaks and some of the best trekking trails of the Himalayas. Mountains, jungles, quaint mountain villages, ancient cities and diverse and interesting culture makes Nepal one of the world’s greatest and most interesting travel destinations.

Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal is an electrifying mix of medieval alleys, Hindu temples, Buddhist stupas and vibrant city life. There is an entire list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu city itself.

The other places of attraction in Kathmandu city are Pashupatinath Temple, the sacred Hindu pilgrimage site, Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa, the two Buddhist sites. The Narayanhiti Palace, Garden of Dreams are 2 other interesting places to visit in Kathmandu. And of course, Thamel is definitely your one-stop solution for everything that you need to do be it shopping, partying, chilling, exploring new things all of it. A visit to Nagarkot will take you close to the mountains and give you a sense of serenity

Pokhara is perhaps the next most visited place in Nepal, the lakeside Pokhara is the epitome of tranquillity. Located around the Fewa Lake with the Macchapucchre Peak (Fishtail Peak) at the backdrop, Pokhara is a paradise for the laidback travellers, backpackers, trekkers and the adventure enthusiasts. Afterall, treks to the Annapurna circuit, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, Mustang valley – all starts from Pokhara. You can also indulge in various adventure activities like paragliding. There are few other touristy things to do in Pokhara as well. The best place, however, is the Peace Pagoda located high up on a hill is really pretty.

Evening in Pokhara lakeside is completely chilled. There are shacks and restaurants lining the lake where you can simply sit down and enjoy the sunset.