Tourism

National Museum

Country: Nepal Location: Chhauni, Kathmandu Nepal Type: History Museum Coordinates 27.705605° N 85.289011° E National Museum of Nepal is in the capital city of Kathmandu at a short distance from the Swayambhunath Stupa. The Museum stands as a Tourist Destination and Historical Symbol for Nepal. It is the Largest Museum of the country Nepal. The Museum plays an important role …

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Panauti

Country: Nepal Zone: Bagmati District: Kabhrepalanchok Total Area: 118 sq km Coordinates: 27°35’N 85°31’E Panauti is situated in the Kavrenpalanchok District of Nepal. It is Located in the Bagmati Zone. Panauti is one of the Oldest Towns in Nepal. It consists of many Temples that are still present till the day. Panauti was founded by Ananda Malla. It is believed …

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Nagarkot

Country: Nepal Zone: Bagmat District: Bhaktapur Elevation: 2175m Coordinates: 27.7236°N 85.5247°E Nagarot is situated in the Bhaktapur District of Nepal. It lies in Bagmati Zone. The scenic beauty of the place makes it a very popular Hiking Route for Tourists. It is located approximately 2000 m above sea level. Nagarkot was an Ancient fort of the Kathmandu valley built to …

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Muktinath

Country: Nepal District: Mustang Location: Muktinath Dhawalagiri Festival Deity:  Sri Murthy Architectural Styles: Pagoda Shrine:  Kanaka Vimanam Consort: Sri Devi Thayaar Other names: Saligram Coordination: 28°49’0”N 83°52’15”E Muktinath is synthesis of two words Mukti and Nath. Mukti means ‘Salvation’ and Nath means ‘God’. Mukti holds great significance for all spiritual people in the south Asian continent. It is famous Temple …

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Mount Lhotse

Mountain Range: Himalaya Region: Khumbu Himal Country: Nepal and China Elevation: 8516 m Continent: Asia Coordinates: 27.9626°N 86.9336°E Lhotse Mountain is located in the Nepal and China. It is the fourth highest Mountain in the world. It is three Kilometer away from Mount Everest. Mount Lhotse situates at the International border between Nepal and China. The eastern Mount Lhotse is …

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Manakamana

Country: Nepal District: Gorkha Primary Deity: Hindu Goddess Durga Bhawani, an incarnation of Parvati Architectural style: Pagoda Build: 17th century Coordinates: 27°54’16.2”N 84°35’03.3”E The name Manakamana originates from two words, ‘Mana’ means heart and ‘Kamana’ means wish. The Temple is approximately a one hundred fourty kilometres from Kathmandu. The Manakamana Temple lies Twelve kilometer south of the Town. It lies …

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Jomsom

Country: Nepal District: Mustang Zone: Dhawalagiri Elevation: 2743 m Coordinates: 28°47’0”N 83°43’ 50”E Jomsom is located in the Mustang District of Nepal. It lies in the Dhawalagiri Zone. Jomsom, a small town is situated at an altitude of 2700 m above the sea level in Mustang District. It is one the best place in Nepal that endorses diverse Landscapes, culture …

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Kala Patthar

Country: Nepal Location: Khumbu Elevation: 5644.5 m Coordinates: 27°59.750’N 86°49.705’E Kala Patthar is located in the Khumbu. It is a small peak with an altitude more than 5550 m higher. It is located right at the foot of Pumori on the way. It provides the most accessible point to view Mount Everest from Base Camp. It is a landmark located …

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Khumjung

Country: Nepal Zone: Sagarmatha District: Solukhumbu Elevation: 3790m Coordinates: 27°49’N 86°43’E Khumjung is a Village Development Committee in Solukhumbu District in the Sagarmatha Zone of North-Eastern Nepal. It is Located in the Khumbu Region inside Sagarmatha National Park, a World Heritage Site. The village is at an elevation of 3,790 metres above sea level, and is situated near Mount Khumbila. …

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Kopan Monastery

Location: Budhanilkantha Municipality, Kathmandu Founded: 1969 Type: Tibetan Buddhist Number of monks: 365 Coordinates: 27°44’ 32”N 85°21’51”E Kopan Monastery was established by the Foundation for the preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). It is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Boudhanath. Kopan Monastery has also recently become a popular recreation destination for Kathmandu. Kopan has become especially famous for teaching Buddhism …

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