Mount Everest (सगरमाथा)

World's highest peak—legendary treks and expeditions in the Khumbu region.

Mountain⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 500,000+ (expedition)💵 $4,000+

Kathmandu (काठमाडौं)

Capital of temples, stupas, palaces, and buzzing heritage neighborhoods.

City⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 3,000–8,000/day💵 $25–65

Pokhara (पोखरा)

Lakes, mountains, caves, and paragliding paradise with Annapurna views.

City⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 5,000–15,000/day💵 $40–120

Bhaktapur Durbar Square (भक्तपुर)

Medieval plazas, temples, pottery squares, and Newar architecture.

Historical⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 2,500–7,000/day💵 $20–55

Patan/Lalitpur Durbar Square (पाटन)

Fine metalwork, courtyards, museums, and living heritage.

Historical⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 2,500–7,000/day💵 $20–55

Chitwan National Park (चितवन)

Jungle safaris for rhinos, tigers, elephants, and birdwatching.

Wildlife⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 6,000–18,000/day💵 $45–140

Bardia National Park (बर्दिया)

Offbeat tiger country with pristine riverine forests.

Wildlife⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 6,000–16,000/day💵 $45–120

Lumbini (लुम्बिनी)

Birthplace of Lord Buddha with monasteries from around the world.

Religious⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 4,000–10,000/day💵 $30–75

Nagarkot (नागर्कोट)

Sunrise viewpoints with Himalayan panoramas near Kathmandu.

Hill⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 3,000–8,000/day💵 $25–65

Dhulikhel (धुलिखेल)

Chill hill town with trails, culture, and snow-capped vistas.

Hill⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 3,000–8,000/day💵 $25–65

Bandipur (बाँदीपुर)

Charming car-free ridge town with old Newar houses and views.

Historical⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 3,500–9,000/day💵 $28–70

Ghandruk (घान्द्रुक)

Gurung village gateway with close-up Annapurna views.

Mountain⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 4,000–10,000/day💵 $30–75

Annapurna Base Camp (अन्नपूर्ण आधार)

Classic multi-day trek to an amphitheater of giants.

Adventure⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 6,000–12,000/day (trek)💵 $45–95

Poon Hill (पूनहिल)

Iconic sunrise viewpoint over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.

Hill⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 5,000–10,000/day (trek)💵 $40–75

Rara Lake (रारा ताल)

Pristine high-altitude lake in remote Karnali—blue heaven.

Lake⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 7,000–18,000/day💵 $55–140

Langtang Valley (लाङटाङ)

Close-to-KTM trekking with glaciers, yak pastures, and peaks.

Adventure⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 5,500–10,500/day (trek)💵 $42–80

Gosainkunda (गोसाईकुण्ड)

Sacred alpine lakes with dramatic ridges and pilgrim routes.

Religious⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 5,000–10,000/day (trek)💵 $40–75

Upper Mustang / Lo Manthang (मुट्साङ)

Tibetan culture, walled city, arid canyons—restricted region.

Mountain⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 10,000–20,000/day + permits💵 $80–160

Manang (मनाङ)

High valley village on Annapurna Circuit with lakes and caves.

Mountain⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 6,000–12,000/day💵 $45–95

Muktinath (मुक्तिनाथ)

Hindu-Buddhist pilgrimage site with 108 water spouts.

Religious⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 6,000–12,000/day💵 $45–95

Tilicho Lake (तिलिचो)

One of the world's highest lakes—dramatic alpine trek.

Lake⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 6,500–12,500/day (trek)💵 $50–98

Kalinchowk (कालिन्चोक)

Snowy hill shrine with cable car and winter vibes.

Hill⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 3,500–9,000/day💵 $28–70

Ilam & Kanyam Tea Gardens (इलाम)

Endless tea estates, rolling green hills, misty mornings.

Natural⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 3,500–8,500/day💵 $28–68

Janakpur (जनकपुर)

Vibrant Mithila art, Janaki Temple, and festivals.

Religious⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 3,500–8,500/day💵 $28–68

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (कोशी टप्पु)

Birding hotspot with wetlands and wild water buffalo.

Wildlife⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 5,000–11,000/day💵 $38–85

Tansen/Palpa (तानसेन)

Hilly bazaar town with Rani Mahal nearby and valley views.

Historical⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 3,500–8,500/day💵 $28–68

Kakani (ककनी)

Day-trip spot for strawberries, cycling, and ridge views.

Hill⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 2,500–6,500/day💵 $20–50

Namche Bazaar (नाम्चे)

Khumbu's gateway town with markets and Everest viewpoints.

Mountain⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 6,000–12,000/day💵 $45–95

Khaptad National Park (खप्तड)

Rolling meadows, forests, and hermitages in the Far West.

Natural⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 5,000–11,000/day💵 $38–85

Shey Phoksundo Lake (फोक्सुन्डो)

Turquoise alpine lake with dramatic cliffs in Dolpo.

Lake⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 7,000–18,000/day💵 $55–140

Upper Dolpo (डोल्पो)

Remote trails, monasteries, and high passes—true wilderness.

Mountain⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 9,000–20,000/day + permits💵 $70–160

Chandragiri Hills (चन्द्रागिरि)

Cable car, city panorama, and Himalayan skyline.

Hill⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 2,500–7,500/day💵 $20–58

Sauraha (सौराहा)

Resort hub and main gateway town for Chitwan safaris.

Wildlife⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 5,000–12,000/day💵 $38–90

Kagbeni (कागबेनी)

Windy Mustang village at the Kali Gandaki river confluence.

Mountain⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 6,000–12,000/day💵 $45–95

Panch Pokhari (पाँचपोखरी)

Five sacred lakes, serene trails, and festivals.

Religious⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 5,000–10,000/day (trek)💵 $40–75

Pathivara Temple (पथिभरा)

Hilltop shrine in Taplejung with sweeping mountain views.

Religious⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 5,000–12,000/day💵 $38–90

Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park (शिवपुरी)

Day hikes, monasteries, and forests on KTM's doorstep.

Natural⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 2,500–6,500/day💵 $20–50

Budhanilkantha (बुधनीलकण्ठ)

Reclining Vishnu statue in a sacred pond—unique icon.

Religious⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 2,000–6,000/day💵 $15–48

Swargadwari (स्वर्गद्वारी)

Hilltop ashram and pilgrimage with expansive horizons.

Religious⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 3,000–8,000/day💵 $25–65

Halesi Mahadev (हलेसी महादेव)

Cave temple revered by Hindus and Buddhists alike.

Religious⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 4,000–9,000/day💵 $30–70

Gorkha (गोरखा)

Ancient palace (Gorkha Durbar) and origin of unification.

Historical⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 3,500–8,500/day💵 $28–68

Barpak (बारपाक)

Ridge village with epic views; resilient community.

Hill⭐⭐⭐

🇳 край NPR 3,500–8,500/day💵 $28–68

Pashupatinath Temple (पशुपतिनाथ)

Hindu holy complex on the Bagmati with rituals and ghats.

Religious⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 2,500–7,000/day💵 $20–55

Boudhanath Stupa (बौद्धनाथ)

Massive stupa encircled by prayer wheels and monasteries.

Religious⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 2,500–7,000/day💵 $20–55

Swayambhunath / Monkey Temple (स्वयम्भू)

Hilltop stupa overlooking Kathmandu with cheeky monkeys.

Religious⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 2,500–7,000/day💵 $20–55

Begnas Lake (बेगनास)

Quieter sibling of Phewa—great for boating and picnics.

Lake⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 3,500–9,000/day💵 $28–70

Rupa Lake (रूपा)

Laid-back lakeshore with birdlife and countryside trails.

Lake⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 3,000–8,000/day💵 $25–65

Helambu (हेलम्बु)

Short treks, monasteries, and Hyolmo culture near Kathmandu.

Mountain⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 5,000–10,000/day (trek)💵 $40–75

Rolwaling Valley (रोल्वालिङ)

Wild, less-traveled trekking valley with rugged scenery.

Adventure⭐⭐⭐⭐

🇳🇵 NPR 6,000–12,000/day (trek)💵 $45–95