Nepal is truly spoiled for choice on what to see: national parks, temples, Everest, picturesque cities. Here are 5 experiences not to be missed
Il Nepal, an authentic wonder lying at the foot of the giant Himalayas, is a land of ancient Hindu and Buddhist temples, and of extraordinary landscapes crossed by the most beautiful paths in the world.
Natural riches, history, culture, evocative Sherpa villages that keep traditions alive, remote places where you can come across rare animal species: you are truly spoiled for choice during a stay in the spectacular "State of trekking and adventure tourism".
We have, then, selected for you 5 experiences not to be missed to live a unique and memorable experience.
Trekking to Base Camp
A great classic for approaching Everest and walking in the presence of the most beautiful mountains on Earth among breathtaking views: here is the journey of approximately 14 days which winds along the Khumbu Valley and which, between Sherpa villages and enchanting forests, leads to the base camp of the highest peak in the world.
The panorama does not take long to excite from the first kilometers and offers the spectacle of the most famous Himalayan peaks: Lhotse, Thamserku, Kangtega Ama Dablam and Pumori.
The upper part of the itinerary reaches up to 5000 meters and requires good physical condition and training to fully enjoy the experience.
Visit Bhaktapur
Rich in history and wonders, it is a stop not to be missed Bhaktapur, the medieval city-state of the Kathmandu Valley.
Here there are three squares on which imposing temples stand, extraordinary examples of the sacred architecture of Nepal, and the timeless atmosphere invites you to get lost among narrow cobbled streets overlooked by red brick houses and courtyards adorned with temples, cisterns, statues and wells.
The most beautiful square in the city is Durbar Square, , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a true archaeological site where you can admire the main historical buildings such as, for example, the Palace of 55 Windows.
Go to Lumbini
About twenty kilometers from the border with India, it stands out Lumbini, the nerve center of Buddhism, where the Buddha was born in 563 BC.
Worth visiting is the large park Lumbini Development Zone, where the Maya Devi Temple, on the precise spot where the queen gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama, the Korean Buddhist Temple, Chinese Buddhist Monastery and numerous other temples and pagodas for an unmissable cultural itinerary.
In the complex there is also a museum that tells the story of the Buddha.
Tasting momos
To discover the Nepalese territory even better, an excellent idea is to try traditional cuisine.
In particular, taste the momo, typical white flour ravioli, steamed and filled with minced meat, vegetables and spices, really tasty.
It is never missing from Nepalese tables on holidays and is one of the most appreciated street foods by locals and tourists.
Discover Chitwan
Also unmissable is the Oldest National Park in Nepal, Chitwan, which extends in the southern part of the country at around 400 meters above sea level.
The Park, in a riot of wild nature, is home to over 500 species of birds, around 68 species of mammals, many amphibians and reptiles, fish and is the kingdom of the Asian rhinoceros and the Bengal tiger.
Declared UNESCO heritage, boasts an area of over 900 square kilometers of jungle, swamps and deciduous forests and is one of richest and most important natural reserves of Asia.
Nepal is all this and much more, but now you have the right starting point to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the country on the roof of the world.
Source: 123rf
