10 of the Most Beautiful Cities in Nepal

Nepal is as beautiful as a jewel in the crown. This landlocked country between India and China, is known for its mountain peaks. Surprisingly, it is not included in the dream wish list of every traveler.

A perfect blend of wonderful traditions, stupendous culture and serene nature, Nepal is a delightful sight to see.

Of the numerous beautiful cities which are all a must visit place in Nepal, the few best ones are listed here.

Despite, the pollution, busy streets, dirty surroundings and fumes the most visited place in your Nepal trips, the capital ‘Kathmandu’ is surely a colorful city.

Kathmandu

Jaw dropping landscapes, historic monuments, unique temples, peaceful monasteries, vibrant culture and a lot more, Kathmandu is full of energy and experiences.

Not less than a view from a painting, Pokhara is indeed an intact paradise. Often referred to as the ‘northwestern pearl’ and situated on the shoreline of Lake Phewa, it is a perfect place for a relaxing time.

Pokhara

One of the most popular activities in Pokhara is visiting the World Peace Pagoda on top of Anadu Hill. Though a few stairs that you may have to climb, the view upstairs of the temple and the city is worth it.

Largely devastated during the 2015 earthquake, Bhaktapur is still trying to rebuild the ruined temples and monuments. Despite the hard times, the city still is too scenic to be missed. The architecture of the city is marvelous.

Bhaktapur

Unmissable spots here include the Durbar square and the Potter’s square where you can find people making all sorts of beautiful pots. For your shopping cravings, the city has small shops that sell clothes, souvenirs and typical stationary.

Lumbini is the birth place of Buddha and many people from all over the world come to see the temples in this place. The most historical place in Nepal, is predominantly Muslim, but the city is an important place for Buddhist pilgrims from around the world.

Lumbini

The city is so famous for its peaceful monasteries in the wooded park, green gardens, and unique architecture that it can’t get skipped in your Nepal tour.

Renowned for the Chitwan National Park (CNP) which is a world heritage property, Chitwan surely offers nature-lovers the most authentic and exotic experiences.

Chitwan

It showcases another side of Nepal, where the landscape and culture are completely different from what you'll find in the Himalaya.

The major activities here include, jungle trekking, wildlife safari discovering, boating on the river and touring of indigenous Tharu villages. The flora and fauna are extremely diversified, and there’s a high chance to meet very rare animal species like rhino, Bengal tiger, deer, etc.

A peaceful place to visit, with one of Nepal’s oldest durbar square, Nuwakot is a tiny newari village filled with various durbars and temples.

Nuwakot

Apart from the fortress and surroundings that are famous in the city, being close to Langtang Himal, opportunities for hiking, trekking and mountain biking are within proximity of the town.

One of the oldest towns in Nepal, Panauti offers a piteous look at the passage of time. The word ''Panauti' in Hindi means 'unlucky', and for some reason unknown, it sits perfectly well with the historical background of this medieval city.

Panauti

The town of Panauti has chock-a-block of wooden houses, public halls, temples and shops, all nestled together resembling the shape of a fish in the laps of Himalayan greenery.

A suburb of Kathmandu, Patan was an independent city-state. Many locals still call the city by its original Sanskrit name of Lalitpur (City of Beauty) or by its Newari name, Yala.

Patan

It is best known for its rich cultural heritage, particularly its tradition of arts and crafts. It is called "City of Festival and Feast" and known for fine ancient art, making of metallic and stone carving statue.

A popular place of pilgrimage for Hindus from all around the world and a major tourist attraction in the region, Janakpur is a major city in Nepal.

Janakpur

Janakpur is a city in Nepal which is believed to be the birthplace of Goddess Sita and the place of her marriage with Lord Ram. Janakpur is a city in Nepal which is believed to be the birthplace of Goddess Sita and the place of her marriage with Lord Ram.

Illam is popularly known as the tea-district of Nepal, because of its perfect tea growing conditions. It is an excellent getaway from the city life.

Illam

It is a district largely covered in tea bushes with a hill town right beside a plantation enjoying views of pristine landscapes made up of sloping tea gardens, mountain streams, dense natural forests, holy sites and a unique culture.

You can take away my body out of Nepal but you can never take my soul and heart from Nepal - Suraj Dahal