Culture & heritage
Kathmandu Valley
Walk Durbar Squares in Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. Visit stupas, courtyards, and living neighbourhoods where festivals still shape the year.
- Durbar Squares
- Boudhanath & Swayambhunath
- Patan craft & courtyards
Travel Nepal
Come for the mountains. Stay for the culture.
From Himalayan trails to Kathmandu’s living heritage — destinations and tips to help you plan an unforgettable visit.
Visitor invitation
Four ways to fall in love with Nepal
Whether you seek temples and courtyards, high trails, jungle rivers, or quiet pilgrimage — Nepal offers landscapes and culture that stay with you long after you leave.
Adventure
Himalayan trails
World-famous trekking regions, mountain viewpoints, and scenic flights — from Annapurna’s amphitheatre to the Khumbu approaches of Everest.
- Annapurna region
- Everest / Khumbu
- Mountain viewpoints
Wildlife
Chitwan & the Terai
Leave the mountains for jungle rivers, national parks, and wildlife experiences in Nepal’s lowland plains.
- Chitwan National Park
- River safaris
- Birdlife & forests
Pilgrimage
Lumbini
A place of quiet gardens and global significance — the birthplace of the Buddha, welcoming pilgrims and travellers alike.
- Maya Devi Temple
- Monastic zone
- Peaceful gardens
When to go
Seasons at a glance
Timing shapes the experience — clear peaks, blossoms, or monsoon greens.
Autumn
Sep – Nov
Clear skies and peak trekking season.
Spring
Mar – May
Rhododendrons, mild days, popular trails.
Winter
Dec – Feb
Crisp views in the valley; cold at altitude.
Monsoon
Jun – Aug
Lush landscapes; expect rain in the hills.
Arrange trekking permits through licensed agencies when required, and allow buffer time for mountain weather.
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