Nepal is a travel destination in Southern Asia. Its capital is Kathmandu. November and December are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Nepal
Everest Base Camp (mountain, Koshi Province) — Classic trek to the foot of the world's highest mountain at 5,364 m.
Kathmandu (city, Bagmati Province) — Spiritual capital — Pashupatinath, Boudhanath stupa, Durbar Squares, and chaos.
Annapurna Circuit (mountain, Gandaki Province) — Classic 10–21 day Himalayan circuit — Thorong La Pass (5,416 m) and teahouse culture.
Pokhara (city, Gandaki Province) — Lakeside town with Annapurna backdrop — paragliding, Phewa Lake, and World Peace Pagoda.
Chitwan National Park (natural, Bagmati Province) — UNESCO jungle — one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tigers, and elephant safaris.
Lumbini (landmark, Lumbini Province) — UNESCO birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) with sacred garden and maya devi temple.
Langtang Valley (natural, Bagmati Province) — Dramatic glacier valley north of Kathmandu — yak cheese, Tamang culture, and serenity.
Bandipur (city, Gandaki Province) — Preserved Newari town on a hilltop with Himalayan panoramas and traffic-free lanes.
Rara Lake (natural, Karnali Province) — Nepal's largest lake in a remote far-western wilderness — pristine alpine silence.
Bhaktapur (landmark, Bagmati Province) — UNESCO medieval Newari city — 55-Window Palace, Nyatapola pagoda, and pottery squares.