Ilam:
Ilam is a beautiful hilly district in eastern Nepal, situated 600 km east from Kathmandu, Ilam is best known for its tea gardens. The produced in Ilam is famous all over the world, especially in European countries. Ilam is famous all over the world, especially in European Countries. Illam is home to different species of bird and animals, including the endangered Red Panda. Apart from beautiful tea gardens, Antu Danda is another attraction in the district. Antu Danda, also known as shree Antu, is a greate place to view sunrise. Maipokhari is another important destination in the district having both religious and natural significance. Siddhithumka is another attraction of the district which is also famous for views of sunrise and sunset. Mane Bhanjyang, a pass that connects ilam with Darjeeling in India, is another attration in the district.

Basantapur/Milkedanda:
Basantapur lies at Terhathum in Koshi zone in eastern Nepalat an altitude of 2323m. it is famous for its natural beauty, diverse culture,beautiful landscape and cool climate. Tinjure, Milke and Jaljala areas are home to one of largest rhododendron forests in Nepal. This is long and high forest ridgethat divides the Arun and Tamor valleys in the eastern nepal. The trek to the region can be started from either basantapur or tumlingtar. The trek can be expanded from 7-14 days up this ridge, which offers views of makalu (8463m.) to the west and Kanchenjunga ( 8586m.) to the east. There are huge forests of rhododendrons along the ridge. The forest is home to diffrent species of rhododendrons, the national flower of Nepal.

Bhedetar:
Bhedetar is a small hill in Dhankuta district along the Koshi highway. The place became famous after Prince Charles visited it. There is also a place called charles Point, which offers magnificent views of mountains in Eastern Nepal. Bhedetar also has a view tower at a vantage point offering attractive views os Tarai plains in the south and snowcapped mountains in the north. Bhedetar is a popular stopover for visitorsheading to hilly districts in eastern Nepal.

Barah Chhetra:
Barah Chhetra is one of the four sacred places in Nepal- the other three being Ruru Chhetra, Pashupat Chhetra and Mukti Chhetra. Barah Chhetra is situated at the banks of the mighty Koshi river in Sunsari district. the temple of barah, the third incarnation of Lord Bishnu, is the major attraction in Barah Chhetra. People visit the place to offer homage to their deceased parents and relatives.

Namche Bazarr:
Namche Bazaar is often regarded as the gateway to Mt. Everest. It is a Sherpa settlement and a meeting point for trekkers heading to different destinations in the Everest region. Namche Bazaar can be reached after a two-day trek from Lukla air strip. A trek of around three hours from Manchebazzar takes visitors to the beautiful Sherpa vilages of Khumjung and Khunde lying on the laps of Khumbi-la, a beautiful greatly revered by the Sherpa people. There is a beautiful monatery on theupper part of Namchebazaar.

Sindhuligadi:
Sindhuligadi is a place of historical importance in sindhuli district. Sindhuligadi is a fort where Nepali people fought bravely with the troops of East-India Company, when it was heading to attack kathmandu, in the 18th century. The Nepali people chased away the English troops and seized their weapons. Sindhuligadi is also home to the temple of Siddheshwori.

Janakpur:
Janakpur often regarded as the capital of Mithilanchal, is home to the famous Naulakha temple also called Janaki temple . janakpur is belived to be the home of Sita (Janaki) who married Lord ram from Ayodhya, India, according to epic ramayan. The place takes festive look during the Bibah panchami festival when a symbolic wedding procession from India comes to Janakpur.

Kakani:
kakani, located at the altitude of 1982 meters in Nuwakot district, is a popular hill station outside the KathmanduValley. Kakani adjoins Nagarjuna-Shivapuri National Park and can be reached after one and half hour drive from Kathmandu. The place offers magnificent views of mountains like Gaurishankar, Langtang, Choba Bhamare, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Himchuli.

 

Dhulikhel:
Dhulikhel, located just 30 km east of kathmandu along the Araniko Highway, is another popular hill station in kavre district. Dhulikhel is anancient Newari settlement which always comes alive with different cultural activities and processions. dhulikhel offers magnificent views of mountains like Ganesh Himal, Lakpa dorjee, Jugal and others.

 

Helambu:
Helambu is a beautiful Sherpa village in Sindhupalchok district. The beautiful settlement of Hyolmo Sherpas is famous for it's apples. The place is a popular stopover on a trek in the langtang Region. Beautiful monateries, pleasing climate, beautiful scenery and hospitable people are the major attractions in Helambu.

Gosainkunda:
Gosainkunda is one of the most sacred pilgrimages for all Hindus. Situated at an altitude of 4,360m above sea level in Rasuwa district, Gosaunkunda is a glacier-fed lake which later drains into the Trishuli River. apart from gosainkunda, there are three other lakes- Surya Kunda, Bhairav Kunda and Nag Kunda. the place wears a festive look during the janai poornima when hundreds of people throng to the sacred lake. Trek to Gosainkunda begins either from district heasquarters Dhunche or from Sundarijal.

Gorkha:
Gorkha is the ancient seat of the shah dynast which used to rule the country until two years ago. Gorkha is the birthplace of late Prithvi Narayan Shah, who unidied small territories into a strong nation. It is because of Gorkha that Nepali soldier inherited their name as Gorkhalis. Situated on the top of a hill around 1,000 feet above the Gorkha bazaar, the Gorkha palace is the majorattraction in Gorkha. The palace complex offers attractive views of mountains in the likes of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Himchuli, Lamjung Himaland other peaks in the north and lush green valley in the south. The temple of Gorakhnath is another attraction in Gorkha.

Pokhara:
Pokhara, Located about 200 km west of Kathamandu, is a beautiful valley of lakes. The valley is home to beautiful lakes- Phewa, Begnas, Rupa, Dipang, maidi and khoste among others. But the Phewa Lake is the major attraction in pokhara. the towering peak of Machapuchhhre lake is the icon of Pokhara valley. other attraction in pokhara are Davie's fall, Mahendra Cave, Gupteshwor cave, World Peace Stupa, Barahi temple, Bindabasini temple, Chamere cave, and Seti gorge among others. Sarangkot is a popular hill station in Pokhara and offers magnificent views of mountain peaks in annapurna range. sarankot is also the take-off point for paragliding trips. Pokhara is laso home to international Mountain museum, the only mountain museum in the country. Visitors can also enjoy with various adventures activities like rafting, kayaking, mountain flights, paragliding, flying in ultra-light aircraft among others.

Ghalegaun and Ghanapokhara:
Ghalegaun and Ghanapokhara are beautiful Gurung villages in Lamjung district. Situated at the altitude of 2016m. above sea level, the Ghalegaun villagers offers a magnificent view of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna, Annapurna II, annapurna, lamjung Himal, bouddha Himal, Himalchuli and many more smaller peaks. Besides the mountain views, the warm and sincere hospitality of the Gurung people is alsobound to overwhelm the visitors. In addition, the lifestyle of the village truly reflects an exotic living ethnic tradition handed down over generations. talangyo Lake, Utter kanta temple, Pempro Fall, Batase Cave and the Khudi hydroelectric dam site are places of interest in Ghalegaun. Ghanapokhara, lying north of ghalegaun, is also a gurung Settlement.

Jomsom:
Jomsom, the district headquarters of Mustang district, is a beautiful Thakali settlement and a popularstopover on the famous Annapurna Circut trekking trail. Jomsom is famous for Thakali people who are renowned for their hospitality andculinary art. jomsom offers magnificent views of mountains peaks in the likes of nilgiri, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna among others. jomsom is the hub for pilgrims heading to the temple of Muktinath. Situated at an altitude of 3749m, the pagoda-style temple devoted to Lord Shiva. there are 108 waterspouts, where pilgrims take bath, before worshiping the main shrine in the temple. There is also a small volcano in the temple premises which pilgrims worship as jwala Devi or the goddess of fire. Jomsom is the starting point for treks in upper Mustang. Regular flights are available to jomsom from Pokhara on mornings as strong winds in the afternnon makes it difficult for flights to land.

Manang:
Manang is a small mountainous district lying in north-western part of the country beyond the Annapurna Circut trails lies in Manang district. manang offers closestpossible views of mountains like Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangaourna and their glaciers. Tilicho, the lake lying in the highest altitude in the world, and Gangapurna Lake are another places of interest in Manang. Likewise, manang is the strating point of trek to newly opened settlements of Nar and Phu in the distrcit.

Meghauli:
Meghauli is a beautiful Tharu village adjoining the Chitwan Nation Park. It is one of the major entry points to Chitwan National Park and hosts the world famous world Elephant PoloChampionship every year. Jungle safari on elephant back is the main tourism activity in Meghauli. Apart from this, bird watching, jungle walk, boating, village tour and cultural tour are other activities can foreign visitors can wnjoy in Meghauli. The sunset over the confluence of rapti and Narayani rivers is another attraction in Meghauli.

Sirubari Village:
Sirubari is a beautiful Gurung village in Syngja district where the concept of village tourism was first tried. situated at the altitude of 1700 m above sea level, the village lies at a distance of five hours drive from Pokhara. the village is managed by local committee and each household in the village get toaccommodate visitors as per the rotation system. Visitors are accorded warm welcome by offering Tika and garland amidst the singging of folk songs. The accomodation is simple and food is local yet delicious. In the evening, the local mother's group songs and dances. visitors are also encouraged to dance with the locals. Thumro is popular viewpoint in sirubari, which can be reached after an easy walk from the village, offering magnivicent views of mountains peaks in the Annapurna Range. Your stay in Sirubari will help get an insight of the day-to-day life of rural Nepal.

Tansen:
Tansen, the district headquarters of palpa district, is another famous destination in western Nepal. Situated at the altitude of 1,343m above sea level, Tansen is small town with a dominant population of Newars. Visitors to tansen can watch scenic view of tinau river valley surrounded by churia and Mahabharat hills. Located on the southflank of Shrinagar hill, tansen Bazzar is a fascinating place with ancient culture, friendly people and excellent mountain views. Shrinagar hill offers magnificent view of sunrise and other mountains peaks. Baggidhoka, constructed during the Rana regime, is a major landmark in Tansen. Tansen is also city of artisans and dhaka cloths andbronze wares produced here are famous all over the country and even beyond. A little below Tansen on the banks of kaligandaki lies a popular landmark rani Mahal, often touted as the taj mahal of Nepal.

Lumbini:
Lumbuni, the birth place of Lord Budha, is the fountain of world peace. Situated in kapilvastu district, Lumbini is a pilgrimage of lifetime for all buddhists throughout the world. mayadevi temple, renovated recently as per the Lumbini master Plan, is the biggest attraction in Lumbini. The temple has a stone image of Maya Devi giving birth to Lord Buddha as she holds unto a branch. the ashok pillar, which signifies Lumbini as the birthplace of Lord buddha, is another attraction in Lumbini. Remnants of stupas and monarteries, belived to have been constructed centuries ago, can be found all over this sacred area. International Monastic Zone is another attraction in Lumbini wich houses monasteries constructed by Germany, Korea, China, Mynamar, Thailand, and others. Besides its religious significanse, Lumbini offers cultural insights in to the village life of the western plains. Of late, efforts are on to promote tourism in rural villages in and around Lumbini. Lumbini is easily accessible from kathmandu and other major cities of the country. lumbini flights are available to Gautam Buddha Airport in Bhairahawa from Kathmandu.regular bus services are available from Kathmandu, Pokhara and others cities.

Dolpa:
Dolpa is one of the remotest districts in the country but on of the richest in terms of tourism potentials. Dolpa was first opened to forign trekkers in 1989 AD and visitors need to obtain special permit to trek in the Upper Dolpo area, which has been categorized as controlled tourism area of the country, Bhotiyas are the major inhabitants of Dolpa and the community is yet to be influenced by modernization. Most of the people practice Buddhism while a few of them have faith in Bon religion. nimal husbandry and medicinal herbs trading is the main occupation of dolpali folks. of later, many people from the district are also involving in the tourism sector. Shey Monastery and the Phoksundo Lake are the major attraction in dolpa district and the government has gazetted an area enclosing the monastery and the lake as shey Phoksundo National Park. Dolpa came to light after athe success of Eric Ville-directed movie Caravan all over the world. Flights to juphal airstrips in Dolpa are available from Nepalgunj airport.

Ramaroshan Achham:
Ramaroshan is a beautiful village situated in Achham district Located at the altitude of 3,000 meters above the sea level, the village boarders bajura and Kalikot district south. Ramaroshan is famous for its beautiful landscapes and abundant greenery. Ramaroshan, which inherits its name from ramaroshan Lake, is a place of great diversity as its name from ramaroshan lake, is a place of great diversity as it is home to different species of birds, wildlife and vegetation. Visitors can observe views of different mountain peaks from Ramaroshan. The place has different religious pillars which have been drawing researchers to the place from far and wide. ramaroshan is home to 12 lakes, some of which are drying because of the lack of proper conservation. likewise, there are 18 pasturelands which add beauty to the village. beautiful scenery, green pasturelands, lakes and swamps and rocky mountains among others are the attractions of Ramaroshan.

Khaptad:
Khaptad is oftentouted as the paradise in far-western Nepal. Khaptad is a land of grasslands and forests with diverse geographical features from high mountains to deep gorges and mis-elevation plateaus. The place inherits its name from Khaptad Swami, a Hindu sage who lived in the area for many years. The government has gazetted 225 sq km of the area as Khaptad national Park to conserve wildlife and biodiversity in the area. A 5 km area inside the park has been separated for meditatiion and tranquility where consumption of meat, alcohol and tobacco is prohibited. Khaptad lake is a place of religious significance and draws hundreds of people on the full moon day of July- August every year. The park is home to different wildlife species, including bear, leopard, common langur, musk deer, and different species of birds. The area is a fertile land for different medicinal herbs and other rare vegetation. khaptad can be reached by taking a flight to Dipayal, Chainpur in bajhang, kolti in Bajura and Sanfebagar in Achham.