The highest mountain in the world - Mount Everest - lies in Nepal. While most of us can't summit the mighty peak, a lot of people trek and reach the Everest South Base Camp that lies in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Although the path is full of perils, once the Base Camp at an altitude of 5,364 meters is reached, it offers astounding views of the magnificent Mount Everest and all the other adjoining mountains.
Lying in the southern Terai plains, a visit to Chitwan National Park is recommended not only for animal lovers but for all people. The lush green forests, the lakes, and the hundreds of species of animals and birds together combine to create a stunning landscape at this beautiful place In Nepal.
The second-largest freshwater lake in Nepal, Phewa Lake is top-rated among tourists. It is vast and breathtaking, surrounded by the Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, forests on one side, and the Tal Barahi Temple which lies amidst the lake. Boating at Phewa Lake especially at sunsets is one of the must-do activities in Nepal, to witness the play of colors in the evening sky, the reflection of the mountains in the water, and the lights of the numerous cafes and entertainment areas lining the lake, making for wonderful snapshots.
A trip to Nepal is incomplete without watching the sunrise at Sarangkot, a village located at 1600 meters above sea level. It has a viewpoint that offers picture-perfect views over the city of Pokhara and Phewa Lake, and the Annapurna, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, Dhaulagiri, and Lamjung mountains that lie on all its sides. Good news for adrenaline junkies - paragliding opportunities are also available here.