Nepal

The roof of the world.

US travel advisory: Level 2 · checked 2026-11-02
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0
This is a first draft of the Nepal list. The full region guide is being written, and tiers may still change.

The Short List

Must-See

Must-See
Mountains · UNESCO

Everest Region

The trek to Everest Base Camp through Sherpa villages.

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Must-See
Cities · UNESCO

Kathmandu Valley

Durbar Squares of three kingdoms, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath.

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Must-See
Mountains · Trekking

Annapurna and Pokhara

Classic trekking routes and a lakeside town below soaring peaks.

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Must-See
Cities · Mountain towns

Pokhara

A lakeside town under Machhapuchhre, the gateway to Annapurna.

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Worth a Detour

Worth a Detour
Nature · UNESCO

Chitwan

Rhinos in jungle lowlands.

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Worth a Detour
Spiritual · UNESCO

Lumbini

The birthplace of Buddha.

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Worth a Detour
Heritage · UNESCO

Bhaktapur

A preserved Newar medieval town.

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If You're Nearby

If You're Nearby
Mountains · Hiking

Langtang

The trek closest to Kathmandu, into valleys of Tamang villages.

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If You're Nearby
Cities · Mountain towns

Bandipur

A preserved Newari hill town with long Himalayan views.

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On the Map

Grey pins: guides still being written.