Things to see in Nepal: Kathmandu
As a wildlife enthusiast, you may stop only briefly in the capital en-route to Nepal’s national parks, but the Kathmandu Valley has unmissable sights that are rich in colour and atmosphere and are an essential preliminary to understanding Nepalese culture.
The old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an eclectic warren of palaces, courtyards and temples. On the outskirts the hilltop Buddhist temple complex of Swayambunath has fine views of snow-covered mountains, while within an hour’s drive away forested slopes of Phulchoki offer excellent birding, with a chance to see Nepal’s only endemic, the spiny babbler.
Other things to see in Nepal
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Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
Nepal?s premier birding destination, with 280 recorded bird species, consists of the floodplain…
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Royal Bardia National Park
This remote national park was created in the 1980s in the western Terai, with the aim of…
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Royal Chitwan National Park
Royal Chitwan National Park is located in the lowlands of southern central…
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Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve
Suklaphanta is situated in the extreme south-west of Nepal and now covers 305 square kilometres of…
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Places to stay in Nepal
Chitwan
Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge [High]
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Nepal's original wildlife lodge is still at the forefront of ecotourism.… More
Kathmandu
Dwarika's Hotel [High]
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Kathmandu's premier property. It's a unique hotel, traditional in design, and consisting of 74… More
Hotel Yak & Yeti [High]
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One of Kathmandu's top hotels. It benefits from being centrally located in Durbar Marg, near to… More
Shivapuri Heights [Mid]
A charming house, run by one of our long-standing local partners, with stunning views into the… More
The Shanker Hotel [Mid]
A 100-year old palace situated just a few minutes' walk from the heart of… More
Koshi Tappu
Koshi Camp [Mid]
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This venerable tented camp is centrally located at the eastern edge of the reserve.… More
Pokhara
Fishtail Lodge [High]
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Fishtail Lodge is a tranquil property, offering centrally located accommodation and a lovely… More
Hotel Barahi [Mid]
Hotel Barahi is a great choice for those who want comfortable accommodation, at a reasonable… More
Tiger Tops [High]
Tiger Tops is a boutique hilltop hotel with panoramic views of the Pokhara valley and the… More
Royal Bardia
Rhino Lodge [Mid]
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Offering cottage-style accommodation just a few minutes from the park… More
Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge [High]
Standing on a bank of the Karnali River surrounded by lush forest, this is the only camp inside the… More
Royal Chitwan
Machan Paradise View [Mid]
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A jungle safari resort beside the Rapti River, overlooking Chitwan National… More
Machan Wildlife Lodge [Mid]
Machan Wildlife Lodge is inside the park and in a great location for birdwatching - highly… More
Suklaphanta
Suklaphanta tented camp [High]
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The accommodation here is simple and unpretentious but nonetheless comfortable.… More
