KATHMANDU: Do you have any plans to visit some beautiful places during Dashain? Khabarhub has listed some of the destinations worth traveling this season.
Besides discovering the places, you will also be fascinated with the beauty of those places and will help enrich your knowledge of culture, costumes, people, and many more.
1. MUKTINATH
Muktinath is situated at an altitude of 3,710 meters (12,172 feet) at the base of the Thorong La mountain pass in the Mustang district. It is a highly venerated sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists.
Hindus call the site Mukti Kshetra, which literally means the “place of salvation” and it is one of the most ancient temples of God Vishnu and the Vaishnav tradition in Nepal.
The shrine is considered to be one of the eight sacred places known as Svayam Vyakta Kshetras (the other seven being Srirangam, Srimushnam, Tirupati, Naimisharanya, Totadri, Pushkar and Badrinath), as well as one of the 108 Divya Desam, or holy places of worship of Lord Vishnu. Additionally, it is also one of the 51 Shakti Pitha goddess sites.
2. Kalinchowk
Kalinchowk is located at an altitude of 3,842m above sea level and 150 kilometers away from Kathmandu. It is a quick city escape that lies in Dolakaha district, Kalinchowk Village Municipality. It is about 132 kilometers from Kathmandu to Charikot, 18 km off road up to Kuri Village and an hour hike from there.
3. Upper Mustang
The Upper Mustang comprises the northern two-thirds of Mustang District of Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal. It consists of three rural municipalities namely Lo Manthang, Dalome, and Baragung Muktichhetra.
Mustang is rich in Buddhist culture, similar to the area of the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China. It is an alternate way to experience the Tibetan culture and landscape to the tours provided by the Chinese government. The Tiji festival in Lo-Manthang is another popular destination for tourists in the area seeking to experience the native culture.
4. Chitlang
Chitlang village is surrounded by a beautiful green forest, which consists of more than 160 species of birds and animals. The large green fields are added to the attraction of Chitlang. There is a big Apple garden with more than a thousand apple trees. Few cottages have been constructed recently in between the garden.
5. Pathivara
Pathivara Devi shrine (3794m) is a popular pilgrimage destination that is believed to fulfill the long-cherished dreams of her devotees.
The animist deity at Pathivara is worshipped with equal reverence by both Hindus and Buddhists.
The Goddess at Pathibhara is believed to fulfill the long-cherished dreams of her devotees, like sons for those without sons, and wealth for the poor.
Pathivara Devi is considered one of the ‘Shakti Peeths’. Worshippers from different parts of Nepal and India flock the temple during special occasions as it is believed that a pilgrimage to the temple ensures fulfillment of all that the pilgrim desires.
The devotees of Pathibhara also include members of the former Royal family from Nepal. The pilgrims sacrifice animals and bring gold and silver as offerings to the Pathibhara Devi.
6. Rara Lake
Rara Lake at 2,990 m, is the deepest lake in Nepal and also one of the most pristine. Surrounded by green hills on all sides, covered in juniper trees, one can camp by the sparkling waters of the lake.
Go boating in the clear waters, hike to nearby hills for a closer view of the mountains and lake, get acquainted with the charming local people, or just walk around the large lake watching out for wildflowers or a rare bird along the way.
7. Tilicho Lake
Tilicho lake trek is known as the world’s highest lake located in the Manang District of Nepal in the Annapurna range at an altitude of 4,919m.
Among the different treks to Annapurna regions, Tilicho Lake trek is also famous for its religious point of view as many Hindu pilgrims from around the world visit this lake.
The trek is undoubtedly providing some majestic panoramic view, a great variety of cultures and diversity, and most beautiful deep valleys and high mountains encircling the giant Annapurna Himal.
The place is vibrant with a wide range of people and terrain, sub-tropical to a tall, dry landscape resembling the Tibetan Plateau. The trail leads you to the beautiful village inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups.
8. Ghandruk
Ghandruk is a beautiful town and a Village Development Committee (VDC) in the Kaski District in the Gandaki zone of north-central Nepal.
Ghandruk is the most scenic and popular trek that can be done from Pokhara. Ghandruk offers the majestic view of Annapurna mountain and a splendid sunrise and sunset.
The Ghandruk trek is most popular for wonderful Gurung culture, the beautiful village, geographical differences and the fantastic views of the mountains of Annapurna (7219 m), Machhapuchhare (6993 m) and Himchuli (6411 m).
9. Pokhara & Poon Hill
Poon Hill is to view the spectacular peaks of the Annapurna Himal in central Nepal will offer you the perfect ‘first adventure’ and taste of the magnificent Himalayan trekking-world that Nepal offers.
While not climbing higher than 3210 m, the views from Poon Hill and other high ridges along this circular route will create unforgettable memories of this fascinating region. This trek route is suitable for all age groups and avid trekkers.
10. Ilam, Sikkim, and Darjeeling
Darjeeling, India, has dazzling snow peaks of Kanchenjunga overlooking the hill town. And the beautiful tea gardens on the slopes of rolling hills, the orchids, pines & rhododendrons, the cute Himalayan toy train whistling its way through the mountains.
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