Nepal
Things to Do in Nepal
What to see and do in Nepal — heritage and temples, Himalayan viewpoints, waterfalls and lakes, and the country's bucket-list experiences, all in one place.
Nepal is far more than a trekking destination. The same country that holds eight of the world's highest peaks also packs in medieval cities, jungle wildlife, sacred lakes and waterfalls, living festivals and some of the planet's great viewpoints — often within a short drive of each other. This hub gathers the country's attractions four ways: bucket-list experiences, nature and landscapes, peaks and viewpoints, and culture and heritage.
How to choose what to do
Anchor your trip on one or two headline experiences — a trek, a safari, the valley's heritage — then fill the gaps with the nature and viewpoint day trips and cultural sites nearby. Browse the guides below, then pair them with a Nepal itinerary to fit everything into the days you have.
Bucket list & experiences
Nature & landscapes
Peaks & viewpoints
Culture & heritage
Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in Nepal?+
The headline experiences are trekking in the Annapurna or Everest regions, exploring the medieval Durbar Squares and stupas of the Kathmandu Valley, a jungle safari in Chitwan, paragliding and lakeside calm in Pokhara, and visiting Lumbini, the Buddha's birthplace. Beyond those, Nepal packs in waterfalls, sacred lakes, caves, hot springs and some of the planet's best mountain viewpoints — all gathered below.
What are the must-see attractions in Nepal?+
The seven UNESCO World Heritage monument zones of the Kathmandu Valley are the cultural must-sees, alongside Lumbini and Chitwan National Park. For nature, aim for a Himalayan sunrise viewpoint like Sarangkot, Nagarkot or Poon Hill, Phewa Lake in Pokhara, and one of the country's great waterfalls. The heritage and viewpoint guides below map them out.
How many days do you need to see Nepal's main sights?+
Allow three to four days for the Kathmandu Valley's temples and squares, two to three for Pokhara, and two for a Chitwan safari — about ten days for the classic highlights without a trek. Add a week or more for a Himalayan trek. The Nepal itinerary plans pace it for you.
What can you do in Nepal besides trekking?+
Plenty — jungle safaris, paragliding and adventure sports, white-water rafting, heritage walks, festivals, food crawls, yoga and meditation retreats, and easy day trips to viewpoints, lakes, caves and hot springs. Use the nature, culture and experience guides below to build a non-trekking trip.
