Top ten Temples of Nepal

Nepal is rich in religious as well as cultural heritage. It is often called the home of Gods and Goddesses. Many national and international pilgrims find their way to some of the major religious sites of Nepal. The list of top ten temples of Nepal is given below.

1. Pashupatinath

It is the most significant Hindu temple of Lord Shiva in the world. It means the ‘Lord of the Animals’ and is populated by monkeys who live in harmony with the locals. It is also one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is situated in the banks of Bagmati River. It is one of the Paadal Petra Sthalams (holy abodes of Shiva) on the continent. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the temple premises while others can only observe from the other bank of the river. The most thrilling mystery surrounding the area is of Kali, the biggest sinner who married his own mother and thus cursed by gods to remain as a stone underneath the surface. It is believed that the statue rises from the ground as the sins in the world increase and the world will come to an end once it fully surfaces.

2. Muktinath

It is situated at an altitude of 3,710m at the foot of the mountain Thorong La Mountain in Mustang district. It is one of the biggest religious and tourist destinations of the country. It holds significance for both the Hindu and Buddhists. The pilgrims take upon the challenges of the treacherous and rough paths in search of Salvation (Mukti).

3. Manakamana

The goddess is named Manakamana because she is believed to fulfill the wishes of the people. It has its own share of mystery as any other Hindu temple. It is said that it was build where a farmer accidently hit a stone and blood and milk came out of it. Later it was declared as the reincarnation of a Goddess and built into a grand temple. It is located 105 km from Kathmandu. It is easily accessible by Cable car these days. However, one could trek for a couple of hours to reach the temple.

4.Swayambhunath Stupa

It is one of the oldest religious sites of Nepal that holds great respect for Hindu and Buddhist religion. It is also known as Monkey Temple for the monkeys that inhabit there. It is believed that the place was once filled with water where an enormous lotus grew. It got its name since it was built over a self-existent eternal flame. The stupa consists of a dome at its base above which a cubical structure is painted with eyes of Buddha looking in all four directions and at the base, there are five massive golden statues of Buddha. It is a fine example of architecture that proudly stands 365 steep steps above the surface.

5. Budanilkantha

Situated at the bottom of the Shivapuri Mountain, 8km from the capital reclining on the coils of a cosmic 11 hoofed serpents over a natural spring is a five meter big carving of Lord Bishnu. As the legend goes, it is believed that the statue was discovered by a farmer ploughing his field who accidently cut of a thumb from the sculpture and it started bleeding. The Royals were restricted from viewing it for some divine power preventing it to happen every time they attempted. And it was said that the King would die instantly if he ever tried viewing it. Thus, a small replica of the sculpture was made in Balaju for the Royal Family.

TOP FIVE TRAVELLING DESTINATION IN NEPAL

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Top travelling destination in NEPAL

1.  Everest Base Camp

It is certainly acknowledged by everyone that the highest mountain peak in the world Mt. Everest lies in Nepal. As it is not feasible for anyone or everyone to attempt and climb the Everest itself, the trek to Everest Base Camp trek  shall suffice for the experience of conquering Everest, at least experience and feel wise. A trek that lasts 16 days offers an exhilarating flight to Lukla, then a trek through lush rhododendron forest and stone walled traditional villages, to the Sherpa Land, Namche and all the way to the village of Phortse Gaon where one can witness magical peaks of Everest and Nuptse and various other mountain ranges. The journey involves plenty of challenges and requires a high level of fitness. The camp lies at an altitude of 5,364 meters. The camp is a more of a rest point for Climbers looking to climb the Everest and they rest there for several days for acclimatization to reduce the risks of severity of altitude sickness; however it makes for an extravagant adventure tourism spot for any adventure enthusiasts.

2. Upper Mustang

The Upper Mustang trek can also be called a peek into the hidden world of Buddhist kingdom of Mustang, also called Lo. Lo used to be a part of the Tibetan empire, and is therefore very closely related to Tibet; not only the culture, also the landscape is very much related to Tibet. Surrounded by rocks in all kinds of colors and bizarre formations, Mustang is mostly a barren landscape where the villages with their bright colored fields are like Oasis in the deserts. Mustang lies in the shadow of the Dhaulagiri region and is a complete desolate landscape. The culture of the people living there is one of the major attractions for tourists and visitors alike.

3. Rara Lake

Rara taal is the biggest lake situated within the borders of Nepal, which lies at an altitude of 2,990 m above sea level and covers an area of 10.8 square kilometers. The lake is surrounded by Rara National Park on all sides, the park was established in 1976 to preserve the beauty of the lake and protect the unique floral and faunal importance of the rare and vulnerable species found around the lake. The trek to Rara has been a popular destination for many trekkers, with a very rough route in the western part of Nepal. The trek begins with a flight to Jumla, and a mountainous trek follows after that, where one would pass many villages untouched by all the hassle in the world and finally reaching the banks of the Rara Lake which was aesthetically described by GORP founder Bill Greer as, ‘’a shimmering blue jewel set in a ring of snowy peaks.’

 4. Tilicho Lake

It is one of the highest lakes in the world at an altitude of almost 5,000 meters located in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas in Manang district of Nepal. Anyone attempting to do the Annapurna Circuit route usually cross these watersheds between Manang and Kali Gandaki valleys above the 5,000 meters high Thorong La pass. Various lodges have been built between Manang and the Lake, but there aren’t any accommodation sites or even teahouses past the Tilicho Base Camp lodge. Tilicho Lake and the trek as a whole is a very revitalizing experience, yet a very demanding and an extremely adventurous terrain, not meant for everyone, only the adventure junkies so-to-say.

5. Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)

With terraced rice paddies, luscious rhododendron forests, and high altitude landscapes along with the Annapurna range in view most of the times, Annapurna Base Camp trek is certainly one of the most popular treks in the Annapurna region. It combines so many different landscapes and perhaps is the only trek which brings you closer to the base of 7,000-8,000 m high peaks in such a short duration of time. The trek is almost 7 to 11 days long, depending on the trekker’s itinerary and the length of walking days. ABC can be trekked almost any time of the year; however in the winters the base camp is sometimes closed due to the level of snow; according to experts’ springtime is certainly the most appealing time to visit ABC due to the full bloom of the rhododendron forests which gives the trek a truly majestic feel.

The destinations mentioned above are the best of what Nepal can offer any adventure enthusiasts, but these are only a few. There are other thousands of places if not exactly like the ones mentioned above, but similar in size, geo-diversity and the most important of all, the great feeling that all of these places offer you once you’re there.