Cultural places of Nepal

Nepal, a small but beautiful nation and the people of this nation are truly simple, friendly and welcoming to visitors. If you want to know about the history of this country then know that Nepal is the only country who never went under the British Empire. The culture and tradition of Nepal are truly unique and also are reminiscent of its powerful neighbors, India and China, since this small beautiful country has various and vivid culture and history.

Surrounded by the beautiful and mighty Himalayas on all sides, Nepal absolutely has large amounts of pristine natural beauty. The snow-capped peaks of the mountain ranges and the peaceful valleys are the majority part of Nepal that looks very much like an image turned reality from your imaginary fantasy book.

Aside from that, the country has plenty to offer to the travelers who are anticipating beautiful cultural places to offer. Being a blend of Hindu and Buddhist ideologies, Nepal has a rich history that is remarkable and charming. From monstrous Hindu temples to unique Buddhist architectural masterpieces and monasteries, Nepal has everything a traveler craves. The best thing is that a large number of Nepal's remarkable historical and architectural attractions are situated in and around Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, making them easily accessible for all travelers.

Here are some of the cultural places of Nepal which you must visit during your stay in Nepal-:

Kathmandu Durbar Square

This cultural place which has received and witnessed one king after the other as they lived and ruled throughout Nepal quite some time ago, where new rulers were crowned while the consistent beats of trumpets and drums filled the area. The cultural Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the three durbar squares in the country. The southern part of the complex houses the open Basantapur Square region that occupies the western part which is the main Durbar square area.

For a long time, the former used to be steady which housed imperial elephants. Today, it is a cultural site which houses keepsake stalls. In the upper east part of the complex runs the second part of the square. Around here, the entry to the magnificent Hanuman Dhoka Complex is planted, with a various cultural sorts of temples settled behind it. The area is an active walkway which associates numerous roads together for the overall population.

Despite the fact that the durbar is not generally utilized for crowning ceremonies, it is crowded by individuals during celebrations like Dashain, Machhindranath Jatra, Indra Jatra, and Gaijatra.

Shree Pashupatinath Temple

The Pashupatinath Temple which is one of the holiest Hindu places of worship in Nepal is stretched on the eastern edges of the capital city of Kathmandu across both the banks of the sacred and beautiful Bagmati River. The glorious sanctum dedicated to Lord Shiva attracts huge number of devotees who come to seek blessings and offer their prayers to him.

Spread over an enormous area with ashrams and temples, it is known that the Jyotirlinga housed in the Pashupatinath sanctuary is the top of the body which is comprised of the twelve Jyotirlinga in India. In 1979, this wonderful cultural temple was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Janakpur

Situated in central Nepal, Janakpur was the capital of the old kingdom of Mithila, otherwise called the birthplace of Sita and the city where Lord Ram marry her. Hundreds of years after the fact, the Maithili culture is as yet obvious around here, which remains uninfluenced by modernity. A large number of Hindu believers visit Janaki Mandir every year on the special festival known as Vivah Panchami, the anniversary of the wedding of the holy couple which is usually held in November or early December every year.

The gigantic three-story sanctuary complex with more than 60 rooms is the delegated glory of Janakpur. It's viewed as one of the best 10 cultural and historical places in Nepal.

Sagarmatha National Park

This national park is situated in the lap of the Himalayas of eastern Nepal overlooked by the Mount Everest. The national park was set up in 1976. Most amazing fact about this cultural site is that in 1979 it turned into the country's first national park which was listed in the National World Heritage Site.

Makalu Barun National park is situated in the east of Sagarmatha national mark and in the South; it reaches at Dudh Koshi River. This place is an ideal illustration of heaven on earth. Wonderful mountains and nature showering their blessing to this place makes it one of the best cultural places of Nepal.

Bhoudanath Stupa

The Boudhanath Stupa or Bodhnath is one of the biggest Tibetan Buddhists stupas outside of Tibet. It is located inside Kathmandu and both local people and foreign travelers (particularly from Tibet) visit this cultural site. This UNESCO world cultural heritage site is one of the top places of cultural significance in Nepal.

This huge stupa is constructed by King Man Dev in the fifth century on an octagonal structure, which represents Buddha's teachings. It is surrounded by a few gompas or various smaller temples. The scent of incense is all over the stupa and embraces you and you can hear the prayer wheels creak, as the monks walk around the base of the stupa. This place is accessible to all sorts of visitors throughout the day.

People from all around the world who love to travel can find Nepal as a beautiful nation to experience cultural values in different parts of this country with several historical attractions to explore. Towns and cities filled with beautiful palaces and temples are framed by stunning mountains, dense forests and open, vast plains, making it one of the world's most fascinating and scenic places to visit with both historic and cultural values.