Top 10 places to visit in Nepal in the summer season
If you are thinking of spending your summer vacation in some of the cool places of Nepal, then here are the best of best places in Nepal which you should definitely go. All the places listed here in the top 10 best places to visit in Nepal in summer season are such a cool place to visit.
Whether you are Nepali or foreigner, does not matter you just love it.
1. Pokhara
No one denies the fact that, Pokhara is always the best city to spend an amazing time. Does not matter whether it is winter or summer, you can find unlimited fun and fantastic experiences.
Lakeside Pokhara is the perfect place to recharge your batteries after a hectic life in a city. Pokhara’s spectacular scenery, adventure activities, and accommodation and food choices galore will surely attract you. Pokhara gives you plenty of entertainment for an individual traveler as well as families with kids.
Devi’s falls, Peace stupa, Begnas lake, lake house, Phewa lake are the main attraction for tourists around Pokhara.
Place of Attractions
- Phewa Lake
- Begnas Lake
- Devi’s Fall
- World Peace Pagoda
- Baraha Temple
- Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Bat Cave, Mahendra Cave
2. Ilam
Ilam is another best place to visit in the summer season as the whole tea garden covered with green tea fields. Ilam definitely offers great scenery and experience to get rid of hectic city life. Main attractions of Ilam include greenery garden, sunset, and sunrise, holy sites, thick natural forests, and cultural blends.
Place of Attractions
- Kanyam Tea Garden
- Fikkal bazar
- Ilam View Tower
- Shree Antu Danda
3. Mustang
Mustang is a very famous name in Nepal when it comes to have a great trip. Mustang is a dream place for every Nepalis. Mustang is situated close to Nepal/Tibet border. The upper part of the Mustang is characterized by a deserted vegetation and lower part is composed of beautiful greenery tropical alpine and rhododendron forests.
Its unique geographical structure makes Mustang an excellent spot for adventure sports. Hundreds of enthusiasts trekkers, rock climbers and bikers make a trip to Mustang.
Place of Attractions
- Muktinath Temple
- Thupchen Gumpa
- Red Cliffs
4. Doplo
Dolpo situated in Phoksundo National Park [Mid Western Nepal] is one of the most remote areas of Nepal. It is a remarkable place with pristine mountain views, rich and diverse flora and fauna and a home to some of the most exquisite wildlife inhabitants.
Since the place does not see many visitors, you get a chance to experience nature in its purest form. If you visit this place in a summer season, you will definitely enjoy greenery nature which is nothing like you have seen before.
Place of Attractions
- Phoksundo Lake (Deepest/clean lake of Nepal)
- Shey Phoksundo National Park (Largest National Park in Nepal)
- Rara lake
- Tinje Valley
5. Lumbini
Coming up in the number five, we have Lumbini!
As we all know, Lumbini, birthplace of The Lord Buddha is one of the world’s most important spiritual sites. You can observe more than 25 international Buddhist monasteries along with Mayadevi Temple.
Place of Attractions
- Maya Devi Temple
- World Peace Pagoda
- Various Monasteries
6. Chitwan
Chitwan is another best destination in Nepal for quality time. Not only in Nepal, marshland, and grassland containing sizeable animal populations, making it one of the best national parks for viewing wildlife in Asia. You will have close observation of tigers [If you are lucky enough] and one-horned rhinos, monkeys and more than 500 species of birds. You also enjoy elephant ride :).
7. Nagarkot
Nagarkot is situated on the top of the north-eastern ridge of Kathmandu valley at an altitude of around 2300 M. Nagarkot is the best spot to view the vicinity stretching from Dhaulagiri from the west to Kanchenjunga in the east. You can enjoy the best sunrise and sunset in the morning if the weather favors you. Nagarkot falls in one of the beautiful places in Nepal near Kathmandu, it is also the best location for refreshment for those who are looking for a quieter place. Nagarkot is one of the best places in Nepal to visit in both winter and summer season.
8. Bhedetar
Bhedetar can lay claim to the number one destination for nature lovers. Thousands of nature lover and visitor visit Bhedetar from all around the Nepal and World. Here are the reasons why you should make a plan to visit Bhedetar in summer season –
- Fantastic weather
- Good Hotels and Restaurants
- Natural Beauty/Adventure
9. Jiri
Jiri – Switzerland of Nepal is one of the most preferred destinations of Nepal. Jiri (Dolakha District) is 184 km far from capital city Kathmandu and it takes roughly 8 hours bus ride. Jiri is also a gateway to Mt. Everest so many domestic and foreign tourists visit this place. There are sophisticated restaurants and lodges to stay with ample parking places. Don’t forget to observe Cheese Factory.
10. Mardi Himal Trek
Although Mardi Himal trek is not in that light, it is one of the best trekking destinations in the east of ABC trek. The trail goes along small winding paths, through enchanted rhododendron forests until you climb out of the forest which appx. 3,300 M.
The landscape changes quite abruptly into a rugged high mountain landscape, with amazing views of Mardi Himal, Machapuchre, Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. Best season to visit September, October, and November.
NOTE: This post is written targeting those travelers who want to travel especially in the winter season. Above mentioned place can be traveled not only in winter but any time in the best season.
