8 Most Popular Beautiful Valleys in Nepal

The land of Mount Everest, where Mahatma Buddha resides, who’s better than no one can be good and beautiful. NEPAL, The country with the breathtaking Himalayas on its lap with beautiful people. Nepal is full of natural beauty. The oldest country in South Asia, Nepal is a small yet very beautiful place. Although many kings have ruled in Nepal, it has never become a slave to anyone. The beauty of Nepal is famous all over the world.

Nepal is the second most Hindu country after India. Even though the population of Nepalis is around 30 million, despite that more than 122 languages ​​are spoken here, isn’t it amazing? Another good thing here is that the people are very patriotic. There rarely has been any riot here on religion or caste.

They value one’s soul a lot. People here believe in Mahatma Buddha a lot, but Mahashivratri is considered their main festival. Time in Nepal is calculated based on Mount Everest, making Nepal even more special and beautiful now. Nepal is surrounded by mountains, rivers, and mountains from all sides, apart from this, there are other naturally scenic places.

List of the 8 Most Famous Beautiful Valleys of Nepal:

1. Pokhara:

If Kathmandu is surrounded by temples and mountains then Pokhara is famous for natural lakes. It is located at 900m above sea level. Pokhara is beautiful, scenic, and peaceful. It’s well known for its natural beauty.

Pokhara has a tourist destination called Machhapuchchhre Himal and it is in the shape of a fishtail. No one has ever been able to climb it. It is famous for trekking, rafting, and also for paragliding. It is one of the highest paragliding spots in the world.

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2. Kathmandu Valley:

Kathmandu is the largest city and also the capital of Nepal. The way to Nepal passes through Kathmandu. The art and temples here are discussed all over the world. Kathmandu is blessed by the living goddess called Kumari, who represents the powerful Hindu Goddess Taleju.

Most of the temples and pilgrimages are made in Pagoda style and Pashupatinath, Boudha and Swayambu are the pilgrimage sites that are listed in UNESCO World Heritage.

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3. Barun Valley:

Barun Valley has the most stunning scenery as waterfalls cascade into deep gorges and dense forests making the valley absolutely beautiful. The valley has a tremendous amount of plant and animal diversity.

The area contains over 3,000 species of flowering plants, including 25 species of rhododendron, 47 types of orchids, and 56 rare plants. Barun Valley is part of a huge international protected area under the agreement between Nepal and China.

4. Poon Hill:

Poon Hill is another valley that is located between Myagdi district and Kaski district overlooking the Annapurna Massif range and Dhaulagiri mountain range. It is highly popular among people for trekking.

Many tourists visit Nepal to trek to Poon hill. Mountains such as an Annapurna South (7219m), Machapuchare (6,993m), Hinchuli, Annapurna III, Dhampus peak, Dhaulagiri II, and many other tall peaks can be seen from here.

The five famous Himalayas can also be seen from here. It is referred to as a viewpoint to see the Himalayas. It takes approximately 2-3 days to reach there from Pokhara.

5. Manang:

Manang is a small valley in the Manang district which is famous for its astonishing views and sceneries. Annapurna Circuit Trek which is the most famous place for trekking is reached through Manang valley.

There are potatoes and buckwheat are the most eaten delicacies there. The people here are not much into agriculture as the climate can get very cold.

Yaks are grazed in the field of this valley and many goods like Chhurpi are made from their milk. Chhurpi is a traditional cheese made in the Himalayan regions. Due to high altitude, many people may experience altitude sickness.

6. Namche Bazar:

Namche Bazar (3440m) is a famous and popular valley because one of the routes from here reaches Mt Everest. It is considered as one of the resting spots for the trekkers who are moving towards Everest camp.

It is located in the Khumbu region and has Sherpa people’s dominance as Sherpas are the initial inhabitants of the area. Namche is considered the main trading center and hub for the Khumbu region. Many Nepalese officials, police checks, posts, banks, and beauty salons can be found here.

7. Khaptad:

Khaptad is famous for Khaptad National Park which is a preserved and protected area. Khaptad is situated in the far western area of Nepal. Khaptad is famous for its wide variety of flora and fauna and the originality of the place was still being able to conserve due to the untouched remoteness of the place. Still, the visitors need to follow some guidelines before entering the Khaptad National Park.

Khaptad Baba Ashram lies inside Khaptad National park. Khaptad Baba is said to have lived in Triveni located inside the national park. He was known as a philosopher, physician, scientist, and astrologer. Hindu pilgrims come here to worship Shiva on the full moon in the month of July and August each year.

8. Badimalika:

BadiMalika is a Hindu temple which is located in Triveni Municipality, Bajura district of Sudurpashchim Pradesh. It is one of the major temples in Nepal. It is dedicated to Bhagwati. Malika Chaturdashi is its major festival. It is located in the Khumbu region and has Sherpa people’s dominance as Sherpas are the initial inhabitants of the area.

Badamalika is also a trekking site and is situated in the Bajura district of Sudurpashchim. The trekking spot is named after the temple Badamalika and is located 4200 meters above the sea which has encouraged many trekkers to visit the place.

Badamalika Valley is also rich in diversity and different species of plants and animals are found in the area. Some of the rare species of animals like musk deer, leopard, and barking deer are found there. Deuda dance form is very popular among the villagers of the valley.

Nepal is a blessing on earth that is filled with eye-catching views, sceneries, breathtaking mountains, and valleys that no one can resist. Even though small in population, it is too rich in diversities, ethnicities, people with warm hearts, and natural beauties. For adventure lovers, it is a must-go-to place where you can experience every exciting and adrenaline activity. A real heaven on earth – Nepal.