“So, what is Nepal famous for? Is it the spicy foods or the natural beauty? In my opinion Nepal is famous for everything; mountaineering, honey hunting, trekking, expeditions and many more real life adventures.
First of all, Nepal is the home of the 8 highest peaks in the world as well as the birthplace of Lord Buddha (Light of Asia) too. Putting aside about mountains, you won’t get disappoint from foods of Nepal too.
So, without taking any time, here are some of the best reasons why Nepal is famous around the world.
1) Home of Highest Mountains in the World
As mentioned earlier, the first thing that makes Nepal famous for is Mountains/peaks. The most iconic and famous peak named Mt. Everest is located in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Similarly, the other highest mountains excluding Mount Everest are
| Kanchenjunga | 8598 meters |
| Lhotse | 8,516 meters |
| Makalu | 8,463 meters |
| Cho Oyu | 8,201 meters |
| Dhaulagiri | 8,167 meters |
| Manaslu | 8,163 meters |
| Annapurna | 8,091 meters |
Furthermore, many mountains/peaks are opened for the expedition as well as trekking on base camps. That is why people love doing adventure in Nepal, challenging their way to the summit.
And the most famous trekking trail in Nepal that people love is Everest Base Camp Trek and Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Likewise, there are many options rather than trekking only in Nepal like rock climbing, honey hunting, Heli-ride tour, and many more.
2) Land of Brave Gurkha
“If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is Gurkha”
There is a famous quote by Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Indian Chief of Army Staff “If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or is a Gurkha.” The quote was written after seeing the bravery of Gurkha who had taken part in World war I and II.
Still, many powerful countries across the world like the United Kingdom, United States, France, India, etc recruit Gurkha soldiers due to their capabilities. This reason also renown the name of Nepal.
3) UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Nepal is also famous for its UNESCO heritage sites where 8 out of 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal are historic wonders. These historic wonders reflect the medieval period art and architecture of Nepal. Temples, monasteries, erotic carvings, colossal statutes are truly a piece of masterwork you can witness in Nepal.
Here are 8 of those historic sites which you must visit:
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Swayambhunath
- Boudhanath
- Lumbini
- Changunarayan Temple
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Patan Durbar Square
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
4) Famous Foods in Nepal
“Lastly, the most awaited content; famous foods in Nepal” is here.
Foods are the second main source in Nepal to attract tourists. Without food, your journey can’t be completed. That’s why here are the famous and most iconic foods that you must try when visiting Nepal
- Newai Khaja Full Set
- Dhal Bhat-Nepali Khana Set
- Sel Roti
- MO: MO
- Dhido and Masu
- Juju Dhau – Cultural Sweet Curd
- Thakali Khana Set
Don’t forget to choose the right place for the right food too. There are many popular places for those specific foods. They serve the right quality and taste of the food. If you want a food tour then you can drop a mail to us and we will be happy to assist you. Also, here are the 5 best treks in Nepal to do when trekking in Nepal.
