Most Beautiful Places To Visit In Nepal

1.       Gosaikunda

Gosaikunda is one of the closer trek from the Kathmandu. Gosaikunda trek can be done in less than a week. The altitude of the Gosaikunda is about 4380 meters.  Glacier lake melts to form the Trishuli River stays frozen for six month in the winter season (October to June). Gosaikunda Lake is one out of 108 scattered in the region. Gosaikunda Lake has the religion significant for the Hindus and Buddhist pilgrim. Gosaikunda is the perfect place to witness pine forest, river streams, mountains and lakes.

2.    Gokyo Lake 

Gokyo is one of the best memorial trek. On an average 7000 tourist annually visit the Gokyo Lake. Gokyo Lake is also the one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. The source of the Gokyo Lake is the Ngozumpa glacier and the lakes are fed by the water from the glacier. The altitude of the Gokyo Lake is about 4750-5000 meters above the sea level . This trail offers stunning views and a unique trekking experience in the Khumbu region of Nepal. The Gokyo Trek provides a taste of the high mountains with its beautiful alpine vegetation and Himalayan surroundings. This trail is a great option for those looking to explore the Khumbu area in a shorter timeframe.

3.    Phoksundo Lake

Phoksundo is an alpine fresh water located at an shey phoksundo national park in the dolpa destrict. The altitude of the Phoksundo is about 3611 meters. Phoksundo Lake is one of the deepest lake in Nepal, with a depth of around 145 meters. Shey Phoksundo National Park is home to various wildlife, including the elusive snow leopard, musk deer, and several species of birds. Phoksundo Lake is a popular destination for trekkers. The trek to the Phoksundo lake offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas, diverse landscapes, and encounters with the unique culture of the local people. Phoksundo Lake holds significant religious importance for both Buddhists and followers of the ancient Bon religion. There are several monasteries and chortens (stupas) around the lake. 

4.    Tsho Rolpa 

Tsho Rolpa is one of the biggest glacial lake in Nepal, with an estimated area of about 1.65 square kilometers (0.64 square miles) located in Rolwaling Valley, Dolkha District. The altitude of the Tsho Rolpa is about 4580 meters.  Tsho Rolpa is one of the closer trek from the Kathmandu. Tsho Rolpa trek can be done in less than a week. Tsho Rolpa is considered a potential glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) risk due to the accumulation of water and the unstable moraine dam that contains it, which would threaten the lives and livestock of over 6000 villagers living around the Tamakoshi river. Tsho Rolpa offers spectacular views of the surrounding peaks, including Gaurishankar (7,134 meters), Melungtse (7,181 meters), and other towering mountains of the Rolwaling Himal range. The best seasons for trekking to Tsho Rolpa are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), when the weather is relatively stable, and the skies are clear.

5.    Annapurna Base Camp 

Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal, offering stunning views of the Annapurna range and a memorable trekking experience. Annapurna Base Camp is located in Annapurna region, within the Annapurna Convervation Area. The Altitude of Annapurna Base Camp is approximately 4,130 meters. Annapurna Base Camp trek offers panoramic views of several prominent peaks, including Annapurna I (8,091 meters), Annapurna South (7,219 meters), Machapuchare (6,993 meters), and Hiunchuli (6,441 meters).