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What to do and see in Western Region, Western Region: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Western Region, Nepal including Annapurna Mountain Range, Machapuchare, Polar Trekking & Expedition - Day Tours, Tilichol Lake, Muktinath Temple, Maya Devi Temple, Muktinath Temple, Jomsom Muktinath Trek, Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake), Peace Temple.
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1. Annapurna Mountain Range
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5.0 based on 537 reviews
One of Nepal's famed mountain ranges, the Annapurna consists of several peaks of varying heights. Of these, Annapurna I and Annapurna II are the tallest at almost 8000 meters providing a spectacular panoramic view for anyone visiting the Himalayas.
Reviewed By theadventurousfew - Brisbane, Australia
One of the world's most famous treks for good reason. The scenery covers everything from lush forest and rice paddys (in the lower sections) to arid valleys (around Manang and mustang) and of course, the 5400m Thorung La pass! And all along the way your have this amazing backdrop of the Annapurna range and other Himalayan giants. Plan on at least 2 weeks to enjoy the trek - or more if you want to do some of the side trips available. Lodging is easy to find pretty much year-round although it gets very busy in the peak seasons (April & September). Bring warm gear, a strong pair of legs and a sense of adventure :)
2. Machapuchare
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5.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By R4m3sh - Kathmandu, Nepal
Machapuchare mountain is one of Nepal’s most sacred mountains. Nicknamed ‘fish tail mountain’ after the shape of its peak, Machapuchare is sacred in the Hindu religion as the home of Lord Shiva.
3. Polar Trekking & Expedition - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 175 reviews
Polar Trekking & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. is an adventure travel company that offers private day sightseeing tours in the Himalayan region of Nepal. Pokhara is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal. It is the best place to start day hiking around the valley. This enchanting city has several beautiful lakes and many hills offering stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks.
4. Tilichol Lake
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By asmtreks - Kathmandu, Nepal
"Tilicho Lake" in the Annapurna range situated at 4,919 meters (16,138 ft), the World's Highest Lake, is one of the most popular hikes/treks of the Annapurna Circuit trek. Manang village is the tourist hub place for Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake trekking. Trekkers can expect the facilities for telephone, internet, money exchange, small shopping, high altitude hospital, etc. The trekking routes are just so spectacular surrounded by the magnificent-massif. Awesome place, must visit!
5. Muktinath Temple
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By NTPTOURISM - New Delhi, India
Muktinath is an Exotic Pilgrimage location for the Hindus and Buddhist . Most Important it is well connected from the main city of Kathmandu . The Best and new thing I liked was it is managed by Buddhist Nuns who look calm and composed on face and the spiritual aura of Kali Gandaki river .
6. Maya Devi Temple
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4.5 based on 446 reviews
A holy place for every Buddhist, Lumbini and the ancient ruins are associated with the birthplace of Buddha.
Reviewed By T-Enchanted
This is a place of History. Prince Siddhartha Gautam was born here. The child who would later be the founder of one of the most prominent religions in the World. Lumbini is located in the Terai plains of southern Nepal close to the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This heritage place contains the Shakya tank, Monasteries, Ashoka Pillar, remains of the structure built in or much before the 3rd Century BC. Maya Devi, Queen Maya of Shakya Dynasty was the name of Buddha's mother. The Temple bears her name. The inside of the Temple has old ruins of the birthplace. Photography is not allowed here. One can quietly stand in a queue, pay respects once turn comes & leave quietly. The shakya tank is a pleasant sight. It has turtles & fish in it. Right behind the Tank is a grand old Tree around which the monks sit & meditate. The gardens surrounding the palace/Temple are lush & maintained beautifully. Lumbini is a sacred site and pilgrims from across the world come here to pay respects. I'm glad we visited this historical sacred place in the first leg of our Nepal Trip.
7. Muktinath Temple
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4.5 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By 742sanjayg - Charlotte, United States
This place is just magnificent. The roads to here is very hard and tough, but anything that is this beautiful deserves some hard work. The views through out the way is amazing. Hotels are all family owned so be ready to adjust if you go in a peak season.
8. Jomsom Muktinath Trek
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
The Jomsom Muktinath trek traces the trail from Pokhara all the way to Kali Gandhaki valley with Muktinath the pilgrimage site as the end point of the trek. Along this trail you will enjoy the natural splendors as well as the unique culture of the Jomsom region. The Jomsom Muktinath trek provides the double pleasures for the trekkers to view of two great Himalayan ranges, the Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri range.This trek offers the availability of lodges and the easy access to the highland region of the Himalayas within a limited time frame.
Reviewed By Tigrenomade - Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Must visit place if you can get there! You will need stamina, a good endurance to high elevation and plenty of water!
9. Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake)
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4.5 based on 2,989 reviews
Reviewed By Crowhollow - Morrison, United States
We enjoyed our boat ride and hike up to the World Peace Pagoda so much that we arranged an early morning paddle the next day with the same boat oarsman, Gautam, at the location across from the Glacier Hotel. He is very good at spotting birds and monkeys and took us to the best places to see them. It was very peaceful and scenic to be on the lake in the morning while there were few other boaters and there were lots of birds to see.
10. Peace Temple
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4.5 based on 2,412 reviews
Reviewed By AZCasualTraveler - Mesa, United States
The World Peace Pagoda in Pokhara is one of an estimated 80+ Peace Pagodas that are located around the world today. The Pokhara Peace Pagoda was built after World War II by the Buddhist monks from the Japanese Nipponzan Myohoji organization to promote world peace. The Pagoda is located on a hilltop, and our small group tour had utilized a small tour bus that was capable of holding 16 tourists plus the guide and driver. Our tour driver drove past the main parking area that was intended for the big, full-sized buses and drove all the way to a small taxi drop-off area - saving maybe about 20 minutes of uphill hiking. If I remember correctly, the hiking time from the taxi drop-off area to the Pagoda still required 20 to 30 minutes of uphill walking. We had arrived at the Pagoda hill before daybreak - before the big tour groups had arrived. Once at the top of the hill, there is a small park area where the Pagoda is located. The views from this hill-top park are outstanding - views of the Pagoda, the mountains in the background, Pokhara city skyline below the hill and the sunrise over the city skyline - fantastic views!
