Swayambhunath Temple

Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. It is also known as the Monkey Temple as there are holy monkeys living in parts of the temple in the north-west. The Tibetan name for the site means 'Sublime Trees' (Wylie:Phags.pa Shing.kun), for the many varieties of trees found on the hill. However, Shing.kun may be a corruption of the local Newari name for the complex, Singgu, meaning 'self-sprung'. For the Buddhist Newars in whose mythological history and origin myth as well as day-to-day religious practice, Swayambhunath occupies a central position, it is probably the most sacred among Buddhist Pilgrimage sites. For Tibetans and followers of Tibetan Buddhism, it second only to Boudhanath.

Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu Temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. The temple served as the seat of the national deity, Lord Pashupatinath, Nepal is a secular country . The temple is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site list.

The temple is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams (Holy Abodes of Shiva on the continent). Hindus alone are allowed to enter the temple premises. Non-Hindu visitors are allowed to have a look at the temple from  the other bank of Bagmati river.

Mankamana Temple

Manakamana is the name of a Hindu Goddess. It is believed that the Goddess fulfils the wishes of the people. The term ‘mana’ means the ‘heart’ or ‘soul’ and ‘kamana’ means the ‘wish’.

The most popular temple of Manakamana is in Gorkha. The others are in various places like manakamana. It is said that a King of Gorkha was blessed by the goddess to get victory over small kingdoms and make a big Gorkha. Manakamana of gorkha is a popular place for a specific fair called Panchami. The temple was initially inaccessible and one had to ride on horseback for 2–3 days. Now it is easily accessible by Cable Car.

Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park is the first national park in Nepal. Formerly called Royal Chitwan National Park it was established in 1973 and granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984. It covers an area of 932 km² (360 sq mi) and is located in the subtropical Inner Terai lowlands of south-central Nepal in the Chitwan District. In altitude it ranges from about 100 metres (330 ft) in the river valleys to 815 metres (2,674 ft) in the Churia hills.

Nagdaha

Naga(Serpent) is worshipped among various ethnic groups. The Naga worship is not confined to any one single ethnic group. The practice exists among many ethnic groups, and as such numerous myths, legends and stories about the Nagas are found in Nepal. May be it is one of the reasons that the valley people regarded the Naga as one of the holiest creature and as a sign of respect, gave it a place in their culture and religion. And over times, the relationship between the humans and the mythical serpentine figures further deepened.

During Nagpanchami, thousands of visitors visit Nagdaha to honor Nag and during Rishipanchami Hindu women also visit Nagdaha. There are two temples located near the pond in honor of the Gods, Nag and SaptaRishi. Besides Nagpanchami and Rishipanchami other religious activities such as “Janai Purnima” “Chhath”, “Dewali”, “Teej” and “Pinda Selaune” etc. are also carried out at Nagdaha.

Taudaha

The lake was created by God Manjushree as a home for the serpents who lost their home when the valley was drained. Legend has it that the King of the Naga (or Serpents) - Karkotak resides to this day in the epicenter of the lake. The walls of his palatial home are said to be richly decorated with sapphires, rubies and other precious stones.

Today, because the lake is sacred, swimming and boating are strictly forbidden. Twice a year, townspeople come to the lake in long processions to pray and venerate this sacred site. It is not uncommon for the people to throw coins and other valuables into the lake, for good omen.

Bhotekoshi

         Bhote Koshi River is located about 70 km east of Kathmandu, which is snow-fed from the melting Himalaya ranges. Bhote Koshi River rafting is one of the seven most popular white-water rafting rivers in Nepal. The origins of this roaring wall of white water gives the river it’s name; Bhote meaning coming from Tibet and Koshi meaning river, Bhote Koshi, the river that hails from Tibet. The path of this river is the steepest in Nepal creating a virtual year-round torrent that provides some of the most exciting rafting in the world. It also serves the Bote Koshi Project, a hydroelectricity project that provides up to 45 MW electricity.
The Last Resort, one of the world's deepest gorge bungee jumps, is based in this river's gorge. The river is very popular among rafting enthusiasts. It is the steepest river rafted in Nepal. The river is usually rafted in two days, starting with the lower section on the first day and the upper section on the next day. The rapids at the lower section measure an overall of grade 4 while the upper section measures an incredible grade 5 to grade 6.
The Bhote Koshi is one of the recently opened rivers & represents the forefront of river rafting, which is just three hours far from Kathmandu. It is the steepest river rafted in Nepal technical & totally committing with a gradient of 80 feet per mile.