Nepal presents photographers with mountains, lakes, historic temples, and cultural sites. The Himalayan range with Mount Everest, Buddhist stupas, and Hindu temples define the landscape. Cities display traditional architecture, while national parks house rare wildlife.
Kathmandu, Nepal
The Buddhist temple from the 14th century displays Tibetan architecture with a white dome and golden spire.
Pokhara, Nepal
The second largest lake in Nepal sits at the base of Annapurna mountain range and mirrors the snow-capped peaks.
Palpa, Nepal
Built in 1893, this palace on Kali Gandaki River banks combines Nepalese and European architectural styles.
Bhaktapur, Nepal
The Hindu temple built in 1702 stands on a five-tiered platform and reaches a height of 30 meters.
Annapurna Region, Nepal
A stunning base for climbers with panoramic mountain views.
Bhaktapur District, Nepal
The observation point at 2175 meters elevation provides clear views of the Himalaya mountain range at dawn and dusk.
Kathmandu, Nepal
The mountains at 2551 meters elevation display the Kathmandu valley and the snow covered peaks of the Himalayan range.
Lalitpur, Nepal
The historical square contains temples and palaces from the 16th to 18th centuries with traditional Newar stone carvings and woodwork.
Kathmandu, Nepal
The district contains restaurants, shops, hotels and bars that stay open until late night hours.
Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal
Six lakes situated between 4700 and 5000 meters altitude, fed by the meltwater of the Ngozumpa Glacier.
Solukhumbu District, Nepal
Temporary camp at 5364 meters altitude, starting point for mountaineers to Mount Everest with tents and supply facilities.
Bhaktapur, Nepal
Medieval royal palace with wooden carvings, stone statues and religious temples from the 15th century.
Rupandehi District, Nepal
Historical site with the Mayadevi Temple, excavation areas and Buddhist monasteries from various countries.
Gandaki Zone, Nepal
This mountain settlement at 3540 meters altitude serves as an acclimatization point for trekkers on the Annapurna Circuit trail.
Mustang, Nepal
This geological formation reaches 5571 meters deep between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountains, making it the deepest canyon on Earth.
Solukhumbu District, Nepal
This 17 kilometer long glacier flows between Mount Everest and the Lhotse ridge, starting at 7600 meters above sea level.
Solukhumbu District, Nepal
This Buddhist monastery stands at 3867 meters elevation and provides views of Mount Everest and Ama Dablam peaks from its location.
Dolpa District, Nepal
The valley sits between high mountain peaks and provides habitat for snow leopards, Himalayan tahr and blue sheep.
Janakpur, Nepal
The marble temple built in 1911 displays a mix of Mughal and Nepali architecture with 60 rooms.
Annapurna Region, Nepal
The trail passes through rhododendron forests and offers views of Annapurna and Machapuchare mountain ranges.
Mustang District, Nepal
The region contains over 10,000 cave chambers and Tibetan Buddhist monasteries dating from the 15th century.
Taplejung, Nepal
The Hindu shrine stands at 3794 meters elevation offering views of Kangchenjunga and eastern Nepal mountains.
Mugu, Nepal
The lake sits at 2990 meters in Rara National Park and covers an area of approximately 10.8 square kilometers.
Dolakha, Nepal
The valley between Everest and Langtang offers trails through forests, villages and glaciers up to 6000 meters altitude.
Tanahun, Nepal
The town at 1030 meters features 18th century Newari architecture and views of the Himalayan mountains.
Palpa, Nepal
This hillside settlement contains many examples of Newar architectural design, with brick buildings, narrow streets and mountain views at 1350 meters elevation.
Solukhumbu District, Nepal
The main trading center and rest point for expeditions in the Khumbu region sits at 3440 meters elevation with views to Mount Everest.
Langtang National Park, Nepal
This high altitude lake at 4380 meters holds religious significance for Hindus and attracts pilgrims during the Janai Purnima festival in August.
Makalu Barun National Park, Nepal
The valley contains waterfalls and forests between 400 and 6800 meters elevation, providing habitat for red pandas, snow leopards and Himalayan black bears.
Baglung District, Nepal
This protected area spans 1325 square kilometers and contains blue sheep, snow leopards and medicinal herbs at high altitudes.
Terai Region, Nepal
The park covers 932 square kilometers of subtropical lowlands and protects Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinoceros, and gharial crocodiles.
Karnali Province, Nepal
Located at 2990 meters altitude, this park contains Nepal's largest lake and forests with red pandas, musk deer and snow leopards.
Bandipur, Nepal
This limestone cave extends 437 meters deep with calcite formations, underground streams and colonies of bats inside the chambers.