Top Things to do in Western Region
What to do and see in Western Region, Western Region: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Western Region, Nepal including Muktinath Temple, Maya Devi Temple, Muktinath Temple, Peace Temple, Ranighat Palace, Manakamana Temple, Ghar Gompa, Thubchen Gompa, Lumbini Monastic Site, Chhairo Gompa.
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1. Muktinath Temple
Overall Ratings
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 .
2. Maya Devi Temple
Overall Ratings
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.
3. Muktinath Temple
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Peace Temple
Overall Ratings
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!
5. Ranighat Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Hazel-Cole - Nepal, null
Either you go for a long hike to reach Ranimahal or you drive over there, even busses are running. The former king builded this palace for his whife after she passed away - nowadays a police station calles this place it's home. Completely in white, next to Khali Ghandaki the "Nepali Taj Mahal" is absolutely beautiful and worth a visit. By the way: Opposite you'll find a place to stay overnight - sleep in cosy tents and have a beach party!
6. Manakamana Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By bibekfeb3 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Manakamana is a must-visit place if you're in Nepal, This is situated 100 KM away from Kathmandu, en route to Pokhara, The cable car ride is one of the best things to do, You can see the green valleys of Nepal, beautiful place and a very religious place.
