Nepal

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From With so many options, it can be tough to know where to start. Whether you’re a first-timer or a repeat visitor, there’s always more to see – here’s our guide to some of the best things to do in Nepal. Trek through the Himalayas Nepal is The most popular treks are the Annapurna Sanctuary, Sample Newari cuisine in Kathmandu As befits one of Asia’s leading backpacker hubs, the Nepali capital, daal bhaat tarkari (dal, rice, and vegetable curry) and momos (steamed or fried dumplings). But don’t leave without trying the traditional Newari cuisine of the choila (spicy grilled buffalo strips) and baji (beaten rice, with a similar texture to rolled oats). Janaki Mandir in Janakpur is an important Hindu pilgrimage site © Tarzan9280 / Getty Images Admire the Janaki Mandir The Terai city of Janakpur – a major pilgrimage destination thanks to its association with Hindu epic the Ramayama – is home to one of the most eye-catching temples in Nepal. Built in the baroque Mughal style and boasting a wealth of domes, turrets and arches, the marble Janaki Mandir is dedicated to the goddess Sita, who is believed to have been found as an infant on the site. The best time to visit is in the early evening when the temple is illuminated with lights and hymns drift gently through the air. Spot one-horned rhinos in the Terai By the early 20th century, the greater one-horned rhino had been hunted to the verge of extinction in the Indian subcontinent, but dedicated conservation efforts have since ...