Muktinath
The famous temple of Lord Muktinath lies in the district of Mustang and is situated about 18-km northeast of Jomsom at an altitude of about 3,749 m. The temple is situated on a high mountain range and is visited during fair weather. There are two ways to go to Muktinath from Kathmandu. Either takes a direct flight from Kathmandu via Pokhara to Jomsom and hike for a couple of hours via Kagbeni or to trek all the way from Pokhara.

Gorkha
Gorkha is the birthplace of King Prithvi Narayan Shah the Great, the founder of modern Nepal. Situated on a hill overlooking the snowy peaks of the Himalaya is a beautiful old palace known as Gorkha Durbar. There are two attractive Temples of Gorakhnath and Kali inside the palace precinct. Gorkha can be reached in about six hours by road from Kathmandu and four hours from Pokhara. A side trip Manakamana temple on the way to Gorkha is very enjoyable and interesting.

Helambu
Helambu, situated about 72-km northwest of Kathmandu, is famous of its scenic grandeur and pleasant climate. There are many Buddhist monasteries. Amidst a rich and enchanting landscape. Sundarijal, the starting point to trek to Helambu, is a mere 11-km away from Kathmandu.

Daman
For those seeking the ultimate pan-Himalayan view, Daman is the place to go. Located 80-km southwest of the Kathmandu Valley, Daman (2,400 m) offers the only unimpeded view of the entire Himalayan range. Daman is located on the Tibhuvan Highway in between Kathmandu and the town of Birgunj. There is a view tower fitted with long range telescopes. Daman can be reached in four hours from Kathmandu.

Janakpur
A great religious place, Janakpur is famous as the birthplace of Sita, the consort of Lord Ram. There is an artistic marble temple of Sita (Janaki), popularly known as Naulakha Mandir. Religious festivals, trade fairs and other festivals are held here on Bivaha Panchami and Ram Navami. Janakpur is also linked with Kathmandu by air and road.

Biratnagar
The second largest city of Nepal, Birtanagar has some of the largest industrial undertaking in the country, There are a couple of pilgrimage spots in Dharan and Barahachhetra nearby the city, Biratnagar is linked with Kathmandu by air and road.

Bandipur
Located on a 1000m ridge in Tanahu district some 140km from kathmandu, Bandhipur's hallmark is its beautiful scenery, At the easternpart of the town is the pagoda -roofed Bindabasini temple which houses goddess Durga, Bandipur's guardian deity. The rich wooden carvings and detailed brass -work that adorned the temple are replicas of those found in the many old pagoda structure of the Kathmandu valley. The other important temples and shrines in the vicinity include the Mahalaxmi temple with its exquisite woodwork and the khadga Devi temple which comes alive once a year during the Dasain festival.

Manakamana
The temple of Manakamana lies atop a 1,302-m hill. The deity is one of the manifestations of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati who is believed to have the power to fulfill wishes. It is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in Nepal.

Manakamana is situated 125 km to the west of Kathmandu. It is a steep three-hour hike to the hilltop from Abu Khaireni on the Kathmandu-Gorkha highway. Or you can take the cable car at Cheres, 104 km from Kathmandu on the highway to Pokhara. Package tours are available, and you can be back the same day. There are hotels at Manakamana if you want to stay the night.