Hills and viewpoints in Nepal
18 places of this kind across 14 districts of Nepal, from the Himal to the Terai. Filter by province or belt, or open any dot on the map.
18 places
Kala Patthar
Solukhumbu, Koshi ProvinceA dark rocky hump above Gorak Shep and the classic close-up viewpoint for the summit of Everest.
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Hidden gemPikey Peak
Solukhumbu, Koshi ProvinceA sacred Sherpa hilltop in lower Solu with a sunrise view from Kanchenjunga to Annapurna — Hillary's favourite Everest view.
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Antu Danda
Ilam, Koshi ProvinceA ridge on the Indian border famous for sunrise over the plains and the Kanchenjunga range.
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Kanyam Tea Garden
Ilam, Koshi ProvinceWave upon wave of tea bushes on the Mechi Highway, the most photographed tea garden in Nepal.
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Hidden gemSandakpur (Sandakphu)
Ilam, Koshi ProvinceThe highest point of Ilam, on the Indian border, where Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Kanchenjunga line up at sunrise.
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Bhedetar
Sunsari, Koshi ProvinceA cool hill station above Dharan with a viewpoint over the Terai and a glimpse of Kanchenjunga.
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Chandragiri Hills
Kathmandu, Bagmati ProvinceA cable car up to a 2,551 m ridge on the valley's south-west rim, with a Bhaleshwar temple and a Himalayan panorama.
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Godawari and Phulchowki
Lalitpur, Bagmati ProvinceThe national botanical garden and sacred springs at the foot of Phulchowki, the valley's highest hill and a birding hotspot.
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Nagarkot
Bhaktapur, Bagmati ProvinceThe classic valley-rim viewpoint for Himalayan sunrise, from Dhaulagiri to Everest on the clearest days.
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Dhulikhel
Kavrepalanchok, Bagmati ProvinceAn old Newar town on the Araniko Highway with one of the widest Himalayan views near Kathmandu.
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Hidden gemKakani
Nuwakot, Bagmati ProvinceA strawberry-growing ridge north-west of Kathmandu with close views of Ganesh Himal and Langtang.
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Hidden gemSailung
Ramechhap, Bagmati ProvinceRolling grassy hills of a hundred small summits, with a 180-degree Himalayan view and rhododendron in spring.
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Daman
Makwanpur, Bagmati ProvinceA ridge on the old Tribhuvan Rajpath with one of the widest Himalayan panoramas in Nepal, from Dhaulagiri to Everest.
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Hidden gemSiraichuli
Chitwan, Bagmati ProvinceThe highest point of Chitwan district, a Chepang hill with views from the Terai to the Himalaya.
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Sarangkot
Kaski, Gandaki ProvinceA ridge above Phewa Lake with Pokhara's classic sunrise over Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Machhapuchhre, and the launch site for paragliding.
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Hidden gemPanchase
Kaski, Gandaki ProvinceA forested hill where Kaski, Parbat and Syangja meet, with a sacred pond, orchids and a quiet trek from Pokhara.
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Poon Hill and Ghorepani
Myagdi, Gandaki ProvinceNepal's most popular short trek, climbing through rhododendron forest to a sunrise view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
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Hidden gemJaljala
Rolpa, Lumbini ProvinceA high grassland in Rolpa sacred to the Kham Magar, with rhododendron forest and views of Sisne and Dhaulagiri.
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