NEPAL
The tiny Kingdom of Nepal, nestled
in the Himalaya between India and China, is one of the most diverse and fascinating
countries of the world. Nowhere else on earth can visitors trek among snowy mountain
peaks, raft on rushing river and ride elephants through teeming jungles -all available
within a few hours travel by coach from Kathmandu.
KATHMANDU VALLEY
The bowl like small
mountain- sheltered Kathmandu Valley is the historical center of Nepal and the place where
kingdoms rose and fell, places and temples were build and rebuild, and Nepalese art and
culture were developed and refined is equally religious. Kathmandu Valley has been called
on big museum – a vast store of Hindu and Buddhist art with more shrines and temples
per square km than anywhere else has in the world. Nepalese culture has immense vitality
and countless festivals are celebrated each year. An institution such as the "Living
Goddess" forms a direct link between the past and the present.
The valley is above 25 km from east to west and 20 km from north to south with an area of 570 square km and a population of 1.1 million. Kathmandu lies at a while the surrounding hills range from 1500 meters in height. Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Gaurishanker and Everest are visible from different points in the valley.
PATAN (The city of beauty )
Patan locally referred to as Lalitpur and situated at the south of Kathmandu is the second largest town in the valley. Patan’s great building boom took place under the Mallas in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Numerous temples of widely divers style as well as many Buddhist monasteries are scattered around the fascinating town. The city is famous for its crafts and metal works, which are wonderful souvenirs to be carried home.
BHAKTAPUR (The city of Devotees)
Situated at an altitude of
1,401m. Bhaktapur covers an area of 4 square miles. Shaped like a conch-shell. Bhaktipur
means the city of devotees. The main square of the city contains innumerable temples and
other architectural showpieces such as lion-gate, the golden-gate, the statue of King
Bhupatindra Malla. The palace of 55 windows,
Other Sight Seeing
Places:
Swayambhunath
Pashupatinath
Boudhnath
Budhanilkantha
Changu
Narayan Temple
Nagarkot
Panauti
Phulchoki
Dakshinkali
and Chobhar
Daman
Dhulikhel
Please contact for the details of
sightseeing Places.
Rafting
An adventure river tour in Nepal’s rivers makes a traveler’s Nepal journey
unique and unforgettable. Rafting tour in Nepal is an extra attraction for visitors to
explore the country for civilization, flora and fauna in an exciting white water movement.
Nepal’s high Himalayan fed rivers are challenging to the paddlers September through
December and February through April in a year.
TOURS
Pokhara Valley
The Pokhara Valley is one of
the most picturesque spots of Nepal. The beauty of the valley is en-chanced by its lovely
lakes Phewa, Begnas and Rupa. Which have their source in the glacial region of the
Annapurna Range of the Himalayas. Pokhara is situated 200 kms west of Kathmandu located at
an altitude of 900 meters from the sea level. Pokhara offers the magnificent views of
Dhaulagiri, Himalchuli, Machhapuchhre, five peaks of Annapurna and others. Pokhara is one
of the few places in the world to provide dramatic view in a subtropical setting. Pokhara
is the entrance point for trekkers and to Annapurna and Dhaulagiri regions.
Chitwan
The main at
traction of Chitwan is Royal Chitwan National Park,
which is situated 180 km. southwest of Kathmandu. This is one of Nepal's first and largest
forest region with range of wildlife the rare great one horned rhinoceros, several species
of deer, sloth bear, leopard, wild boar, fresh water dolphin, crocodile, more than 400
species of birds, and the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. Visitors to Chitwan may view game on
elephant back excursions, nature walks, canoe trips and jungle treks. Royal Chitwan
National Park is known to be Asia's best-managed National Park. This trip could be more
interesting if combined with white water rafting.
Lumbini
Lumbini is the birthplace of
Siddhartha Gautam, the founder of Buddhism-the Buddha himself. It is situated about 74 km
from Palpa and 298 km from Kathmandu in western Terai of Nepal. The broken Ashokan Pillar,
remounts of old monasteries, images of Buddha's mother Maya Devi, the Scared pond, the
Mahayana and theravada Vihar are still preserved here Extensive excavation work is being
carried out here with promising.
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information
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