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NEPAL : once is not enough
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Shivapuri: Shivapuri
is the second highest peak among the hills surrounding the Kathmandu
Valley. It is 2732m at its peak with numerous sharp ridges radiating
to all sides. Situated towards the north of the Kathmandu, was proclaimed
as a watershed area supplying more than a million liters of natural
spring water to the city. |
Gosainkunda: It
is the popular Hindu pilgrimage place. It is situated at the height
of 4,380 metres from sea level, and melts and sips down to form the
Trishuli river. It is on the way of a popular trekking route of Dhunche-Gosainkunda-Helambu
trail. In fact there are 108 total lakes, small to medium in this
area and also the challenging Lauribina La pass 4,610 meters on its
outskirts. Gosainkunda trek adjoins the famous Langtang trek in the
same district. The lake remains frozen for six months in winter October
to June. There are plenty of hotels along the route to Helambu trek.The
lake is believed to have formed from the digging of the land by the
Trishul (Trident) of lord Shiva after he drank the poison from Samudramanthan
and desperately wanted cold water to quench the overwhelming heat
of the poison. |
Dhulikhel: |
Panauti: Panauti,
a small town located 35 km Southeast of Kathmandu. Panauti is a historical
city as it was originally a small state given by King Bhupitendra
Malla as a dowry to his sister. At the end of the 13th Century, Panauti
was finally integrated into the unified kingdom of Nepal, along with
Kathmandu, Patan, and Bakthapur, which are all former capital cities
of the Kathmandu valley. Panauti, consists of a variety of Buddhist
and Hindu religious monuments. |
Namo Buddha: It is situated on a hill above Panauti. It requires an easy drive or good walk to get here. There is an amazing story concerned with the Buddha which is commemorated by an ancient stone slab and a stupa with the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. |
Palanchowk Bhagawati: 7-km north of the mountain of Panchkhal, on the top of a hill lies the noted historic temple of palanchowk bhagawati. The temple houses a three feet long beautiful artistic stone image of goddess bhagawati. |
Charikot: About 133-km from Kathmandu, Charikot provides a spetacular mountais view of the Gaurishanker. In the eastern upper part of Dolakha township there is a famous roofless temple of Dolakha Bhimsen. |
Helambu: Helambu
situated about 72-km north-east of Kathmandu is famous for its scenic
grandeur and pleasant climate. There are many Buddhist monasteries
amidst a rich and enchanting landscape. Sundarijal is the starting
point to trek to Helambu which is mere 11-km away from Kathmandu.
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Gorkha: Gorkha is the birth place of King Prithivi Narayan Shah - The Great, the founder of modern Nepal. Situated on a hill overlooking the snowy peaks of the himalayas, there is a beautiful old palace known as Gorkha Durbar. There are two attractive temples of Gorakhnath and Kali inside the palace precinct. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple of Gorakhnath. Gorkha can be reached in about 6 hours from Kathmandu and in about 4 hours from Pokhara. A side trip to Manakamana on the way to Gorkha is very enjoyable and interesting. |
Muktinath: The
famous temple of Lord Muktinath lies in the district of mustang and
is situated about 18-kms north-east of Jomsom at an altitude of about
3,749m. The temple is situated on a high mountain range and is visited
during fair weather. |
Pokhara
Valley:It is situated 200-kms west of Kathmandu. The Pokhara Valley one of the most picturesques spot of Nepal, is enhanced by its lovely lakes Phewa, Begnas and Rupa. |
Tansen: Situated at an altitude of 1,343m, Tansen is the most popular summer resort in western nepal on account of its position and climate. It has perhaps Nepal’s most far stretching views of the country’s chief attractions. The Himalayas from Dhaulagiri in the west to Gaurishanker in the north-east. |
Lumbini:
Lumbini
is the birth place of Lord Buddha, the apostle of peace, and non violence.
It is situated 250-kms south-west of Kathmandu. The broken Ashokan
Pillar, remnants of old monastery, images of Buddha’s mother Maya
Devi, etc. are still preserved in Lumbini. |
Chitwan: Chitwan
is 4 hours drive away form Kathmandu. Situated 120-kms south-west
of Kathmandu, the main attraction of chitwan is Royal Chitwan National
Park. This is one of the Nepal’s largest forest regions with a wide
range of wildlife - the rare great One-horned Rhinoceros, several
species of Deer, Sloth Bear, Leopard, Wild Boar, Fresh Water Dolphin,
Crocodile, more Royal Bengal Tiger. Visitors to chitwan may view game
of Elephant back excursions, nature walks, canoe trips, from window
and on jungle treks. There are several authorized agencies to organize
such safari. Visitors may also take river raft, driving from Kathmandu
to the river Trishuli or Seti Khola. |
Daman: It is situated 80-kms south-west of Kathmandu at an altitude of about 2,400m. Daman is located on the Tribhuvan highway in between Kathmandu and the town of Birgunj. For the view of the breathtaking grandeur of the world’s highest peaks extending in one glittering are from far west of Dhaulagiri to far east of Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) there is no better place than Daman. There is a view tower fitted with long range telescopes. Daman can be reached in four hours from Kathmandu. |
Namche Bazaar: Namche
bazaar is generally associated with that of Sagarmatha or Mt. Everest
- the highest peak in the world. It is the entrance to the Everest
region. Situated on the lap of Khumbu Himal range, Namche Bazaar is
about 241-kms. From Kathmandu and the distance is generally covered
within 15 days by trekking. This place is the home of the legendary
Sherpas. One can fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and Syangboche in the
Everest region. |
Janakpur: A
great religious place, Janakpur is famous as the birthplace of Goddess
Sita, the consort of Lord Ram. There is an artistic marble temple
of Sita (Janaki), popularly known as Naulakha Mandir. Religious festivals,
pilgrimages, trade fairs and other festivities are held here on Bivaha
Panchami and Ram Navami days. |
Barahachhetra: A
few kilometers from the main city of Biratnagar, Barahachhetra, the
holy place of Hindu pilgrimage, lies at the confluence of the two
rivers the Saptakoshi and Kokaha. There is the temple of Lord Baraha,
the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Historians have traced the existence
of this image from the 12th century. |
Antu Danda: It is situated at an altitude of 1,677 m. In the llam district and is famous for its unique views of Everest and Kanchenjunga (Mahalangur & Kumbhakarna Himalayan Range). It is the best place for viewing sunrise and sunset. |