IN KATHMANDU
The capital city, Kathmandu is enriched with temples more than
homes and festivals exceeding the number of days in a year.
The whole valley with its seven heritage sites has been enlisted
in cultural World Heritage Site list. The place, which blends
cultural vigor with modern facilities possible on earth is place
liked by tourists been here. The place has more to offer and
it is not only administrative capital of the country but to
the fullest extend capital of traditional culture and physical
resources. Three Durbar Squares - Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur,
Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Swoyambhunath and Changunarayan
are the places most revered by the Kathmanduities and whole
world.
Kathmandu is not big when one compares it to other cities in
South Asia. Kathmandu is a fascinating old city today where
pagodas, narrow cobbled lanes, old carved windows, and stone
shrines are backdrops to the drama of life that continues unhindered.
Here the experiences are amazing, views fascinating, and the
climate charming.
There are living Goddesses whose smiles are a benediction. There
are reincarnate Lamas who foresee the future with a roll of
dice and scriptural reference. There are walks that lead the
adventurous to legendary places where ogres once lived. There
are hidden gardens behind palaces yet unseen and courtyards
where miracles happen, and a city the Buddha visited.
IN POKHARA
The natural beauty of Pokhara in Midwestern Nepal is simply
bewitching. Forming the backdrop are the spectacular Annapurna
Mountains with the magnificent fish-tailed Machhapuchhre dominating
the scene. Adding to Pokhara's enchantment are the three serene
lakes of Phewa, Rupa and Begnas. Lumbini, in the southwest,
is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a World Heritage Site.
An inscription on the Ashoka Pillar identifies the Sacred Garden
as the place where the Buddha was born. Lumbini has a number
of artistic temples and monasteries built through international
support.
IN CHITWAN
UNESCO recalls Chitwan as one of the few remaining undisturbed
vestiges of the 'Terai' region, which formerly extended over
the foothills of India and Nepal at the foot of the Himalayas.
The Chitwan National Park has been enlisted in natural World
Heritage Site. It has a particularly rich flora and fauna. One
of the last populations of single-horned Asiatic rhinoceros
lives in the park, which is also one of the last refuges of
the Bengal tiger.
HILL STATIONS
Nepal is basically known for its altitudinal variations, ranging
between 100 m above the sea level to pinnacle of the Earth,
the Mt. Everest. This fact describes Nepal as the mountainous
country encompassing many sky-penetrating mountains with lush
green meadows, serene hills and deepest gorge. Notable among
hill stations include: Bandipur, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Tansen,
Gorkha amongst others.
Bandipur is an ancient trading town of quaint streets and charming
atmosphere, which lies 135 km out on the Kathmandu -Pokhara
highway. Bandipur retains its age-old cultural attributes. Nagarkot,
located 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu, is one of the most
scenic spots in Bhaktapur district and is renowned for its spectacular
sunrise view of the Himalaya when the weather is clear. Nagarkot
has become famous as one of the best spots to view Mount Everest
as well as other snow-topped peaks of the Himalayan range of
eastern Nepal. Dhulikhel is a scenic and ancient town situated
30 kilometers east of Kathmandu on the Arniko Rajmarg (Kathmandu
Kodari Highway). From here one has a panoramic view of the Himalayan
range. Tansen is on the way from Pokhara to Lumbini, the birthplace
of Lord Buddha, and it is not too far from the Chitwan National
Park and located around 1,300 meters above sea level, on the
south flank of Srinagar Hill. Gorkha is a scenic hill- town
with great historical significance. King Prithvi Narayan Shah,
who unified the Nepal during eighteenth century, was born in
the township of Gorkha. It offers panoramic view of snow-fed
mountains.
PARKS AND RESERVES
Nepal has nine National Parks, three Wildlife Reserves, three
Conservation Areas and one Hunting Reserve. About 15,000 square
kilometers amounting to almost 18 percent of the total area
is protected. This is an amazing commitment to conservation.
- Shey-Phoksundo National Park
- Kanchenjunga Conservation Area
- Sagarmatha National Park
- Annapurna Conservation Area
- Makalu Barun National Park
- Shukla Phant Wildlife Reserve
- Chitwan National Park
- Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve
- Langtang National Park
- Koshi-Tappu Wildlife Reserve
- Shivapuri National Park
- Manaslu Conservation Area
- Khaptad National Park
- Parsa Wildlife Reserve
- Rara National Park
- Bardia National Park
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