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How to get
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Air : Indian
Airlines,Air Sahara, Royal Nepal Airlines connect Nepal with Delhi,
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Road:Nepal is connected by good motorable roads with
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Bus Services: Regular bus services connect
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Places of Interest
There
are many beautiful and interesting places, to visit outside the
Kathmandu Valley - places of historical importance of noted for
natural beauty. Most of them can be easily reached from Kathmandu
by road or by air.
Kakani:
Located 29-km north-west of the Kathmandu city, the fabulous
holidays area of Kakani features attractions ranging from
beautiful alpine scenery to the magnificent Himalayan panorama
particularly of the Ganesh Himal massif. Other peaks that can be
closely seen from Kakani are: Gaurishanker (7,134m.), Choba Bhamre
(6,109 m), Manaslu (8,163 m), Himalchuli (7, 893m), Annapurna (
8,091m), and several other peaks.
Gosainkunda:
One
of the most famous religious places of pilgrimage of Nepal is
Gosainkunda lake, situated at an altitude of about 4,360m. The
best approach to Gosainkunda is through Dhunche, 132-kms north
east of Kathmandu.
Dhunche is linked with Kathmandu by a motorable road. Surrounded
by high mountains on the north and the south the lake is grand and
picturesque. There are other nine famous lakes such as Saraswati
Bhairv, Sourya and Ganesh Kund, etc.
Dhulikhel
This
ancient town is situated 30-km east of Kathmandu on the side of
the Arniko Rajmarga (Kathmandu-Kodari highway). From here one can
have a complete panoramic view of the snowy ranges from Karyolung
in the east to Himalchuli in the west.
Panauti:
It
is a thriving village of the road to Dhulikhel, with some very
lovely temples and interesting old houses particularly beautiful
area some 14th century wooden temple struts. The drive is through
beautiful countryside.
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.
Timal Narayan:
The
route from Dhulikhel to Timal Narayan is ideal for a short trek.
From here one can have a beautiful view of Gaurishanker Himal and
other important peaks as well as Sunkoshi river. It is also very
pleasant to visit to the village of the tamang people who live in
this area.
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.
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.
There are two ways to get to Muktinath from Kathmandu. Either to
take 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. There is also air service from Pokhara. There is also air
service from Pokhara to Jomsom.
Pokhara Valley:
The
Pokhara Valley one of the most picturesques spot of Nepal, is
enhanced by its lovely lakes Phewa, Begnas and Rupa. Situated
200-kms west of Kathmandu, Pokhara is connected by air as well or
by bus from Kathmandu and Bhairahawa a border town near India.
Situated at an altitude of 827m, Pokhara offers the magnificent
views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, five peaks of
Annapurna and others. Pokhara’s numerous lakes known as
‘Tal’ in Nepali offer fishing, boating and swimming.
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. It takes just seven hours by bus
from Pokhara to reach Tansen.
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.
It is accessible by air from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa. Also one can
reach Lumbini in about 3 hours by bus or car from Tensen via
Bhairahawa. From Kathmandu it takes about 8 hours by bus or
car.
Rapti
Valley (Chitwan):
From
Kathmandu it takes 6 hours to reach chitwan. 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:
The
name of 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.
Biratnagar:
The
second largest city of Nepal Biratnagar is situated in the Koshi
Zone. The city has some of the largest industrial undertakings in
the country. There are a couple of pilgrimage spots in dharan and
barahachhetra nearby the city. Biratnager is linked with kathmandu
by air and road.
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.
Hile:
It
is situated about 13-kms north of Dhankuta Bazaar. The panorama of
the major peaks of the eastern Himalayas including Sagarmatha or
Mt. Everest, Makalu, Lhotse and Kumbhakarna.
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. It is the
best place for viewing sunrise and sunset.
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