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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 any where
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
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Bhaktapur (Bhadgoan)
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Bhaktapur means the "city of Devotees"
renowned for its elegant art, fabulous
culture, colorful festivals, traditional
dances and the typical Newari lifestyle.
Do not miss the Changu Narayan Temple,
the oldest temple in Bhaktapur listed in
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Patan (The city of beauty)
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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 18thcenturies. 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. |
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Pokhara Valley (200
km) :
The lake city is one of the most
pictures que spot of Nepal the numerous
lakes, "Tal" in Nepali provide ample
opportunities for fishing, swimming,
canoeing and boating where you can enjoy
the magnificent view of the five peaks
of Annapurna in the background. Don’t
miss Phewa lake, Devi’s fall, Mahendra
cave, old Bazaar. |
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Nagarkot (1hr.drive)
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You can have a distance view of Mount
Everest and the beautiful Himalayan
ranges Nagarkot with an altitude
of2,175m above the sea level. It is a
popular tourist resort is stimulated
32kmseast of Kathmandu. |
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Lumbini (1hr.drive)
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The birthplace of Lord Buddha, the
apostle of peace and non-violence. Still
preserved, the broken Ashokan pillar,
remnants of the old monastery and images
of Buddha’s mother, Maya Devi. The
auspicious garden of Lumbini is situated
amidst the nearly established town of
Siddharthanagar in the hot Terai plains
of the west Nepal.The broken Ashokan
pillar, holy remnants of the old
Buddha’s Monastery, divine images of the
Buddha’s Mother Great Maya Devi, etc are
still well preserved here
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