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Nepal is one of the
most fascinating countries in the
world with its natural beauty, rich
cultural heritage, towering pagodas
and
spectacular Himalayan ranges
including the
world's highest peaks. It is a
country of ethnic & topographical
diversities, rich flora & fauna
adorned with exceptional architecture
unmatched by any country of the
world. No wonder this land of
diversities and contrasts is attracting
more and more visitors & becoming
one of the major
tourist destinations the world
over. There are many places of interest
specially in
Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini and
other cultural cities in Nepal. |
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Popular Tourist
Destinations In Nepal |
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Kathmandu
Surrounded by a tier of green
mountains, the Kathmandu Valley has
an exotic setting. There are main
three towns of great historic,
artistic and cultural interest:
Kathmandu, Patan and
Bhaktapur. Covering an area of
218 miles, the valley is situated
4,423 ft. above sea level.
Major places of
interest in Kathmandu are:
Kathmandu Durbar Square,
Swayambhu Nath Stupa,
Boudha Nath, Pashupatinath
Temple, Budhanilkantha.
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Bhaktapur
In the Sanskrit
language, the word "Bhaktapur"
literally means "the city of
devotees". The ancient cultural city
that was founded by the King Anand
Dev in 889 A.D. It is also known as
Bhadgoan.
Major
places of interest in Bhaktapur are:
Bhaktapur Durbar
Square, Dattatrayanath
Temple, Changu Narayan Temple,
Thimi
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Patan
Major places of interest in Patan
are: Patan Durbar Sqaure, Hirayana Verna
Mahavihar (Golden Temple ), Kumbeshwar, Ashokan Stupas, Machhendranath
temple ,
Mahaboudha. |
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Pokhara
Major places of interest in Pokhara
are : Barahi Temple,
Barahi Temple,
World Peace Pagoda,
Buddhist Monastery,
Gupteshwor Cave,
Indhyabasini Temple,
Manakamana,
Climate of Pokhara,
Access to Pokhara,
Caves and Water Falls in Pokhara,
Mountains and Hills in Pokhara,
Lakes and Rivers in Pokhara. |
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Around the Valley
Lying in the outskirts of the
Kathmandu valley their are many
medieval villages with farming
community still living their
unchanged lives with age old
practices, rituals and traditions. |
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Western Nepal
This region is home to the famous
Annapurna Mountains, the lake city
of Pokhara and Lumbini the
birthplace of Buddha, all lying in
close proximity with each other yet
having a totally diverse natural and
cultural heritage. |
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Central Nepal
Home to the capital
city, this is the gate way to the
Langtang and Everest region, the
route popular with the pioneering
adventure to the Everest as well as
the entry point to the vast
wilderness of the high Tibetan
plateau.
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Eastern Nepal
Home to the highest mountains in the
world, and the famous mountains
climbers, the sherpas, this region
has many ancient monasteries,
diverse cultural and natural
heritage. |
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