Saturday, September 22, 2018

Nepal Attractions- Conquer the limits of culture to discover your own identity


NEPAL is a sovereign mountains tiny country, located in Southern of Asia. It is land locked country, situated between China to the North and India to the South East And West. Among the many tourist adventure in Nepal, TREKKING is by far the most popular. The diversity in NEPAL'S nature and a range of exotic culture makes this country ideal for trekking.

Each part of Nepal has its own, historical, geographical, cultural, traditional and religious significance, rich diversity and ethnic diversity. This aspect has made a visit to Nepal so much intriguing, exciting and wonderful. Almighty Himalayas of Nepal has held the entire world under its spell. Each year people in huge number come to Everest for mountain expedition and trekking in Nepal. Nepal houses numerous unbelievably exotic locals. Cultural heritage like the Royal Palace with intricately carved doors and windows and beautiful courtyards designed in stone, metal, terracotta ivory etc has presented Nepal as an exquisite open museum before the world. Spiritual, divine, adventurous and entertaining......the cities of Nepal are a unique blend of tradition and novelty.. Then be it the clinging bells of temples at Bhaktapur, the beautiful lakes of Pokhra or the casinos at Kathmandu........a tour to the cities of Nepal introduces you every facet of like. Discover the diversities of Nepal Cities.

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Kathmandu: Kathmandu is known as Kantipur, the kingdom of Nepal. accumulates 78 million people of various race, cast, creed, culture and religion and is the largest city in Nepal. The term Kathmandu has been derived from the combination of two Sanskrit words 'kasth' meaning wood and 'mandap' meaning beautiful shades. Situated at the elevation of approximately 4,265 ft. There are many beautiful and interesting places to visit outside the Kathmandu Valley. The places are full of history and historical remains and are remarkable for their beauties. Kathmandu is home to gems such as Durbar Square (with temples dating back to the 12th century), Boudhanath Stupa (a world heritage site), The Pashupatinath Temple (the country's most important hindu temple, on the bank of the Bagmati River, and the Royal Palace (the site of the infamous 2001 massacre of the Royal family by the then crown prince, and now converted into the Narayanhiti Palace Museum.



Kathmandu is the capital and largest urban agglomerate of Nepal. The agglomerate consists of Kathmandu Metropolitan City at its core, and its sister cities Patan, Kirtipur, Thimi, and Bhaktapur. Population 700,000 (2008). The city is at 1336 m above sea level. The valley covers an area of 218 square miles. It is surrounded by a tier of green mountain wall above, which tower mighty snow-capped peaks. It is the political as well as cultural capital of the country.  The Kathmandu Valley hosts seven World Heritage Sites declared by the UNESCO in Nepal. The valley is famous for scenery, beautiful countryside, ethnic clans, monasteries and thousands of temples. The city is also called the city of temple.

Kathmandu is also the gateway to the rest of Nepal in particular the tranquil Bhaktapur, temple-tastic Patan, the Chitwan National Park and of course, the Himalaya.

Place of interest around the Kathmandu Valley! 


Kathmandu Valley comprises the three ancient cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. Situated at an altitude of 1336 meter above the sea level, the Kathmandu Valley covers an area of 218 sq. miles. These three independent states ruled by the Malla King from the 12th to the 18th centuries. These three cities house seven UNESCO World Heritage Shrines which are together listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Culture). The valley is also home to hundreds of other exquisite monuments, sculptures, artistic temples and magnificent reminders of the golden era in Nepal's architecture.

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KATHMANDU: Points of Interest



Kathmandu Darbar Square ('UNESCO World Heritage Site") also known as Hanuman Dhoka Square is one of the major attraction for tourists in the Nepal City. This massive complex is home to palaces, Temples and Courtyards. Darbar Square was surrounded with spectacular architecture and vivid showcases the skills of the Newar artists and craftsman over several centuries. 
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Pashupatinath Temple, the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in Nepal. Located  at the bank of the Bagmati river, the holy temple has a reputation of "the temple of living being". With astonishing architectural beauty. Pashupatinath temple complex is the embodiment of faith, religion, culture and tradition. The most important festival celebrated in this temple is Shivaratri or the nights of Lord Shiva.  Read More

Swayambhunath is an ancient religious architecture atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley. The Swayambhunath Stupa is one of the crowing glories of the Kathmandu Valley. Swayambhunath is the most glorious Buddhist Stupa is also known as Monkey Temple is the most ancient in this part of the world. Swayambhunath Temple is a World Heritage Site. Read More



Kopan Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery providing courses and retreat in a picturesque hill top setting near Boudhanath, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal. Kopan has become especially famous for teaching Buddhism to visiting Western foreigners. 

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Araniko Highway is one one of the most dangerous roads in the world. It provides Nepal's overland link with Tibet and China. The road, part of the AH42, is asphalted, and connects Kathmandu to Nepal's border with China. The road is also known as Araniko Highway. This road is of crucial importantce to Nepal as it carries a very large amount of goods from China.  Read more

Chitwan National Park is the first national park in Nepal. It was established in 1973 and granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984. The Royal Chitwan National Park, one of Asia's richest and most spectacular wild-life centuries. Chitwan National Park is a beautiful example of active conservation and tourism at this UNESCO site with tigers, elephants, and the rare one-horned rhino.  Read More

Nagarkot  is a village in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. It is 32 km north east of Kathmandu on the northern fringe of the Kathmandu Valley. the Himalayan peaks at sunrise being particularly magnificent. Besides scenic views and outdoor hiking, the town itself makes a good place for long term backpackers to spend two or three night.
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Lumbini is the secred site of the birth of Sakyamuni Buddha, which soon become a place of pilgrimage. Lumbini is one of the holliest places of one of the world's great religions. Lumbini, the fourth largest tourist destination in Nepal located in the south-central Terai of Nepal situated in the foothills of the Himalayas. Read More



Thamel is a commercial neighbour hood, located in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. It is the hottest-spot for tourism inside the Kathmandu Valley. Thamel is known by its narrow alleys crowded with various shops and vendors. There are many restaurants in Thamel that serve traditional and continental cuisine. Thamel probably is the best place to enjoy night life when you are in Kathmandu. Read more


Patan is known for its tradition of arts and handicrafts. In the heart of Patan and the Patan Marketplace, Patan Durbar Square is filled with Ancient Palaces, Pagodas Temples, Stone Baths. Hindus and Buddhist Statues.The city of Patan offers visitors the chances to see an abundance of exquisite works of religious art and architecture.  Read more





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