Kathemandu
Capital of Nepal, the mystical valley-Kathmandu is Nepal's biggest and most cosmopolitan city, a meeting place of a dozen ethnic groups, and the home town of the Newer, Durbar Square in Kathemandu is one of the most popular tourist destination is enlisted in World Heritage Sites. Clustered around the central Durbar Square is the old Royal Palace (Hanuman Dhoka), numerous interesting temples, the Kumari Chowk or Kumari Bahal (House of the Living Goddess) and the Kasthamandap (House of Wood) from which Katmandu derived its present name. An inquisitive exploration in the Durbar Square reveals the ancient art and architecture of Nepal, which has proved to be a masterpiece to everyone accepting its genuineness.
Patan
The ancient city of Patan, lying 5 km southeast of Kathmandu, is known as the city of fine arts. The diversity of the medieval culture has left a rich legacy of impressive sightseeing in this city for today's visitors.
Bhaktapur
Situated at an altitude of 1,401 m, Bhaktapur (or Bhadgaon as popularly know as) covers an area of four square miles. Bhaktapur or "the City of Devotees" still retains the medieval charm and visitors to this ancient town are treated myriad wonders of cultural and artistic achievements.
Pokhara
If Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, Pokhara is its center of adventure. An enchanting city nestled in a tranquil valley, it is the starting point for many of Nepal's most popular trekking and rafting destinations.
Chitwan
A visit to Nepal remains incomplete without seeing the beauty of the Terai. And Chitwan is the best place to do so. The Royal Chitwan National Park, established in 1973, provides a great wildlife experience with its rich flora and fauna
Lumbini
Lumbini is a place in the South-Western Terai of Nepal, evokes a kind of holy sentiment to the millions of Buddhists all over the world, Lumbini and its surrounding area is endowed with a rich natural setting . |
