Kathmandu:
The political, commercial and cultural hub of Nepal is the first stop for the majority of visitors to the country. Once a separate kingdom in itself, it contains three fabled cities - Kathmandu , Patan and Bhaktapur . Out of ten UNESCO Wo rld Heritage Sites, seven cultural heritage sites are in Kathmandu Valley.
The history of the Valley begins with the Buddhist saint Manjushree who slashed a passage through the surrounding hills to drain out the primordial waters and make it inhabitable. Over the centuries, a refined urban civilization emerged, built on a unique synthesis of Hinduism and Buddhism.
Dynasties came and went. Trade and the arts flourished. Its deeply religious Newar inhabitants built fabulous cities and artistic temples that attracted devout pilgrims as well as rampaging invaders. In the late 18th century, following the founding of modern Nepal within more or less the present boundaries, Kathmandu was made the capital. Kathmandu, the largest city in Nepal is situated at an altitude of 1,350m.
KATHMANDU (population 1,096,865 - 2001 census)
Kathmandu Durbar Square: This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples like Hanumandhoka Palace, Kumari Ghar (Abode of the Living Goddess), Taleju temple, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla Kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17h -century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square, protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. Even to date, all the major state and social ceremonies, including the solemnization of coronations are performed in one of the courtyards in this complex. There are also museums inside the palace building. There is an entrance fee of Rs. 250 for foreign visitors. Your ticket to the Square entitles you to visit all the museums.
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Chitwan
Nepal is a land of extreme contrasts in climate and geography, It has a unique topography ranging from lowlands with sub-tropical jungles to arctic conditions in the Himalayan highlands. Within a mere 150 kilometers the land rises from near sea level in the south to over 8000 meters in the North. This, together with the monsoon rainfall along the south facing slopes, has resulted in compacting virtually all climate zones found on planet Earth. As a result, Nepal has been endowed with a great diversity of life-zones providing a home for a large variety of plants, birds and animals.
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Lumbini:
associated with the birth of Lord Buddha is of extreme archeological importance and also a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site. It is said that Prince Siddhartha Gau tam, who later became Buddha the Englightened One, was born in the gardens of Nepal's Lumbini in 623 B.C. The main shrines of Lumbini are the newly restored Mayadevi Temple, the Ashokan Pillar behind the temple and the Lake Shakya Puskarini where Mayadevi is said to have bathed before delivering the little Buddha into the world.
Several other places near Lumbini are linked with stories connected to Buddha and Buddhism. Lumbini is about 300 kilometers southwest of Kathmandu. Bus and flights to Bhairawa which is about 22 kilometers from Lumbini, are available from major cities. From Bhairawa transport services to Lumbini are easily available. Food and accommodation facilities are available in Lumbini and Bhairawa.
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Pokhara:
Pokhara is one of the most beautiful places for (Adventure Holiday Tours Nepal) a tourist to Visit in Nepal, and is the most interesting place of Kingdom of Nepal, which is situated in the lap of the panoramic Annapurna Himal. And Pokhara has a favourable climate all the year round. It is neither too cold nor too hot. During the monsoon season , in Nepal, From June to August, Pokhara gets its fair share of the rains, but at other times it is mostly dry. This place, which has so much of natural’s bounty crammed into such a small area. Perhaps few places in the world has what Pokhara has in terms of natural heritage. most of the places of Pokhara, one can view the majestic mountains of Annapurna 11, 111 X1. And Dhaulagiri. Then, most of the hotels and restaurants situated beside Fewa lake is very scenic.
You can entertain with the canoe known as "Dunga" is available beside the fewa Lake. Again there are other lakes named Beganas and Rupa are surrounded by hills. Don’t forger to visit to the renowned Davi’s Fall (Patale Chhango), Mahendra cave., Tibetan refugee camp as well as Sarangkot from where you can enjoy the glory of Mt. Machhapuchhre and the scenery of the town and Lake as well.
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