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Nepal
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Nepal is a wonder in
Himalaya. It is a land of diversity,
friendly people, and adventure. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. Nepal
is a crossroad of two great civilizations of the world (India and China).
Hence Nepal has unique culture and own heritage. Landscape of Nepal varies
from Gangetic plain to highest mountains in the world within a 100 miles
or so.
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These have brought a unique diversification in
a narrow east-west belt of a Himalayan Kingdom in Altitude,
Climate, Flora and Fauna, People, Language, Religion, Culture,
and Heritage. Hence Nepal has to offer a diverse variety of
tourism.
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| Nepal-a country with a long historic tradition is an
amalgamation of a number of medieval principalities. Before the campaign
of national integration launched by King Prithvi Narayan Shah the
Kathmandu Valley was ruled by the Malla Kings, whose contributions to art
and culture are indeed great and unique. In 1768 AD the Shah dynasty
ascended the throne of the unified kingdom. His Majesty King Birendra Bir
Bikram Shah Dev, is tenth King in the Shah dynasty. |
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| Hinduism and
Buddhism constitute two major religions of Nepal. A remarkable feature of
Nepal is the religious homogeneity what exists, particularly between the
Hindu and Buddhist Communities. Apart from the Hindus and Buddhists,
Muslim from the third largest religious group. The exquisite medieval Art
& Architecture of the Kathmandu Valley vividly reflect the artistic
ingenuity and the religious tradition of the people. |
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General
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Capital/Main
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Kathmandu
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Latitude
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26°
12' and 30° 27' North.
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Longitude
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80°
4' and 88° 12' East.
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Area
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147,181
sq. km
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Population
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23
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Language
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Nepali
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Religion
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Mainly
Hindu with Tibetan Buddhism in the mountains.
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Tourist Places
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Kathmandu
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Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. It is located faintly south-east of
Nepal’s centre and covers an area of about 230 square kilometres.The
city has a population of about 700.000 inhabitants.Kathmandu is really two
cities: on one hand a legendary capital of friendly pilgrims and engraved
rose – brick temples, on the other hand a quick -tempered sprawl
suffocated in the pollution of diesel fumes, dirt, monkeys and beggars. |
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Pokhara
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| Pokhara
valley occupies the central location in
Nepal
and is dominated by the peaks of
Annapurna
range. Its unique setting may be judged from the fact that the
town of
Pokhara
(91 3 metres), is only fifty kilometres from
Annapurna
1 (8,091 metres), clearly seen from the valley. There is a decline
of six thousand metres in altitude within a short distance of only
twenty-nine kilometres; thus the region provides a dramatic contrast in
landscape.
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The northern horizon is defined by a seventy kilometres long
wall of snow and ice with numerous peaks. Theprominent peaks from east to
west are Annapurna South (7,21 9 metres), Fang (7,647 metres),
Annapurna 1 (8,091 metres), Rock Noir (7,454 metres), Glacier Dome (7,193
metres), Gangapurna (7,455 metres), Annapurna Ill (7,555
metres),
Machhapuchhre (6,997 metres), Annapurna IV (7,525 metres), Annapurna 11
(7,937 metres) and Lamjung Himal (6,983 metres). In addition to these,
Dhaulagiri
1 to the north-west and Manaslu-Himalchuli peaks to the north-east
are also visible.
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Tansen
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| The township of Tansen is among a few towns outside the
capital which bears a rich legacy of the traditional art and architecture.
Perched on the lap of the spectacular Srinagar Danda (hill) Tansen,
commands a gorgeous panorama of the Himalayas as well as the plains of
Terai. Located at an elevation of 1310 meters Tansen is a pleasant place
to visit during any season of the year. |
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The hill of Srinagar, half an
hour’s walk up Tansen Bazaar at an elevation of 1524 m. is rare vantage
point to view the contrasting manifestation of nature. An Incredibly Long
panorama of the mountains encompassing Kanjiroba, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna
and Langtang Himal at a stretch is visible from here on one hand, while on
the other the plains of Madi valley and the bigger terai also comes to
distinct view from the same point. Tansen is a good put off point for
short as well as long treks. You can visit some of the beautiful points on
the Kali Gandaki river such as Ranighat Palace and Ramdi Ghat the dense
and serene woody slopes of Rambhapani and Satyawati lake.For longer treks
you can choose any area in Annapurna-Dhaulagiri region such as Dhorpatan,
Jomsom, Ghorepani or Annapurna Sanctuary. Tansen also provides opportunity
for study of Buddhist culture and the life and culture of Magar tribes. |
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Lumbini
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| Lumbini-a place in the South-Western Terai of Nepal, evokes
a kind of holy sentiment to the millions of Buddhists all over the
world-as do the Jerusalem to Christians and Mecca to Muslims. Lumbini is
the place Lord Buddha -the apostle of peace and the light of Asia was born
in 623 B. C., Located in the flat plains of south-Western Nepal and the
foothills of Churia range , Lumbini and its surrounding area is endowed
with a rich natural setting of domesticable fauna and favourable
agricultural environ. |
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Historically, the region is an exquisite
treasure-trove of ancient ruisn and antiquities, dating back to
pre-Christian era. The site, described as a beautiful garden in the
Buddha’s time still retain its legendary charm and beauty. To the mere
12 miles north of Lumbini lies the dense and picturesque sal-grove. |
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Bhaktapur
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| Bhaktapur, or Bhadgaon as the city is also known,
is a musium of medieval art and architecture with many fine examples of
sculpture, woodcarving and colossal pagoda consecrated to different gods
and goddesses. The city is shaped like a conch shell, one of the emblems
of the god Vishnu, and was founded by King Ananda Deva in 889 A.D. The
altitude of the city is 1,402 metres above sea level. The city lies fifteen
kilometres to the east of
Kathmandu
, and is linked by a highway.
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Patan
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| The ancient city
of Patan, lying 5 km southeast of Kathmandu, is known as the city of fine
arts. The city is full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments.The
diversity of the medieval culture that allowed both Hinduism and Buddhism
to flourish has left a rich legacy of impressive sightseeing in this city
for today's visitors. |
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Gorkha
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King Prithvi Narayan Shah, who unified the kingdom of Nepal
during eighteenth century, was born in the township of Gorkha. Situated on
a small hillock at an attitude of about 1000 m, Gorkha offers panoramic
view of snow-fed mountain.
Then the small kingdom of Gorkha, founded by king Drabya Shah in 1560 A.
D. became famous during the dynasty of Ram Shah (1604-1641 A.D.), who
earned the reputation of being just to his people. There was a famous
proverb in those days which said that one should go to Gorkha if he were
looking for justice.
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Suggested
Tours
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| Kathmandu
Holiday Tour |
| Duration
: 03
Nights / 04 Days |
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Covered :Kathmandu - Pashupatinath - Bouddha Nath - Budhanilkantha - Nagarkot |
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| Duration
: 05
Nights / 06 Days |
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Covered : Kathmandu - Pokhara |
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| Complete
Nepal Tour |
| Duration
: 10
Nights -11 Days |
| Places
Covered :Nepal Kathmandu - Bhaktapur -
Bodhnath - Pashupatinath - Kathmandu Durbar Square - Swayambhunath - Royal
Chitwan National Park - Lumbini |
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