Nepal
- the Himalayan kingdom is one of the foremost
travel destinations in the world for adventure
travel. But the country is not only an adventure
destination as the cultural heritage of Nepal is as
rich as its natural heritage. Kathmandu, Royal
Chitwan National Park, Bharatpur, Pokhra, and
trekking and river rafting in Himalayas are all the
part of this great country. It is a land of cultural
diversity, being the religious crossroads of
Hinduism and Buddhism, and is the birthplace of Lord
Buddha and Goddess Sita.
Nepal - Tourist Attractions
Nepal has three main cities of tourist attraction-Kathmandu,
Patan and Bhaktapur. The capital city of Kathmandu
offers many attractions to the visitor. It is the
seat of the world famous Pashupatinath Temple.
Kathmandu's core is Durbar Square, with the
Vishnumati River to the west and Ratna Park to the
east. The Baghmati River forms the southern
boundary, while Thamel, the budget travelers'
hangout, sprawls to the north.
Patan has many pleasant attractions like the Durbar
Square, Royal Palace, Jagannarayan Temple, Golden
Temple, Kumbeshawar, a collection of Buddhist stupas,
Nepal’s only zoo, and the Tibetan carpet market at
Jawlakhel.
Bhaktapur, 35 km from Kathmandu, offers attractions
like the Durbar Square, famous for its temples,
squares, statues and columns, Taumadhi Tole Square,
Nyatapola Temple, Til Mahadev Narayan, Potters’
Square, and Tachupal Tole Square.
In the Terai region, the Royal Chitwan National Park
and Janakpur, the legendary birthplace of Goddess
Sita of the Ramayana, are the oft-visited sites.
Pokhara is famous for its picturesque setting,
Tibetan settlements, hilltop monasteries, the Devi
Falls, caves and lakes. The Dakshina Kali Temple,
south of the Kathmandu Valley, attracts hundreds of
pilgrims everyday. The Nagarjuna forest reserve is
also a treat for the nature lover.
Nepal - Hotels
Hotels and resorts in Nepal offer the best in
hospitality traditions and follow the global
standard. Located in the foothills of Himalayas to
some of the highest inhabited places in the world,
these hotels offer comfort at the time when you need
it most.