Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Popular tourist destination in Nepal

Nepal is famous worldwide due to having diversified features in the diversifed region. Nepal consists of three regions, Himalayan regions in north side, Mountainious region in central side and Terai region in south side. These diversifed regions consists various cultural and religious places along with natural resources such as snowy mountains, splendid mountain scenery, green forest, green plains, valleys, rivers, lakes, etc. Nepal is considered as one of the most alluring countries in the world. In short, Nepal is an all round adventure paradise.

Some must-see places in Nepal are as following:

Kathmandu
Kathmandu is known as the home to temples and rich cultural heritage. It is also the home of the ancient and sophisticated Newari culture. The must-see places in Kathmandu are Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhu Nath Stupa, Pashupati Nath Temple, Boudha Nath Stupa and many others.
Patan
Patan is known as the city of fine arts, full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments. The most impressive focal point is Patan Durbar Square full of ancient places, temples and shrines.
Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur is famous for woodcarving and the Bhadgaolen topi or cap. It is also renowned of its myriad wonders of cultural and artistic achievements. The most famous picture of this area is Bhaktapur Durbar Square, The place of 55 windows, the Lion Gate, etc.
Kirtipur
Kirtipur is famous for the cultural and religious heritages. The main places are: Bag Bhairav temple, Lokeshore temple, etc. The oldest and largest university of Nepal "Tribhuwan University" is also located in Kirtipur.
Lumbini
Lumbini is the birth place of Siddhartha Gautam who was later known as Lord Gautam Buddha. It is one of the most significant pilgrimage destinations located in the southern Terai plains of Nepal. Asoka pillar,Maya Devi Temple, Scared Garden, many stupas are some famous places.
Nagarkot
Nagarkot is famous for the best views of the Himalayan Ranges in Nepal including Mount Everest. It offers the view of Dhaulagiri in the west to Kanchenjunga in the east. The sunrise and sunset can be viewed over the Himalayas. It contains a large number of Hotels.
Sundarijal
Sundarijal is famous for its scenic beauty. In Sundarijal you will observe the magnificent waterfalls, cataracts and rock formations. It is an ideal picnic spot, just a short hike away from the motor able road.
Dhulikhel
Dhulikhel is a beautiful place famous for the best views of the Himalayan ranges. Kathmandu University, the first private university of Nepal is situtated here. Many tourists take early morning trips to Dhulikhel to see the awesome over the mountains.
Daman
Daman is the best place to see the panoramic view of the entire Himalayan ranges visible from central Nepal. During autumn it would be interesting to visit here. Daman is famous for the snow falls.
Namobuddha
Namobuddha is popular one day trekking destination from Dhulikhel, situated on the hill above Panauti. It has fascinating stupa of Buddha. This is the enjoyable trek during monsoon season.
Phulchowki
Phulchowki is a good spot for hiking. There is a Buddhist shrine situated on the top of the hill. It is a natural garden of white and red roses, yellow jasmine, iris and other native flowers. Views of the Himalayas as well as the valley are excellent from here.
Nagarjun
Nagarjun is the best place on the top of which there is a stunning Buddhist shrine which is very holy for both Hindu and Buddhist. From the top you can have the panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges can be seen.
Tansen
It is the top most place in Nepal and a most popular summer resort in western Nepal. It has the most extensive views of the country’s major attraction, the Himalaya from Dhaulagiri in the west to Gaurishankar in the northeast.
Gorkha
It is the birth place of great king of Nepal Prithvi Narayan Shah, the founder of modern Nepal. Gorkha Palace, temples of Gorakhnath and Kali are some attractions. It is historically important place.
Pokhara
Pokhara, an enchanting natural paradise proffers a heavenly beauty and serenity for the inquisitive travelers. It is the home of a number of lakes, including the most renowned, Phewa Lake. In the middle of the lake the temple of goddess Barahi is situated. Boating and fishing are the major charm of Phewa Lake. The valley surrounding Pokhara is a home to thick forests, gushing rivers, clear lakes and the world famous views of the Himalaya.
Manakamana
It is one of the most famous and popular pilgrimages sites in Nepal. The goddess Manakamana is widely believed to have the power to fulfill wishes of her devotees. A cable car has recently connected with Kurintar on the Kathmandu Pokhara Highway, which has made the temple easily accessible.
Chitwan
The main attractionin Chitwan is Royal Chitwan National Park, one of the finest National parks in Asia. The park is the home to more than 500 Asian one-horned rhinoceros and Royal Bengal Tigers. This is also the home to around 600 plant species, 50 mammals, 526 birds and 49 amphibians and reptiles. For jungle safari Royal Chitwan National park is famous. Here you will travel through open grassland and dense forest on elephant back and while doing this you will come across different wild animals including rhinos, different kind of deer’s, wild boars, and in rare cases, tigers.
Janakpur
Janakpur is a great religious place and is famous as the birthplace of Sita, the consort of Lord Ram. In Janakpur you will see an artistic marble temple of sita which is popularly known as “Janaki Manddir” and also known as Naulakha Mandir.

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