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Travel Ways Int'l (P) Ltd
Tel: +977 1 4440703
P.O.Box: 8974 CPC 585
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
email: travel@travelways.com.np
www.travelways.com.np |
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Beyond Kathmandu valley
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| Lumbini (Birth Place of Gautam Buddha): (World Heritage site) : This site is famous for Hindus and Buddhists, located in the mid western terai. It is 250 kilometers far from Kathmandu. Lumbini, where Gautam Buddha himself was born over 2,500 years ago, is religious place having historic importance for all. There are many monasteries of different countries on the side of the main site. There are numerous buildings of religious significance. The most important of which is a massive stone pillar erected by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in 250 B.c; it was discovered only in 1895. The shrine of Maya Devi, said to be located at the exact place where the Buddha was born in the palace garden, contains a stone relif. Depicting Gautama's nativity scene. There is also a rectangular pond said to be the remains of a scared pool. The brick foundations of a ruined monastery contains some small votive stupas and several large plinths. In the area are modern Buddhist shrines and an older gompa. |
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Pokhara (nature and cultura): The Pokhara situated at 200 km west of Kathmandu Pokhara is the most beautiful city in Nepal. It is renowned for its setting rather than its historical or cultural endowments. It is the starting point of Nepal's most popular trekking destinations. This is the magic city in the sense that you can enjoy exotic view of Machhapuchhre [6977m] very close from Pokhara city. Moreover, Pokhara offers panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Himchuli and more. The valley is famous for natural and cultural beauty that has more than seven lakes, out of them Fewa and Rupa are very attractive for tourists.
Pokhara has some of the country's best accommodation and restaurants as well. There is a batch of Tibetan settlements, a hilltop monastery and the pretty Devi Falls nearby. Day walks can be taken to Sarangkot (1592m), the limestone caves at Mahendra Gufa (Cave) or Rupa and Begnas Tals (lakes). Its quiet lakeside location and proximity to the mountains mean it is an ideal place for recovering from or gearing up for a trek, taking leisurely strolls or simply putting your nose in a good book. |
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| Gorkha (Historical City): Gorkha, the foundation of modern Nepal, is situated at a distance of 144km/90miles north west of Kathmandu. It is the birthplace of King Prithvi Narayan Shah the great, the founder of modern Nepal. Situated on a hill overlooking the snowy peaks of the Himalaya is a beautiful old palace known as Gorkha Durbar. There are two attractive temples of Gorakhnath and Kali inside the palace precinct. There is a famous cave sheltering the statue of Gorakhnath Baba (sage). It is believed that the name of Gorkha was derived from the name of this sage, whose blessings inspired King Prithvi Narayan Shah for the unification of Nepal. From the top of the hill above Gorkha palace and from a saddle east of the bazaar, the view of Manaslu and Himalchuli is spectacular. Gorkha can be reached in about 5 hours by road from Kathmandu and 4 hours from Pokhara. A side trip to Manakamana Temple on the way to Gorkha is very enjoyable and interesting. |
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| Royal Chitwan National Park : (World Heritage site): A World Heritage Site in south-central Nepal, is 932 sq km of subtropical lowlands of sal forests, tall grassland, ox-bow lakes and flood plains. The park is home to 50 species of mammals, 55 species of amphibians and reptiles and 525 species of birds. Wildlife found here include the one-horned rhinoceros, Royal Bengal tiger, gaur, wild elephant, gharial and the Gangetic dolphin. Tharus are the indigenous inhabitants of Chitwan. Activities such as jungle safari on elephant back, jungle walk, canoe ride, village tour and jeep drive can be enjoyed in Chitwan. |
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