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Kathmandu
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Kathmandu
(4500 ft) is Nepal's largest city and the International airport. It
boasts of Casinos, nightclubs and is a gateway to other destinations
in Nepal Such as Pokhra, Chitwan, Jomsom etc. Around Kathmandu there
are excellent getaway resort options in places like Nagarkot and
Dhulikhel. Kathmandu is also home to the famous Pashupatinath Temple,
a Shiva temple considered to be one of the most important alongwith Jyotirlingas. Old
cities of Bhaktapur and Patan are enlisted by UNESCO as
World Cultural Heritage sites are located at a short driving distance
from Kathmandu.. Kathmandu
enjoys pleasant climate in Summers and cold climate in Winters. A
Typical stay in Kathmandu is about two or three nights. [Hotels]
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Pokhara
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Pokhara (4000
ft) is a scenic town 198 kms from Kathmandu accessible via a short
flight. In no other place do mountains rise so quickly. In this area,
within 30 km, the elevation rises from 1000 m to over 8000 m. Lake in
Pokhara and surrounding himalauan views are the main attractions.
Pokhara is also base for trekking around the area.
Kathmandu
enjoys pleasant climate in Summers and cold climate in Winters.
Typical
stay in Pokhara is about two to three nights. [Hotels]
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Chitwan
National Park
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Chitwan is the
Tiger Country where rare population of Royal Bengal Tiger can be
sighted. However its a park that can be visited for the sheer park
experience on part with Corbett, Kanha and Nagarhole in neighboring India. The Chitwan National Park is home to at least 43 species of mammals, 450 species of birds, and 45 species of amphibians and reptiles. Typical
stay in Royal Chitwan National Park is about two to three nights.
However wildlifers and Photographers stay for weeks.
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Jomsom
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Jomsom, (8300
ft is important for its strategic position along the popular Around
Annapurna (Circuit) Trek route. Its also visited as a base for visiting
nearby Muktinathdham Temple.
It is accessible
via a short flight from Pokhara. The
best months are September, October & November during the
Autumn season March, April & May.
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Janakpurdham
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It
is situated to the southern Terai of, Nepal. This holy city is located
approximately 400 KM south-east of Kathmandu and just a 22 KM from Sitamahri,
the nearest Indian border. The city is centre of the ancient Maithili
culture with its own language and script. Janakpur also is the birthplace of
lord Sita goddess (also called Janaki), the main female character of the
Ramayana epos and it is the site of her wedding with Rama, a Hindu God.
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Lumbini
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Buddhists, this is one of the four main pilgrimage sites based around the life of Gautama Buddha, the other three being Kushinagar, Bodh Gaya, and Sarnath.
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Daman
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For those seeking
the ultimate panoramic Himalayan view, Daman is the place to visit. Located
approx 80kms southwest of the Kathmandu valley, Daman (2,400m) offers the
only unimpeded view of the entire Himalayan range – roughly 400kms of
Himalayan panorama. Daman is located on the Tribhuvan Highway between
Kathmandu and the town of Hetauda. A walk around the surrounding area or a
lounging on the one of the resort here is just a different experience in
itself. Rock climbing, cycling, hiking are few of the many activities
possible here. There are couple of accommodation option for a comfortable
stay.
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Manakamana
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Manakamana is a
Hindu Pilgrimage centre and a mid-way point enroute from Kathmandu to
Pokhara.
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Further information and Reservations email - nepal@nivalink.com
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