Discover Nepal

Surrounded by the soaring heights of the Himalayas, Nepal is a landlocked country of eternal beauty and attraction. It is a scenic paradise and the home of the world’s highest mountains, historic cities and the forested plains where you can find the lordly tigers and the great one- horned rhinoceros. Nepal is the youngest republic in the world, a land of colorful cultures, ancient history, charming people, picturesque scenery and some of the best walking on earth. It is globally known for Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak of the world.

When to Visit

Nepal enjoys a great variation in its climatic conditions. The weather conditions here are generally pleasant and predictable. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons here and most apt for touring Nepal., we could compare  India with almost the same temperatures. Winter temperatures in Nepal drop to freezing degrees with a very high level of snowfall in the mountain regions.

Tourist Attractions

Pashupatinath Temple: The beautiful temple of Lord Pashupatinath lies about 5 kms north-east of Kathmandu. Located amidst many other temples on the right bank of the river Bagmati, it is considered as the holiest Hindu Pilgrimage site in Nepal. The temple is dedicated to Hindu Lord Shiva. The shrines and temples of Pashupatinath attract a large number of visitors across the globe every year.

Royal Chitwan National Park: Royal Chitwan National Park (RCNP) is considered to be one of the country’s finest treasures of natural wonders. The park is in the south-central Nepal and covers around 932 sq. km. area of the inner Terrain. The park is declared to be the first national park of Nepal. Due to its unique ecosystems of international significance, UNESCO declared RCNP a World Heritage Site in 1984.

Kathmandu Durbar Square: Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the eight listed Cultural World Heritage site by UNESCO. It contains a cluster of ancient palaces, temples, streets and courtyards that date back to the 12th and 18th centuries. The place is the religious, social and urban focal point of Kathmandu.

Golden Gate: The remarkably beautiful Golden Gate is the pride of Nepal. The gate, decorated with precious stones, contains a great historical and religious significance. The royal door of the gate is embellished with the figure of Goddess Kali and Lord Garuda. The traditional phenomena say the gate is two heavenly nymphs. The architecture and unmatchable beauty of the gate completely enamors the tourists.

Bodhnath and Syambunath: In the lap of the Kathmandu valley, Bodhnath Stupa is a bastion of Tibetan culture and tradition. This temple is considered as one of the important adobe of Tibetan Buddhism. This 14th century architecture is the largest stupa in Nepal. It looks like a giant “Mandala” from the air.

Syambhunath, on the other hand, is popularly known as the monkey temple. The architecture has remained almost unchanged since the 14th century. A stupa is best appreciated by walking around it in a clockwise direction.

The charming locales make a sincere effort to make your travel to Nepal a pleasant one. A trip to Nepal can come in all financial variations that can suit your particular pocket size in an apt manner.

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