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नेपाल एउटा यस्तो देश हो, जहाँ प्रकृतिको हरेक सुन्दरता हेर्न पाइन्छ । भनिन्छ यहाँका नदिनालाका कलकल आवाजले मधुर धुन निकाल्छन् । कोइली चरीको कुहुकुहु अनि झ्याउँकिरीको झ्याउँ झ्याउँमा मन्त्र मुग्ध हुन पाइन्छ । यहाँका हिमालहरुले नेपालको गौरवलाई अर्झ चित्रित गर्दछ । यस्ता कयौं ठाउँहरु यहाँ छन् जुन यहाँ यसप्रकार वर्णन गरीन्छ ।
PATAN CITY known as Lalitpur is 6 Km south of Kathmandu city. It is full of Buddhist monuments, Hindu temples and the ancient Palace. Patan city is noted for wood carving and metal works. It is also known as city of artists.
BHAKTAPUR CITY also known as Bhadgaon is 12 Km east of Kathmandu city, is the home of medieval art and architecture. The main square of the city contains innumerable temples and other architectural showpieces - the Lion Gate, the Palace of 55 windows, the Batsala temple and the Nyatapola temple.
SOYAMBHUNATH Buddhist stupa is said to be over 2000 years old and one of the world's most glorious Buddhist Chaityas is 4 Km west of Kathmandu city and situated on the hillock from where one can have a spectacular view of Kathmandu city.
DAKSHINKALI temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali, a Hindu Goddess of power. It is 18 Km south of Kathmandu city. Every Tuesday and Saturday animals are sacrificed at the pith of Kali.
NAGARKOT is at an altitude of 2175 mt./ 7122 ft. above sea level, 32 Km north east of Kathmandu city. On a clear day, long range of Himalayas including Mt. Everest can be seen from here.
ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK is situated in the Rapti valley about 150 Km south of Kathmandu. It is the richest wildlife reserve in Nepal and one of the best in Asia. Occupying an area of 932 Sq Km, this park is home to one-third of the entire one-horned rhinos population in the world. The Bengal Tiger is one of the main attraction in this park. Visitors at the Royal Chitwan Park are also likely to see leopards, gaurs, wild buffaloes, sloth bears, wild boars, various species of deer and march, and mugger crocodiles. More than 400 species of birds have been identified here making it a paradise for bird watchers.
नेपाल एउटा यस्तो देश हो, जहाँ प्रकृतिको हरेक सुन्दरता हेर्न पाइन्छ । भनिन्छ यहाँका नदिनालाका कलकल आवाजले मधुर धुन निकाल्छन् । कोइली चरीको कुहुकुहु अनि झ्याउँकिरीको झ्याउँ झ्याउँमा मन्त्र मुग्ध हुन पाइन्छ । यहाँका हिमालहरुले नेपालको गौरवलाई अर्झ चित्रित गर्दछ । यस्ता कयौं ठाउँहरु यहाँ छन् जुन यहाँ यसप्रकार वर्णन गरीन्छ ।
KATHMANDU CITY- Nowhere in the world can one find the same concentration of culture, art and tradition that exits in Kathmandu valley. Once known as Kantipur, Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. The city is a concentration of temples. Near the Durbar Square is the residence of Kumari the Virgin Goddess who acknowledges the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence. Kasthmandap, the source of the name of Kathmandu. Hanuman Dhoka the ancient palace of the Nepalese Royalty.
PATAN CITY known as Lalitpur is 6 Km south of Kathmandu city. It is full of Buddhist monuments, Hindu temples and the ancient Palace. Patan city is noted for wood carving and metal works. It is also known as city of artists.BHAKTAPUR CITY also known as Bhadgaon is 12 Km east of Kathmandu city, is the home of medieval art and architecture. The main square of the city contains innumerable temples and other architectural showpieces - the Lion Gate, the Palace of 55 windows, the Batsala temple and the Nyatapola temple.
TEMPLES :
SOYAMBHUNATH Buddhist stupa is said to be over 2000 years old and one of the world's most glorious Buddhist Chaityas is 4 Km west of Kathmandu city and situated on the hillock from where one can have a spectacular view of Kathmandu city.
BOUDHANATH is 7 Km east of Kathmandu city. It is one of the biggest Stupas in the world. The Stupa is ringed by houses of Lamas and Monasteries.
PASHUPATINATH situated on the bank of Bagmati river is 6 Km east of Kathmandu city. The temple is in pagoda style with gilt roof and richly carved silver doors. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
DAKSHINKALI temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali, a Hindu Goddess of power. It is 18 Km south of Kathmandu city. Every Tuesday and Saturday animals are sacrificed at the pith of Kali.
CHANGU NARAYAN built in 4th century on a hill top, 16 Km north east of Kathmandu city. It is known for stone sculptures and carvings. A sweeping view of the surrounding country side can be seen from this temple.
MOUNTAIN PANORAMA :
DHULIKHEL is situated 30 Km north east of Kathmandu city on Kodari highway at an altitude of 1,675 meter (5,500 ft) above the sea level. From here one can have a panoramic view of Himalayas on a clear day.
NAGARKOT is at an altitude of 2175 mt./ 7122 ft. above sea level, 32 Km north east of Kathmandu city. On a clear day, long range of Himalayas including Mt. Everest can be seen from here.
DAMAN, at 2322 mt./ 7616 ft. above the sea level lies 80 Km south of Kathmandu city on Tribhuvan highway. The best place to have view of highest peaks, Dhaulagiri in the west to Mt. Everest in the east.
EXCURSIONS OUTSIDE KATHMANDU VALLEY :
POKHARA valley, a most popular tourist destination in Nepal, is 200 Km west of Kathmandu city. Nestles beneath the Annapurna range of the western Himalayas, Pokhara has many exotic places of interest such as the Seti River Gorge, Mahendra Cave, Devi's Falls and the famous lake Phewa its still water displaying stunning reflections of the majestic Fish Tail and Annapurna Himalayas. It is base for all treks to Annapurna region.
LUMBINI is the birth place of Lord Buddha, the apostle of peace, compassion and non-violence. It is 310 Km to the south west of Kathmandu city. Lumbini garden complex has a stone pillar commemorating the visit of Emperor Ashoka around 250 BC.
ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK is situated in the Rapti valley about 150 Km south of Kathmandu. It is the richest wildlife reserve in Nepal and one of the best in Asia. Occupying an area of 932 Sq Km, this park is home to one-third of the entire one-horned rhinos population in the world. The Bengal Tiger is one of the main attraction in this park. Visitors at the Royal Chitwan Park are also likely to see leopards, gaurs, wild buffaloes, sloth bears, wild boars, various species of deer and march, and mugger crocodiles. More than 400 species of birds have been identified here making it a paradise for bird watchers.
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