Places to see in Nepal
Nepal has many different things to offer for sightseeing. The natural beauty and Himalayan views, the culture and traditions, the historical monuments, art and architecture, Hindu temples, Buddhist stupas and monasteries, its people and rites, myths and mysteries which are a part of the daily life of the people of Nepal.
Everywhere in the country, one can find such places and enjoy the culture of Nepal. Here are some of the most interesting places to visit in the country. Most of them can be visited through a cultural tour. If you want more details about the tours in Nepal,
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Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the politic, economic, cultural and religious capital of Nepal. Situated at an elevation of 1400 meters, the city recensed more than 2 millions people.»» Read More
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Patan
Patan, also called Lalitpur is “the City of Artists”. Second city of the Kathmandu Valley with 250 000 people, Patan is famous for its colourful paintings called Tangkas.»» Read More
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Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur, also called Bhadgaon, register 220 000 people with a majority of Newar whose the architecture of the old town witness.»» Read More
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Pokhara
Pokhara is a city of 200 000 inhabitants, 200 kms west from Kathmandu. It is the third largest city of Nepal after Kathmandu and Biratnagar.»» Read More
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Lumbini
Lumbini is the birth place of Siddhartha Gautam, the Buddha. Lumbini is part of the four most important cities for the Buddhist pilgrimages.»» Read More
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Nuwakot
Nuwakot is a small, still merely ignored town which, though, has a big importance in the history of Nepal.»» Read More
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Nagarkot
One of the most famous tourist destinations is Nagarkot, which is located on the nort-east rim of Kathmandu Valley at an elevation of 2000 meters»» Read More
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Bandipur
At the end of 18th Century, Newars coming from Kathmandu Valley settles a community in Bandipur, a city well located on the trade road between India and Tibet»» Read More
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Gorkha
Gorkha, situated 140 kms west of Kathmandu at an altitude of 1135 meters, is the ancestral hometown of the Nepals ruling royal family, the Shah family.»» Read More
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Tansen
Tansen, the administrative center of the district of Palpa, is situated between Pokhara (6 hours, 110 kms) and Bhairawa - Lumbini (2 hours, 55 kms).»» Read More
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Janakpur
Janakpur is one of the historical and religious city of Nepal. It has a population of approximately 80 000 people.»» Read More
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