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Some
Beautiful Places In Nepal:
1.
Kakani
Located 29km northwest of Kathmandu city, the fabulous holiday area of Kakani
features attractions ranging from beautiful alpines scenery to the
magnificent Himalayan Panorama particularly of the Ganesh Himal massif.
Other peaks that can be closely seen from Kakani are: Gaurishanker
(7,134m) Choba Bhamre (6,109m), Manaslu (8,163m), Himalchuli (7,893m),
Annapurna (8091m) and several other peaks.
2.
Dhulikhel
This ancient town is situated 30km east of Kathmandu on the side of the Arniko
Highway. The Newar town of Dhulikhel offers a traditional atmosphere along with
spectacular views. Once an important link in the ancient trade route to Tibet,
Dhulikhel has a glorious past which can be seen in the lovely buildings and
intricate wood carvings in the shop-lined streets and temples. Pleasant climate
(even during summer) is big attraction at Dhulikhel.
3.
Nagarkot
Nagarkot is a popular tourist resort of Nepal. It is situated 32 km east of
Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,175m above sea level. The Panorama of the majo
peaks of the eastern Nepal Himalaya including Mt. Everest can be seen from here.
Nagarkot is famous for sunrise and sunset viewing.
4.
Daman
For those ultimate pan-Himalayan view, Daman is the place to go. Located 80 km
southwest of the Kathmandu Valley, Daman (2,400m) offers the only unimpeded view
of the entire Himalayan range. Daman is located on the Tribhuvan Highway between
Kathmandu and the town of Birgunj. There is a view tower fitted with long-range
telescopes. Daman can be reached in four hours from Kathmandu.
5.
Bandipur
Located on a 1,000m ridge in Tanahu district some 140 km from Kathmandu,
Bandipur's hallmark is its beautiful scenery. At the eastern part of the town is
the pagoda-roofed Bindabasini temple which houses goddess Durga, Bandipur's
guardian deity. The rich wooden carving and detailed brass-work that adorned the
temples are replicas of those found in the many old Pagoda structures of the
Kathmandu Valley. The other important temples and shrines in the vicinity
include the Mahalaxmi temple with its exquisite woodwork and the Khadga Devi
temple which comes alive once a year during the Dashin festival.
6.
Gorkha
Gorkha is the birth place 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 place precinct. Gorkha can be reached in about
six hours by road from Kathmandu and four hours from Pokhara. A side trip to
Manakamana temple on the way to Gorkha is very enjoyable and interesting.]
7.
Sirubari
Sirubari is a small village nestled on the southern slopes of a ridge at 1,700m
above sea level. The height and aspect ensure a comfortable climate regardless
of any season of the year. Pokhara, about 20km to the northwest, is the nearest
major center. The travel time for the average group to reach the village from
Pokhara is about 5 hours, an experience in it. The village which is inhabited
entirely by the Gurung people, is small and compact with neat and clean trails
connecting the mainly stone and slate built houses. Sirubari offers attractive
valley views stretching away towards the Terai. A short walk above the village
gives visitors a spectacular Himalayan panorama that is hard to rival from any
viewpoint in the region. The living culture and tradition of the Gurungs blended
with their rich hospitality make for an unforgettable experience for any one who
visits Sirubari.
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