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Panauti
The small, ancient and holy town of Panuati also known as Prayagtirtha, lies some 32km southeast of the capital Kathmandu and is located by the banks ...
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Thimi
read moreThimi lies about 10 km east of Kathmandu near Bhaktapur. It is famous for pottery, making of masks and as a vegetable growing area for Kathmandu so ...
Thimi
Thimi lies about 10 km east of Kathmandu near Bhaktapur. It is famous for pottery, making of masks and as a vegetable growing area for Kathmandu so that this place is also known as kitchen garden of Kathmanduites. The main deity in the town is Goddess Balkumari. It attracts tourists by its enchanting culture of the farmer community.
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Changu Narayan
read moreDedicated to Lord Vishnu of the Hindu trinity, Changunaryan is one of the best examples of Pagoda style of architecture, claimed to have originated ...
Changu Narayan
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu of the Hindu trinity, Changunaryan is one of the best examples of Pagoda style of architecture, claimed to have originated in Nepal. The two story temple believed to have been built during the Lichivi era around the 3rd century is one of the oldest and richest in the Valley in terms of its wood, metal and stone sculptures and carvings. A 5th century stone inscription within the temple complex is the oldest found in the Valley and tells of the exploits of the Lichivi King Mandev. Changunaryan stands on a hillock north east of Kathmandu and offers fantastic views of the surrounding countryside as well as the Himalaya to the north and is one of the seven Monument Zones that make up the Kathmandyu Valley World Heritage Site.
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Sankhu
read moreSankhu, located twelve kilometers east of Kathmandu, is a good example of a small Newar town , with many fine old buildings and temples. Beyond the ...
Sankhu
Sankhu, located twelve kilometers east of Kathmandu, is a good example of a small Newar town , with many fine old buildings and temples. Beyond the village, up a long flight of stone steps, is Bajra Jogini, a historic temple with beautiful views of the Valley.
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Nagarkot
read moreOne of the best facilitated hill top resort towns to view the majesty of the Himalaya from, Nagarkot is situated at a height of 2195 meters and is ...
Nagarkot
One of the best facilitated hill top resort towns to view the majesty of the Himalaya from, Nagarkot is situated at a height of 2195 meters and is only 32 km east of Kathmandu. The resort town is famous for its sunrise and sunset views and even offers glimpses of Mt. Everest in the east on a clear morning while the entire Langtang range looms right in front.
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Dhulikhel
read moreAn important transit stop on Kathmandu’s ancient trade route with Tibet, Dhulikhel today is a thriving highway town along the Arniko highway ...
Dhulikhel
An important transit stop on Kathmandu’s ancient trade route with Tibet, Dhulikhel today is a thriving highway town along the Arniko highway that run north to the border with China. Located at approximately 1550 meters above sea level Dhulikhel is 32 km south east of Kathmandu and is famous for the fantastic views of the Himalaya from the sixth highest mountain in the world Cho Oyu at 8201 meters in the east to the Annapurna Range and three peak range known as Himalchuli in the west as well as for some of the best educational and health services in the country. The medieval town of Dhulikhel is a line of old style Newari houses that are adorned with fine traditional craftsmanship.
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Namobuddha
read moreIt is situated on a hill above Panauti. It requires an easy drive or good walk to get there. There is an amazing story concerned with the Buddha ...
Namobuddha
It is situated on a hill above Panauti. It requires an easy drive or good walk to get there. There is an amazing story concerned with the Buddha which is commemorated by an ancient stone slab and a Stupa with the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. According to the legend, one of the earlier Buddha offered his own flesh to a hungry tiger unable to feed her hungry cubs. It is also a three hour trekking from Dhulikhel through a number of small villages.
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Suryavinayak
read moreAbout 2 miles south of Bhaktapur is an important shrine of Ganesh, the elephant-headed god of good fortune. The shrine has been positioned in such a ...
Suryavinayak
About 2 miles south of Bhaktapur is an important shrine of Ganesh, the elephant-headed god of good fortune. The shrine has been positioned in such a way as to catch the first rays of the morning sun. Excellent views of Bhaktapur with snow peaks in the background can be seen from here. Being located in a thick forest, it is also a good picnic spot.
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Nagarjun
read moreNagarjun is named after a famous sage. There is a stupa at the top and the forest is well known for its animal life. Controlled by the army, the ...
Nagarjun
Nagarjun is named after a famous sage. There is a stupa at the top and the forest is well known for its animal life. Controlled by the army, the animal life is protected here and the forest is also known as the Queen's Forest. Leopard, deer, birds, squirrel, and other animal species may be seen and the hill tracks are perfect for mountain biking as well.
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Kakani
read moreKakani is another good location for viewing the mountain scenery. Only two hours north-west of Kathmandu, one can see the mountain landscape of ...
Kakani
Kakani is another good location for viewing the mountain scenery. Only two hours north-west of Kathmandu, one can see the mountain landscape of central Nepal, a vast collection of majestic peaks stretching from Ganesh Himal to the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. There is an unusually perfect blending of the imposing mountain scenery with the more sylvan environment of the lower valleys. Rhododendrons growing wild on the mountain slopes begin to bloom in late winter and stay in bloom for several months, giving the village even more charm.
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Kritipur
read moreKnown for its defiance against the persistent invader King Prithivi Narayan Shah of Gorkha, the ancient Newari town of Kirtipur sits on a hill on the ...
Kritipur
Known for its defiance against the persistent invader King Prithivi Narayan Shah of Gorkha, the ancient Newari town of Kirtipur sits on a hill on the southern edge of the Kathmandu Valley. Kirtipur was the last of the cities of Kathmandu Valley to fall to the invasion of the Gorkha king in the 18th century and remained isolated till modern times even with its proximity to the capital. Much of the town still reflects its ancient Newari heritage with the three-story Bagh Bhairav temple, being one of the oldest and best-preserved in the valley.
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Chobhar
read moreChobhar is famous for its gorge said to have been cut by the god Manjushri to drain the water from the Kathmandu Valley which was at that time a ...
Chobhar
Chobhar is famous for its gorge said to have been cut by the god Manjushri to drain the water from the Kathmandu Valley which was at that time a lake. On a hilltop, there is a small pagoda dedicated to Adinath. From this point one has a superb view of snow-clad mountain peaks. Chobhar is located eight kilometers south-west of Kathmandu.
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Pharping and Dakshinkali
read morePharping has a shrine of Shesh Narayan which is richly endowed with art . The picturesque shrine stands beneath a rock cliff beside many fish ponds. ...
Pharping and Dakshinkali
Pharping has a shrine of Shesh Narayan which is richly endowed with art . The picturesque shrine stands beneath a rock cliff beside many fish ponds. The famous temple of Dakshinkali is situated about two kilometers from Pharping. Every Tuesday and Saturday, pilgrims congregate at the temple to sacrifice animals and worship goddess Kali.
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Bajra Barahi
read moreThe ancient temple of Bajrabarahi is situated in a small woodland park located about ten kilometers south of Patan, near the village of Chapagaon. A ...
Bajra Barahi
The ancient temple of Bajrabarahi is situated in a small woodland park located about ten kilometers south of Patan, near the village of Chapagaon. A visit to Tikabhairav and Lele from here is well worthwhile.
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Phulchoki
read morePhulchoki, a 2,79 -meter hill, is a good hiking spot as it offers a spectacular view of the whole Kathmandu Valley. Rhododendrons of different ...
Phulchoki
Phulchoki, a 2,79 -meter hill, is a good hiking spot as it offers a spectacular view of the whole Kathmandu Valley. Rhododendrons of different colours are found here, including pure white and dark red varieties. A jeepable road leads to the top of the hill, where there is a Buddhist stupa.
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Godavari
read moreLocated in the south western edge of Lalitpur district, 14 km from Patan, at the base of the 2715 m high Mt. Phulchowki (Mountain of Flowers), the ...
Godavari
Located in the south western edge of Lalitpur district, 14 km from Patan, at the base of the 2715 m high Mt. Phulchowki (Mountain of Flowers), the highest point on the Valley ridge, Godavari is a peaceful little village, surrounded by dense jungles going up the western ridge of the Mahabharat range. Godavari acquired its name from a repenting ascetic who went to a place of the same name in India to do penance for the crime of killing a cow, considered sacred by the Hindus. Upon returning to his native village here he established the temple complex of Panch Dhara or five taps, whose waters are supposed to flow down to the river Godavari in India. Known for its natural beauty the jungles here are home to at least 256 species of birds and 300 species of butterflies and moths. The Botanical Garden, founded by King Mahendra in 1962 is the only one of its kind in the country boasting an astonishing 4500 specimens of flowering and non flowering plants including more than 90 varieties of orchids.
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Balaju Water Garden
read moreSituated five kilometers north-west of Kathmandu, Balaju Water Garden is an ideal place for rest and relaxation. The park features a long line of ...
Balaju Water Garden
Situated five kilometers north-west of Kathmandu, Balaju Water Garden is an ideal place for rest and relaxation. The park features a long line of twenty-two stone water spouts from the mid-eighteenth century, each of which is ornately carved with crocodile heads. The garden also includes many other ponds, some of them containing large and small varieties of fish. Adjoining the garden is an Olympic-size swimming pool open to the public. Balaju Industrial Estate is located nearby.
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Budhanilkantha
read moreEight kilometers north of Kathmandu is a remarkable, colossal statue of lord Vishnu reclining on a bed of snakes. The fifth-century statue lies in ...
Budhanilkantha
Eight kilometers north of Kathmandu is a remarkable, colossal statue of lord Vishnu reclining on a bed of snakes. The fifth-century statue lies in the middle of a small pond Budhanilkantha is a place of pilgrimage for all Hindus and is the scene of great activity at such festivals as Haribodhini Ekadasi and Kartik Poornima. An interesting feature of this shrine is that the reigning King of Nepal may not visit the spot according to an old tradition.
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Shivapuri
read moreShivapuri provides most of the water to the Kathmandu Valley and among the hills, it is closest to the high Himalaya. The wildlife sighting here is ...
Shivapuri
Shivapuri provides most of the water to the Kathmandu Valley and among the hills, it is closest to the high Himalaya. The wildlife sighting here is also excellent as the park has access to wider lands and areas behind the Kathmandu Valley. You may wish to visit the Buddhist monastery set high on the hill.
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Bungamati
Believed to have been founded around the 16th century Bungamati sits on top of a hillock opposite the Bagmati river and is another typical Newari ...
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