Visit Nepal 2020-Piece of Heaven on Earth
Nepal is a beautiful
country fairly called a paradise on earth. The mysterious country boasts its miscellaneous
ethnicity, rich culture and amazing natural beauty. With a wide variety of
flora and fauna in the country, Nepal holds some of the rarest species like the
one-horned Rhino, the Bengal tiger and the national flower Rhododendron. Nepal
is truly a god’s playground with stunning landscapes, majestic mountains and
mesmerizing lakes.
Here we are listing the most fun and interesting facts about Nepal. The most baffling fact about Nepal is that all of the following happens within the limited area of 147,181 sq. km (56,827 sq. mi).
Places to Visit in Nepal There are many beautiful and interesting places to visit outside the Kathmandu Valley. The places are full of history and historical remains and are remarkable for their beauties. Most of the places can be easily reached from Kathmandu by road or by air. High in the Himalayan Mountains lays the small Kingdom of Nepal, with its superior mountains, deep valleys, lush jungles, exotic wildlife and diverse peoples. Mostly known as the Land of Everest, Birthplace of the Lord Buddha. Nepal has a variety of attractions to keep tourists coming back for more.
We welcome you to
Nepal, the country which is one of the most exotic destinations of the world
with Adventure, Cultural, and Pilgrimage & Wildlife Travel Packages. We
also offer hotel reservation & hotel holiday packages. Interesting Places
to Visit in Nepal Kathmandu; The capital and the largest city of Nepal, derives
its name from Kasthmandap or “house of wood” a pagoda-style temple. A
few steps away are the Temple of the Living Goddess, where the clients may
catch a glimpse of the Kumari (Living Goddess) at one of the open
windows overlooking the inner courtyard. All around the splendor of historical
monuments is the hustle & bustle of the market place. Vegetable vendors,
trees of flutes, salesmen with their wares displayed on their person, souvenir
hawkers, and street shop selling imported goods and tucked away in a quiet
corner the glittering bead market for custom made bead necklaces.
Patan; Interesting
Places to Visit in Nepal Patan is also known as Lalitpur or the “city of
fine arts” and is the oldest city in the valley. This Buddhist City is said
to have been founded by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. Patan is the
cradle of arts and architecture of the valley, a great center both of the
Newari Buddhist religion and of traditional arts & crafts with 136 bahals
or courtyards and 55 major temples. Well known among these are the Krishna
Mandir, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, Kumbheshwar temple, Jagatnarayan temple &
the Mahabouddha temple. Patan is enclosed within 4 Buddhist stupas set on the
four-corners of the outer boundaries of this ancient city. A tour of Patan
would also include a visit to the Tibetan refugee village to witness the hand
weaving of Tibetan carpets using age-old methods of dyeing and finishing. Three
or four persons at each loom weaving traditional designs, chatting &
singing can also be seen here.
Bhaktapur; Bhaktapur or Bhadgaon meaning the “city
of devotees” lies 14 km east of Kathmandu. It is the home of medieval art
& architecture and still retains its rich medieval aroma. A city of
farmers, Bhaktapur is also known for its pottery and weaving. Bhaktapur is the
most charming and the best preserved of the valley’s three cities. The
intricately carved temples, alleyways and timeless atmosphere of this place are
simply interesting. The major sightseeing places in Bhaktapur include Durbar
Square, the Golden Gate, Palace of 55 windows, Bell of the barking dogs,
Nyatapole Temple, Bhairavanath Temple, Dattatrya Temple, Pujari Math etc;
Boudhanath; The stupa
of Bodhanath lies 8 km east of Kathmandu. It is the biggest Stupa in Nepal and
is located on flat land and encircled by houses & monasteries, where
Rinpoches reside. This colossal Stupa is set on concentric ascending terraces
in the powerful pattern of a Mandala. Around the base of this strikingly
enormous and simple stupa are a ring of 108 images of the Buddha and 147 insets
containing prayer wheels.
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