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For many visitors
the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal conjures up
images of snow-capped mountains and rolling
green hills, indeed it is a mountaineer's
dream, but this small country which is
sandwiched between India and China and was
cut off from the rest of the world until the
1950's, has so much more to offer than just
high mountains. The land is diverse
geographically as well as ethically and is
rich in scenic splendours and cultural
treasures. You find vibrant
traditions, exquisite temples and monuments,
fast flowing rivers providing world class
rafting opportunities and tropical jungles
teeming with exotic game including the Royal
Bengal tiger and the one-horned rhino.
The Kathmandu Valley alone boasts seven
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In Kathmandu, Nepal's
capital city , there is something of interest everywhere you look -
perhaps a small ancient temple tucked sway in a row of shops, an old
stone figure set in the middle of the pavement, or a religious Sadhu in
bright saffron robes meditating on the steps of a building. In
Durbur Square there are dozens of buildings, monuments and shrines of
interest with less than a square mile. Among the most impressive
structures is the 16th century padoga-style Taleju Temple and the old
Royal Palace. Nearby is the Swayambhunath Stupa. This
splendid white stupa with it's all seeing eyes and filded spire is
believed to be the oldest Buddhist Temple in the valley at 2000 years
old. On the east side of the city of the 600 year old
Pashupatinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shirva, its one of the holiest
Hindu temples. Nearby is the stupa of Boudhanath, one of the
largest in the world of its kind, with four pairs of eyes keeping watch
for righteous behaviour and human prosperity. |
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Patan also known as Lilipur, is
enclosed within four stupas and believed to
date from the 3rd century AD. It is
best known for its dine artistic heritage
and traditional crafts, especially bronze
and silverware.
Bhaktapur, meaning the city of
devotees, was founded in the 9th century and
is in many ways the most medieval of the
three major cities in the Kathmandu Valley.
It retains a timeless air with rituals of
daily life seemingly unchanged for
centuries, Together with palaces ,
temples, monasteries and museums, you can
see carvers, bronze casting, potters
throwing pots and many other traditional
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Pokhara is an enchanting valley in
the Himalayas with its combinations of snow
clad peaks and snow fed lakes and river it
is one of the most picturesque natural
attractions in the kingdom.
The
Royal Chitwan National Park
is in a lush valley situated at the foot
hills of the Churia ranges and is one of the
most exceptional wildlife conservation s in
Asia. It is home to a rich variety of
mammals including the one horned rhinoceros,
the Royal Bengal tiger, leopard, sloth bear,
sanbur, chital and wild boar. There
are also over 450 species of migratory and
resident bird, reptiles, butterflies and
insects. |
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| Nepal is a
country which offers something for everyone
whether you have a few days or a few weeks.
It's a country that lingers in your dreams
long after you leave which is why so many
travellers return. |
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Kathmandu Valley you would need 4 days, the
3 main areas of Nepal can best be seen by
taking a tour, a suggested 7 day itinerary
could be as follows. |
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Day 1
Take a half day sightseeing tour of
Kathmandu city. The tour includes a
visit to Durbur Square, located in the heart
of the city, a complex of beautiful palaces,
temples and shrines, both Hindu and
Buddhist, that epitomise the religious and
cultural life of the people. It is
here that kings of Nepal are crowned and
their coronations solemnised. The tour
also includes the temples of the Living
Goddess, who acknowledges the greetings of
the devotees from the balcony of her temple
residence; Kasthamandap, the source of the
name Kathmandu and supposed to be made from
the timber of a single tree and
Swayambhunath, a splendid Buddhist temple. |
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Take a half day tour to include the
Pashupatinath Temple, one of the holiest
Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shriva.
Situated amidst a lush green natural setting
on the bank of the scared Bagmati River the
600 year old temple, built in pagoda style,
has a gilded roof and richly carved doors.
You will also visit Boudhanath, this stupa,
one of the biggest in the world of its kind,
was built by King Man Deva on the advice of
Goddess Mani Jogini. it was built in
an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels;
the shrine is ringed by houses of Lamas or
Buddhist priests and shops selling
traditional crafts. |
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Day 3 & 4
On day 3 leave Kathmandu and drive to Pokara.
On day 4 take a half day tour of Pokhara
city with a one hour boat ride on Phewa
Lake. The tour should include Pokhara
bazaar, Davin's Fall and Seti Gorge.
Day 5 & 6
Leave Pokhara on day 5 for the drive to
Chitwan. On day 6 explore the Royal
Chitwan National Park.
Day 7
Return by road to Kathmandu. |
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White Water
Rafting |
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Nepal is a rafting paradise with a wide
choice of trips away from roads and in
magnificent mountain surroundings with warm
water, impressive geography, exotic culture,
wildlife and friendly welcoming people.
Rafting here is a wilderness experience in
that most rivers don't have highways
alongside them - but its a soft tame
wilderness with beaches for camping and blue
rivers and no 'nasty bugs'! Nepal has
earned a reputation as one of the best
destinations in the world for white water
rafting. Nepal's thundering waters
coming from the glaciers of the mighty
Himalaya provide unmatched thrills.
The rivers range from a grade3, which
provides a safe thrill for the novice, to 4,
5, and even 6 for the very experienced.
The Trisuli River is the closest to
Kathmandu and white water rafting day trips
can be arrange. Several rafting
programmes are available most ranging from 5
to 14 days. |
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Prices on request
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Local Information |
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Time Difference |
Local Currency |
Local Language |
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GMT / UTC + 5.45 |
Nepalese Rupee |
Nepali |
4 hours 40 mins |
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