Around The Valley |
Kirtipur :
Situated 10 kilometers southwest of
Kathmandu, Kirtipur is an ancient
Nerwari township. It has a proud and
courageous history. Major attractions of
this township are the Chilamchu Stupa
and the temple of Bagh Bhairab. Locals
have been able to preserve their
traditional cultures and lifestyles.
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Buddhanilkantha |
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Budhanilkantha is a famous Hindu
pilgrimage site. The main statue of Lord
Vishnu is seen reclining on a bed of
snake on a pond. The stone sculpture
dates back to the fifth century. The
site is eight kilometers north of the
downtown Kathmandu. The Shivapuri hill
is in front of the pilgrimage site.
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Kakani |
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Situated at a height of 1982 meters
above sea level, Kakani lies to 29
kilometers northwest of Kathmandu. This
is a beautiful hill destination.
Beautiful alpine scenery and the
magnificent Himalayan range can be
viewed from Kakani. A panoramic view of
Mt. Ganesh Himal can be seen from this
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Nagarkot |
Nagarkot, lying 32 kilometers northeast
of Kathmandu, is another hill
destination. Famous for its natural
beauty and fresh environment, Nagarkot
is situated at an altitude of 2,175
meters above sea level. One can have a
panoramic view of Mt. Everest and many
other Himalayan peaks from Nagarkot,
which is also considered to be the best
place for viewing the sunrise and
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Dhulikhel |
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Dhulikhel is situated in the central
part of Nepal. This is just 32 km from
the Kathmandu valley. The main
attractions of Dhulikhel are the grand
and panoramic mountains views, numerous
temples, different types of landscape
and a diversity of people. |
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Panauti |
Situated on the confluence of two small
rivers, Panauti is an ancient town. The
14th-century wooden struts of temples
are attractions for visitors. |
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Namo Buddha |
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Lying on a hill near Panauti, it is
considered to be a holy pilgrimage site
for Buddhists. It is also a suitable
place for short treks. |
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Daman |
Located about 80 kilometers south of
Kathmandu, Daman is another beautiful
site. One can have a breathtaking
grandeur of the world's highest peak—Mt.
Everest and many other peaks like
Dhualagiri, Gauri Shankar. A view tower
has been installed there for visitors to
see mountains and the natural setting
around it. |
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