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| The very mention of Nepal invokes visions of high snow capped mountains and diverse cultures. Long before westerners were able to scale the sacred peaks, the Nepalis had established temples, monasteries, palaces and complex townships to rival the technologies of the world. Within a short radius of Kathmandu UNESCO has designated 7 World Heritage Sites. This is a country of intriguing mixtures of ethnic diversity, nature, architecture, arts and cultures. If you have limited time and you wish to familiarize yourself with Kathmandu and its offerings, a sight seeing tour would be the answer. |
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| Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley |
The Kathmandu valley has a traditional as well as a modern setting. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, the valley consists of three cities of historic, cultural and political importance - Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. The valley is at 1136 m. above sea level...more» |
| Sightseeing & Tour out of Kthmandu Valley |
| 1. Pokhara |
 Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty. Situated at an altitude of 827m from the sea level and 200km west of Kathmandu valley, the city is known as a center of adventure. This enchanting city has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panaromic views of Himalayan peaks. The serenity of lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience of peace and magic. So today the city has not only become the starting point for most popular trekking and rafting destinations but also a place to relax and enjoy the beauty of...more» |
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| 2. Lumbini |
 Lumbini is the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, which was destined to be the prevalent religion in Asia. This nativity site, identified by the Ashokan Pillar, erected by Magadhan emperor Ashoka, to commemorate the birth place of Buddha, the Lumbini grove. The pillar was erected over 2200 years ago, making lumbini the quintessential Buddhist heritage site. Among the prime attractions are the sacred garden with an area of 8 sq. km, the...more» |
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| Pilgrimage Tour |
| 1. Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour |
 Nepal is also famous for its Buddhist pligrimage places. Most of the pligrim from buddhist come to nepal for pligrimage tour. Being Nepal as the birth place of Siddhartha Gautam. Shiddartha Gautam led the world on the path to enlightenment and became Lord Buddha two thousand five hundred years ago. There are four most holy places associated with the Lord Buddha and are Buddhist pilgrimage...more » |
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| 2. Hindu Pilgrimage Tour |
 Nepal is also famous for its pligrimage places. Most of the pligrim from india come to nepal for pligrimage tour. Nepal being only hindu kingdom there are enermous temples and pligrimage places related to hindu god and goddess.
There are three kinds of Hindu Pilgrimage places in Nepal for 1. Lord Shiva 2. Lord Vishnu , and 3. Ma Shakti . According to Purans Himalaya is home of Lord Shiva and Parbati. Hence there are many Pilgrimage sites related to Lord Shiva in Nepal. Pashupati Nath Temple is the Holiest pilgrimage of Lord Shiva. Mt. Kailash...more »
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