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Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. The mystical valley of Kathmandu is the Nepal's biggest and most cosmopolitan city, a
meeting place of a dozen ethnic groups, and the home town of
the Newars. The city of Kathmandu is a perfect mixture of the
ancient, traditional and modern. Kathmandu is also the centre
of all commercial, political, cultural and social activities
and the tourist, adventure and mountaineering excursions. It
is also the headquarters of the government of Nepal. Kathmandu
has all the features that describe it as a truly modern city.
The main places to visit in Kathmandu are Durbar Square,
Swayambhunath Stupa, Kumari Temple.
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Patan
The ancient city of Patan, lying 5 km southeast of Kathmandu,
is known as the city of fine arts. Patan is also known as
Lalitpur. Patan is the second largest city of Nepal and known
for its artistic temples and sculptures. The diversity of the
medieval culture has left a rich legacy of impressive
sightseeing in this city for today's visitors. Patan is the
most artistic and architectural centre of the valley due to
the famous Durbar Square, 55 major temples and 136
monasteries. It is believed that these monasteries were first
built by the king Mandev of Lichchhavi dynasty. The main
tourist attractions in Patan are Durbar Square, Mahaboudha
Temple, Hiranyavarna Mahavihara and Kumbheshwar Temple.
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Bhaktapur
Situated at an altitude of 1,401 m, Bhaktapur (or Bhadgaon as
popularly known as) covers an area of four square miles.
Bhaktapur or "the City of Devotees" still retains the medieval
charm and visitors to this ancient town are treated myriad
wonders. Bhaktapur was the first city to attain a high level
of artistic achievements, after Kathmandu and Patan. The
people of this town were very artistic and it contains some of
the finest architectural showpieces. The artistic excellence
of Bhaktapur is superior than other towns in the valley. The
main tourist attractions in Bhaktapur are the Durbar Square,
the Palace of 55 windows, Golden Gate, Nyatapola Temple and
Bhairavnath Temple.
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Pokhara
If Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, Pokhara is its
center of adventure. An enchanting city nestled in a tranquil
valley, it is the starting point for many of Nepal's most
popular trekking and rafting destinations. Pokhara is located
in the mid western Nepal and a six-hour drive or 20-minutes
flight from Kathmandu. Due to its stunningly beautiful natural
setting and the suitable base for trekking in the Annapurna
region, Pokhara is one of the most popular tourist destination
in Nepal after Kathmandu. There are various exotic places of
interest in Pokhara. Some of these places are the Seti River
Gorge, Devi Falls, Sarangkot, Phewa Lake, International
Mountain Museum, Fine Art Gallery, Regional Museum, Karma
Dubgyu Choling Nyeshang Monastery, Mahendra Caves and Bindya
Basini Temple.
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Lumbini
Lumbini, a small town in the Terai region is situated south of
the foothills of the Churia Range. Lumbini is only a few
kilometers across the Indian border in Nepal. Lumbini, evokes
a kind of holy sentiment to the millions of Buddhists all over
the world. Lumbini is the most important site for the
followers of Lord Buddha and those interested in Buddhism.
Lumbini is now being developed as a major place of pilgrimage
with the assistance of United Nations. Lumbini and its
surrounding area is endowed with a rich natural setting. The
various tourist attractions in Lumbini are the Maya Devi
temple, Pushkarani and the Tibetan monastery.
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