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Surrounded by the greatest heights
of the Himalaya, the kingdom of Nepal is a land
of eternal appeal, a place where one visit is hardly ever enough.
It's a land of colorful cultures, ancient history and people, excellent
scenery and some of the best walking on earth. Nepal's history
is closely related to its geographical location, separating the
fertile plains of India
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Sights Seeing in Nepal
Kathmandu Tours - Emerald Buddha
stupas, tranquil pagoda temples, ornate grand palaces and royal
mansions, Kathmandu is a city of continual sight-seeing opportunities.
The beauty of its natural landscape and traditional architecture,
skillfully built temples and shrines are a testimony to its rich
heritage.
Pashupatinath Temple in
Nepal - On the banks of the Bagmati River, is Pashupatinath,
the country's pre-eminent Hindu temple and one of the most significant
Shiva temples on the subcontinent. As the Bagmati is a holy river,
Pashupatinath is very popular with tourists; the ghats (river steps)
immediately in front of the temple are reserved for the cremation
of royalty.
Royal Chitwan National Park -
This magnificent park was once the hunting ground for British and
Nepalese aristocrats. Today, the animals - elephant, rhinoceros,
tiger, leopard and deer - are protected, not shot. Probably the
greatest thrill here is to scout for wildlife on the back of an
elephant. If that's too uncomfortable, one can do the same thing
in a jeep or canoe or go jungle walking with experienced guides.
Sagarmatha - Mount Everest on the right -- along
with several other famous peaks. This park features extremely high
mountains, deep gorges, and amazing bird and animal life. A World
Heritage Site.
Bodhnath - The huge stupa of Bodhnath, which
is the largest in the country and among the largest in the world.
It's also the centre for Nepal's considerable population of Tibetans.
Late afternoon is a good time to visit. This is when prayer services
are held and the locals turn out to walk around the stupa (if
you want to join in, do walk in a clockwise direction).
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