Welcome to Nepal
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different types of valuable clients as per requirements.
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for memorable journey to stay Nepal, which we have mentioned
below.
Nepal Tour Package
Pashupatinath The
holiest of the holy Hindu temple in South Asia is the
focal point of pilgrimage from all over the sub-continent.
The holy river of Bagmati flowing nearby is the cremation
ground of the Hindus. Funeral pyres can be viewed from
across the riverbank.
Boudhanath Probably the largest stupa in the world is
also found in Kathmandu valley - the great stupa of
Boudhanath. Again the omni-present eyes of the Buddha
stare at all directions. This stupa is the place of
worship of Tibetan Buddhists predominantly.
Kathmandu Valley
Situated between the Himalayas to the
North and the Mahabharat range of mountains to the South,
Kathmandu valley has long been the center of culture,
trade and learning in Nepal. Kathmandu valley comprises
the 3 cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. Each
of these medieval cities varies with the other in the
beauty of its architecture, the colors of its festivities,
the grandeur of its historical monuments and the hospitality
of its inhabitants. Tour highlights in and around
Budhanilkantha:
The reclining stone image of Vishnu 16 ft.
long - is only a few kilometers away from town center.
It dates back 1400 years to the Lichhavi period.
Swoyambhunath:
Legend has it that Manjushri, founder of Kathmandu
valley, discovered the lotus of an ancient valley lake
on which site the great stupa of Swoyambhunath was later
built. The omni sighted stare of the Buddha greets visitors
and residents alike with compassion. Swoyambhunath has
been an important center for Buddhist learning undergoing
construction and renovation throughout the centuries
by prominent historical figures like the Mauryan Emperor
Ashoka the Great and King Manadeva I.Changu Narayan
Another Vishnu temple is the oldest known temple existing
in the valley dating back to the 4th century.
Dakshinkali temple located at the foothills
south of the valley is the most important venue of animal
sacrifices to the Goddess Durga.
Dhulikhel Mountain resort for Himalayan
viewing is situated on the Arniko Highway to Tibet.
This is a perfect place for acclimatization on your
overland journey into Tibet.
Godavari the venue for summer residence
of Rana prime ministers of Nepal, boasts today the Royal
Botanical Gardens in the laps of Phulchowki (9,062 ft.),
the highest hill surrounding the valley.
Chobhar Gorge through which the waters
of the primeval lake were drained by Manjushree to create
the valley of Kathmandu is 20 kms. away to the South.
Kirtipur is a fortress town on a southern
hill overlooking Kathmandu valley which is noted for
the resistance by its people during King Prithvi Narayan
Shah's efforts to unite Nepal.
Kakani is a quiet hilltop resort west of the valley
from where magnificent views of the Ganesh Himal and
Annapurna range can be seen.
Nagarkot This hilltop 37 kms. away from Kathmandu
offers vantage views of the Himalayan range including,
on a clear day, Mt. Everest. Our restaurant "The
Tea House" is situated atop the hill and offers
a wide range of food and drink.
Panauti is one of the finest existing
specimens of an all Newari settlement in Kathmandu and
boasts of the 15th century Indreshwar Mahadev Temple,
one of the most important temple associated with Newari
culture and a Narayan shrine.
Sankhu This is a post on the old trade route from Kathmandu
to Lhasa famous for many fine Newari houses with elaborately
carved window frames. Nearby is the temple of the tantric
Goddess Bajra Jogini.
Tika Bhairab A corner of Kathmandu,
valley rim once forgotten is suddenly on the tourist
map with an opening of a deluxe mt. resort, Malla Alpine
Resort Nearby are 5th century Licchavi villages of Sunakothi,
Thecho and Chapagaon.
Hiranya Varna Mahavihar
Located in Patan this "Golden Temple" is,
in fact, a monastery. Within the shrine are many images
of Gautama Buddha and Avalokiteshwor including a golden
frieze depicting the life of Buddha immediately in front
of the main shrine. Buddhist communities actively patronize
the monastery.
Mahaboudha
This architectural masterpiece is intended
to be a copy of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya in
India. It is located close to Sundhara (Golden Taps)
square in Patan. It was a victim of the great earthquake
of 1934 and the reconstruction did not do justice to
its former glory, losing both its beauty and height.
Literally translated it is "the temple of the thousand
Buddhas" and plays an important part in the daily
religious rites of the inhabitants of Patan.
Namobuddha
Situated atop a hill three hour's walk to the
south of Panauti, this place is celebrated as the meditation
ground of Nama Buddha, one of the Buddha incarnates
of ancient times. There is an amazing story concerned
with the Buddha which is commemorated by an ancient
stone slab and a stupa with all-seeing eyes.
Outside Kathmandu Valley
Pokhara
Pokhara is a picturesque town situated in the laps of
the mighty Annapurna Himalayan range. Staging point
of many fascinating treks in the Annapurna region, Pokhara
boasts of the beautiful Lake Fewa and magnificent views
of the Fishtail Mountain among others.
Gorkha
Gorkha is the historical town located southwest of Pokhara
where the seeds of the birth of modern Nepal were sown.
Conquering kings of the Shah dynasty launched their
campaigns from Gorkha and ultimately unified Nepal.
The famous Gurkha soldiers carry their name as a tribute
to their valor during these conquests.
Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites
Lord Pashupatinath, Nepal is equally significant to
Buddhist pilgrims as the birthplace of Lord Buddha and
the center of Buddhist learning.
Kapilbastu
Lumbini Gautama Buddha was born in Lumbini in Southern
Nepal. Now accessible by road from the southern town
of Bhairahawa 13 miles to the east. Lumbini rests on
the plains of Kapilavastu, the ancient kingdom of the
Sakya clan of rulers. There are numerous buildings of
religious significance in Lumbini. A massive stone pillar
was erected by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in 250 BC.
The Maya Devi shrine houses a stone sculpture of Buddha's
nativity scene and is said to be located in the exact
place Buddha was born in a palace garden.
Tilaurakot was the capital city of
the Sakya Kingdom now in ruins. This is the place where
Lord Buddha spent 29 years of his life before he left
the comforts of his palace on the quest of "Nirvana".
The area is about one sq. miles. In the eastern side
we see the remains of the Mahaviniskramana Dwara (the
gate from which Buddha departed seeking the Truth, leaving
behind all worldly life). There is a museum which at
the moment is housing all the archaeological remains
excavated from these areas.
The other sites of interest to pilgrims are Dharampaniya,
Gotihawa, Kudan, Niglihawa, Ramagriam and Sagarhawa
in the Kapilvastu region. Write to us for detailed descriptions
of all these sites.
After the main Buddhist stupas and monasteries of Swoyambhunath
and Boudhanath, the following sites for pilgrimage are
important:
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