The
Kathmandu Valley Treks are easy treks taking you along the rims of the
Kathmandu Valley offering distant views of snowy mountains, and an idea
of typical Nepali countryside life and ethnic culture. It is best suited
for those who are travelling with children, enjoy outdoor camping but who
do not have enough time for longer treks into the high mountains. The narrow
mountain paths take you through dense forests and quaint villages.
Kathmandu
is the capital of Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal. Across the Kathmandu Valley
you can find several historical monuments ,old traditional palaces, palace
squares, shrines, temples and museums. some of the famous places to visit
are Durbar Square, Showyambu Nath, Pushupati Nath, Patan Durbar Square,
Bhaktapure Durbar Square. |
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Nepal
A lot of holy Hindu temple in Nepal now not only for the Hindu but also
for the Buddhists Nepal offers a unique place of pilgrimage as it happens
to be the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Nepal is a wealthy country for a several
kinds of celebrating festivals throughout the year.
On
a festive day the Nepalese take their ritual bath, during worshipping peple
are praying to different gods and goddesses. Visit temple, observe fasting
and undertake feasting. The most important aspect of Nepali culture is
the religious harmony and understanding prevailing among the Hindus and
Buddhists. |
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Nagarkot
is also a popular tourist destination of Nepal. It is situated 32 kilometers
east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,170 m. Nagarkot isn't much of a village,
but there are more than a dozen lodges.
The
panoramic view of the major peaks including Mt. Everest can be seen from
here. The view point tower offers the best vantage point from where you
can get a 360-degree panoramic view of the Himalaya. Nagarkot boasts a
200-mile panorama of the Himalayas that extends from Dhaulagiri in the
west, to Ghaurishankar Himal range and to beyond Mount Everest in the east.
This place is also famous for viewing sunrise and sunset.
The
classic walk from Chisapani or Sankhu up to Nagarkot will take about 4
hours. |