Nepal Travel Guide
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Grafik Sightseeings in Nepal
Places to visit P - T
Patan
Maps
Pokhara
Trekkings in Nepal
Nepal Visitor Guide
Sightseeings in Nepal
Patan

Patan has an unique atmosphere with a lot of temples and monasteries. Jawalakhel is the valley's artisan centre and lies to southeast of the Durbar Square.

Patan Patan is the Kathmandu Valley's second largest city. Patan is also known as Lalitpur and is the architetural and artistic centre of the valley. The city is separated from the capital by the Bagmati river. The development of Patan is centred around the Durbar Square which is densely packed with Hindu temples. Patan Durbar Square
Patan Kumari The living goddess
Patan Sightseeing An Introduction
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Palung

Palung is a settlement of Newars who moved here from Patan some 600 years ago. The valley is situated 65 km from Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,100 m on the Tribhuvan Highway that leads to the Indian border. Palung is set in a beautiful and serene valley surrounded by terraced fields. It lies just below the village of Tistung.

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Pokhara

Pokhara is situated 200 km west of Kathmandu at an altitude of 827 m above sea level. Pokhara is connected by air as well or by a five hours bus ride from Kathmandu. The Pokhara valley is one of the most picturesque spots of Nepal. The beauty of the valley is enhanced by its lovely lakes Phewa, Begnas and Rupa, which have their source in the glacial region of the Annapurna Range.

Panchase Trekking Pokhara
Janakpur

Janakpur is the birthplace of Sita, heroin of the great Hindu epic. Ramayana is situated in the Terai plains. Thousands of pilgrims flock here throughout the year to pay homage at the Janaki Mandir, Ram Sita Bibah Mandap and Hanuman temple. Janakpur is the centre of Maithili culture and the magnificent Janaki Mandir is one of Nepal's architectural showpieces. It is 375 km southeast of Kathmandu.

Janakpur Off the beaten Treks
Tansen

Tansen is situated south of Pokhara at an altitude of 1,371 m midway down the Sidhhartha Highway in western Nepal. It is a pristine hill town yet untouched by mass tourism. Tansen has perhaps Nepal's most far stretching views of the Himalayas - from Dhaulagiri in the west to Gauri Shanker in the north-east. The town sprawls over a steep ridge and attractive Newar houses line its cobbled streets. The hilltop of Srinagar is a popular vantage point with Himalayan sightseers.

Thimi

Some ten kilometers east from Kathmandu and three kilometers west from Bhaktapur lies an ancient town Thimi.Thimi is best known for finest traditional crafts and rich culture. It is also famous for terra-cotta earthen wares cum sculptures, papier mache and clay masks, puppets, traditional hand woven clothes and other handicrafts. Art lovers should not miss visiting Thimi to see splendid craftmanship and cretivity of the people of Thimi.

Many festivals are celebrated and music as well as dances are performed here on various occasions. One can experience a typical way of lifestyle by staying here for a few days. Whilst one returns from Thimi, small clay pots, clay sculptures, varieties of masks, jeweleries and various types of dresses, bags, wallets, caps and other sovenir pieces made of traditional clothes can be excellent for taking with them.

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