Thursday, July 28, 2011

Phewa Lake

Phewa Lake The Fewa (or Phewa) the lake is a must for those among the tourist attractions in Pokhara. This beautiful lake is very captivating charm on the outskirts of Pokhara, Kaski district. Pokhara is a city in central Nepal, located approximately 198 km west of Kathmandu. One of the most popular tourist destinations of Nepal, Pokhara is situated in the northwest corner of the Pokhara valley, which is an extension of Seti Gandaki...

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Sagarmatha National Park

Mt. Everest (Nepal) 8848 Meter   World Highest Mountain Peak Map of Sagarmatha National Park Sagarmatha National Park located in the Himalayan foothills has occupied an area of ​​1,148 square kilometers. It offers the best views of rugged mountains, glaciers, valleys and rivers. The park houses an incredible variety of species of plants, birds and exotic animals. Plant species like blue pine, fir, rhododendrons,...

Chitwan National Park

Map of Royal Chitwan National Park Royal Chitwan National Park is spread across an area of ​​932 square kilometers and is located within the belt of Terai of Chitwan. The park offers a worthwhile excursion through Safari. With nature at its best you will find the rarest species in the ecosystem. Canoeing on the lake in the park will have to encounter with crocodiles and fun adventure. During your stay in one of the park, you are guided...

Changunarayan

Main Door Temple of Changunarayan Two levels Changunarayan temple is located 15 kilometers from Kathmandu city. Since this is the temple of Lord Vishnu, also called Narayan and Changu is near the temple has been named. Stone inscription of 464 AD and other architectural masterpiece in the history window appears ancient temple of Nepal. The temple also bores the sculptures of the ten incarnations of Vishnu; Vishwaroop, Vishnu Vikrant,...

World Heritage of Nepal Pashupatinath

Pashupatinath Backside As its name indicates, Pashupatinath temple is a temple of Lord Shiva and is the holiest site for Hindus. The sacred temple is on the banks of sacred Bagmati River 5 km east of Kathmandu city. The Hindus are prohibited from entering the temple. It has two levels of roof and four silver doors. Devotees from all over the world come here to pay homage to the god Shiva. Pashupatinath Back side in at night Pashupatinath...

Swayambhunath

It is 3 km away from the west of Kathmandu. Old story goes back thousands of years Swayambhunath was an island. Later, a stupa was built. Manadeva King contributed to the preparation of the stupa at 460. After the Mughal invasion, which was distorted and had to undergo renovation in the 14th century. King Pratap Malla in the 17th century architecture even more and also added a ladder to reach the stupa. At present, the stupa is a solid...

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Golden Gate of Bhaktapur Durbar Square Temple of Batsala Devi Bhaktapur is in the eastern part of Kathmandu Valley. Also known as Bhadgaon or Khwopa, Bhaktapur is regarded as the abode of ancient Nepali culture, custom artwork and sexy excellent craftsmanship. Each monument represents medieval culture, religion and customs of Nepal. Newari population has dominated much of Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is the only place in Nepal that...

Patan Durbar Square

Patan Durbar Square Connected to 5 kilometers south-east of Kathmandu Valley by Bagmati River, 459 hectares of Patan is bounded by four stupas built by Emperor Ashoka in the third century in recorded history. Patan is also called Lalitpur. There are several legends attached to the origin of the term, Lalitpur. Legend has it that in ancient times as Kathmandu was involved in a severe drought and three people were assigned to call...

Kathmandu Durbar Square

In Kathmandu, Kathmandu Durbar Square has Hanuman Dhoka, Temple Degutale, Taleju Mandir, Chowk nose, nine-story tower Basantapur, Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple, Mul Chowk, Mohan Chowk, Sundari Chowk, Tribhuvan Museum, King Mahendra Memorial Museum and Kal Bhairab temple nearby. Hindu mythology that if a person interprets 17th century stone inscription written in 15 different languages ​​on the walls of the palace of Hanuman Dhoka, there...
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