Some Beautiful Places In Nepal:
1. Kakani
Located 29km northwest of Kathmandu city, the fabulous
holiday area of Kakani features attractions ranging
from beautiful alpines scenery to the magnificent
Himalayan Panorama particularly of the Ganesh Himal
massif. Other peaks that can be closely seen from
Kakani are: Gaurishanker (7,134m) Choba Bhamre (6,109m),
Manaslu (8,163m), Himalchuli (7,893m), Annapurna
(8091m) and several other peaks.
2. Dhulikhel
This ancient town is situated 30km east
of Kathmandu on the side of the Arniko Highway.
The Newar town of Dhulikhel offers a traditional
atmosphere along with spectacular views. Once an
important link in the ancient trade route to Tibet,
Dhulikhel has a glorious past which can be seen
in the lovely buildings and intricate wood carvings
in the shop-lined streets and temples. Pleasant
climate (even during summer) is big attraction at
Dhulikhel.
3. Nagarkot
Nagarkot is a popular tourist resort of
Nepal. It is situated 32 km east of Kathmandu at
an altitude of 2,175m above sea level. The Panorama
of the major peaks of the eastern Nepal Himalaya
including Mt. Everest can be seen from here. Nagarkot
is famous for sunrise and sunset viewing.
4. Daman
For those ultimate pan-Himalayan view, Daman is
the place to go. Located 80 km southwest of the
Kathmandu Valley, Daman (2,400m) offers the only
unimpeded view of the entire Himalayan range. Daman
is located on the Tribhuvan Highway between Kathmandu
and the town of Birgunj. There is a view tower fitted
with long-range telescopes. Daman can be reached
in four hours from Kathmandu.
5. Bandipur
Located on a 1,000m ridge in Tanahu district some
140 km from Kathmandu, Bandipur's hallmark is its
beautiful scenery. At the eastern part of the town
is the pagoda-roofed Bindabasini temple which houses
goddess Durga, Bandipur's guardian deity. The rich
wooden carving and detailed brass-work that adorned
the temples are replicas of those found in the many
old Pagoda structures of the Kathmandu Valley. The
other important temples and shrines in the vicinity
include the Mahalaxmi temple with its exquisite
woodwork and the Khadga Devi temple which comes
alive once a year during the Dashin festival.
6. Gorkha
Gorkha is the birth place of King Prithvi Narayan
Shah the great, the founder of modern Nepal. Situated
on a hill overlooking the snowy peaks of the Himalaya
is a beautiful old palace known as Gorkha Durbar.
There are two attractive temples of Gorakhnath and
Kali inside the palace precinct. Gorkha can be reached
in about six hours by road from Kathmandu and four
hours from Pokhara. A side trip to Manakamana temple
on the way to Gorkha is very enjoyable and interesting.
7. Sirubari
Sirubari is a small village nestled on the southern
slopes of a ridge at 1,700m above sea level. The
height and aspect ensure a comfortable climate regardless
of any season of the year. Pokhara, about 20km to
the northwest, is the nearest major center. The
travel time for the average group to reach the village
from Pokhara is about 5 hours, an experience in
it. The village which is inhabited entirely by the
Gurung people, is small and compact with neat and
clean trails connecting the mainly stone and slate
built houses. Sirubari offers attractive valley
views stretching away towards the Terai. A short
walk above the village gives visitors a spectacular
Himalayan panorama that is hard to rival from any
viewpoint in the region. The living culture and
tradition of the Gurungs blended with their rich
hospitality make for an unforgettable experience
for any one who visits Sirubari.