Follow this exploration with a stop at the Patan Durbar Square, which is located in the heart of Patan City and consists of three main chowks (squares). Comprising of the three ancient cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, the valley houses seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is also home to a myriad of monuments, sculptures, artistic temples and magnificent artworks.īe sure to visit Kathmandu’s Durbar Square (the historic seat of royalty), home to the Hanuman Dhoka, named after the monkey god, Hanuman.

The Bardia National Park is the largest wildlife area in the Terai and protects 968 square kilometres of sal forest and grassland, including one of Asia’s largest stretches of tiger habitat.Ī Nepal tour wouldn’t be complete without exploring the fascinating Kathmandu Valley. The park is home to many endangered animals such as the one-horned rhino, royal Bengal tiger, gharial crocodile and fresh water gangetic dolphin. Chitwan translates to “heart of the jungle” and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its pristine air, the spectacular backdrop of the snowy peaks of the Annapurna Range and the serene Phewa, Begnas and Rupa Lakes, makes this destination ‘the Jewel of the Himalaya’.įor a walk on the wild side we suggest a Nepal tour to the Chitwan National Park. Nepal’s startling beauty is at its best in Pokhara, which has been the subject of many travel writers. To take in the wonders of the Himalayas, we recommend travelling to Dhulikhel, one of the most popular destinations to view this chain of giants. This is the home of Sagarmatha “Goddess Mother of the World”, the iconic Mount Everest, and her snow-capped counterparts making up the weather-beaten Himalayas.įrom eight of the fourteen tallest mountains in the world to the flourishing Terai plains of Jhapa, you will be forgiven for having your camera glued to your hands at all times. Beautiful Nepal is a land of friendly and engaging people, where deities mingle with mortals and magnificent temples, monasteries and historical monuments can be found at almost every turn.

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