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Thursday, 26 August 2010 15:53

NORTH OF KATHMANDU

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NORTH OF KATHMANDU   Nuwakot: The old fortress town of Nuwakot used to be an important strategic outpost. It controlled the ancient trade routes to Tibet and the kings of…
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Thursday, 26 August 2010 15:52

KATHMANDU

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Behind the hilltop is a temple dedicat­ed to Manjusri of Saraswati - the god­dess of learning. Swayambhu is, perhaps, the best place to observe the religious harmony in Nepal. The…
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Wednesday, 17 August 2011 03:37

Chitwan

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Chitwan
Asia’s most well-preserved conservation area is the Chitwan National Park, where wildlife thrives and habitats remain intact. Only a half-hour flight away from Kathmandu, the park lies in the 'Tarai'…
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Wednesday, 17 August 2011 03:35

Lumbini

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Lumbini
Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a World Heritage Site. This pilgrimage site in southwest Nepal attracts devout Buddhists from around the world, who arrive to pay homage…
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Wednesday, 17 August 2011 03:32

Pokhara

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Pokhara
Pokhara valley, the ‘Jewel of the mid-west’ is a favorite of tourists from around the globe. With the magnificent Annapurna range of mountains as a backdrop and the serenity of…
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Wednesday, 17 August 2011 03:35

Bhaktapur (Bhadgaon)

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Bhaktapur (Bhadgaon)
Perched on a hill at an altitude of 1,401m, Bhaktapur or Bhadgaon, literally the City of Devotees, is a major tourist attraction taking visitors back in time. Covering an area…
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Wednesday, 17 August 2011 03:34

Patan (Lalitpur)

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Patan (Lalitpur)
Patan also known as ‘Lalitpur’ literally, the City of Artisans, lies 5km southeast of Kathmandu, and is home to the valley’s finest craftsmen who preserve ancient techniques such as repoussé …
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Wednesday, 17 August 2011 03:15

Kathmandu (Kantipur)

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Kathmandu (Kantipur)
Legend has it that there was once a primordial lake surrounded by lush green forested mountains.  In this pristine lake lived giant serpents until one fine day, Manjushree raised a…
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