
Kathmandu city, the Capital of Nepal is an interesting city which serves the interest of global menu of country’s tradition, culture, art, architecture, tribal background of many different communities and their life style. In a single word Kathmandu city, which holds the meaning of “city of wooden carven” is itself looks like toy box of child, with of varied featured different toys inside. With illusive and majestic art and architecture since of 3rd century is dominating the valley, now has been entertained by the visitors from the world. In a package of natural garden tour to Nepal, it’s an additional taste. Rich culture and tradition with admirable art of wooden carve sculptured bronze and stone that can almost be found in each corner of the city, awakes perception like of Magic. Sharing the idea and knowledge of the previous travelers, it can be said one can observe enough the architectural sightseeing spots and historical monuments for days without any boring.
The familiar sightseeing places are Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Soyambhunath, and Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, with fabulous work of art. Other well known places at the rim of Kathmandu valley are Dhulikhel, Nagarkot, Dakshinkali, Phulchoki, Kirtipur etc. Â
Pokhara city, Lumbini (Birth Place of Lord Buddha), Palpa (sample village whole in nation “Madan Pokhara”) are also well known among the visitors.
Namoboudha: Namobouddha situated on the slope of Panauti is sacred place for the Buddhist which is on the east of Kathmandu and 38 Km far from. Crossing the number of villages and suspension bridge on the way to Namobouddha we even get great chance of applying attention to the way how Nepali farmer cultivate the land.
There is an amazing legend related to the Buddha which is commemorated by an ancient stone slab and a stupa with the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is good place for meditation. The legendry depicted on the slab is more interesting. The legendry illustrates that once a prince called Mahasthva sacrifice himself to crunch the starving of Tigress which came with several malnourished children. Finally we take lunch peep out the villages bellow on the lap of the hills and the mountains far in the horizon. We then proceed towards dhulikhel through the easy trail. Finally we come back to Kathmandu or make overnight at Dhulikhel.
Dhulikhel: Dhulikhel is most famous for the view of the mountain and even is known as cultural theme park of the Newar community. Apart from pre-mentioned activities, romantic spot Dhulikhel is famous for sunrise and sunset tour, too. Whole city is like the garden of arts and skill. The bare bricks walled houses are with full of the wooden carved windows, the temples aside the road is on pagoda styles, introducing itself the more ancient town with charm and beauty.
Dhulikhel with an altitude of 1440m is world famous spot for the sunrise. Just below the hill top, the lush green bounty valleys arise gradually to the cluster of White Mountain. Early in the morning to late in the evening the rising sun dyed mountain with different color. The romance of the sun and its color on massive mountain develop the atmosphere to extreme point of excitement and thrilling. The place is the most one even for couples from Nepal.
Major places worshipping here are the Narayan and Harisiddhi temples which are adorned with profuse wood carvings. The Bhagawati temple is situated at a height in the western part of Dhulikhel and dominates the skyline. The Gokuleswar Mahadev temple, a 30 minute walk to the eastern part of town, is a peaceful and scenic spot. From here, you can get a beautiful vista of the town and periphery.
Nagarkot: Nagarkot situated an elevation of 2175 m, 32 km east of Katmandu, is a widely known hill resort even from the world. Among the other spot for sunrise, sunset tour, the spot is adorned with the spectacular view of the mountains. The mountain ranges that can be zoomed-in with binocular are beyond one’s imagination. One can luxuriously point out the world famous highest mountain just sitting under the roof of the rotary house. The glorious views of those mountains are Mt. Everest, Mt. Knachanjunga, Dhaulagiri Ranges, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt Makalu.
Apart from the views of the mountains Nagarkot, with an altitude of 1440m, is world famous spot for the sunrise. Just bellow the pin-pointed hill top lush green bounty valleys with forest arise gradually to the cluster of the white-mountain. Early in the morning to the late in the evening the rising sun dyed the mountain with different color. The romance of the sun and its color on massive mountain develop the atmosphere to extreme point of excitement and thrilling. The place is the most one even for the couples from Nepal.
Nagarkot, surrounded by terraced hillsides and picturesque farm houses, the hilltop resort is the epitome of an idyllic escape. Short hiking options abound.The most popular walk leads down from Nagarkot along a ridge to the temple of Changu Narayan-with views of Sankhu village to the right and Bhaktapur to the left.