There are several options for day hikes around Kathmandu. The hills surrounding the valley are excellent destinations for short hikes and nature tours. Phulchowki which means ‘Hill of Flowers’ in Nepali lies on the southern part of Kathmandu. Rising to an elevation of 2782m., Phulchowki Hill is the highest hill surrounding the valley. Situated just [...]
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Bungamati
Bungamati is another ancient Newari village that lies just a few kilometers from the busy city (Kathmandu) centre. Dating back to the 16th century this village is an important religious site. Legend has it that the Rain God ‘Machhendranath’ was brought to the valley in the form of a bee during one of the worst [...]
Khokana
Khokana, a small Newari village surrounded by paddy fields lies on the outskirts of Kathmandu in Lalitpur district. This village is famous for its mustard oil (made the traditional way by pressing the seeds) and the temple of Khokana’s guardian goddess, Shekali Mai. You are greeted with wonderful sights of rural life as you walk [...]
Panauti – A Newari Heritage Town
Panauti , an ancient Newari town located 32km away from Kathmandu is one of Nepal's principal cultural heritage sites. The small town which is located at the confluence of Roshi khola (river) and Pungamati khola, has some of the oldest temples in Nepal. Panauti's pride, Indreshwor Temple, built in 1294 AD is one of the [...]
Kailash-Mansarovar Heli Yatra
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra holds immense religious values for the Hindus. Believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, Mt. Kailash is claimed to be the apex of the Hindu religious axis. Lord Shiva or Bhola Baba is the most beloved among the thousands of Hindu deities. Hence, there are uncountable devotees who [...]
New Trekking Trail in Gorkha
For the success of Nepal Tourism year 2011, tourism entrepreneurs and officials are busy building up infrastructure and planning new tours and packages for tourists. That the trekkers may get to explore some f the least explored places, Gorkha Tourism Board in collaboration with Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) is working to establish a new trekking [...]
Paragliding in Kathmandu
Glide like an Eagle- Paragliding in Kathmandu Now one needn’t journey all the way to Pokhara to try paragliding, one can do it right here in Kathmandu! For those wishing to take to the skies, Kathmandu Paragliding and Hang Gliding Co & xSports Nepal are offering both tandem and solo paragliding flights.The flights are operated [...]
Shigatse Tourist Attractions
Shigatse , whose name translates as ‘Best of the Land’, is Tibet’s second city. The city lies 273 kilometers west of Lhasa, at an elevation of 3,800 meters, with an area of 3,875 square kilometers. Shigatse is famous for Tashilhunpo Monastery, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lamas. Tashilhunpo Monastery : Tashilhunpo Monastery is one [...]
Bird Watching in Nepal
Nepal is the home of thousands of incredible species of birds. Koshi Tappu, in particular, is a bird watchers paradise, where hundreds of different species of water birds have been recorded. Here, you will encounter more than 250 different species of amazing and beautiful birds, some of which are not found anywhere else in the [...]