NEPAL – THE HIMALAYAN KINGDOM

While Nepal is a mountainous country straddling the bulk of the Himalayan range, it offers much more than just mountains. In the Kathmandu Valley alone there are seven of UNESCO designated World Heritage Sites. These sites offer you the opportunity of witnessing, first hand, the intricate geometry, grandeur and majesty of Nepalese art and architecture and the reverent simplicity of the two dominant religions in Nepal-namely Hinduism and Buddhism.

Located about 20 km east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley, Bhaktapur is known as the 'City of Devotees', the 'City of Culture', the 'Living Heritage', and 'Nepal's Cultural Gem'. It is one of the 3 royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley. The others are Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, and Patan.

Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fishtailed summit of Machhapuchare (6,977 m) rising behind it create an ambience of peace and magic. Indeed, the valley surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forests, gushing rivers, emerald lakes, and of course, the world famous views of the Himalaya.

Chitwan National Park, Once the hunting grounds for the Nepalese royalty, elite and visiting European nobility Nepal’s first National park, is now an UNESCO designated World Heritage Site and a runaway conservation success. Flora/ Fauna of the Chitwan National Park. You will be spending minimum amount of time to travelling between each destination and you will be enjoying the best activities in each places.

Evenings can be fun in Kathmandu with aroma of rich tradition and culture and the lights of progressive modernization blended in a unique manner.  Acquiring souvenirs to take back home can add a whole new perspective to your shopping senses.