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Unforgettable Scenic Beauty of Nepal
By Srimal Fernando
Nepal is famous for its extraordinary scenic beauty and salubrious climate and is known as “the Land of Paradise”.Nepal with its beautiful landscapes had long been known the world over for its majestic Everest Mountain, the highest mountain peak on the planet, Lumbini the birth place of Lord Gautama Buddha and for the world renowned kukri-wielding Gorkah warriors who are reputed for winning many battles.
Of the world’s fourteen high peaks, the country has eight that
includes Mount Everest. At 29,021 feet it is the world’s highest point.
The countrymen call it Sagara –Matha. The country has more than 240
peaks over 20,000 feet above sea level.
The country is also a favorite destination among river rafters,
trekkers and mountaineers. The noteworthy towns such as Kathmandu,
Lumbini, Pokhara, Patan, Janakpur, Nepal-guni and Bhaktpu needs little
introduction to many visitors to the country.
The capital city Kathmandu is situated amidst a splendid panorama in the bowl shaped Kathmandu Valley. It is also known as the ‘City of Temples’. Kathmandu is the most vibrant city in the country with a number of buildings and fair assortment of other country style houses.
The capital city Kathmandu is situated amidst a splendid panorama in the bowl shaped Kathmandu Valley. It is also known as the ‘City of Temples’. Kathmandu is the most vibrant city in the country with a number of buildings and fair assortment of other country style houses.
Among its well-known attractions is the Durbar Square nestled in the heart of the city. It was the ancient seat of the Nepalese Royalty. The entire palace complex is named after the monkey god called Hanuman. The best-known Bouddha-nath stupa on a three tiered platform is one of the most recognizable tourist spots that attract thousands of visitors every day.
Swoyambhu-nath located on a 360 steps hillock is the world’s largest Shiva temple. The Pashupati-nath temple is another prominent land mark in the city.
Shopping is undoubtedly an attraction in itself as choices and variety for items here is incalculable.
The city of Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. It is located
in the south-western side of the country. It is another heritage
attraction. It was once an extensive centre of Buddhist culture. This
world heritage site is a place of pilgrimage for millions of Buddhists
from all over the world.
Wildlife in the country is as diverse as its landscape, ranging from
the famous Royal Bengal Tigers in the Baridia, Shiva-puri national park
to the one-horned Rhinoceros in Chitwan National Park and the Himalayan
black bears loitering in the Himalayan foothills.
The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) is promoting Nepal as a favorite
tourist destination at major travel trade fairs. Nepal offers a cheaper
alternative to airlines for tourists, traders and pilgrims.
Tourists are finding the proximity, the value for money due to the
exchange rate differential and the frequency of flights good reasons to
visit Nepal. It is a land with history, heritage and visual delights.
Nepal is regarded as one of the most fascinating countries of South Asia that in all senses can be termed as a land of past, present and future.
Source :Nepal is regarded as one of the most fascinating countries of South Asia that in all senses can be termed as a land of past, present and future.
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