Rim of Kathmandu valley: There are many resort area around rim of Kathmandu valley. Such
resort spots are very panoramic and have best spots to see a large
range of Himalaya and best point to witness Sunrise and Sunset.
Nagarkot is the most visited resort town in the rim of Kathmandu
valley. Dhulikhel, Hatiban, and Daman are other famous resort towns
in the rim of valley. Nagarkot is famous for Sunrise and Sunset
view. Dhulikhel and Hatiban are famous for countryside tour. Daman
has widest mountain view.
Such resort towns are best accessed by car.
Everest
National Park and Namchebazar:Sagarmatha National
Park is highest surface on Earth and has Highest peak popularly known
as Mt. Everest (8,848 m). Namchebazar is the Sherpa settlement at
the base of Mt. Everest. It is a focal point of trekking in Everest
region. Namchebazar is best accessed by air up to Lukla and then by
trekking. The most popular trekking are around Gokyo, Kalapattar,
and Everest Base Camp.
Annapurna
National Park and Mustang: Annapurna National Park
is in most scenic and panoramic range of Nepalese Himalaya. The
National Park boundary starts from Rim of Pokhara valley to border
with Tibet in the north. The tourism in and around Annapurna National
Park is most successful Eco-Tourism in the world.
Mustang: The
trail of Kali Gandaki river take us to deepest Gorge in the world
and then to a valley known as Mustang. Mustang has an airfield at
Jomsom. A trekking from Pokhara to Mustang is a journey of remarkable
Trans-Himalayan trekking.
Muktinath
Temple: The Park has one of the holiest shrines
of Lord Shiva and is known as Muktinath Temple. Muktinath Temple
is best accessed by air up to Jomsom and then trek (pony) to Muktinath
Temple.
Upper
Mustang: The upper reach of the Kali Gandaki valley
is known as Upper Mustang, which is also known as "Forbidden
land". Upper Mustang, being on other side of the Annapurna
Himalaya, has a stark Tibetan landscape with cliff hanging monasteries,
which contrasts with lush rice field and Hindu shrines at southern
side of Annapurna.
Lumbini: Lumbini is a birthplace of Lord Buddha. The site is now developed
as a Lumbini Garden and it is 16 Km west of Shiddarthnagar. The
beautiful Garden in the Buddha’s time still retain its legendary
charm and beauty and remains in the present day Lumbini Garden.
Places of interest: Ashok Pillar, Maya Devi Temple, Archeological
excavation sites, various Buddhist temples and monasteries from
Buddhist countries from all over worlds. Near by town, Sunauli,
is an Immigration post between India and Nepal. Access: Lumbini is best accessed by car, Local bus, and Air (Kathmandu or
Pokhara).
Gorakha: A mid-hill town lies between Kathmandu and Pokhara.
The legend of Gurkhas begins here. Situated on a hill overlooking
the snowy peaks of the Himalaya is the beautiful Gorakha Durbar.
The Gorakha Durbar is a fort with palace and temple complex. It
was from this very palace that King Prithvi Narayan Shah began his
campaign to unify the present Kingdom of Nepal. Gorakha is a starting
point of Trekking in Manaslu region. Places of interest: Gorakha Durbar, Gorakhnath Temple, Gorakhkali Temple, etc.
Access: Gorakha is
best accessed by car and bus.
Mankamana
Temple is on the top of hill in Gorakha district.
It is a scenic and pilgrim site. The Mankamana Temple is a famous
temple where you wish to fulfill your wishes. Mankamana Temple is
best accessed by cable car from Kuringhat at Highway between Kathmandu
and Pokhara or by half day trekking.
Kuringhat is best accessed by car. Thus the trip to Mankamana Temple
can be made a part of the tour to Gorakha or Pokhara.
Janakpur: Nepal
has a narrow belt of Gangetic plain in south along border with India.
The plain is best known in Nepal as Terai. Janakpur is in mid-Terai
and is famous Hindu pilgrimage site. Janakpur is a birthplace of
Janaki Sita. Janaki Sita was married to Lord Ram of the Epic Ramayan.
Places of interest are: Janaki Temple, Biwah Mandap, and numerous
beautiful ponds. Janakpur is also a center of famous Mithila Arts
and Crafts.
Jankapur is connected with Kathmandu by air and by road.