Spas & Health
Biking & Rafting Adventures
HOTELS IN POKHARA
Barahi
Tel: + 977 61 460617/ 463526
Kathmandu Sales Office : +977 1 4429820/4429575
Temple Tree Resort & Spa
Tel: +977 61 465819
Sacred Valley Inn
Tel: +977 61 461792
Mobile: +977 9846053520
HOTELS IN CHITWAN
Maruni Sanctuary
Just outside the park, away from the crowds, with style ...
Tiger Tops
Inside the park, the original high end wildlife resort ...
HOTELS IN BARDIA
Tiger Tops
The high end wildlife resort in bardia ...
HOTELS - OTHER PLACES
The Last Resort
Near the border of Tibet. A branch of Himalayan Healers located here ...
Borderlands Eco Adventure Resort
Near the border of Tibet ...
Royal Beach Camp
Near the border of Tibet ...
RESTAURANT & BARS
food-nepal
(restaurant guide)
pokhara
Moondance Restaurant & Bar
Olive Cafe
Amsterdam
Banjyan Restaurant
Mekh's Espresso Cafe
Gurkha's Restaurant & Bar
The Pokhara Steak House
The Maya Pub & Restaurant
Cafe Concerto
Newari Kitchen
SIGHTSEEING & DESTINATIONS
Most information taken from Nepal Tourism & Visit Nepal sites
Pokhara
Pokhara, an enchanting city nestled in the tranquil valley (827m), is the starting point for many of Nepal’s most popular trekking and rafting destinations. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fish-trail summit of Machachhapuchhre (6,977m) rising behind it create an ambience of peace and magic. The valley surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forests, gushing rivers, clear lakes and the world famous views of the Himalaya. Situated 200 km west of Kathmandu, Pokhara is connected by air as well as by road from Kathmandu and Bhairawa, a border town near India. Pokhara offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machchhapuchhre, five peaks of Annapurna and others.
Chitwan
Chitwan is one of Nepal's premier national parks and one of the best in Asia, situated in the midst of traditoinal Nepali villages near the border of India. It is renowned for its concentration of wildlife and luxurious tourist lodges, which provide the opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat. Chitwan which means the ‘heart of the jungle’ is among the last surviving example of the continuous band of forests and grasslands, which once extended from the Indus River in Pakistan to the Burmese border. The main attraction here is the Chitwan National Park, One of the largest forests regions in Asia teeming with wildlife such as the rare great one-horned rhinoceros, several species of dear, sloth bear, leopard, wild boar, fresh water, dolphin, crocodile, more than 350 species of birds and the elusive Bengal tiger. Chitwan National Park is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site (natural) list. Visitors to Chitwan may enjoy elephant back excursions, nature walks, canoe trips and jungle treks. There are several authorized agencies to organize such safaris. Visitors may also take a river raft. First driving from Kathmandu to the river Trishuli or Seti Khola. The five-hour drive to Chitwan (165km overland) from Kathmandu is filled with thrilling views of the hills, rivers and plains with jungles on either side.
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Chitwan Maruni Santuary
Bardia National Park
Covering an area of 968 sq. km, Royal Bardia National Park is situated in the mid-Far Western Terai, east of the Karnali River. Originally set aside in 1968 as a Royal Hunting Reserve, the area was gazetted in 1967 as Royal Karnali Wildlife Reserve with an area of 368 sq. km. It was renamed as Royal Bardia Wildlife Reserve in 1982 and extended to include the Babai River valley in 1984. National Park status was gazetted in 1988. The main objectives of the park are to conserve a representative ecosystem of the mid-Western Terai, particularly the tiger and its prey species. There are many luxury lodges just outside the park ...
Muktinath & Jomsom
It is believed that all miseries and sorrows are relieved once you visit this temple (mukti=nirvana, nath=God). The famous temple of Lord Muktinath lies in the district of Mustang and is situated about 18km northeast of Jomsom at an altitude of about 3,749m. The main shrine is a pagoda shaped temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Set into the wall around it is 108 waterspouts from which pour holy water. The temple is situated on a high mountain range and is visited during fair weather. There are three ways to get to Muktinath from Kathmandu. Take a direct flight from Kathmandu via Pokhara to Jomsom and hike for 7-8 hours to Muktinath (or catch a ride with a jeep), trek up to Jomsom from Naya Pul or Beni, which takes 7-8 days, or trek from the eastern side of the Annapurna Circuit over the Thorung La, which takes about 12 days. It is believed that one should visit this temple after competing pilgrimages of four Dhams in India. This temple is held sacred by Hindus as well as Buddhists. The Jwala Mai temple nearby contains a spring and an eternal flame fed by natural gas underground. Jomsom, a major administrative center and the capital of Lower Mustang, is just three hours walk from Kagbeni, the gateway to Upper Mustang. From Jomsom you can also head over the Tilicho Pass to Manang.
Gorkha
Gorkha is the birthplace of King Prithvi Narayan Shah the great, the founder of modern Nepal. Situated on a hill overlooking the snowy peaks of the Himalaya is a beautiful old palace known as Gorkha Durbar. There are two attractive temples of Gorakhanth and Kali inside the place precinct. Gorkha can be reached in about six hours by road from Kathmandu and four hours from Pokhara. A side trip to Manakamana temple, on the way to Gorkha is very enjoyable and interesting. The Nepalese believe that MANAKAMANA Goddess fulfills the wishes of all people and that's one reason why the temple is visited by the tourist and the locals all through the year. Gorkha is the starting point of some Manaslu treks.
Lumbini
Lumbini, the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautam. The Shakya prince and the ultimate Buddha, the Enlightened One, is the pilgrimage destination of the world’s millions of people faithful to all schools of Buddhism. UNESCO lists this nativity site, identified by Indian Emperor Ashoka’s commemorative pillar as a World Heritage Site. The main attraction of Lumbini remains the Sacred Garden which spread over 8sq km, possessing all the treasures of the historic area. The Mayadevi temple is the main attraction for pilgrims and archaeologists alike. Here we find a bas relief of Mayadevi, Lord Buddha’s mother giving birth to him. Standing west to the Mayadevi shrine is the oldest monument of Nepal, the Ashoka Pillar. Emperor Ashoka erected the pillar in 249 BC to commemorate his pilgrimage to the sacred site. To the south of the pillar, we find the sacred pond, {Puskarni} where Queen Mayadevi had taken a bath just before giving birth to Lord Buddha. Places of various interest surrounds the area There are other places of interest too nearby. It is accessible by air from Kathmandu to Bhairawa. From Kathmandu it takes about eight hours by bus or car.
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