A place to Visit in Kathmandu:
Nepal could be the best alternative place for your holiday vacation because of the many beautiful tourist attractions in this country. Nepal has been recorded among foreign visitors as an attractive tourist destination in the world. Nepal is developing the tourism industry, as a natural country that highlights natural and cultural harmony. Beautiful natural differences reflect a rich colonial history. For years considered a country of Mount Everest in the world, Nepal has many tourist attractions places to visit. Kathmandu is one of the major tourist destinations in Nepal.
Nagarkot:
Nagarkot is one of the famous spots for local people as well as foreign tourists, located just 32 kilometers east of the capital city Kathmandu. It is famous for its magnification sunrise and sunset views. It is 2200 meters from sea level, it offers tourists a breathtaking view of eight different Himalayan ranges, Manaslu range Ganesh Himal range, Langtang range, Jugal range, Rolwaling range, Mahalangur range.
They also have a splendid view of the Kathmandu valley and Shivapuri National Park. Tourists also can enjoy local traditional culture and lifestyles. It is away from the hustle of city life, one can get a totally different experience there. Over the past year, the area has a long way in terms of the development of accommodation facilities. There are lots of hotels and resorts, including the Club Himalayan, which recently open new luxury hotels Mystic Mountain and Bhangeri Durbar Resort in Nagarkot.
This area offers accommodation facilities for both luxury and budget tourists with the good road linking among Nagarkot with Bhaktapur and Kathmandu, it becomes more accessible. Public buses are in operation from Kathmandu and Bhaktpur it travels through beautiful fields and pine forest. One can also hire comfortable vehicles on hire at a reasonable price. Nagarkot is a village is packed with Hotels and resorts, stacked up on the ridge facing one of the broadest possible views of the Himalayan. Between October and March, a trip to Nagarkot will always be rewarded with a view of the Himalayan range near the valley.
Dhulikhel:
Dhulikhel is a scenic ancient town situated 30 km. east of Kathmandu on the Ariniko Rajmarg (Kathmandu Kodari Highway). From here one can have a panoramic view of the Himalayan range. From the main town a short visit to Namabuddha, with a stupa and Buddhist monastery is a highly recommended site to visit. Panauti a village noted for its numerous temples with magnificent woodcarving is a short distance from Dhulikhel. The oldest inscription to mention Dhulikhel dared Sambat 425 (481 AD) states that the settlement was established by the goddess Bijayeshwari Bhagwati during the Kirat period in the reign of the Licchavi king Manadeva (BS 499-540/AD 442-483).
The ancient settlement names of Dhulikhel, Panauti, and Banepa are given in the Licchavi inscriptions as ‘Dhavalasrotapura and ‘ninappa” respectively, in fact, the name Dhulikhel has at least two possible origins. One is that it comes directly from the Newari, meaning a place where tigers play. Another version is that the ancient name of Dhulikhel is Dhalikhyel, the literal meaning of which is Dahi (curd) selling a place. This seems more likely given that the origins of the town were almost certainly in cow herding and agriculture. Even today some people especially those from Bhaktapur continue is call Dhulikhel dhaukya (area for selling curd in Newari). It is generally believed that the oldest cultural heritage in the area is the holy site of Gokhureswar Mahadev to which a number of interesting legends are attached.
The Kapan Monastery is a gated community of Buddhist monks founded on the hilltop north of Buddhanath, founded in the 1970s by Lamas Thubten and Zopa Rinpoche. Kapan Monastery is 8 km far from the central location.
Garden of Dreams:
The garden formal in style occupies about half a hectare .its lush lawns, sunken, flower gardens, large central pond, fountains gazebos, and three neo-classical pavilions are kept in pristine condition.
Dakshinkali:
Dakshinkali lies in the Kathmandu valley but is far from the center location of Kathmandu city. Dakshinkali is a famous Hindus goddess Kali temple. it is situated 22 km south of Kathmandu valley.
Sanku and Bajrajogini:
Sanku and Bajrajogini are other places to visit around Kathmandu. once the city was on the trade route towards the east of Helambu to Tibet. it is a typical Newari town with many fine old building and temples in the village
Changunarayan:
This temple of Changunarayan is dedicated to Lord Vishnu was built in 323 AD is the oldest temple of Kathmandu Valley. The Temple is richly decorated with sculptures and carvings.
Bajrabarahi:
This famous Hindu temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga, is situated in the middle of a peaceful woodland park 5 km south of Patan city nearby the Newar Village of Chapagaon. Further visit of Tika Bhairab and Lele from here is the north side.
Godavari:
Situated 13 km southeast of Kathmandu Godawari is a place of natural beauty. It also has the forest for a good picnic spot. The Royal Botanical Garden, a fish hatchery, and marble quarry are the other attraction. Those clients who are interested in trekking can trek to Phulchowki ( 9050 ft) from here.
Kakani:
Kakani, 6500 ft above sea level, is located 25 km west of Kathmandu. The fabulous holiday area of Kakani features attractions ranging from beautiful alpine scenery to the magnificent Himalayan Panorama, particularly the Ganesh Himal.
Kirtipur:
Situated at an elevation of 1432 mt. above sea level, Kirtipur is an ancient city of Kathmandu Valley. This city is full of Hindu Temples and Boudha Vihar. While visiting this city one can see the people typically dressed in old traditional costumes and working an ancient loom.
Budhanilkantha:
About eight km north of Kathmandu is a remarkable, colossal statue of the Lord Vishnu, reclining on the coil of the snake king. This 5th-century statue is in the middle of a small pond and seems to float on water. It is a famous place of pilgrimage, though the reigning King of Nepal may not visit this spot.
These tows are very old Newar village with typical oil mills and temple, which present to the visitors a view of the still continuing ” Middle Age” pattern of life.
