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Around Valley Places to See |
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Kritipur, NepalKritipur
is situated on a ridge 6 km southwest of Kathmandu. The ancient
township is a natural fortress and has a proud and courageous
history. The Chilamchu stupa and the temple of Bagh Bhairav are
major sights here. Kirtipur offers quaint streets lined with
artistic houses and temple squares. The people are known for their
skill in building and weaving.
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Dakshinkali and Chobhar,
Nepal
Dakshinkali and Chobhar. The temple of
Dakshinkali is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali and is one of the
most popular places of worship in Kathmandu, located 22 km from the
city center on the southern of the Valley past Pharping village, the
shrine is especially crowded on Tuesdays and Saturdays when animal
sacrifices are offered to the deity. On the way back, stop at
Chobhar gorge. The narrow gash in the hills was made by Lord
Manjushree to drain out the lake which once covered the Valley.
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BUNGAMATI, Nepal
A 16th century settlement where Machindra, a
Rain God of India was invited to settle with his people at the time
of a big draught. Later a shrine of Machendra was established at the
place where the village of Bungamati now lies. Walking through this
town reminds you of a life of 17th century human habitants.
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SHANKHU, NEPAL
Shankhu, in the north-east part of the valley
is famous for secret goddess, the Bajra Jogini who is believed to
have persuaded Manjushree to drain the water of the lake which once
occupied the Valley floor.
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Nagarkot, Nepal (Mountain
View Point)
Nagarkot is situated 32 krns east of Kathmandu
at an altitude of 2175 m above sea level. Nagarkot is a popular
tourist destination of Nepal. The panorama of the major peaks of
eastern Nepal Himalayas including Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest), can be
seen from here. The Himalayan peaks like Manaslu (8463 in). Ganesh
Hinial (7111 in), Langtang(7246 in), Choba Bhanre(60l6 in),
Gaurishanker (7134 m) and number (6957 in), are also clearly seen
from Nagarkot (weather permitting).
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Daman, Nepal (Mountain View
Point)
It is situated 80 kilometers south-west of
Kathmandu, midway to Hetauda at an altitude of 2322m. Daman is
located on the Tribhuvan Highway in between Kathmandu and the town
of Birgunj. For the view of the breathtaking grandeur of the world's
highest peaks extending in one glittering are from far-west of
Dhaulagiri to far-east of Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) there is no
better place than Daman. There is a view tower fitted with long
range telescopes.
Daman is three hours by car or four hours by bus from Kathmandu.
Unfortunately, there is
only one bus a day in each direction. If you're feeling adventurous,
this is one of the most
spectacular and grueling mountain-bike routes in the world. |
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