Destination
KATHMANDU:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
The capital of Nepal. It is in a beautiful green valley that is home to three major cities: Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur. The city is very rich in its cultural heritage and is full of ancient historical monuments. One can absorb everything from the parade of temples and the ancient palaces to the more modern buildings and palace in the back - drop of the omnipresent awe inspiring majesty of the youngest mountain ranges of the world, the Himalayas. Major places of interest in Kathmandu are: The Royal Palace, Hanuman Dhoka, Basantapur Burja, Kumari Temple (The Living Goddess), Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupati Temple, Gokarna, Dakshinkali and Godawari. There are also other sights to see in Patan - city of thousand Gods and Bhaktapur - city of devotees. It is the political and economic center of the country with direct air links to the outside world.
LUKLA:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
Lukla is the place where the majority of the visitors make their bumpy but spectacular landing half-way up a mountain side. Lukla is a small Sherpa village perched at 2,850 m above sea level literally nested on a shelf getting out over the Dudh Koshi, Lukla is the arrival gateway to the Khumbu region and a popular starting point for many treks into the shadow of Mt. Everest.
POKHARA:
Temperature:
33o to 35o Celsius (Summer)
4o to 14o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 35 minutes from Kathmandu
Pokhara a magnificent valley of lakes and mountains is the second largest tourist destination in Nepal. The valley is - among other things - popular for very close views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), the Annapurna massif and other greatest mountains belongings to the Annapurna Ranges. The Fish-tail Mountain stands only 25 km away from Pokhara. Its reflection in the Lake Fewa is considered one of the most beautiful sights in Nepal. This is s also the base point for many treks and expeditions into the Central Nepal Himalayas, like the Annapurna Circuit, Mustang etc. It is also the starting point for many rafting expeditions as well.
Distance: 200 Km West from Kathmandu.
BHADRAPUR:
Bhadrapur, a calm suburban town of Nepal, is only 45 minutes flight away from Kathmandu and offers a gateway to the eastern Himalayan regions such as Ilam, Taplejung, Panchthar and trekking to the base camp of Kanchanjunga. . It is only one and a half hour drive away from the Bagdogra airport and Siliguri. Siliguri being the gateway to Sikkim, Darjeeling and the north-eastern Indian states. It is also known as the tea city of Nepal.
BIRATNAGAR:
Biratnagar, a sub-metropolitan and Nepal’s second largest city is located in Koshi Zone on the southern Terai belt of Nepal, near the south-eastern border with India. The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (90-minute drive) is a bird-watching spot. The Koshi Barrage on the Koshi River (two-hour drive) is an impressive sight. Biratnagar is the hub of air routes in eastern Nepal.
One can get here from Kathmandu by road and air. Biratnagar Airport is the regional hub for vital air services serving the remote Eastern Hills, and there are regular flights to Kathmandu.
BHAIRAHAWA:
Lumbini is a World Heritage Site that attracts tourists from all over the world.
Bhairahawa is the gateway to Lumbini, the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautam (Lord Buddha), a medieval Prince who later renounced his privileges and became a monk preaching peaceful co-existence and a philosophy to living called ‘Buddhism’.
Lumbini is a World Heritage Site that attracts tourists from all over the world. Ancient sandstone sculptures within the temple depict scenes from the birth of the Buddha.
The feeling of spiritual relief and satisfaction that one gets in such a calm and peaceful place is liberating and unforgettable. This has been attested to by a myriad of visitors from all over the world.
DHANGADI:
Dhangadi is the city in Western Nepal on the border with India. It is the district headquater of Kailali District in the province of Seti and the largest city in the Far-Western region of Nepal. The city is well connected with other major cities of Nepal and the Indian stat of Uttar Pradesh. The airport is located 10KM away from city.The place is facilitated with all kinds of necessities.
JOMSOM:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
Jomsom, 8800ft, is one of the most popular trekking destinations in the mid-western Nepal. This is also a gateway to the Hindu Holy site Muktinath, a temple of Lord Vishnu for those who opt for flying instead of trekking a long way up and down hill from Pokhara straight.
BHARATPUR:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
Royal Chitwan National park, the first national park of the kingdom is probably the best wildlife sanctuary in Nepal. A good population of the most graceful Royal Bengal tiger, rare one horned rhino, bison, wild bears, leopard make Chitwan very popular. Lamitaal, the lake Budhi Rapti inside the park is the home to the water birds. Graceful Gharials & Marsh Muggers.
MEGHAULLY:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
Royal Chitwan National park, the first national park of the kingdom is probably the best wildlife sanctuary in Nepal. A good population of the most graceful Royal Bengle tiger, rare one horned rhino, bison, wild bears, leopard that make Chitwan very popular. Lamitaal, the lake Budhi Rapti inside the park is the home to the water birds. Graceful Gharials&Marsh Muggers.
JANAKPUR:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
Janakpur is believed to have been the capital of the Mithila Kingdom in mythical times. An important pilgrimage site, Janakpur has many shrines dedicated to Ram, Sita and other Hindu deities.
NEPALGUNJ:
Temperature:
30o to 36o Celsius (Summer)
6o to 24o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 1 hour from Kathmandu
Nepalgunj situated in the western region of Nepal is the major commercial cities of the country. It is also the starting point for trekking into the North Western region including the famous trek to the Dolopo plateau and Mount Kailash and Mansarover in the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China begin from here. Moreover, the Royal Bardia National Park and the Rara National Park are just kilometers away from here. The western border with India and just a few hours drive from Lucknow, a major Indian city, Nepalgunj could also be an option for tourist traveling from and via India. The Nepalgunj airport is also the main hub-airport in the far western Nepal.
Distance: 260 Km West from Kathmandu.
DOLPA:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
Dolpo or Dolpa, 8200 ft., is famous for Shey-Phoksundo lake, another very pristine mountain lake in its surroundings. Trekking to this region is expected to grow due to the famous movie Caravan.
JUMLA:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
Jumla, 7700 ft. is a trekking destination leading to famous Rara Lake, one of the most pristine mountain lakes in the Kingdom of Nepal.
SIMIKOT:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
Simikot, 9000 ft, is the main gateway from Nepal into Kailash and Mansarover in the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China. An approximately one-hour flight from Nepalgunj (the main hub-airport in the far western Nepal) takes you to this fascinating mountain, remote township of Simikot. The flight is exhilarating.