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.
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.
BHAIRAHAWA:
Temperature:
35o to 38o Celsius (Summer)
10o to 27o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 45 minutes from Kathmandu
Bhairahawa is the gateway to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord
Buddha and also the quintessential Buddhist heritage site,
which is just 22 kms away from the airport. Bhairahawa in
the years has emerged as a city interwoven with religious
and commercial activity. It is the southwestern border with
India and also the place from where tourists and pilgrimages
from India do checked into Nepal. It is a center for trading
activities between the two countries. One can get access to
Vananas and Lucknow from here in shorter time.
Distance: 260 Km West from Kathmandu.
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.
BHADRAPUR:
Temperature:
33o to 35o Celsius (Summer)
4o to 14o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 50 minutes from Kathmandu
Bhadrapur, a quiet suburban town, is commercially as well
as the touristically very important place. It is a gateway
to Eastern Himalayan regions such as Ilam, Taplejung, and
Panchthar of Nepal and the nearest bordering Indian town of
Siliguri is just 40Km from this town, which is the only passage
to the entire North Eastern states of India. Darjeeling, Sikkim,
Mijoram, Meghalaya, Himanchal Pradesh and also some popular
treks in Eastern parts of Nepal including the base camp of
Kunchenjungha also begin from here.
Distance: 200 Km West from Kathmandu.
BIRATNAGAR:
Temperature:
33o to 36o Celsius (Summer)
8o to 26o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 50 minutes from Kathmandu
Nepal's biggest industrial state and second largest commercial
state after Kathmandu, Biratnagar lies in south Eastern region
of Nepal. A medium sized town, is a mosaic of different cultures
is a home for almost all ethnic groups of Nepal such as
Brahmins, chettries, Kirats, Tharus and others.
Being the center for trade, commerce and industry, this vibrant
city to some extent fulfills the ever-growing economic demands
of the country. This city in the Terai is also a gateway to
the great eastern Himalayan region of Nepal. The city is also
the nearest connecting point to the Indian metropolis of Calcutta,
Baranasi and Patna. The major tourist attraction of Bird watching
at the Koshi Tapu and a 12 days trek to the base camp of Kunchenjungha
begins from here.
Distance: 290 Km East from Kathmandu.
