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.
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.
JOMSOM:
Temperature:
33o to 36o Celsius (Summer)
8o to 26o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 50 minutes from Kathmandu
A major trekking destination, Jomsom lies on the famous
Annapurna Circuit Trek. It is also the gateway to the
Upper Mustang 'Kingdom', and the Muktinath Temple (one
of the holiest mountain pilgrimage spots). Jomsom lies
in the upper areas of the Kali Gandaki valley, which provides
one of the few clear passages through the virtually wall
of the Himalayas. The three mile deep Kali Gandaki Gorge
(the deepest in the world) is flanked by Dhaulagiri and
Annapurna Range. Jomsom is also famous for its very tasty
apples.
BHARATPUR:
Temperature:
33o to 36o Celsius (Summer)
8o to 26o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 50 minutes from Kathmandu
This is a beautiful city located on the banks of the Narayani
River. It connects visitors to one of the more adventurous
places in Nepal, the Sauraha Wildlife Park. The city lies
180 km. south-west of Kathmandu and can easily be reached
in 20 minutes by air. The park is home to the famous Royal
Bengal Tiger, one-horned rhinoceros as well as leopards,
sloth bear, wild boar, deer, wild dog, Gangetic dolphin,
march mugger crocodile, and more than 400 species of birds.
Visitors will get accommodation with full board and trained
naturalists to accompany them on wildlife sighting and
excursions.
SIMARA:
Temperature:
33o to 36o Celsius (Summer)
8o to 26o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 50 minutes from Kathmandu
It is the air access point for Birgunj, a vibrant and
upcoming industrial city of Nepal.
TUMLINGTAR:
Temperature:
33o to 36o Celsius (Summer)
8o to 26o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 50 minutes from Kathmandu
It is a sleepy town near the Everest Region. It is the
starting and ending point of many treks in that region.
DHANGADI:
Temperature:
33o to 36o Celsius (Summer)
8o to 26o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 50 minutes from Kathmandu
Dhangadi lies in far western region of Nepal. It is about
660 km west from the capital city Kathmandu. This is the
gateway to Royal Shukla Phant Wildlife Reserve, which
is about 1 Hr. Jeep drive. Immigration entry point to
Nepal is only 6 Hr. Jeep drive from Indian capital New
Delhi.
