10 Best Places to
Visit Near Kathmandu Nepal You Must See
10 Best Places to Visit Near Kathmandu, You Must
See. Nepal could be the best alternative place for your holiday vacation
because of many beautiful tourist attractions in this country. Nepal has been
recorded among foreign visitors as an attractive tourist destination in the
world. Nepal is a developing tourism industry, as a naturally 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 a many tourist attraction places to visit. Kathmandu is one of
the major tourist destinations in Nepal. We have already discussed about 10
places to visit in Kathmandu valley, Nepal. Now we are going to discuss about
10 best places near Kathmandu, Nepal that you must see.
Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal has 7 UNESCO world
heritage sites. Let’s talk about the 10 best places to visit near the
Kathmandu, Nepal.
Here are the 10 best places to visit near Kathmandu you must
visit:
1. Dakshinkali:
Dakshinkali become the top tourist attraction near Kathmandu
city. Although Dakshinkali lies in the Kathmandu valley, but it is far from the
centre location of Kathmandu city. Dakshinkali is a very famous Hindus goddess
Kali temple. It is situated 22km south of Kathmandu city. Entire route to the
temple is a beautiful countryside drive. Regular religious worship is performed
daily. A large number of animals are scarified on twice a week, on every
Tuesday and Saturday. More incredible animal rituals are held during Dashain
festival. On the return journey one can visit the temple of Shesh Narayan, a
cave temple where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have gained his physical power
through meditation.
2. Sankhu and Bajrajogini:
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 buildings and
temples, Forest above the village hides and important temple of the Tantric
goddess Bajra Jogini. The main structure is of the 17th century, but
Nepalese legend says the goddess has resided here since pre-medieval time.
3. Bungamati:
It lies five kilometers south of Patan. A typical Buddhist
Newar village is tightly clustered against a hilly riverside slope surrounded
by terraced rice fields. A stone paved path leads to a gate guarded by two
lions and the head of a third one. Here is the powerful Shikara style Rato
Machhendra Nath temple with heavy columns and beautiful supports at its lower
part.
4. Khokana:
about twenty minutes walk towards Karya binayak from
Bungamati, is the village of Khokana – famous for manufacturing mustard oil. It
is worthwhile to seek out one of the village’s oil press, located in poorly
lighted factories with medieval atmosphere.
5. Panauti:
one of the finest Newar settlements in the region is the
village of Panauti. It is build at the confluence of two rivers in a small
valley surrounded by examples of early temple architecture. Among all, the most
interesting ones are the 14th century Indreshwar Mahadev temple and
Brahamayani temples are very good examples of historical Newari
architect. the roof struts, showing different manifestations fo Shiva,
are matchless in their serenity.
6. Nagarkot:
a 32 east drive from Kathmandu at the altitude of 2,175 (700
ft) is Nagarkot, The ridge offers possibly the best display of Himalayas
including Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) and many others like Manaslu, Ganesh,
Langtang, Choba Bhamree, Gauri Shankar, Shisa Pangma and many more to count.
Visitors are recommended to stay three overnight to enjoy the sunset and
sunrise.
7. Dhulikhel:
A scenic 30 km drive along the terraced paddy rice field on
the Arniko Highway leads to Dhulikhel, at an altitude of 1600 m. This place is
famous for its vantage location for viewing the Himalayan range from Cho-yu in
the east to Himalchuli in the west. Dhulikhel is very popular for viewing
surnrise an sunset and for serene atmosphere free from the smoke and bustle of
the Kathmandu city. It is better to stay overnight in one of the beautiful
lodges to enjoy sunset and sunrise the next day.
8. Kakani:
One and hlf haours (29 km) drive from Kathmandu along the
beautiful mountain highway on the Trishuli road is scenically rewarding with
green forest and mountain terraced cultivation. The vantage point at an
altitude of 1982 m. above the sea level is famous for the magnificent view of
Ganesh Himal on one side and Kathmandu city on the other side. other peaks that
can be closely seen from Kakani are Gauri Shankar, Choba Bhamare, Manaslu,
Himalchuli, Annapurna and many more.
9. Namobouddha:
There are many religious places and view points around the
Kathmandu Valery. One of them is Namobouddha. This is a one hour drive or 3
hours trekking from Panauti or from Dhulikhel. Very much respected place by
Buddhist for its religious importance also offers beautiful countryside and
commanding view of the surrounding mountain. There is a Stupa with all seeing
eyes of the Buddha, Buddhist Monastery with colorful flags fluttering in the
wind, a massive statue of Buddha and many more Stupas.
10. Godavari:
Godavari is one of the major tourist attractions near
Kathmandu city. Located in the south western edge of Lalitpur district,
Phulchowki is a nice picnic spot. It lies 14 km from Patan, at the base
of the 2715 m high Mt. Phulchowki (Mountain of Flowers). Godavari is a
peaceful little village, surrounded by dense jungles going up the western ridge
of the Mahabharat range. There are the Botanical Garden, the Royal
department of Medicinal Plants, greenhouses and fish farms. Known for its
natural beauty the jungles here are home to at least 256 species of birds and
300 species of butterflies and moths.
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