Besides trekking camping is another real taste you grab in Nepal. Camping is one of the fun-keeping treks. Camping in the remote planet will offer the tranquil eve to form holistic relation, adventure, research with the natural phenomenons. You will deserve excellent views, cultures life styles, costumes, philosophy while camping. Under the canopy of icy, white, glittering mountains, you can have fabulous pastime with the simple, polite and enthusiastic porters, cooks, guides, sherpas and other team members. You can click down the magnificent natural beauties flora and fauna around your trekking camp. You will get chance to share the untouched and undisturbed faces and life styles of the indigenous people inhibited nearby. You can have the real life situation relating to co-operation, homely environment, affection and so on. You can taste the real Nepali dishes like daal-bhat, tarkari, achar, dhino- gundruk and so many other, you feel the supers family kinship ties among with hardworking, kind co-operative teams.

Deluxe Culture Tour

Around Pokhara

Pokhara is one of the most popular tourists home in Nepal. It is 220 km west of Kathmandu standing 900m above the sea level and connected by Prithvi Highway. It is refered as the Nepalese paradise with excellent ecological features having near about 5 lakh populations inhabited by Magar, Gurung, Thakali, Bramins and ethnic groups with their rich culture. Pokhara is also called the homeland of soldiers (Lahures) as most of the inhabitants are involved in British and Indian armies. Pokhara is the richest in lakes and caves as well as eco-tourism. Moreover, it is full of temples. Tourists can have the magnificent views of snow capped giants such as Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Mt. Machhapuchchhre (Mt. Fishtail ), Mt Dhaulagiri (8167m) , Lamjung Himal (6983m ) and Mt. Manaslu (8156m). Not only this, tourists can collect joys with boating, rafting and paragliding. Sarangkot is famous for paragliding. Lake side is the similar to Thamel of (Kathmandu). The mighty deep gorges such as Seti River, the Mahendra Cave, K. I sing Bridge gives extreme pleasures. The Phewa Lake, Devis fall, Begnas and Rupa Lake are visit worthy. Bindhabasini and Barahi Temple are the main pilgrimages for visitors. Pokhara is also the gateway to Annapurna Trek. This one of the major tourist town in Nepal. The high standard hotels and lodges provide services as the clients' need.

Phewa Lake

Phewa Lake is the second lake in the kingdom around the area of 1.5 km x 4 km having an island temple in the middle of it. This is one of the main tourists attraction at all. It is about 47 m deep where one can sail a boat in its clean water. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Barabi. The water reflecting Annapurna Range and Mt. Machchhapuchhre is heart touching. The eastern part of the lake is famous tourist area Lakeside where handicrafts, restaurants, bookshops, lodges, souvenir & shops provide good services.

Begnas and Rupa Lake

Begnas and Rupa Lakes are situated 15 km east of Pokhara beside the Prithivi Highway. These lakes are separated by the hillock called "Panchabhaiya". These lakes offer the finest opportunity for canoeing, sun-bathing, bird watching and angling. The lakes offer the perfect nature retreat because of their relative's seclusion and opportunity for fishing.

Seti River Gorges:

Flowing the right to the city, the boisterous river runs underground at places. The George carved by Seti-Gandaki River is the amazing natural gift for tourist. It is seeing worthy from the Mahendra pool, small bridge near the old mission hospital, Prithvi Highway Bridge and K.I Singh Bridge. It provides a perfect view of the river's dreadful rush and the deep George made by the turbulent flow of white water.

David's fall

Devi's fall is locally known as Patale Chhango (Hell's fall) which is 2 km. south west of Pokhara air port on the Siddhartha Highway. It is the place when the river flowing from Phewa Lake collapses and surges down the rock into the deep gage, leaping through several potholes.

Mahendra cave

Mahendra cave is locally known as Chamero Odhaar (Bats' cave). It was said to have found in 1950. You can see the stalagmites and stalactites with torch-light. It is the magic limestone cave.

Mountain Museums

These museums are conserved by the Annapurna Conservation Area project (ACAP). One of the museum shows the history and lifestyles of Thakalis, Gurungs and Tharu where as another exposes the natural history.

Mountain views

Besides other strange, Pokhara is the best place to have the panoramic views of the Annapurna massifs stretching from east to west. Annapurna I, II, III, IV can be viewed clearly. Standing tall, proud and dominating the skyline Machhapuchhre, the fish tailed pinnacle is the classic snow capped mountain.

Barahi Temple

The Barahi Temple is dedicated to the boar manifestation of Ajima, the protector deity representing the female force of shaki. It is standing in the middle of Phewa Lake with two storied pagoda. It is crowded especial on Saturdays for the scarification of animals.

Bindhybasini Temple

Bindhyabasini Temple is one of the major religious sites in the centre of the old bazaar. It is dedicated to Goddess Bhagawati. This is crowded on Tuesday and Saturday for the animal's sacrifices. It is one of the picnic spot too. It is located 4 km from Lakeside

World peace Stupa

World peace stupa is the central spot from where the spectacular views of mountains such as Annapurnna range and even Pokhara city. It has four images of Buddha facing four directions situated on the top of a hill on the southern shore of Phewa Lake. It impressive sight of its pagoda

Gupteshwor Cave

Gupteshwar cave is situated 2 km south and west of Pokhara airport and its entrance is right from Devis fall. The cave is near about 7 km long and one has to depend on all fours to see to see it. The cave holds special value for Hindu since a phallic symbol of lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition was discovered. Taking photograph is prohibited here.

Many tourists who some to Nepal can get tremendous experiences of culture, history, heritage life styles of people, their religious, social and behavioral practices by sightseeing valuable destinations such as Kathmandu, Bhaktpur, Lalitpur, Pokhara, Lumbini, Gorkha and so on. You can have real interactions with the locals and experience the delicacy of nature in urban areas which certainly differs from being in contact with nature in high Himalayas.

Gorkha

Gorkha is one of the fifty tiny states according to the kingdom of Prithivi Narayan Shah, the founder of 'shah Dynasty, and unified Nepal into one kingdom 300 years ago. The ancient Gorkha place offers you good experience of past history. Gorkha is 25km away from Kathmandu-Pokhara highway at an altitude of 3281m Gorkha palace is situated at the top of hill and Gorkha is home of Gorkhas the legendry brave warriors who fought with knives against guns.

Gorkha Darbar

Gorkha Darbar is one of the most historical place situated on the top of hill above Gorkha town which takes an hour's walk from bus station. There is the temple of Goddess Gorakkali to west of this palace. There is very famous cave which is shading the statue of Gorakhnath Baba (sage). It is believed that "Gorkha" word is originated from the name of this sage, whose blessing inspired King Prithvi Narayan Shah for the unification of Nepal. You can have the spectacular views of Manasalu and Himalchuli mountains from the top of this hill and enjoy a lot.

Gorkha Bazaar

Gorkha bazaar a very typical tourist spot which is a good trade-market linked with Tibet. The historical place and temple are major objects of attractions.

Gorakhnath Cave

Gorakhnath cave is an important religious site for local people which is positioned to the south of Gorkha palace, ten meter's below, it is the sacred cave of Gorakhanath Baba (sage) …… The care is carved out of the solid rock. Gorkha is an alternate starting point for a few trekking routes in Nepal. Gorkha-Trishuli is an easy three days walk and provides unspoiled sceneries along the way.

Upallokot

It is situated at a 20 minutes walking distance from Gorkha palace. There is a viewing platform at an altitude of 1520 meter in Upallokot from where the spectacular view of Gorkha palace and the sliver shining snow -field can be viewed beautifully.

Lumbini: (Birth place of Lord Budda/light of Asia)

Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Gautam Buddha, lies in 21 km. west of Bhairahawa and 265 km southwest of Kathmandu. Lumbini is the central pilgrimage for all people who seek peace of any religious faith and heart for all Buddhists through out the world. The birth place of Lord Buddha (light of Asia), the apostle of peace compassion and non-violence, Lumbini is the source of knowledge where thousands of Buddhists monks, nuns and devotees visit every year. By the childhood name Siddharth Gautam, the prince of Tilaurakot palace, abandoned his mundane life and sank in penance that spread the peace through out the world. He is the founder of Buddhism, and glory of Nepal. Lumbini is famous for all lovers of peace and non violence. The major Attractions of Lumbini are as follows:

The Sacred Garden

In Lumbini there is sacred Garden where the temple of Maya Devi with her holy image is preserved. Maya Devi, the Great mother of Lord Buddha said to have given birth to Lord Buddha here in 525 B.C. She was the Queen of King Suddhodan. Enshrined in a small style, the image shows and mother of Crown prince Siddhartha Gautam. She is seen herself by holding on with her right hand to a branch of Sal tree, with newly born infant Buddha standing upright on a lotus pedestal on an oval halo. Two other celestical figures are depicted in an act of pouring holy water a lotus bestowed from heaven

The Ashoka Pillar

The Ashok pillar which was discovered by famous German archaeologist Dr. Fuhrer, shows the evidences of Lord Buddha's life, and is the visible land mark of auspicious garden. The inscription written on pillar is very important for the history of Buddha. It is believed that the holy pillar was erected by Indian Emperor Ashoka, during his visit in Nepal in 250 Bc. The inscription of on the pillar roughly translates as: " King Piyadesi, the beloved of the Gods, having been appointed 20 years, came himself a worshipped saying here Buddha Shakyoumuni was born. He caused to make a stone representing a horse and he caused stone pillar to be erected. Because here the worshipful one was born the village Lumbini has been made free of taxes and recipient of wealth".

Shakya Tank and Buddhist monasteries

There is Shakya Tank when Maya Devi, the mother of Lord Buddha is said to have taken bath before giving birth to Lord Buddha and where infant Buddha was given his first purification. The central, important place of Lumbini and to the entire Buddhist world for that matter is the stone slab located deep in the Sanctum Sancorum. Around, this holy site, there are remnants of Monasteries and Chaityas built over the centuries following Buddha's birth.

Besides these, Kapilvastu, capital city of the birth place of Lord Buddha where Tilaurakot palace situated is as much as important which has old potleries and goods preserved; Lumbini Development Foundation has been keeping an eye for the preservation and promotion of Lumbini. Lumbini listed in world Heritage List.

Baraha Chhetra

This region is located 20 km away from a town in eastern Nepal-Dharan. It is among four great religious places of Hindus. Baraha Chhetra is one of the famous temple nestled nearby Sunkoshi and Koka rivers. In this temple, an incarnation of lord Vishnu is said to have killed the demon Hirankshya. Apart from main shrine dedicated to Baraha, there are many other temples with images of the Baraha (incarnated vishnu) in Baraha-chhetra. Every year on the first Magh (November), a religious fare takes place here.

Manakamana

This Hindu temple lies to the west of Kathmandu, 125km away in Gorkha district. The temple of Manakamana is one of the manifestations of Hindu Goddess Bhagawati. Bhagawati is believed to have the power to fulfill wishes. It is a steep three hours hike from Abukhaireni on Kathmandu-Gorkha Highway. Cable cars also take travelers to Manakamana from Kurintar on Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway.

Janaki Temple

Janaki temple, the ancient and popular temple for Hindus lies to the eastern part of Nepal in the town of Janakpur. The oldest and most popular city in Nepal, Janakpur is a city of dozens of holy pools, with a number of ancient sites. The really famous object for adoration in Janakpur, is Janaki Temple which is compared with the Taj Mahal of India. This temple has occupied 4860sq feet in a mixed style. Islamic and Rajput, Domes the temple is 50m high, a three stored structure made entirely of stone and marble. All its 60 rooms are decorated with colored glass, engravings and paintings with beautiful lattice windows and turrets. It took number of years to evolve into its present shape since 1895 and completed in 1911. Thousands of visitor and pilgrims visit this temple during November. December for Vivah Panchami (marriage over 5 days), the town's major annual festival, when the marriage of Sita and Ram is celebrated with various re-enactments, popular time for modern day weddings. It is said to have been a great centre of learning for scholars in ancient times, Janakpur once had hundred of sages who contributed to Hindu philosophy, with one of their oldest works being the famous Upanishad Brihadarandyaka written in the form of a dialogue which deals with the gods, the nature of Brahma, the supreme reality and the introduction to the self. Janakpur is inhabited by Maithis who have own script, language, tradition and culture. The religious Mithila art is well known in the local and international art world.

Tansen:

Tansen is headquarter of Palpa. It is located in Nepal's central hills, at an altitude of 1,372 m above the sea level. It is a bright Himalayan town situated on the slopes of a hill called Shreenagar Danda. It is the most popular summer resort in western Nepal from where you have panoramic views of Nepal's chief attractive Himalayan from Dhaulagiri in the west to Gaurishankar in the northese. Moreover, you can have the view of sweeping Tinau river valley and surrounding Mahabharat hills including Terai's flat.

Palanchowk Bhagawati

Palanchowk Bhagawati is located over 1,520m admit a natural setting with views of majestic northern-eastern Himalayan Range one of the most popular images of Goddess Bhagawati, the Palanchowk Bhagawati is indeed impressive. This stone carved image of Goddess is housed in Palanchowk Bhagawati Temple. Its three feet long, most beautiful idols of Bhagawati. At Dashain, the photos of this Bhagawati are highly uses. The Palanchowk Bhagawati stands as a symbol of matriarchal prominence from 5th century A.D. The temple is 55 km east of Kathmandu along Araniko Highway (Kathmandu to Kodari). This temple is said to have been constructed by King Mandev. There few resort where you can have lodging and fooding facilities.

Antu Danda

Antu Danda is situated at an altitude of 1,677m. in Ilam district of eastern Nepal and famous for its unique views of Kanchanjunga and Mt. Everest It is the best vantage point for viewing sunrise and sunset. A memorable graveled road is only upto Chhipetar and from here, 4 to 5 hours walk is needed to reach Antu Danda. From here, the hills of Darjeeling Kurseong and Mink can be seen. One can reach here by surface or by air to Biratnagar via Kathmandu, and drive to be there. Minimums 2 to 3 nights are required to visit the place with camping equipment.

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