Nepal, one of the most sought after places in the world is
an epitome of picturesque beauty and a sanctuary for the spirituals. It has the
majestic Himalayan Mountains in the north and the starching grasslands in south.
Undoubtedly, one of the most beautiful places that one has ever seen, Nepal has
an interesting blend of Hindus and Buddhist culture that is eminent in its
architecture, cuisine and lifestyle.
Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal and the largest city of the country, boasts of
many historic buildings and is home to the numerous Rana palaces and pilgrim
centers. It is one of the eight cultural heritage sites declared by UNESCO.
Bhaktapur is a fine place to start ones Nepal tour. One can find numerous
temples and palaces here built in the traditional Newar, pagoda style. The
Tachupal Tole is the oldest part of Bhaktapur and the oldest centre where a
visitor will find a plethora shrines, temples and fountains. Patan or Lalitpur
should be second in the line of touristic attractions and is one of the three
royal cities. Pokhara is a calm beautiful valley and represents the gateway to
the Himalayas. Tourist visiting Pokhara can get a majestic view of the Terai
plains and the Himalayas in this region. The Pashupatinath Temple draws
thousands of devotees from all over the world. It is one of the holiest Hindu
pilgrimage sites and is a shrine of the Hindu god Shiva.
Nepal is a small country but its size is not a significant matter when it comes
to its heritage and beauty. It is a dream destination of tourist from all over
the world and is famous for its religious sites and scenic spots. One must also
remember a little trivia that among the ten highest mountains in the world,
seven are situated in Nepal.