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Nagarkot |
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Nagarkot is situated east of
the Kathmandu Valley at an elevation of about
1800 meters (5,904ft). This spot is popular for
mountain views particularly at sunrise and
sunset. Among the 25 mountains above 6000 meters
(19,680ft), Annapurna (8091m/ 26,545ft),
Manasalu (8165m/ 26,781ft), Ganesh Himal (7446m/
24,422ft) and Lantang lirung (7245m/ 23,763ft)
can be seen. This is also a one day trip from
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Daman |
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Sitauted at a height of
2100m/7500ft. above sea level, and a distance of
80km/ 50 miles. Daman is known for its vantage
location in viewing the Himalayan peaks such as
Mt. Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal,
Langtang, Dorjelakpa, Gaurishankar, Cho yu etc.
There is a view tower from where one can have a
panoramic view of 300 miles of the Himalayan
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Phulchoki |
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It is one of the most prominent
peak 2829m/ 9050ft. high, which surrounds the
valley of Kathmandu. This mountain,as its name
suggests ( Phul means flower in Nepali) is a
natural garden of wild roses, yellow jasmine,
iris and other native flowers. The summit is a
rich grove of rhododendrons of various hues. A
jeepable road leads to the top of the hill where
there is a Buddhist shrine. A youthful hiker
stands a good chance of scaling the peak in a
little more than three hours. The place has all
the makings of a peaceful resort area. |
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Kakani |
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Kakani is popular for panoramic
mountains views of Annapurna (8091m/ 26,545ft),
Manasalu (8165m/ 26,781ft), Ganesh Himal (7446m/
24,422ft), Lantang lirung (7245m/ 23,763ft) and
20 other mountains over 6000 meters (19,680ft)
above sea level. You can also see the natural
beauty of the Kathmandu Valley, the people and
their culture and traditions. This is a one day
trip from Kathmandu. |
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Phokara |
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The rare combinations of snow
clad peaks and snow fed lakes and rivers has
helped to make the valley of Pokhara ( 210 km/
31 miles from Kathmandu) one of the most
picturesque natural attraction in the Kingdom. A
must for all visitors to Pokhara valley is the
Fewa lake. A half day excursion of the Pokhara
market, the cap factory and Seti gorge.For
people with more time in hand can visit the
Begnas and Rupa Tal or take a 3 hours hike to
Sarangkot or Hyangja.Pokhara is accessible daily
by road or air from Kathmandu. |
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