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Nepal A Land Of Divers Landscape Temples and Mountain Ranges

Nepal once the only Hindu country is bounded by China and India. Its natural beauty, rich culture, towering monastery, ancient Hindu temples and snow packed Himalayan mountain ranges makes the country a fascinating tourist destination.

Author: Ashishk Singh

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More classy urban cultures of the Himalaya was created here in the three great kingdoms in tiny of the Kathmandu Valley - Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur - the home to world heritage of art and architecture class. Behind the shrine of Vishnu Narayan Ichangu, northwest of Swayambhunath in Kathmandu valley, stands the "abode of snow" (Himalayas in Sanskrit), a magnet for hikers and mountaineers from around the world.

For a relatively small country, Nepal has a diverse landscape, ranging from the humid Terai plains in the south of the Himalayas in northern mountainous, making it a major tourist destination. Nepal is a hot favorite among trekkers and mountaineers.

Nepal has always kept pace with the world. It is said that almost every movement that has influenced western Nepal has also influenced.

Nepal became the home of the hippie movement in the seventies, the decade that shook the world. Dozens of films based on the subject were shot in Nepal Pero seventies was that place a Nepal in World Map. Kathmandu and Dharan find mention in all the hymns hippie seconds. It was then that the casino and gaming industry has witnessed the boom.

Kathmandu the capital of Nepal has many place of interest. Its places, courtyards, and temples were built in the 12th to 18th centuries. It is said that it was the kingdom of Malla kings. Here you will fine stone inscription of seventeenth century written in 15 different languages. The Durbar Square of the palace is the center point of social, religious and urban of the city. There are three museums inside the palace building.

Pashupatinath is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in during your Nepal travel. There are images of Shiva linga, along with statues, shrines and temples dedicated to other deities in the complex. There is a Shiva temple. It is said that this temple was built 879. But the Malla king built a new temple in the year 1697 Bhupatindra. The temple is made out ofgold plated roof, silver doors and best woodcarvings ever to be found in the world.

Legend says that Sati Devi wife of lord Shiva gave her life for insult done to her husband by her father. So in her memory a temple by the name of Guheswari temple is said to be restored in 1653. So a visit to this temple during your Nepal tour is a must.

Another most important tourist destination in Nepal is Naryanhiti Royal Palace. This was last palace where the last King Gyanendra lived. Now the royal palace has been turned into a museum.

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The author is an experienced writer in tourism industry works for Hi-Tours, a leading travel agency in India. At present, he is writing on different topics like hotels in Jaipur, trekking tour, Nepal travel and others. To find more info, please visit Hi Tours.

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Nepal A Land Of Divers Landscape Temples and Mountain Ranges