Nepal is one of the best activities to discover and experience the natural and cultural heritages of Nepal. Nepal is one of the popular in the world destination for hiking, trekking, touring, research tours, holidays’ expenditure in a great environment of the natural. Tourism in Nepal is vital for our small cash-starved country with its many major tourist attractions. Tours in Nepal are a favourite with many travellers who wish to explore the Himalayan beauty and to view the peaks during the tours in Nepal, as well as the flora and fauna. Nepal is the birth place of Buddha, symbol of peace and brotherhood; the home of world highest Mt. Everest; Nepal is one of the richest country in natural resources; Nepal has preserved the glory of its own with distinct culture and traditions; these all assets adds to the potentiality of tours in Nepal.
The Himalayas panoramic scenery and a vista of monumental landscapes will enchant you and make your tours in Nepal one of the most wonderful and memorable ones you have ever experienced. Different tour packages in Nepal offers tours and excursions include the incredible diversity of natural beauty and consequent opulence to view cultural and natural varieties, which cover the whole part of the country. Our Nepal tour packages will takes you prominent places of country like, national parks and reserve areas, world heritages sites, famous places are: Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Lumbini, Muktinath, Pokhara, Dhampush, Ghandruk Chitwan,Janakpur and many more. The sunrise and sunset trips are other most enjoyable things are here. The visit to viewpoints, birds watching, botanical gardens, old cities, caves; museums are recreational and interesting tours in Nepal.
Nepal is popular for the angelic beauties, unique wonders and gifts in the world, although it is a land locked country. Nepal can be poor only in terms of economy. It is probably the richest country in terms of its natural beauty, bio-diversity, cultures and traditions, art and architectures. The kingdom has long exerted a pull on the Western imagination and it's a difficult place to dislodge from your memory once you visit Nepal and return. We can talk forever about the wonders of Nepal and the Himalayas; you will experience for yourself this splendid part of the world joining with us. Mountain Great Adventure Pvt.Ltd. is pleased to have this opportunity to offer you the customizable tour packages as per your time availability.
Kathmandu: Valley is surrounded by wooded hills in all four sides. Around the Kathmandu valet rim, Phulchowki is the highest point in the south towering at an altitude of 2,765 meters, Shivaouri is the north rises to an altitude of 2,732 meters, Chandragiri is the south-western part of the valley has an altitude of 2,561 meters, Nagarkot in the northeast part has an altitude of 2.188 meters, Champadevi in the western part has an latitude of 2,097 meters and Pokhari Thumko in the south eastern part has an altitude of 2,005 meters. So near, yes so far from the noise, pollution and smog covered bustling capital various hiking and biking activities can be organized around the valet rim.
In ancient period, Kathmandu valley was called Nepal and Nepal was called Kathmandu valley, Kathmandu Valley is made up of three districts, Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur, These districts are largely dominated by Newar community. Newari arts, architecture, culture and tradition can be observed throughout the valley. These three ancient Malla kingdoms remain a center for arts and crafts, and artisans ancient to preserve and promote them. In Kathmandu valet, you can visit three Durbar Squares a beguiling complex of buildings. Temples and courtyards, Kathmandu valley is a fascinating mixture of different religions and cultures. The visit to Kathmandu valley offers an excellent introduction to the Buddhist and Hindu -religion.
There are more gods than people, as the saying goes, in the Malla civilization with number of temples mote then the number of house, the Kathmandu valley has seven UNESCO world heritage sites separated by the distance of roughly 28 km. But refreshingly and unlike so many of the world’s great archaeological areas, here thee ancient temples and monuments are still alive charged with the energy of constant daily worship. The Himalayas may take you higher then you have ever before the valley takes you deeper.
Pashupati Nath Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site):- Pashupati Nath Temple, situated 5 km east of Kathmandu, the temple of Lord Shiva is considered one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world. Also it is one of the Biggest and famous Hindu -Lord Shiva's Temple in the world. So every year thousands of Hindu pilgrimage & Tourist visit in the Temple. The two-tiered pagoda with golden roofs and 4 silver doors houses the sacred linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple existed before 400 A.D. It is listed under the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Guhyeshwari Temple :- It also spelled Guheswari or Guhjeshwari, is one of the revered holy temples in Kathmandu, Nepal. This temple is dedicated to Adi Shakti. The temple is a Shakti Peetham near the Pashupatinath Temple on the banks of the Bagmati River ,where, according to mythology, a portion of Sati Devi, Lord Shiva’s consort, fell when a grief-stricken Shiva wandered aimlessly across the earth carrying her dead body on his shoulders following her self-immolation.
Budhanilkantha (Jal Narayan ) :- The largest of Vishnu’s stone statues, (Budhanilkantha)Jal Narayan lies at the foothills of the Shivapuri hills, 8 km north of the Kathmandu city center. The large granite figure of Lord Vishnu, reclining on a bed of serpents known as ‘Nagas’, seems to float in a pond. This shrine dates back to the 5th century.
Bouddhanath Stupa (UNESCO World Heritage Site):- Bouddhanath Stupa is one of the most imposing landmarks and the biggest stupa in Nepal, lies about 7 km east of the capital. The Bouddhanath stupa, also called by many as Khasti Chitya, is one of the oldest stupas in the country. The stupa, a well-known Buddhist pilgrimage site, is included in World Heritage Cultural site list by UNESCO. In Bouddhanath stupa, there are many monasteries or Gompa attractions. They are all impressively adorned and colorfully painted .Nepalese chronicles date it to the reign of King Mānadeva (464-505 CE).
Swoyambhunath Stupa (UNESCO World Heritage Site):-The Buddhist temple of Swoyambhunath, situated on the top of a hillock ,3 km west of Kathmandu. It is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu valley .A collection of legends about the site, the 15th century Swyambhu Purana, tells of a miraculous lotus, planted by a past Buddha, which blossomed from the lake that once covered Kathmandu valley. The lotus mysteriously radiated a brilliant light, and the name of the place came to be Swyambhu, meaning 'Self-Created or Self-Existent'. Saints, sages and divinities traveled to the lake to venerate this miraculous light for its power in granting enlightenment. Atop Swyambunath hill is another fascinating temple called Shantipur, popularly known as the 'Palace of Peace'.We can see the panoramic view of Kathmandu over here.
KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE (UNESCO World Heritage Site):- Kathmandu Durbar Square is the plaza in front of the old royal palace of the then Kathmandu Kingdom. It is listed under the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The preference for the construction of royal palaces at this site dates back to as early as the Licchavi period in the third century. It holds the palaces of the Malla and Shah kings who ruled over the city.. Along with these palaces, the square surrounds quadrangles revealing courtyards and temples. It is known as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, a name derived from a statue of Hanuman, the monkey devotee of Lord Ram, at the entrance of the palace. Major attractions of Kathmandu Durbar Square are Living Goddess, Kumari, Kasthamandap, Ashok Binayak, Kaal Bhairav, Jagannath temple, Kotilingeswara Mahadev, Mahendreswara, and three-roofed Taleju Temple.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site):- The Bhaktapur Durbar Square is listed under the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.It is located in the current town of Bhaktapur, also known as Bhadgoan, which lies 13 km east of Kathmandu. While the complex consists of at least four distinct squares (Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, Dattatreya Square and Pottery Square), the whole area is informally known as the Bhakapur Durbar Square and is a highly visited site in the Kathmandu Valley. Major attractions of Bhaktapur Durbar Square are 55 window palace, Golden Gate, Lion's Gate,Mini Pashupati ,Batsala Temple & Statue of Bhupatindra Malla.
Patan Durbar Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site):- The Patan Durbar Square is situated at the heart of the Lalitpur city, it constitutes the focus of visitors' attraction. It is listed under the UNESCO World Heritage Sites .The Square is full of ancient palaces, temples and shrines, noted for their exquisite carvings & marvel of Newa (a kind of ethnic communities) architecture. The Krishna temple was built in 1637 by King Siddhinarasimh Malla which is the most important temple in Patan Durbar Square of Shikhara style. There are 21 golden pinnacles in the Krishna temple. Below the pinnacles there are 3 stories. The first floor holds the main shrine of Lord Krishna with shrines of Radha and Rukamini at each side. The second floor is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the third to Lokeshwor(Lord Buddha) Major attractions are Krishna Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Taleju Bhawani Temple, Patan museum,Golden Temple , Kumbheshwor Mahadev, Bangalamukhi temple and Chowk & court- yards are Central Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk and Keshav Narayan Chowk.
Manakamana Temple:- Manakamana Temple (15 Minute by cable car- ropeway ride up to Hill). The Manakamana Temple situated in the Gorkha district of Nepal is the sacred place of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati. The name Manakamana originates from two words, “mana” meaning heart and “kamana” meaning wish. Venerated since the 17th century, it is believed that Goddess Manakamana grants the wishes of all those who make the make the pilgrimage to her shrine to worship her. The Manakamana temple lies 12 km south of the town Gorkha and 100 km far-away from Kathmandu . The temple is located on a distinguished ridge 4,272 ft above sea level.
Pokhara: Pokhara has now become Nepal’s tourism capital and its natural beauty attracts eyes from all corners of the globe. If you have not visited Pokhara then you have not visit Nepal. The above quote is mentioned by A Gillimpus in this book even before the start of tourism in Nepal. Pokhara is located at a 200km road distance from capital Kathmandu. A ride on micro from Kathmandu takes 4 to 5 hours while a flight takes 25 minutes. Pokhara is also the administrative center of the Kaski district. The tow is famous for a plethora of features including unmatched natural beauty, historic site and rich bio-diversity.
Pokhara has a balanced climate. The city is characteristically clean with tidy rows of houses lining the roads. Rich in flora and fauna, Pokhara is a favored destination for visitors for all purposes including study, research, adventure, extreme sports sightseeing, trekking or religious trip. Lakeside, Fewa Tal, Sarangkot, Kathundanda, Anadudanda, Devi’s Fall, Lekhnath the city of seven lake, Mahendra Cave, Gupteshwor Cave, Bat Cave are some of the prominent tourist hot-sport in Pokhara. The Annapurna Base Camp Trek, one of the beautiful Trek, which starts from Pokhara. Royal Trek, Sirubari, Ghandruk, Dhampus, Sikles, Panchase, Poon Hill Muktinath Temple, Jomsom, Sundaridanda, Lumle Hill, Machhapuchhre Model Treks are others major trekking rotes that from Pokhara.
Pokhara is also a magnet for extreme sports like Paragliding, Ultra-light, Zip Flying and Rock climbing. One can also enjoy boating and pony ride. The World Peace Stupa, Matepani Gumba, Talbarahi Temple, Bindyabasini Temple, Bhadrakali Temple, Jame Mosque and Nepal’s first Ramghat Church are the important religious center. Pokhara is also the gateway to the Muktinath temple of Mustang, one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites of the Hindus and Buddhist.
All classes of hotels ranging from basic to exclusive are available at Pokhara. The visit to Pokhara bring to life the slogan, “one is not enough”. If you wish to visit Pokhara, you can catch a local bus from Kalanki or you may take a tourist bus from Kantipath every morning. The luxurious tourist coaches ensurea very comfortable travelling experience compared to the local bus. Flights take off from Kathmandu to Pokhara almost every half an hour. You can choose any means depending on your budget.
Lumbini:- Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, in the Terai plains of Nepal is one of the greatest pilgrimage sites for Buddhists. More than 400,000 Buddhists and non Buddhists visit Lumbini every year. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Culture) and holds immense archeological and religious importance.Sacred Garden: It was here in the gardens of Lumbini that Prince Siddhartha Gautam, who later became the Buddha, was born in 623 BC. The nativity site is marked by a commemorative pillar erected by Mauryan Emperor Ashoka of India during his pilgrimage to the holy site in 249 BC. The inscription on the Ashoka Pillar indentifies the Sacred Garden – spread over 9 sq. km – as the spot where the Enlightened One was born. A large number of Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world visit Lumbini to pray at the Mayadevi Temple where excavations have revealed the “marker stone” showing the exact spot where Siddhartha Gautam Buddha was born. The sacred Puskarni Pond where Queen Mayadevi had taken a bath before the birth of Buddha lies to the south of the pillar. It was also in this pond that the infant Buddha was given his first bath NTB.
Chitwan jungle safari:
Royal Chitwan National park is the south - west of Kathmandu. Widely acknowledged as one of the best national park in the Asia, it spreads over a total area 967 square kilometers. In the north- west section of the park is an island known as the Bandarjhola. Surrounded by the Narayani River, this unique island consists of river line forest, tall grassland, marshland Airport pickup and drop by private car, van, bus, etc
Here where the famous elusive Royal Bengal Tiger prowls and the endangered Great One- Horned Rhinoceros you will also fine leopards, sloth bear bison, wild boar, dear monkey, crocodiles, pythons, freshwater dolphins and many other smaller animals and reptiles. For the bird watcher, it is a paradise island with over 450 species of exotic birds, many of which are migratory making Chitwan their winter home.
WILDLIFE ACTIVITIES
one of the best ways to view the flora and fauna of Chitwan is from elephant back enabling you to penetrate deep into the Jungle through tall grassland, but there are many other exciting ways too. Our experienced naturalists and nature guides will take you on jungle walk, bird watching, for boat ride to seek out both the Marsh Mugger and Gharial crocodiles, and to observe wildlife from one of our watchtowers
DoleshworMahadev (head of Kedarnath Bull):-
People have been searching for the head of (Hindu deity) Kedarnath who assumed the shape of a bull to avoid the five Pandava brothers,the heroes of the Mahabharat. The legend goes back to the fabled battle of Kurukshetra fought between the five Pandava brothers and their cousins, the 100 Kaurava brothers, which is the pivot of the Mahabharata. The Pandavas won, but sorrowed by the loss of lives, they renounced the kingdom they had wrested back and headed for the heavenly abode of the gods, believed to be atop the mighty Himalayan Mountains. The Pandavas reached the Kedarnath region to seek forgiveness from Lord Shiva for the loss of lives during the 18-day Mahabharata war. But Lord Shiva was not ready to forgive them and he took the form of a bull to avoid them. The Pandavas soon realized that the bull was Lord Shiva and tried to stop it by pulling its tail. Suddenly the head got separated from the body of the bull and the Pandavas could not locate it. The hump-backed structure at Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath temple is worshipped as the torso of the holy bull. It was not until 2009 that temple priests determined that the deity at Doleshwar Mahadev Temple in Nepal is indeed the long-missing head of Kedernath.( Wikipedia).
Muktinath Temple: The temple of Muktinath located in the mountainous regions of Mustang District within Dhaulagiri Zone is considered a very important pilgrimage of both the Hindhus and the Bhddhists. Hindhus regard Muktinath as one of their five most sacred ‘Dhams’ pilgrimage sites and 51 most sacred ‘Shaktipeeths’. The temple situated 3810 meters above sea level is khow as Muktinath to the Hindhus and the Tibetan name of ChhumingGyatsa to the Buddhists. The temple carries enormous historic and religious importance and people believe that worshipping at the temple will free one from all the sins committed in their lives. Idols of Lord Vishun as well as goddess Laxmi and the Eagle deity Garud is housed inside the temple. Followers of Hinduism Buddhism, Jainism and Vaisnavism from all corners of Nepal and India arrive in large number to worship at the temple, a common holy site of multitude of faiths. 108 metal water spouts have been installed near the temple. Freezing cold water flows through these spouts shaped as the snout of bull and the worshippers first take a bath under these before entering the temple. A large number of religious faithful’s gather here throughout the year to perform the homage. Crowds of worshipper from Nepal and India throng the temple during the festival of Ram Navami Janaipurnima, Chaitedashain and Dashain. The temple of Jwalamai is located adjacent to the Muktinath temple. The temple houses an eternal flame glowing over water which people believe has been bugning since time immemorial. The Jwalami Temple is one of the highlight of the area Mukitnath is popular among both the religious and the nature lovers. Anyone visiting the place leaves with an unforgettable memory of the wonder of nature. There is also suitable for up-close observation of the lifestyle and residents of mountainous areas.
As well as their culture and tradition Like-wise it also provides an escape from the hectic city life. There are numerous hotels and lodges around the Muktinath Temple that server tourists. Likewise the nearby settlements of Jharkot, Kagbeni, Jomsom and others are famous for sightseeing. It is the charm of Muktinath that none can have enough of visiting the place. The journey from Kathmandu starts with the 200 km ride along the highway toPokhara followed by 85 km road to Beni and another 83 km to Jomsom. Muktinath is located at a distance of 21 km from Jomsom. A treks some 6 to 7 days while there is also an option of a 30 minutes flight ride from Pokhara jeep to Muktinath are also available from Jomsom.
Jomsom: Jomsom bazzar, which is located on the foothills of Nilgiri and Tilicho mountains, is the trade center of Mustang district. Dominated by Thakali community, Jomsom is also the gateway to various tourist destinations of Mustang. One could reach the Upper Mustang and Manang from here which takes 4 to 5 days of trek. The weather of Jomsom is market by strong wind during the afternoon and extremely cold during the winter season with high snowfall. Many local residents of Jomsom migrate to places like Pokhara and Kathmandu during the winter season when there are no tourist activities. The nearby village of Syang is a suitable place to observe and study the traditional Thakali culture and life restyle. The festival of Teremi celebrated by the Thakali Community in the Nepali month of Falgun is one of the main attractions of Jomsom.
The Tilicho Lake which is the world’s highest Lake is located just behind the Nilgiri and Tilicho peaks. There are Few hotels that are in operation in Jomsom. Jomsom Bazaar is 83 km from Beni, the district headquarters of Myagdi Flight service and bus road till Jomsom Bazaar is also available from Pokhara which takes about 20 minutesflight/6hrs drive.
Damodar kunda:
The DamodarKunda (lake) is the famous for Hindu and Buddhist places in Upper Mustang of Nepal. It is situated at the High Himalayas, north of Annapurna range and the restricted area of the upper mustang between Kagbeni and Muktinath. It has the height of 4890 meters is cold and windy place, this trekking area is only possible in summer and autumn season. You may visit it from the month of April to September Festival time will be great to visit Damodar Kund in every full moon of August, a big festival occurs at this place where thousands of Hindu and Buddhist devotes are gathering from different regions of Nepal and India.
The Damodar kunda lake trek is 2 Day walk from north east of the main Mustang trekking route & very close to Tibetan border. Mostly the Indian tourist visit to the Damodar kunda by helicopter from Pokhara and Kathmandu.