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Flights to
Kathmandu
There are daily flights from the UK by
Qatar
, Etihad and
Gulf Air (via Middle East) and
Jet Airways (via Delhi).
There are direct daily flights by
Thai Airways from Bangkok.
There are direct flights by
Austrian Airlines from Vienna
There are daily flights from Delhi
Hotels and restaurants
Kathmandu has a variety of good
accommodation. There are many guest houses in Thamel including the mid-priced Kathmandu Guest House.
There are also first rate hotels including the
fabulous Dwarikas Hotel (pictured above). There are many good restaurants
catering to both Nepali and western tastes.
Historical sites
There are many Buddhist and
Hindu temples in the Kathmandu valley - the best to be found in the Durbar squares in
Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. The temples of Swayambhu and Bouddhanath are spectacular
sites. Pashupatinath is one of the holiest Hindu sites in the
world and pilgrims visit from all over India . Situated on the
sacred Bagmati river, the complex includes the renowned
riverside ghats where Nepalis cremate their dead.
The nearby town of Bhaktapur (20 Km) is a world heritage site with many
extraordinarily beautiful and historic temples and
buildings.
Nepal has never been occupied and
many buildings have been (or are being) restored thanks to local and foreign
aid.
Trekking
Nepal is famous for its mountain treks which include
breathtaking scenery and an opportunity to experience Nepali
mountain culture. The classic walks include spectacular
trekking in the Everest, Annapurna and Langtang regions
staying in local guest houses. Treks can easily be arranged
from Kathmandu through reputable local companies. The best times for trekking are in the
spring and autumn.
Nagarkot
About 40 Km from Kathmandu on the
rim of the Kathmandu valley, the town of Nagarkot offers amazing views
of the Himalayas.
Chitwan
The Royal Chitwan National Park is a huge reserve in the Terai
(lowlands) with an abundance of wild flora and fauna including
the one-horned rhinoceros, Bengali tigers and spectacular
birds. Easily reached from either Pokhara of Kathmandu,
Chitwan has a variety of hotels for all budgets.
Pokhara
A 20 minute flight or 6 hours by bus from Kathmandu, Pokhara
sits beside a huge lake with magnificent views of the
Annapurnas. |
