
Nepal,
the adobe of snow, is one of the most picturesque regions in the world.
In the northern part, you have lofty mountains almost talking to the sky
and in the south stretches the limitless lands of grass, as far as
horizon. Between them lies the kingdom of Nepal, the land of temples and
pagodas.
The Kingdom of Nepal offers different genres of attraction for the
visitors. On one hand you have Buddhist heritage sites that attract
tourists from Indo-China region and on other hand there are famous Hindu
temples that are very popular among Indians. Both of them attract droves
of westerners. These include casual tourists as well as researchers.
Then there are palaces erected by the various dynasties in Nepal. These
places are famous for their distinct architecture and decoration works.
Among the Buddhist sites, the ones that are in Kathmandu will catch
your fancy. Boudhnath Stupa, Machendranath Stupa and Swambhunath are
some of the popular Stupas in Kathmandu. There are other Stupas too. The
one called Muktinath is very popular among the followers of Mahayana
sect of Buddhism. Besides, you have various smaller Stupas and
monasteries at Lumbini, The birthplace of Gautam Buddha.
Among the temples, Pashupatinath attracts the major chunk of visitors.
This temple is not only the most famous temple in Nepal but considered
among the most famous in the world. The place has a mystic touch in
itself. Apart from that you have Guhyeswar temple in Kathmandu. This
temple is dedicated to Parvati, the wife of lord Shiva. There are other
minor temples too. Most of them are located in the Tarai region. The one
in Janakpur is notable for its decoration and historical value.
When it comes to palaces, Kathmandu can give any city a run for its
money. The most famous among these palaces is the Narayanhiti Palace
that also known as Royal Palace among the visitors. The monarch
currently inhabits the palace. Then there are palaces built by different
Rana Prime-ministers. The architecture of these palaces varies from
palace to palace. Most of these are based on fusion architecture styles.
Apart from that, Nepal offers various minor attractions such as
Biratnagar, Janakpur and Bhaktapur. All these places have their distinct
flavors.
This is just a glimpse of what Nepal is going to offer you. And that is
not all. All these will be served with traditional Nepalese hospitality
and a big smile.