KATHMANDU:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
The capital of Nepal. It is in a beautiful green valley that
is home to three major cities: Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur.
The city is very rich in its cultural heritage and is full
of ancient historical monuments. One can absorb everything
from the parade of temples and the ancient palaces to the
more modern buildings and palace in the back - drop of the
omnipresent awe inspiring majesty of the youngest mountain
ranges of the world, the Himalayas. Major places of interest
in Kathmandu are: The Royal Palace, Hanuman Dhoka, Basantapur
Burja, Kumari Temple (The Living Goddess), Swayambhunath Stupa,
Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupati Temple, Gokarna, Dakshinkali and
Godawari. There are also other sights to see in Patan - city
of thousand Gods and Bhaktapur - city of devotees. It is the
political and economic center of the country with direct air
links to the outside world.
LUKLA:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
Lukla is the place where the majority of the visitors make
their bumpy but spectacular landing half-way up a mountain
side. Lukla is a small Sherpa village perched at 2,850 m above
sea level literally nested on a shelf getting out over the
Dudh Koshi, Lukla is the arrival gateway to the Khumbu region
and a popular starting point for many treks into the shadow
of Mt. Everest.
POKHARA:
Temperature:
33o to 35o Celsius (Summer)
4o to 14o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 35 minutes from Kathmandu
Pokhara a magnificent valley of lakes and mountains is the
second largest tourist destination in Nepal. The valley is
- among other things - popular for very close views of the
Himalayas, including Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), the Annapurna
massif and other greatest mountains belongings to the Annapurna
Ranges. The Fish-tail Mountain stands only 25 km away from
Pokhara. Its reflection in the Lake Fewa is considered one
of the most beautiful sights in Nepal. This is s also the
base point for many treks and expeditions into the Central
Nepal Himalayas, like the Annapurna Circuit, Mustang etc.
It is also the starting point for many rafting expeditions
as well.
Distance: 200 Km West from Kathmandu.
JOMSOM:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
Jomsom, 8800ft, is one of the most popular trekking destinations
in the mid-western Nepal. This is also a gateway to the Hindu
Holy site Muktinath, a temple of Lord Vishnu for those who
opt for flying instead of trekking a long way up and down
hill from Pokhara straight.
BHARATPUR:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
Royal Chitwan National park, the first national park of the
kingdom is probably the best wildlife sanctuary in Nepal.
A good population of the most graceful Royal Bengal tiger,
rare one horned rhino, bison, wild bears, leopard make Chitwan
very popular. Lamitaal, the lake Budhi Rapti inside the park
is the home to the water birds. Graceful Gharials & Marsh
Muggers.
MEGHAULLY:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
Royal Chitwan National park, the first national park of the
kingdom is probably the best wildlife sanctuary in Nepal.
A good population of the most graceful Royal Bengle tiger,
rare one horned rhino, bison, wild bears, leopard that make
Chitwan very popular. Lamitaal, the lake Budhi Rapti inside
the park is the home to the water birds. Graceful Gharials&Marsh
Muggers.
JANAKPUR:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
Janakpur is believed to have been the capital of the Mithila
Kingdom in mythical times. An important pilgrimage site, Janakpur
has many shrines dedicated to Ram, Sita and other Hindu deities.
NEPALGUNJ:
Temperature:
30o to 36o Celsius (Summer)
6o to 24o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 1 hour from Kathmandu
Nepalgunj situated in the western region of Nepal is the major
commercial cities of the country. It is also the starting
point for trekking into the North Western region including
the famous trek to the Dolopo plateau and Mount Kailash and
Mansarover in the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China begin
from here. Moreover, the Royal Bardia National Park and the
Rara National Park are just kilometers away from here. The
western border with India and just a few hours drive from
Lucknow, a major Indian city, Nepalgunj could also be an option
for tourist traveling from and via India. The Nepalgunj airport
is also the main hub-airport in the far western Nepal.
Distance: 260 Km West from Kathmandu.
DOLPA:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
Dolpo or Dolpa, 8200 ft., is famous for Shey-Phoksundo lake,
another very pristine mountain lake in its surroundings. Trekking
to this region is expected to grow due to the famous movie
Caravan.
JUMLA:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
Jumla, 7700 ft. is a trekking destination leading to famous
Rara Lake, one of the most pristine mountain lakes in the
Kingdom of Nepal.
SIMIKOT:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
Simikot, 9000 ft, is the main gateway from Nepal into Kailash
and Mansarover in the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China.
An approximately one-hour flight from Nepalgunj (the main
hub-airport in the far western Nepal) takes you to this fascinating
mountain, remote township of Simikot. The flight is exhilarating
