Kantipur Temple House, Kathmandu

Advantages: culture
Disadvantages: exhaust fumes

...In the ast the Kathmandu Valley consisted of three kingdoms: Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. Only the king of Nepal from the Kathmandu dynasty still exists. He lived in the new Royal Palace, you can’t visit. The places of the old king palaces, which are surrounded from Buddhist and Hindu temples, are called "Durbar Square". Patan today is a part of the town Kathmandu just across the river. Bhaktapur is 20 km far from Kathmandu. Highlights are beside the Durbar Squares of Patan and Kathmandu the Buddhist Stupas of Swayambuhunath (Monkey Temple) and Bodnath (Bhouda - little Tibet). But the most interesting sight is Pashupatinath, the most important Hindu temple, which is mainly devoted to Shiva, where you can watch the funerals and cremations at the riverside all the day. If you are in a hurry, you may skip the Sleeping... Read review

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Advantages: cheap, friendly and interesting
Disadvantages: fare away, expensive ticket

...Places to visit There are a lot of things to do in Nepal. In the surrounding of 250 kilometers you have excellent opportunities for trekking in the Himalayas, in the lowlands of the Terai there is the tropical Chitwan National Park, where you can ferret rhinos in reed, feed happy crocodiles by falling in the river and see many other animals. The Kathmandu Valley is full of cultural highlights. There are three king palaces, many Hindu Temples, Buddhist Temples, Stupas, and the gorgeous mediaeval town of Bhaktapur. Nine places are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sights. Nepali people are gentle, honest and helpful. Travelling is safe and prices are very low. When to go? The monsoon is from June to end of September. The best time for trekking is October to November. In winter it is very dry and you can see the mountain very clear... Read review

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Advantages: Meeting the Divine
Disadvantages: None

...Pashupatinath is regarded as one of the holiest Hindu Shrines in the world and the most important place to pay respect to Lord Shiva. The temple complex is about 4 kilometers long and is shared by thousands of monkeys, cows and human beings. Though only Hindus are allowed inside the main temple complex, tourists and non Hindus may visit tour the surrounding areas for a memorable experience, to view the poverty, the dirt and flith that a temple as important has. A tour is also a great opportunity to learn about Hindusims. A river flows behind the main temple complex, on the banks of this river the dead are incarnated. Though the incarnation is a solemn moment for the deceased's family and friends, tourist can be seen taking photographs with amusement and seem excited enough to have spotted a White Tiger. A visit to Nepal is incomplete... Read review

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