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Kirtipur
Situated in10 kilometers southwest of Kathmandu,
Kirtipur is an ancient Nerwari township. It has
a proud and courageous history. Major
attractions of this township are the Chilamchu
Stupa and the temple of Bagh Bhairab. Locals
have been able to preserve their traditional
cultures and lifestyles.
Budhanilkantha
Budhanilkantha is a famous Hindu pilgrimage
site. The main statue of Lord Vishnu is seen
reclining on a bed of snake on a pond. The stone
sculpture dates back to the fifth century. The
site is eight kilometers north of the downtown
Kathmandu. The Shivapuri hill is in front of the
pilgrimage site.
Kakani
Situated at a height of 1982 meters above sea
level, Kakani lies to 29 kilometers northwest of
Kathmandu. This is a beautiful hill destination.
Beautiful alpine scenery and the magnificent
Himalayan range can be viewed from Kakani. A
panoramic view of Mt. Ganesh Himal can be seen
from this holiday site.
Nagarkot
Nagarkot, lying 32 kilometers northeast of
Kathmandu, is another hill destination. Famous
for its natural beauty and fresh environment,
Nagarkot is situated at an altitude of 2,175
meters above sea level. One can have a panoramic
view of Mt. Everest and many other Himalayan
peaks from Nagarkot, which is also considered to
be the best place for viewing the sunrise and
sunset.
Dhulikhel
Dhulikhel is situated in the central part of
Nepal. This is just 32 km from the Kathmandu
valley. The main attractions of Dhulikhel are
the grand and panoramic mountains views,
numerous temples and the different types of
landscape and a diversity of people.
Panauti
Situated on the confluence of two small rivers,
Panauti is an ancient town. The 14th-century
wooden struts of temples are the attractions for
visitors.
Namo Buddha
Lying on a hill near Panauti, it is considered
to be a holy pilgrimage site for Buddhists. It
is also a suitable place for short treks.
Daman
Located about 80 kilometers south of Kathmandu,
Daman is another beautiful site. One can have a
breathtaking grandeur of the world's highest
peak—Mt. Everest and many other peaks like
Dhualagiri, Gauri Shankar. A view tower has been
installed there for visitors to see mountains
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