NEPAL – A CARPET COUNTRY |
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The art of weaving is an old tradition in the kingdom of Nepal.
Inhabitants of hills and mountains of Nepal have been traditionally
producing local variants of carpets - called Radi and Pakhi -
which are even today famous amongst not only the Nepalese but
also quite many foreigners.
Many
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| DEVELOPMENT
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Specialties of Nepalese carpet |
a. A complete handmade
status known in the world market.
b. Use of quality
raw materials.
c. Long durability
due to double knotting technique used in the weaving (knotting)
process.
d. Good resilient
property.
e. Adoptability in
any size and color. Many
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| ABOUT
NEPAL |
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| Area:
147,181 Sq. Kms.
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| Geography:Situated
between China in the north and India in the south. |
| Capital:147,181sq.
Km.Kathmandu. |
| Population:
30 Million: |
| Language:
Nepali is the national language. However travel-trade people
understand and speak English as well. |
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Currency: Nepalese Rupees,Indian
Rupee 1 equales 1.60 Nepali Rupees and U.S. $ 1 Equals 69.00
Nepali Rupees. (The rates are subject to change under the Foreign
Currency Policy by Nepal Rastra Bank). |
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Political System: Multi-party
Democracy with constitutional monarchy. |
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Religion: Nepal enjoys the
distinction of being only Hindu Kingdom in the World. However,
there is a harmonious blending of Hinduism and Buddhism. |
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Climate: Nepal has a four
major seasons, namely, (1) winter: December- February, (2) Spring:
March- May, (3) summer: June-August and (4) autumn: September-
November. Nepal can be visited the whole year round. |
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A Best Season:
The best season to travel and trek in Nepal is March-
April and September- November. |
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What to Wear: Lightweight
clothing is recommended for May through October. Warm garments
are required in October- March. An umbrella or a raincoat is
must for rainy season. |
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The adventure of a Lifetime: |
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Trekking in Nepal is an unforgettable experience. You begin
where the road ends. Alone the foot trails you'll experience
the culture and lifestyles of diverse and friendly people. Adventures
to eight of the world's highest peaks of diverse and friendly
people. Adventures to eight of the world's highest peaks are
within your reach. |
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Nepal’s WHITE WATER RAFTING means a thrilling ride through the
rapids of rivers that begin high in the mountain and plunge
through hills and gorges down to the lowlands plains. The world's
ten best rafting rivers are here the Sunkoshi, River of Gold,
will provide memories for a lifetime... SAFARI in the heart
of the jungle, on foot or elephant, through rivers, forests
and opens grasslands. |
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At Nepal's Chitwan national Park there's always a good chance
of seeing game such as the one horned rhino, Royal Bengal Tiger,
deer, leopards, crocodile, splendid birds and more. One of Asia's
greatest National Parks! |
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| SIGHT-SEEING
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| KATHMANDU VALLEY SIGHT-SEEING SPOT |
| PATAN |
| BHAKTAPUR ( BHADGAON) |
| OUT OF KATHMANDU |
| POKHARA
TOUR |
| BOUDDHANATH
STUPA |
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| KATHMANDU VALLEY SIGHT-SEEING SPOT:
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| · Bouddhanath
(Biggest and ancient Stupa of the world.)
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Akash Bhairav |
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Hunumandhoka (Kathmandu Durbar Square)
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Temple of Kumari (Living Goddess) |
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Kathamandap |
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Ashok Vinayak |
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Jaishi Dewal |
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Tundikhel |
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Marryr's Memorial (Sahid) Gate |
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Bhadrakali Temple |
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Singha Durbar (World largest Secretrieat Office)
Histrolical Palace |
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Narayanhity Durbar(Present Palace) |
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Kaissar Library |
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Budhanilkantha (Sleeping God) |
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Balaju Water Gardens |
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Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) |
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Natural History Museum |
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Pashupatinath Temple (World largest Hindu's
holly temple of God Shiva) |
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Guheswari Temple |
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Chabahil (lovely stupa) |
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Chandra Vinayak |
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Machchendranath Temple
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Gokarna |
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Sankhu ( Typical Newari Town) |
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Sundarijal (Scenic Beauty) |
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Kritipur ( Histrolical Town) |
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Chobar (Ancient and large gorge of Kathmandu
valley) |
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Shekh Narayan |
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Dakshinkali |
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| PATAN:
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sister capital is an ancient city also known as Lalitpur and
is situated on the southern bank of the river Bagmati and
is 5 km Southeast of Kathmandu. This city is full of Hindu
temples and Buddhist monuments with bronze gateways, guardian
deities and wonderful carvings. It is also known as the city
of arts. On the way one can also see the Tibetan refugee camp
and the Handicraft center. There are some major spot to see. |
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Patan Durbar Square |
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Krishna Mandir |
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Mahabouddha |
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Hiranya Varna Mahavihar |
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Kumheshwor |
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Jagatnarayan Temple |
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Rudra Varna Mahavihar |
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The Ashoken Stupas |
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Achheswor Mahavihar |
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Temple of Machchendranath and Minnath
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The Zoo |
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Bajra Barahi (Chapagaon) |
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Godavari (Royal Botanical Garden) |
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Phulchowki (2,758 meters high hill of Kathmandu
valley) |
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| BHAKTAPUR ( BHADGAON):
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urban city of Bhaktapur from the medieval period also known
as Bhadgaon has an area of 4 sq. miles in a conch-shell shape.
Bhaktapur also means the city of devotes. Pottery and weaving
are the traditional occupations and lies about 14 kms east
of Kathmandu. The major sight-seining spot are: |
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Durbar Square |
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The National Art Gallery |
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Nyatapola Temple |
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Bhairavnath Temple |
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Dattatraya Temple |
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Surya Vinayak |
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Changu Narayan |
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| OUT OF KATHMANDU
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Nagarkot ( Sun rise and Sun set/
Mountain views) |
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Kakani ( Sun rise and Sun set/ Mountain views
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Dhulikhel |
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Panauti |
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Namo Buddha |
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Timal Narayan |
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Palanchowk
Bhagawati |
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Gorkha |
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Pokhara Valley (Mountains, Lakse, River Gorges,
Devi's fall, Mahandra cave, Ram Krishna Tole, Tibetan
Villages, Pokhara Museum, Annapurna Regional Museum
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Tansen (country side view including Annapurna
Himalayan Ranges) |
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Lumbini (Birth place of Lord Buddha)
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Rapti Valley ( Royal Chitwan National Park)
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Dhaman ( Sun rise-set/ panoramic views)
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| POKHARA
TOUR
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| Pokhara
means well known of the valley of many lakes.The Pokhara valley
is situated at an elevation of 915 meters above sea level and
200 KM west of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. The richness
of the main attractions to visitors from all over the world. |
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imagine the joy of observing the Majextic Himalayas, 3 peaks
above 8000 meters from an elevation below 1000 meters within
a very close aerial distance. The rivers, lakes, gorges, caves,
flora & funa etc. Which are found here deserve a visit at
least once in one's life time. |
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Rewarding Hikes, Mini Treks along the ridge around the valley
are equally superb giving as they do elevated closeups to
the snowy peaks. Going Pony riding is yet another way of enjoying
Pokhara. Also Pokhara is very papular destination of starting
point for rafting trekking route to Annapurna Himalayan range.
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are major sightseening place of Pokhara Valley:
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Bindhyabasini Temple |
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Mahendra Cave |
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Devi's Fall [ Water Fall ] |
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Phewa Lake |
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Begnas Lake |
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Seti's River "Gorge" |
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Tibetan Monastery |
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Butterfly Museum |
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Mahadev Gufa |
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Barai Temple |
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