Nepal Mountains

Just for the grand range of mountain peaks tourists go to this amazing country, shrouded in the blue of dawn . Nepal has eight highest peaks (8,848 meters high), Kanchenjunga (8,598 meters), Makalu (8,475 meters), Dhaulagiri (8,167 meters), and also the famous Annapurna and Machapukchi arrays .The mountains of Nepal are entwined with thousands of routes, which are daily conquered by fans of hiking mountain tours, usually passing through the most picturesque places..The settlements of Nepal have concentrated in the heart of the Kathmandu Valley, where the streets of Kathmandu and the two old Lalitpur (Patan) and Bhaktapur (Bhadgaon) are $ 3 for their streets, avenues and parks, the capital of the country - $.

Chomolungma

Jomolungma (Everest or Sagarmatha) is the highest peak of the globe, is located in the Himalayas and is seen in mountaineering dreams to many conquerors of mountainous heights. There is a peak on the border of Nepal and China, the very top lies on the territory of China and is part of the Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal.

Kanchenjunga

Another tasty mountain object is Kanchenjunga (Kanchinjunga), located on the border between Nepal and India and consisting of five peaks. In Nepal, there is a legend that Kanchenjunga is a mountain-woman killing all women who try to conquer her top.

The most famous trekking: "Annapurna Base Camp", "Jomsom Track", "Royal Track" and "The Big Annapurna Ring". Natural attractions here harmoniously coexist with the buildings erected by man: on the way you can meet and Tibetan settlements, and the monastery that climbed to the top of the hill, and thundering rumbling Devil's Waterfall, and look into the limestone caves in Mahendra Gufa and Rupa. The four-day Annapurna Skyline route is popular. From Katamandu to Pokhara you can reach the bus in eight hours.

Rafting in Nepal

The best place for rafting, than Nepal, you will not think up. Mountain rivers, originating in the Himalayas, give an opportunity to try out White Water Rafting (literally - rafting on white, boiling water) of any level of complexity. Also here you can do kayaking, rafting on light plastic kayaks.

The capital of Nepal is

Kathmandu is a lively big city, which managed to preserve the identity and charm of the last century, narrow streets, squeezed into its narrow, lined streets, in the cluttered houses of bizarre architecture, the heap of temples and sacred stupas. At the same time, filled with exotic aromas and motley crowds, Katmandu flows smoothly into Lalitpur, merges with the emerald hills of the Nagarjun reserve. Naturally, the map of the temples is a stunning scattering of diamonds from Nepal's religious architecture.

The wooden temple of Kasthamandal, which gave the name to the city, shines brightest in all the streets of the city. Jaisi Dewal, the temple of Shiva, covered with amazing carvings of erotic content, the temple of the sky god Akash Bhairav ​​majestically rises among the sharp-pointed tops of Jagannath temples, Ashok Vinayak, Sveta Macchchendranath (Janmadio). A colossal amount of Taleju is open for visits only once a year.

Stupas of Kathmandu

The architectural feature of the sights of Nepal are numerous stupas, the largest of which are Swayambhunat (Swayambhu), located in the "Temple of the Apes" and founded over 2 thousand .years ago on a hill in the north-western part of the city, and the biggest stupa of Nepal, recognized as the center of Buddhism, Budnat .Much attention of tourists is attracted by the community of monasteries on the north-eastern outskirts of the city, as well as the Pashupati temple complex (Pashupatinath, Shiva temple) on the bank of the sacred river Bagmati, stunning with its famous two-tiered golden roof and silver doors .

Kathmandu Square

The unique variety of squares Katamandu - another reason to look into the capital of Nepal. The city's pulsating heart is its central Palace Square (Hanuman Dhoka) with the Nautalla Palace, which houses a dynasty museum, a numismatic museum and the Tribhuvan Museum. Nearby is the historical district of the "ideal city" nevari, who concluded in his stone embrace a thousand miniature temples.

The tradition of local residents to erect a stupa or temple dedicated to a deity in their yards caused the formation of a unique city look .A glimpse into the luxurious palace of Singh Darbar, today the government secretariat, as well as the Taumadhi-Tole Square with the five-story pagoda Nyatapole .Romance and seclusion breathe the "old town" Tundikkhel, where from the tower of Dharakhara opens a breathtaking view of the surroundings, and the rumor is delighted by the whisper of fountains .For the history enthusiasts, the Kaiser Library opens daily - the center of rare books and manuscripts .Well, plunge into shopping is best in the tourist area of ​​Tamel, where the legendary hotel Yak-and-Yeti is built, the first hotel of the country, opened by the Russian traveler B .Lisanevich .

Temples of Nepal

In the vicinity of Kathmandu is an amazing Hokarnat temple, the legendary temple complex Vishvarut, as well as Chandra Vinayak temple in Chabahil, famous for its huge "sculpture park", carefully surrounding it. In the Chobhar Gorge, the magnificent temple of Adinath is hidden from prying eyes. Here, on top of the hill, is a small temple of Adinath, from which a beautiful view of the mountain peaks opens.

Budhanilikantha - the most important sanctuary of Vishnu at the foot of Mount Shivapuri, 9 km north of Kathmandu, is a remarkable six-meter statue of Vishnu lying on the back of the nine-headed Ananta snake in the center of the pond. Visitors are only allowed to lay sacrificial gifts and touch the feet of Vishnu. The temple complex of Guhisvari, located near the Pashupatinath temple, is built in honor of the Goddess Sati (Parvati), the wife of Lord Shiva. This is the oldest religious construction of the Kathmandu Valley and the entrance to the shrine is only allowed to Hindus.

The temples of Lalitpur

In the city of Lalitpur, the "temple card" is also colorful and diverse: here are the temple of Krishna Mandir, the Buddhist monastery Rudravarna Mahabihar, the former place of coronation of the Nepalese kings, the temple of Akshesvor Mahabihar, the temple of Jagannaraya, the Hiranyya sanctuary Varna Mashavishar, the architectural copy of the temple in Bodhyaga in India, where Buddha gained enlightenment, - the Mahabodha temple and the temple of Visankhu Narayan.

The temples of Bhaktapur

In Bhaktapur, there are more than a dozen Vishnu (Narayana) temples, the Shiva-Parvati temple with bas-reliefs of copulating animals, as well as the temple of Batsala Devi with the "Bell of dogs barking". Changu Narayan is another oldest sanctuary in the Kathmandu valley, dedicated to Narayana (Vishnu) and settled on the top of a mountain range 5 km north of Bhaktapur. And the Surya Binayak Temple is a temple of the God of Ganesha, built so that the first rays of the sun penetrate inside the building.

Lumbini

Lumbini is a town that is considered the birthplace of Buddha and where the Shiva temple - Pashupatinath is found, a place of attraction for every Hindu, also here, surrounded by temples, sacred ponds, live amazing yogi ascetics, perfectly owning their bodies.

Temples of the Kathmandu Valley

In the southern part of the Kathmandu Valley, in the dreary dark secrets, is the Dakshinkali Temple, dedicated to the six-armed goddess Kali, the bloodthirsty incarnation of the wife of Lord Shiva. Twice a week on Saturday, Nepalese sacrifice buffalo, chicken, ducks, goats, sheep and swine here.

The famous ancient temple-pagoda Ichangu Narayan, the most important sanctuary in the valley of Kathmandu, which is 3 km north-west of Swayambhunath, is dedicated to Narayana (Vishnu), a permanent place of pilgrimage for believers. In the Kathmandu valley, four temples of Narayana are also considered key: Temple Sekh (Shesh) Narayan, located south-west of Kathmandu, Changu Narayan, Bisankkhu Narayan in Patan and Ychangu Narayan. They are erected in honor of Lord Varaha - avatars Vishnu in the form of a boar Vajra Varahi Temple, 10 km south of Patan, near the village of Chapagaon.

Namobudda is considered to be the most famous stupa of the valley. A few kilometers from the town of Panauti, it is built in the place where, according to legend, three thousand years BC, the Buddha Shakyamuni sacrificed his body to a hungry tigress.

Other sights

On the Balaju water garden, which is 5 km to the northwest of Kathmandu, walks with strategic maneuvering between the cascades of 22 fountains will be pleasantly refreshed .Colorite and comfort will conquer the town of Kirtipur .Connoisseurs of weapons with pleasure will visit the National Museum, where rich historical and weapons exhibits are presented .It is located 2, 5 km from Katamandu .Athletes recommended mountain resort Nagarkot, which is 35 km east of the capital .Visit is also the Royal Reserve of Gokarna (its other name is Gokarna-Safari Park), where the pagoda Gokarneshvar Mahadev rises .

If you move 10 km southeast of Patan, you can see Mount Pulchouk, the top of which sheltered a Buddhist monastery, and the foot was a wonderful site for the Royal Godavari Botanical Garden.

Martha is a place where Tibetans live, making their walks through apple orchards around the existing temple. The Royal Chitwan National Park, once a favorite hunting spot for Nepalese kings, now allows its visitors to only admire the exotic animals that live on its territory. Tourists like to stay here for a few days, settling in miniature bungalows-huts.