Kathmandu
Start with the temples of Hanuman Dhoka and the Royal
Palace complex of Durbar Square…see Patan,
a city filled with Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples…admire Swayambhunath,
one of the world's oldest Buddhist stupas…visit Boudhanath,
the largest stupa in Nepal and the center of Kathmandu's Tibetan community…observe
the pilgrims, devotees, salesmen, beggars, and yogis at Pashupatinath…stop
by Bhaktapur, Nepal's ancient art capital, renowned
for its pottery and weaving.
Environs
Visit the pilgrimage point of Dakshinkali and Pharping,
a beautiful, tranquil town sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists…drive to
Nagarkot, renowned for its excellent views of the
Himalayas…proceed to Changu Narayan, considered
by many to be the finest example of traditional Nepali architecture in the Kathmandu
Valley…hike through dense rhododendron forests, past Buddhist nunneries
and small waterfalls for panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley…trek
in the Solu region of eastern Nepal, home to the
Sherpa people…river raft on the Trisuli River…look
for tigers and ride elephants in Royal Chitwan National
Park …travel to the lakeside town of Pokhara
and trek for glorious views of the Annapurnas and
Dhaulaghiris.
