The homeland to the mighty Himalayas and Brave Gorkhalis: Nepal is renowned for its ancient cities that flaunt combination of classical traditions and modern technologies. Every corner of the quintessential cities of Kathmandu Valley, Janakpur, and Lumbini are embellished with ancient temples and monuments carved with phenomenal artworks. Sightseers tend to lose themselves in its miraculous aura of spirituality, faith and creativity of ancient craftsman while exploring these sites. Furthermore, tour in this radiant country delivers an unmediated exposure to various ethnic communities, their tradition and lifestyle inside their native land.
The mesmerising valley of Kathmandu has its native culture and traditions preserved since centuries. Despite being into the modern lifestyle, these ethnic traditions exhibit no distinct change at all. In order to get glimpses of these extraordinary heritages, backpackers are strongly recommended to visit the prominent religious sites and Durbar Squares positioned within boundaries of Kathmandu Valley, which are also recognized as UNESCO world heritage sites. In parallel to the awe-inspiring artworks; these marvellous landmarks has bygone history imprinted on its every corner. The valley of Kathmandu showcases such monument sacred to the Hindu and Buddhist in every of its alley and neighbourhood.
Out of the valley, the most celebrated religious sites are Manakamana, devoted to Hindu goddess Durga. Similarly, renowned worldwide as the birthplace of Gautam Buddha: Lumbini reveals the information relating the life of Gautam Buddha as well as the history of the Buddhism. Likewise, other two most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites outside Kathmandu are the Maratika cave of Halesi and Namobuddha. On top of that, located on the outskirts of Kathmandu valley, Nagarkot flaunts alluring sunrise and sunset vistas. Pokhara and Sarankot showcase prepossessing landscapes and vistas comprising snow-capped peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massif next to Mt. Machhapuchhre: the crown jewel. Pokhara aka ‘city of lakes’ is favoured with elegant and shimmering lakes such as Phewa, Begnas, Rupa, and many more. Moreover, the city has also a number of noteworthy landmarks such as Davis Falls, International Mountain Museum, and World Peace Pagoda etc.
