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| The Everest or Solu-Khumbu region lies on the eastern part
of Nepal.
Inhabited by the mountain people who have lived in harmony with their
surroundings for hundreds of years, the Solu-Khumbu region has still retained
its age old practices. The region which has some of the world’s tallest peaks
gained fame with the identification of the world’s tallest peak Everest (8848m)
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| In Kathmandu I floundered, suffering from a lack of motivation that I hadn't known since Bangkok, and yet again the reason was the same: I was getting bored and wanted to get into India. |
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| The return to civilisation from the Annapurna Circuit came as a shock. Burning through the last few days of the 21-day trek, Bob and I managed to arrive in Pokhara on the evening of Wednesday 22nd April after experiencing the first inclement weather of the trek. |
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| A lone white man ambles through the square, looking lost in the way that only tourists can manage. Durbar Square is bustling, but in his mission to take in the atmosphere he's committed the ultimate sin and the touts aren't going to miss a minute. |
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| Situated at the Terai plains of the southern Nepal,
Lumbini is the place where Siddhartha Gautam, the Shakya Prince and the
ultimate Buddha, the Enlighted One, was born in 623 BC. The sacred place,
marked by a stone pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka of Indiain 249 BC, is listed as one of the World Heritage Sites. |
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| For a country known for its beautiful mountains, the
Gangetic flat lands of the Terai that stretches through out the southern part
of Nepalprovide a wholly different experience. |
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| Dharan is a city in Koshi Zone, Sunsari district, eastern NepalAcity of Ex-Gorkhas, unity in diversity, Dharan lies right at the foot of hills, but the transformation when coming from Terai is dramatic. In the distance of 540 KM from Kathmandu, the city is highly rich with different culture, religion, natural beauties and modern development. Beautiful roads, remarkable homes and natural beauty aren't all that makes Dharan. It embraces cleanliness, openness, friendly hill people and their smiles. |
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| Pokhara is situated on the edge of the Pokhara Valley which is home to some of the most spectacular scenery in Nepal. Here the Seti River has dug incredible canyons in the floor of the Seti Gandaki Valley. Most of these canyons are only visible from higher viewpoints but they are stunning to behold. If you wish to see what they look like, getting a little higher off the ground shouldn't be too difficult. The mountains here rise from 1000 m to over 8000 m over the short distance of only 30 kilometers. |
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| Patan or Lalitpur is a city of fine arts. It is situated about 5 km south-east of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Lalitpur is an ancient little city that is jam-packed with interesting history and heritage, epitomized by the Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples. The diversity of the medieval culture that allowed both Hinduism and Buddhism to flourish has left a rich legacy of impressive sightseeing in this city for today's visitors. |
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Buddhist Circuit Religious Tours - A5 - 9 Days
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