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Muktinath
The famous temple of Lord Muktinath lies in the districMuktinatht of Mustang and is situated about 18-km northeast of Jomsom at an altitude of about 3,749 m. The temple is situated on a high mountain range and is visited during fair weather. There are two ways to go to Muktinath from Kathmandu . Either takes a direct flight from Kathmandu via Pokhara to Jomsom and hike for a couple of hours via Kagbeni or to trek all the way from Pokhara .

Gorkha
Gorkha is the birthplace of King Prithvi Narayan Shah the Great, the founder of modern Nepal . Situated on a hill overlooking the snowy peaks of the Himalaya is a beautiful old palace known as Gorkha Durbar . There are two attractive Temples of Gorakhnath and Kali inside the palace precinct. Gorkha can be reached in about six hours by road from Kathmandu and four hours from Pokhara. A side trip Manakamana temple on the way to Gorkha is very enjoyable and interesting.

Helambu Helambu
Helambu, situated about 72-km northwest of Kathmandu , is famous of its scenic grandeur and pleasant climate. There are many Buddhist monasteries . Amidst a rich and enchanting landscape . Sundarijal, the starting point to trek to Helambu , is a mere 11-km away from Kathmandu .

Daman
For those seeking the ultimate pan- Himalayan view , Daman is the place to go. Located 80-km southwest of the Kathmandu Valley , Daman (2,400 m) offers the only unimpeded view of the entire Himalayan range . Daman is located on the Tibhuvan Highway in between Kathmandu and the town of Birgunj . There is a view tower fitted with long range telescopes. Daman can be reached in four hours from Kathmandu .

Excursion tour to Nagarkot

Nagarkot (2,175) is one of the most popular destinations. Situated at 30 kilometer east of Kathmandu , it was originally little more than army post. However, due to its outstanding mountain views and easy proximity to Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, Nagarkot has developed into a favorite weekend getaway among those seeking Mountain View in the comfort and quiet. At sunrise the Himalayan range, stretching form Dhaulagiri in the west all the way past Everest to Kanchanjunga in the east, emerges from the darkness to greet the happy visitor with its awe-inspiring majesty and beauty.

In many of the lodges in Nagarkot, rooms are situated to look directly out into the mountain and range so that view are available without even opening the door. For those wishing to stretch their legs and enjoy the fresh morning air, there are charming walk trails as well as a lookout tower from which the sights can be taken in.

Janakpur
A great religious place , Janakpur is famous as the birthplace of Sita , the consort of Lord Ram. There is an artistic marble temple of Sita (Janaki), popularly known as Naulakha Mandir. Religious festivals, trade fairs and other festivals are held here on Bivaha Panchami and Ram Navami. Janakpur is also linked with Kathmandu by air and road.

Biratnagar
The second largest city of Nepal , Birtanagar has some of the largest industrial undertaking in the country, There are a couple of pilgrimage spots in Dharan and Barahachhetra nearby the city, Biratnagar is linked with Kathmandu by air and road.

Bandipur
Located on a 1000m ridge in Tanahu district some 140km from kathmandu , Bandhipur's hallmark is its beautiful scenery, At the easternpart of the town is the pagoda -roofed Bindabasini temple which houses goddess Durga , Bandipur's guardian deity. The rich wooden carvings and detailed brass -work that adorned the temple are replicas of those found in the many old pagoda structure of the Kathmandu valley . The other important temples and shrines in the vicinity include the Mahalaxmi temple with its exquisite woodwork and the khadga Devi temple which comes alive once a year during the Dasain festival .

Manakamana
The temple of Manakamana lies atop a 1,302-m hill. Manakamana TempleThe deity is one of the manifestations of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati who is believed to have the power to fulfill wishes. It is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in Nepal .
Manakamana is situated 125 km to the west of Kathmandu . It is a steep three-hour hike to the hilltop from Abu Khaireni on the Kathmandu-Gorkha highway. Or you can take the cable car at Cheres, 104 km from Kathmandu on the highway to Pokhara . Package tours are available, and you can be back the same day Tansen Tour
If visitors are wondering which place in this kingdom would give them a taste of everything, we suggest that they give Tansen a try. Tansen is a small town of approximately twenty thousand people. It is on the way from Pokhara to Lumbin i, the birthplace of Lord Buddha , and it is not too far from the Royal Chitwan National Park . Located 4,300 meters above sea level, on the south flank of Srinagar Hill , the greatest attractions of this town are its ancient culture , friendly people, excellent mountain views , and, above all, its serene atmosphere. The weather remains moderate throughout the year, and it is a pleasant place to visit in any season.
The town's mostly Newar and Magar inhabitants have long been known as staunch warriors. The kings of Tansen wielded great power over western Nepal in the fifteenth century. Palpa, their kingdom was the last to be defeated by the conquering Gurkhas who unified today's Nepal . These people became even more famous in the Anglo-Nepal war of the early 1800s. Col. Ujir Singh Thapa who commanded the army in the region was in an extremely trying situation at the time. His men were outnumbered four to one by the English forces. He desperately asked for divine help before going into battle, promising a temple in the name of Goddess Bhagwati (who is ferocious and loves blood sacrifices) if she would help him. He won. In 1815, he kept his word and built a temple to the goddess. However, fighting is not the only forte of Tansen residents.
The jhyure folk song performance of the Magars are colorful. Dancing and feasting are accompanied by drumbeats of the madal during festivals. Amar Singh Thapa, another great champion of the Anglo-Nepal war, had great affinity for Tansen as well. He brought highly skilled artisans from Kathmandu Valley to build the Amar Narayan temple when he was the governor of the town. The temple's woodcarvings are remarkable and puja is offered here everyday to Lord Bishnu .
During the time of the Rana prime Ministers , from 1846 to 1951, Tansen became an important outpost. Those who offended the administration or were political prisoners were sent away from the Kathmandu Valley beyond Tansen. It was thought that they would not be able to cause problems to the rulers from their faraway exiles. Later the Ranas tried to develop Tansen into a hill-station and built palaces and mansions for personal use. One such palace in the heart of the town has a huge door called the Baggi Dhoka. Some say that it was built so that Khadga Shumsher Rana would not need to get off' his elephant while entering the palace. Others claim that it was built so that horse drawn chariots could easily enter the palace grounds. The town's intricately patterned dhaka is the most popular handwoven cloth of Nepal . Newar women of the Kathmandu Valley have preferred its shawls for many decades. Nepal 's national cap, the topi, is also made of dhaka. Dhaka is available to buyers at the town's bazaars. Those interested may also see weavers at work on their looms.
There are potters and metal workers in Tansen too. Earthen pottery is still used in many houses of Tansen . Jugs, basins, and even filters are made from clay for local use. Chang, the local liquor, is wonderfully cool if it has been stored in earthen-ware. Metal workers make deep plates, karuwa water jugs, utensils for worship and hookahs for smoking.
Tansen is charming because it is unspoiled by modernity, pollution and urban bustle. On clear days, mountain views from the town reveal Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Gauri Shankar and other peaks and a walk up to Srinagar Hill provides an even more thrilling Himalayan panorama .

. There are hotels at Manakamana if you want to stay at night please contact us.

     
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