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Nepal is a land of mountains. Out of ten highest summits, the country is blessed with eight highest peaks of the world.

With the world highest mountain ranges and spectacular scenic beauty this small landlocked country is nestled on the foothills of Himalayas sandwiched in between the two giants China and India. The home of the towering Mount Everest, the highest point in the planet is worth a visit in a life time.

Nepal Tourism offers a wide range of tourist attractions that you will never ever forget. Pay homage to the temples of Nepal, doing your beast and leaving the rest to God. Some of the historic temples of the nature blessed country are the Bodnath stupa- a holy site of Buddhists. The place is one of the World Heritage Site declared by the UNESCO. This place has an aura that brings you peace and tranquillity as you walk around the stupa spinning the prayer wheels that line the stupa. The atmosphere resonates with the calming sounds of the monks chanting prayers and the fluttering of the prayer flags that fly above the great stupa. Almost every time after a shower from the clouds a rainbow is formed above the stupa which is a grand sight to see.

Bhaktapur is filled with Hindu and Buddhist religious sites and art. Although the population is primarily Hindu, there are nineteen Buddhist monasteries. Bhaktapur is known for ancient temples, colourful festivals and skilled craftsmen.

Bhaktapur Tourism has plays a major role in maintaining the goodwill of the place and converted into a most sought after tourist destination. The population of Bhaktapur consists of the Newari group and by their customs and traditions, cuisines you can call the places a “City of Culture”. Some of the interesting places to visit in Bhaktapur are the Potter’s Square, Dubar Square, Taumadhi Square, Surya Binayak and others.

Bhaktapur means “City of Devotees”; the city is one of the World Heritage Site declared by the UNESCO. It is located at the distance of about fourteen kilometres from the Kathmandu the capital city of Nepal. The city is known for its pagoda styled temples, wood carving artists and the local markets. The conch shell shaped city was formed in the 9th century and it is one of the pilgrimage sites of the country.

The most unique feature of the landlocked country is the Nepal Everest Flight. The flight takes you above the Himalayas and you can catch the glimpse of the long line of ranges and from the window of the plane. A ride of two hours and you will be a completely new person after the tour over the Everest. Fly above the clouds and just below is the Himalayas and the Deccan Plateau. Come and experience of the aerial view of the Mountain ranges which leaves you speechless.

The diverse culture, cuisine, sightseeing and the smiling people of Nepal will definitely spell bound you. But we should also take in mind the environment factor, the scenario of Global Warming has resulted a change in the climatic conditions. The ice on the Himalayas is melting at a rapid rate so we are the one who should take initiatives. Save the Himalayas so that the coming future can appreciate the beauty of the mountains.

Find more packages at http://www.nepaltourism.org.in/