DESTINATIONS

Kathmandu

Temperature:
29˚ to 34˚ Celsius (summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)

Kathmandu, the heart and capital of Nepal, was born out of an ancient lake and centuries of legends. Today it is a fast growing metropolis that in many ways represents all that is Nepal. Its ancient streets, market squares, temples and the living cultural heritage stand as a testimony to its past glory. As the political and economic center of the country, Kathmandu Valley is a place where people from all over the country and indeed the world converge making it the most advanced urban centre in the nation.

Kathmandu is the only city that has direct international air links and is connected to all the domestic airports as well. Kathmandu valley is connected by two major highways that link it to the rest of the country. As a well facilitated city it serves as the perfect base to start an exciting trip to anywhere in Nepal, Tibet, Darjeeling, Sikkim and the rest of South Asia.

Bhadrapur

Temperature:
33° to 35° Celsius (Summer)
4° to 14° Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration : 50 minutes from Kathmandu

Bhadrapur is a quiet town located in the south eastern plains of Nepal. It can serve as the starting point for treks to the eastern Himalaya, most notably to the third highest peak in the world Mt. Kanchanjunga, and the Makalu Barun National Park. The town is 40 km away from the Indian border town of Siliguri that connects to Darjeeling, Sikkim, and other parts of North East India.

Bhairahawa

Temperature:
35° to 38° Celsius (Summer)
10° to 27° Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 45 minutes from Kathmandu

Located in the southern plains of mid west Nepal, Bhairahawa is less than 30 minutes ride from Lumbini the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautam Buddha. As a town close to the border with India, Bhairahawa is fast growing as a trade centre.

Biratnagar

Temperature:
33° to 36° Celsius (Summer)
8° to 26° Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 40 minutes from Kathmandu

Biratnagar is the country’s largest industrial center fulfilling much of the country’s demands. Situated in the south eastern part of the country the city is home to different cultures and ethnic groups. Nepal’s largest river Sapta Koshi which supports the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is located less than two hours drive from Biratnagar. Some of the major hill towns like Dharan, Ilam, Damak, are also close by and connected by road to Biratnagar. As a border town Biratnagar is one of the main entry points to Nepal.

Bharatpur

Temperature:
24° to 39° Celsius (Summer)
8° to 26° Celsius (Winter)
Flight duration: 20 min from Kathmandu

Bharatpur in central Nepal is right next to the world famous Chitwan National Park. The city is about five hours drive Kathmandu and is one of the most well facilitated areas in the entire country boasting of several well equipped modern hospitals. The Chitwan National Park a former hunting ground of the royalties is the habitat of several endangered species such as the Royal Bengal Tiger, the One Horned Asian Rhinoceros and many more.

Dhangadhi

Flight Duration: 1 hr 20 minutes from Kathmandu

The town of Dhangadhi is one of the main hubs of far western Nepal. The city like others in the Tarai is slowly growing in size particularly due its proximity to other parts of far western Nepal and north India. The region is also famous for the Shuklaphanta Natural Park and the Ghoda Ghodi Water Shed Reserve about 30 km east of the town. The East West highway continues towards Mahendranagar in the west while the Karnali highway goes up towards the upper areas of far west Nepal.

Pokhara

Temperature:
33° to 35° Celsius (Summer)
4° to 14° Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 30 minutes from Kathmandu

Pokhara is definitely one of the most beautiful places in Nepal. Located in the western region, in the lap of the magnificent 6777 m high Mt. Machhapuchre (Fishtail) and with Lake Phewa serenely shining right in the middle of the city, Pokhara attracts thousands of tourists every year. The seven big and small lakes in the vicinity also give the name Lake City to Pokhara and serves to make it one of the most idyllic tourist destinations in Nepal. As the launching point for the world famous Annapurna Circuit trek and numerous white water rafting expeditions, Pokhara is a magnet for the adventurous.

Simara

Temperature:
29° to 34° Celsius (Summer)
1° to 10° Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 15 minutes from Kathmandu

The Simara Airport is 30 minutes drive from the bustling industrial and commercial city of Birgunj in the central Tarai. As one of Nepal’s oldest cities Birgunj is strategically located making it a frequent destination for business travelers, executives of foreign projects and agencies, overland tourists, pilgrims and other visitors. The cities importance as a strategic trade and transit junction between Nepal and the world beyond is signified by the dry port constructed there recently.

Nepalgunj

Temperature:
30° to 36° Celsius (Summer)
6° to 24° Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 1 hour from Kathmandu

Located in the south west of the country, Nepalgunj is the gateway to the Wild West. As with many of the towns in the Tarai, Nepalgunj is growing as a commercial hub. The Indian city of Luck now is only five hours drive from Nepalgunj. It is also the starting point to treks that head towards the far west and north-west.

Janakpur

Temperature:
29° to 34° Celsius (Summer)
1° to 10° Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 25 minutes

Named after the legendary King Janak of the Hindu epic Ramayana, Janakpur was the capital of the ancient Indian kingdom of Mithila. King Janak was the father of Sita, the wife of the Hindu god Rama, heroine of the great epic. Located in the eastern Tarai, Janakpur attracts thousands of Hindu pilgrims every year to its Ram Janaki Temple. As the center of a great civilization, Janakpur is also famous for the now revived ancient Mithila art and craft.

Lucknow (International)

Temperature:
40° to 45° Celsius (Summer)
6° to 8° Celsius (Winter)

Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh in India. It is a multicultural city with courtly manners, beautiful gardens, monuments, poetry, music and fine cuisine that are well known in South Asia. The city is also known as "The Golden City of the East" and "The Constantinople of India". Lucknow, the political and administrative capital of Uttar Pradesh, is ranked 6th among all the cities in India for fastest job-creation. Lucknow is rapidly emerging as a manufacturing, commercial and retailing hub. This unique combination of rich cultural traditions and brisk economic growth provides Lucknow with an aura that refuses to fade away. The famous cities of Lucknow district are Lucknow, Kanpur, Rae Bareli and Sitapur.

The famous 'Bhul Bhulaiyan' (Labyrinth) is part of Asafi Imambara complex. Some other places of interest are the Picture Gallery, Chattar Manzil, Constantia (Lamartiniere Boys School), State Museum / Lucknow Zoo, Dilkusha, Ambedkar Memorial Park, Planetarium, Baradari, Kanshi Ram Memorial and Ram Krishna Math. Aminabad, a quaint bazaar like Delhi's Chandni Chowk, is situated in the heart of the city. It is a large shopping centre that caters to a wide variety of consumers. Chowk and Nakhhas are markets in the old Lucknow area where you can get a feel of traditional Lucknow. Lucknow is considered one of the best places to visit in India for shopping and enjoying a vacation.