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Nepal's
diverse terrain is what mountain biker's dreams are made
of. Biking offers an environmentally sound way of
exploring the country. It is possible to go Biking the
entire length of Nepal. Centuries- old dirt roads and
trails offer a chance to go on extended trips to exotic
locales like Annapurna and Kanchanjunga areas. 21 to 27
gear bicycles are recommended when riding through tough
terrain. Mountain bikes are providing by Travel agency
for a day or longer in the numerous bicycle rental
outlets in and around Kathmandu or Pokhara. Riders can
explore rims and ridges of Kathmandu and Pokhara through
off routes that weave in and out of the cities. Food and
accommodation are easily available around the valley and
the main trail.
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Kathmandu to Nagarkot:
There are various places around the edge of the Kathmandu
valley which offer great mountain views, but the Resort
village of Nagarkot is generally held to be mountain
watchers make their way up to
the village Stay overnight in one of Nagarkot’s lodges
or hotels than rise at dawn to see the sun appear over
the Himalayan. Nagarkot is popular tourist resort of
Nepal. It is situated 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu at
an altitude of 2175 meter above the sea level. The
panorama of the major peaks of eastern Nepal Himalayas
including Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) can be seen from
here. Himalayan peak like Manaslu (8463m), Ganesh Himal
(7111m), Langtang (7246m), Choba Bhamre (6016m),
Gaurishanker (7134m) and Numbur Peak (6957m) are also
clearly seen from Nagarkot. Nagarkot is the most popular
destination for naturally and mountain views.
Kathmandu to Dhulikhel:
Dhulikhel is situated 32
kilometers east of Kathmandu on the side of the Arniko
Highway (built by the Chinese Government) and only 3
kilometers of Banapa. It is a small town but nonetheless
an interesting one, and of the best
vantage
points to view the great range of mountain to the north.
Many visitors gather on the parade ground of Dhulikhel
to see the mountains. There are many resorts and many
visitors stay overnight here in order to set out for the
Namo Buddha Trek (five hours) early the next day.
Dhulikhel is also the district headhunters, so there is
a number of government offices stretched out in the
eastern section of the old city. Inside old Dhulikhel
Bazer you can walk through fine old Newari buildings and
several interesting temples. There is another temple of
Shiva near the Parade ground at the end of the
government offices.
Kathmandu to Palanchowk
Bhagawati:
There
is an idol of there feet high goddess Bhagawati
artistically carved in a black stone in Palanchowk. It
is one of the
famous temples of goddess for Buddhist and Hindus. This
temple is believed to have been constructed during the
reign of King Man Dev. It is situated at 7 kilometers
north of Panchkhal 15 kilometers of Dhulikhel on the
Arniko Highway (Highway to Tibet border). One can really
enjoy the panoramic views of landscape from this vantage
point. It is 42 kilometers about two hours drive from
Kathmandu to Palanchowk. There are few resorts where you
can relax and enjoy spectacular Nepalese panoramas of
the Himalayan and the countryside.
Kathmandu to Kakani:
It
is situated 1982 meters above the see level and located
29 kilometers northwest of Kathmandu city, is famous for
the magnificent view of the valley. It overlooks the
northwestern Himalayan range against the vastness of the
blue sky. The fabulous holiday are of Kakani features
attractions ranging from beautiful alpine scenery to the
magnificent Himalayan panorama particularly of the
Ganesh Himal magnificent peaks that can be closely seen
from Kakani are Gaurishanker (7134m), Choba Bhamre
(6016m), Manaslu (8091m) and several other peaks
Kathmandu to Daman:
For those seeking the ultimate panoramic
Himalayan views Daman is the place to go. Located 80
kilometers southwest of the Kathmandu valley, Daman
(2400 meters) offers the only unimpeded view of the
entire Himalayan range. Daman is located on the
Tribhuvan Highway between Kathmandu and The town of
Birgunj. There is a view tower fitted with lone range
telescopes. Daman can be reached in four hours from
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