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How do I plan my trip in Pokhara?

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Posted on Saturday, March 14th, 2009 at 12:16 pm

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Travel to Pokhara: Fly from Kathmandu on one of the many domestic airlines. You can also ride on a bus (tourist, local mini and micro bus) from Kathmandu, Chitwan, Bhairahawa. Ideal for: Sightseeing the mountains, sunrise, sunset, caves, museums Short hikes and mountain biking around Pokhara and starting longer treks around the Annapurna region Adventure sports like paragliding, ultra light

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Where do I travel in Nepal?

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Posted on Saturday, March 14th, 2009 at 11:45 am

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Where to go in Nepal? That is always the first or second thing in a traveler’s mind! There are many exciting places in Nepal where you can visit. We have broadly categorized the interests of travelers who visit Nepal: Are you going trekking? Are you going Mountaineering? Are you going Sightseeing? Are you going to do adventure activities? like

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Patan Durbar Square

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Posted on Sunday, February 24th, 2008 at 11:29 pm

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Palace Patan Durbar Square has an excellent collection of fine pagoda temples, stone statues, water spouts, bronze gateways, images of guardian deities and intricate wood and metal carvings. Patan Durbar Square Complex houses the royal palace of the former royal family of Patan. The royal palace, also known as Chyasim Deval, is believed to have been

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Kathmandu Durbar Square – medieval temples and palaces

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Posted on Sunday, February 24th, 2008 at 11:03 pm

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Hanuman Dhoka Kathmandu Durbar Square, which covers a total area of 5 acres, has a number of temples, palaces, courtyards, ponds and quadrangles on display. Kathmandu Durbar Square is also referred to as Hanuman Dhoka. This is because a large statue of Hanuman, the Monkey God and a devotee of Lord Ram, is placed in

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Patan – medieval towns, palaces and temples and modern business center

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Posted on Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 at 2:18 am

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Heritages and Temples The literary meaning of Lalitpur, also known as Patan, is city of fine arts. There are a lot of temples, pagodas, stupas, monastries, maths, and chaityas in Patan. The most important monument is the Patan Durbar Square, which was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. The Patan Durbar Square

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Where is the Tamu Kohibo Museum in Pokhara?

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Posted on Sunday, November 18th, 2007 at 12:46 am

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The Tamu Kohibo Museum is in the east bank of the Seti River. The museum portrays the culture and customs of the Gurung people who are the indigenous inhabitants of the Pokhara valley. The museum opens from 10 am to 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. There is an entry fee of Rs. 20

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Where is the Pokhara Regional Museum?

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Posted on Sunday, November 18th, 2007 at 12:45 am

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The Pokhara Regional Museum (phone 061-520413) is located north of the bus station on the road to Mahendra Pul. This museum reflects the lifestyle and history of ethnic groups such as the Gurungs, Thakalis, Tharus and shamanic practices through models, photographs and artefacts. The museum opens from 10 am to 5 pm except on Tuesdays.

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Where is the Natural History Museum in Pokhara?

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Posted on Sunday, November 18th, 2007 at 12:44 am

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The Natural History Museum is in the Prithivi Narayan University campus east of the old bazaar. This museum, also known as Annapurna Regional Museum, is devoted to the natural history of the Pokhara region and has an amazing collection of butterflies, insects, birds and models of wildlife found in this region. The museum opens from

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Where is the International Mountain Museum in Pokhara?

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Posted on Sunday, November 18th, 2007 at 12:43 am

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The International Mountain Museum (phone 061 460742, 460343) is about the mountains in Nepal and the mountaineers who climbed them. The museum is to south of the airstrip near the Himalaya Eye Hospital. There are many interesting things like the original gear from many of the first Himalayan ascent. The museum also displays the history,

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Where is the Gurkha Museum in Pokhara?

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Posted on Sunday, November 18th, 2007 at 12:40 am

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The Gurkha Museum is north of Mahendra Pul and near to the K I Singh Bridge. This museum portrays the history and achievements of the Gurkha regiments. The museum opens from Thursday to Tuesday, 8 am to 4.30 pm. The entry fee for foreigners is Rs. 50 (around 80 cents) and Rs. 20 (40 cents)

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