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How do I travel to Tilaurakot, the childhood home of Buddha?
Tilaurakot is the ruins of the ancient kingdom of Kapilbastu- the childhood home of Buddha. To reach here, first of all you need to drive (10 hours from Kathmandu; 6 hours from Chitwan) or fly (half an hour from Kathmandu) to Bhairahawa. If you are in India and using the ground transporation, reach Sunauli and
Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, founder of Buddhism
Lumbini is the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, founder of Buddhism. It is also enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Ashokan Pillar, Maya Devi Temple and the monasteries made by different countries are the attractions of Lumbini.
How to reach Lumbini?
If you are going to Lumbini from Kathmandu or any other part of the country,
Pokhara
Transportation
There are domestic flights to Pokhara offered by Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) as well as various domestic airlines. There are buses that leave for Pokhara from Kathmandu as well as various cities in the Terai region. It takes about 35 minutes to reach Pokhara via air and 5 to 6 hours by bus from Kathmandu.
Where does the Annapurna Circuit Trek start?
The Annapurna Circuit Trek starts from Besisahar. To reach Besisahar from Kathmandu, you have to reach Dumre by bus. From Dumre, buses and 4Wds run in regular intervals to Besisahar. There are direct micro buses from Kathmandu and buses from Narayanghat to Besisahar.
Please read Annapurna Circuit Trekking for comprehensive itinerary.
How do I go to Sundarijal from Kathmandu?
Mini and micro buses leave frequently for Sundarijal from Kathmandu’s City Bus Station (cost about a third of a dollar). You could also go to Jorpati and catch a bus for Sundarijal at the junction. If you take a taxi from Kathmandu, it will cost you around 10 dollars.
Where does the Everest Base camp Trek start?
The Everest Base Camp Trek starts in Jiri or Lukla. Buses leave Kathmandu for Jiri (cost about 4 dollars) between 5.30 am to 8 am and take around 10 hours. There is an ‘express’ bus that leaves the Kathmandu Bus Station for Jiri at 6 am (cost about 4.5 dollars). Make sure you guard your
On which side of the road does traffic travel in Nepal?
In Nepal, traffic travels on the left side of the road.
Is Bodhnath Stupa a World Heritage Site?
Yes, Bodhnath stupa is listed as a World Heritage Site. Bodhnath is located in the eastern side of Kathmandu, north of the airport and is about 6 kilometers from Thamel, from where you could take a taxi. You could also take a micro bus or tempo (route number 2) from various parts of Kathmandu to








