Manakamana: - Manakamana is about 100km from Kathmandu on the way to Pokhara and Chitwan. There is a temple dedicated to Manakamana Devi (The Goddess of fulfilling wishes), who grants the worshipper's wish. After three hours drive to Krintar, a 10 minute cable car ride over the mighty Trisuli River takes you to the temple. It is located on a hill that overlooks the Trisuli basin and the hill settlements. A Manakamana visit can be made as part of a Pokhara or Chitwan trip.

Gorkha: - Gorkha is a historic place in Nepal where the late great king Prithivi Narayan Shah unified Nepal as one country under one roof. The Gorkha Durbar, the royal palace of the late great king, is the best site to observe and experience the 300-year-old administrative system of Nepal. Gorkha is the gateway to the Manaslu trek and expedition.

Lumbini: - Lumbini is a holy shrine for Buddhists as well as Hindus. Shiddhartha, prince of Kapilbastu, later Shakyamuni Buddha and today Gautam Buddha was born at Lumbini 2,600 years ago. Mayadevi, mother of Gautam Buddha, gave birth to him on the way to her maternal home. His father wanted him to become a great emperor but on the contrary prince Shiddhartha left the palace at midnight and disappeared in search of peace. On a full moon night in Bodhgaya he had a realisation of Nirvana and eternal peace. Then the mortal prince transformed into Buddha. Buddha is called the light of Asia and is the prophet of Buddhism. He traveled the world preaching Buddhism and today, Buddhism has become the main religion of millions of people. Lumbini is the one holy place to all Buddhists in Nepal. The popular sites in Lumbini garden are Ashoka pillar which was built by the emperor Ashoka in 250BC, Mayadevi temple - pool where Lord Gautam Buddha had his first bath and many other ancient sites.

According to the master plan prepared by a Japanese architect (Kenzo Tange), Lumbini now is being developed as a Buddhist pilgrimage site by the Lumbini development trust. The Lumbini village is being developed as a tourist residential village with all facilities. There are different stupas and Gompas developed by different countries like China, Japan, Thailand, Sri lanka, Korea, Burma and others. Lumbini is not only a holy land but also a peace land to where you can experience peace in its true meaning.

Royal Chitwan National Park : - Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of wildlife and vegetation. There are 14 National parks expanding from the low land of 100m, to 8848m above sea level. Chitwan national park is one of the richest national parks in the world in vegetation and wildlife. In early days it was a hunting reserve of the then rulers the Ranas. Later the government declared it as a protected area under the name of Royal Chitwan National Park. The attractions of the park are Royal Bengal tigers, one horned rhino, migrated and local birds, elephants and many more wild animals. Roaming around the National Park on the elephant's back is a most exciting experience. Inside and outside the park there are luxurious hotels and restaurants. The access is easy and comfortable by both air and surface.

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