NUWAKOT

Bisur is the district headquarter of Nuwakot district at a distance of 75 km. from Kathmandu. It has historically important places such as the Nuwakot Palace located in the village of Nuwakot, and Devighat. It is one of the richest districts in culture, history and nature. Nuwakot among nine Kots (Belkot, Dhuwakot, Dhaibungkot, Pyaskot, Bhairamkot, Malakot, Simalkot, Sallyankot and Kalikakot) lying from north-west of Kathmandu. The name of the district is derived from the common name of all nine (Navakot). Two holy rivers Trishuli and Tadi make the district cultivating. Culturally and historically rich district Nuwakot was formerly the capital of Nepal for Twenty five years (1808-1825 B.S.). Rangamahal, Garad Ghar, Topkhana, Barudkhana are famous places to visit. Trishuli and Devighat hydropower stations can be observed in the place.

MORANG

Biratnagar is the district headquarters of Morang district at a distance of 530 kilometers from Kathmandu. Morang is home to Biratnagar, the 2nd largest city in Nepal after Kathmandu.The name Morang came into use again after the Shah Kings divided the country into administrative districts and Morang was named after the old Morang Kingdom. Most of the land is taken up by rice and jute cultivation, though areas of Sal forest emain along the northern part of the district where the plains meet the hills.
The Morang plains are one of the most culturally diverse regions in Nepal. Biratnagar is called an industrial zone as some of the largest industries are situated in the place. One can make trips to Dharan and Barahashetra making Biratnagar the base. The place is easily accessible as it is linked with Kathmandu both by air and by land. To the west are green paddies, jute fields, flood plains and marshes. On the Indian border, the massive Kosi Dam impounds the Sun Kosi River, which is fed by the Tamar River from the slopes of Kanchenjunga and the Arun River from the snows of Makalu.
Koshi dam is one of Nepal's major hydroelectric projects. Besides controlling unpredictable floods and generaing much of the country's energy, it created new wetlands that formed the Kosi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. One can see few remaining herds of wild water buffaloes and thousands of migratory birds.

MANANG

Chame is the district headquarter of Manang district at a distance of 245 k,. from Kathmandu. However it is still not connected with any roadways yet although a road is under construction. Manang lies about 50 km. due north of pokhara across the Annapurna range. One fascinating aspect of viewing mountains is their changing mood with the interplay of light. Another interesting phenomenon about mountains is the transformation in their shape and personality when viewed from different directions. It the Annapurna range presents itself as a dramatic wall of rock and ice and the limit of the northern horizon at Pokhara, the same mountain range is transformed into a massive hump of white mass as seen toward the south from Manang and the individual peaks take on an entirely different character. Manang is rich with Marsyangdi River and a trek along its long course enables one to witness the various stages in the journey of a Himalayan river. Manang at an altitude of 3505 m is the largest village of Nyeshang with over 300 houses. Other villages are Braga, Pisang, Ngawal, and Pisang are older settlements while Ghyaru is an offshoot of Ngawal and Tanki is an extended village of Manang. Khabgsar in a western side valley may have originally started as a monastic community

LALITPUR

Lalitpur is the district headquarter of Lalitpur district at a distance of 5 km. from Kathmandu. Malla kings ruled, lived and worshipped in Lalitpur. The Patan Durbar Square is a study of the various style of architecture that have made their homes in this courtyard. If there were any truth in the story that King Ashoka erected the four stupas next to the palace, it would make Patan the oldest existing Buddhist city. There is little demarcation, with the traffic flowing from the streets of Kathmandu across the Bagmati Bridge into the industrial areas of Patan. But once you step into Darbar Square, you move into another world.
The Royal Palace is made up of three choks (courtyards). The gate to the oldest, Mul Chok, is guarded by twostone lions. To th south of Mul Chok lies Sundari Chok and a recessed bath called Tusha Hiti. Stone Nagas, the delicately carved figures that adorn the side of the bath are stunning in their detail and in quality of their craftsmanship. Originally, eight miniature statues of the Ashta Matrikas earth mother goddesses, Bhairava and Nagas (serpants) were varved; some are missing today. Finally, a gilded stone spout feeds water into the bath.
One of the most beautiful temples in the country and generally regarded as a masterpiece of architecture, the Krishna Mandir is built entirely of limestone and is the legacy of the King Siddhi Narsimha Malla, who regned for 41 years in the 17th century. In 1682, the king's son, ShriNivasa Malla, restored the undated Bhimsen temple after it was damaged by fire. Since then it has been restored once more, following the 1934 earthquake.
King Prithvi Narayan Shah swept into the Valley in 1768 to oust the Mallas, the 14th century Royal Palace was badly damaged. However, its ornate gates, delicately-carved struts, statues, open courtyards and many rooms, conference halls, sleeping Chambers, kitchens and so forth recall the glory of Malla architectural splendour.

KAVREPALANCHOK

Dhulikhel is the district headquarter of Kavrepalanchok district at a distance of 35 km. from Kathmandu. Dhulikhel, an ancient town is on the side of the Araniko Rajmarga at an altitude of 1550 m. which commands a prominent location on top of a high hill. There are several sights worth seeing in Dhulikhel.
One of the most fascinating Newar towns in the area, Panauti stands at the confluence of two rivers south of Banepa in a small valley surrounded by mountains. It is 100 km. from Kathmandu at an altitude of 1,768 m. People say that Panauti is located on a single Stone Base. There used to be a king's palace in the main village square and the town is noted for two fine examples of Malla temple architecture - a three-storeyed 16th-century Indreshwar Mahadev temple and a Narayan shrine, both of which have been restored.
There is a famous temple of goddess Bhagawati known as Palanchok Bhagawati 50 km. east of Kathmandu. It is believed that the statue of the Palanchok Bhagawati statues in the Kathmandu valley. It was first built by King Mandev and has been renovated four times after it was first built on 500 AD. Devotees believe that the goddess fulfils their wishes. This temple region is also well known for sight-seeing around Panchkhal Valley and Himalayan Region.
Namobuddha is an important destination for Buddhist pilgrims. Road to this place passes through some typical villages such as Kavre and Phulbari before reaching the Buddhist monastery at Namo Buddha. On the hill above Namo Buddha is a famous stone tablet depicting a Buddha (There have been many before the historical Buddah) feeding himself to a starving tigress and her cubs, a famous Buddhist tale expressing the great compassion of the Buddha.

KATHMANDU

The Kathmandu Valley has an exotic setting. It is surrounded by a tier of green mountain wall above, which tower mighty snow-capped peaks. It consists of three main towns of great historic, artistic and cultural interest: Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. The kathmandu Valley covers an area of 656 sq. km. It is situated 1348 m. above sea level. The ancient Swasthani scriptures tell of Lord Shiva, supreme among Hindu gods, who came down to the Kathmandu valley to escape boredom. He came as a tourist, if that is the appropriate word, but he was neither among the first nor the last of the gods to visit the Valley. Visitors have come to Nepal since times forgotten. And though the cuntry is much different today than it was in ancient times, it has not diminished in charm; the increase in the number of visitors over the years is a living proof. Those who come to the Valley today will appreciate a lot more than Lord Shiva did in his tour. The architecture started here by the Lichhavi and Malla kings is one such example. Much of the greenery that Lord Shiva saw is gone, but the forests surrounding Pashupati, where he stayed, are still intact. The seven World Heritage Sites in th Kathmandu Valley designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)are the highlights of the Valley.

JHAPA

Chandrahadhi is the district headquarters of Jhapa district at a distance of 610 kilometers from Kathmandu. It is the easternmost district of Nepal connected with West Bengal state of India.
Damak is a small municipality town in Jhapa district. It is located at the either side of the East-west Highway. Inhabited mostly by the peoples of Indo-Aryab and Burman origin, Damak serves as the major trade center in the district. People from the northern mountain district come here to sell their goods such as seasonal fruits, herbs, hand woven woolen carpets etc in the weekly bazaar on Wednesdays. Some very interesting places with the attraction of culture and sightseeing in inner Jhapa and Morang can also be approached conveniently from Damak. Damak itself is situated in a beautiful setting. Tea gardens here are worth seeing too.
Bhadrepur, once inhabited by the indigenous tribes as Rajbanshi, Satar, Santhal, Dhimal and Meche, the place has now people of almost all the races and casts of Nepal. Thus the place offers a good opportunity for a cultural tour.
Birtamod is a fast growing township on the cross roads of East-West Highway and Bhadrapur-Taplejung road situated 16 km west of Kakarbhitta, the only entry point in Easter Nepal. The bus journey to Ilam, Phidim and Taplejung begins from here; buses are available only until 2pm at an interval of two hours.
Kakarbhitta, a boarder township, is the entry point in the Eastern Nepal. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation operates an information centre here and the visitors entering Nepal from this point can obtain trekking permits for Easter region.