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Special Interest Tours |
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Tourism Products Developed for Visit Nepal'98. |
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S.No. |
Products |
Places |
Season |
Remarks |
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PILGRIM TOURS : |
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1 |
Therabad Buddhism Tour |
Kathmandu, Lumbini, Tansen |
All seasons |
Therabad is one of the important sect of Buddhism in Nepal. There are numbers of Therabad Buddhists Biharas scattered all over the Kingdom. Some of the Biharas in KTM, Patan, Bhaktapur, Lumbini ,Tansen & Pokhara are worth visiting. |
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2 |
Pan- Animism / Shamanism Tour |
Hills & Terai regions |
All seasons |
Pananism & Saninism are widely practiced in Hills & Terai regions. Performance of Jhankariby beating drums & swallowing fire to drive away the evil spirits is spectacular to watch. |
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3 |
Ramgram Tour |
South -East of Parasi |
Throughout the year but winter is better |
One of the most important Buddhist sacred sites which is believed to be the habitation of ancient Koliyas. |
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4 |
Devdaha Tour |
Bhavanipur / Rupandehi |
Throughout the year but winter is better |
Devadaha also related to ancient city of Koliyas and a very important Buddhist site of the world with many relics and monuments. |
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5 |
Lumbini / Kapilvastu Tour |
Lumbini & Vicinity |
All seasons |
The most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage of the world where Lord Buddha an apostle of peace was born. Emperor Ashoka visited this holy place and erected a Ashoka Pillar to mark the birth place of Lord Buddha. |
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6 |
Janakpurdham Tour |
Janakpur |
All seasons |
Sita Janaki Mandir, birth place of Sita, wife of Lord Rama. |
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7 |
Barahkhetra |
Sunsari |
All seasons |
Temple of Lord Vishnu. One of the four most important holy areas. |
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8 |
Manakamana |
Gorkha |
All seasons |
Temple of Goddess Manakamana. A short off-road trek up the hill. |
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9 |
Muktinath |
Jomsom |
Autumn-Spring |
Pilgrimage for Hindus & Buddhist alike. |
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10 |
Pindeswore, Budhasubba & Dantakali |
Dharan |
All seasons |
The three important holy spots located in proximity. |