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Nepal Map

Nepal Map

The map of Nepal will familiarize you to various mountains, famous cities, wildlife sanctuaries, exotic destinations, pilgrimage sites, major travelling routes and more. The country's trekking, river rafting and mountaineering venues are second to none, and the mysterious capital city of Kathmandu and its royal palace are a 'must see'. Nepal is a spiritual journey, as Buddhist shrines and Hindu temples are inspiring stops along the way.
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Nepal Map


Cities
There are 58 cities in Nepal, which are also listed as municipalities. Kathmandu, which is the capital city of Nepal, is also the largest city. The major cities of Nepal are:

» Kathmandu
» Patan/Lalitpur
» Bhaktpur
» Pokhara
» Tansen
» Gorkha
» Chitwan
» Lumbini
» Janakpur

Wildlife Sanctuaries
Among the 14 national parks and wildlife reserves in Nepal, the Royal Chitwan National Park (932 sq kilometers) is the most popular safari destination among visitors.

» Annapurna Conservation Area
» Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve
» Kanchanjunga Conservation Area
» Royal Chitwan National Park
» Sagarmatha National Park
» Royal Bardia National Park
» Langtang National Park
» Khaptad National Park
» Rara National Park
» Shey-Phoksundo National Park
» Makalu-Barun National Park
» Royal Shukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve
» Parsa Wildlife Reserve
» Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

The Key Travel Destinations Of Nepal : 
» Annapurna Range
» Mount Everest Trekking Route
» Royal Chitwan National Park
» Pashupatinath Temple
» Syambunath
» Changu Naryan Temple
» Bhaktapur Durbar Square
» Kathmandu Durbar Square
» Bouddhnath Stupa
» Hanuman Dhoka

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