Valleys in Nepal The Essence of Nepal

Valleys in Nepal

The Essence of Nepal

Nepal is a country of valleys. The most exotic and richly carved valleys are found here. Trekking through these valleys familirize the tourists to the folklore, culture, religion, geographic diversities including mountains, hills, forests, lakes and rivers of Nepal.

Valleys Of Nepal

Name	Location	Significance
Kali Gandaki Valley	North of Pokhara	Deepest gorge of the world
Kathmandu Valley	Central Nepal	Political, commercial and cultural hub of Nepal
Langtang Valley	Central Nepal	The Valley of glaciers

Kali Gandhaki Valley
The Kali Gandhaki Valley trek is one of the finest in Nepal for trekking. Located North to Pokhara, the valley is blessed with serene natural beauty that includes lofty mountains and the world's deepest Kali Gandaki gorge.

Kathmandu Valley
The cultural world heritage site of Nepal, Kathmandu valley has marvellous, uncomparable spectrums of beauty. The valley comprises of the trinity of great, ancient cities of Patan, Bhaktapur and Kathmandu. Each of the city has its unique attrcations. Kathmandu valley is a cultural assemblage of temples, stupas, viharas, monestries and religious, historic monuments.

Langtang Valley
If kathmandu Valley is the epitome of culture, then Langtang is the zenith of natural beauty. The high soaring mountain peaks, the beautiful glaciers, slow moving rivers and swift mountain streams of Langtang Valley are Nature’s bliss to Nepal. There are several site seeing options available to the tourists. The garssy downs and the meadow strewn with daises and wild premolars

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