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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

15 Places to See in Nepal Before You Die.


Birendranagar is the mid-western regional capital and home to Mid-Western University. Surkhet has become a gateway to the Karnali region. Beautiful Bulbule Lake Park and Kakre Bihar are popular tourist landmarks within this valley.

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Population: 47,914 (2011)
Area: 34.95 sq km
Population Density: 14.92/sq km
Wards: 12
Hetauda is the administrative capital of Nepal's central development region and has the potential to establish itself as a primary transit point between India and Kathmandu. However, the government's attempts at creating the Hetauda-Kathmandu Tunnel Highway is still a myth.

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Population: 93,280 (2011)
Area: 47.77 sq km
Population Density: 1,793/sq km
Wards: 11
Famous Ram Janaki Temple welcomes everyone to Janakpurdham, where there is the only passenger railway in Nepal. Its history extends back to the period of Ramayana and the town has a clear resemblance with the Mithila culture. It contains numerous ponds and some quality private and public colleges.

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Population: 97,776 (2011)
Area: 24.61 sq km
Population Density: 4,000/sq km
Wards: 16
Dharan is composed of many parks and former British Gurkha families. No matter where you are in two, you will encounter clean streets and beautiful, modern houses.

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Population: 116,181 (2011)
Area: 103.38 sq km
Population Density: 1,160/sq km
Wards: 19
Bharatpur is a gateway to Chitwan National Park and lies on the Eastern part of Narayani River. It is the home of the Agriculture and Forestry university, as well as B.P. Koirala Cancer Hospital.

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Population: 143,836 (2011)
Area: 162.16 sq km
Population Density: 911/sq km
Wards: 14
Lumbini Zone's headquarter, Butwal, has grown rapidly following the construction of Mahendra and Siddartha Highway; today, it stands as one of the best transportation and educational centers of the western Terai region. Its nearby hill park offers the remarkable view of Butwal alongside the Tinau River.

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Population: 118,462 (2011)
Area: 69.28 sq km
Population Density: 1,746/sq km
Wards: 15
The Indian railway freight connection and high important and export traffic establishes it as one of the best business hubs of Nepal and one of the largest land-ports of the country. Also known as a Gateway of Nepal, Birgunj has become an ideal location to establish a plant or factory.

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Population: 135,904 (2011)
Area: 21.17 sq km
Population Density: 6,569/sq km
Wards: 19
Biratnagar has established its identity as one of the largest industrial and commercial powerhouses of Nepal. It has district, zonal, and some regional level offices. This city clearly reflects the stable Nepal-India bilateral relationship, evidenced by its prominent eye hospital, ongoing railway project, and additional investments.

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Population: 201,125 (2011)
Area: 58.48 sq km
Population Density: 3,505/sq km
Wards: 22
Located on the bank of Phewa Lake and alongside Seti River, Pokhara is the most famous tourist destination and home to the British Gurkha Camp. The rainy city offers great nightlife that unfortunately closes early. Pokhara is a regional and district capital and carries much potential in the fields of education and healthcare.

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Population: 255,465 (2011)
Area: 55.22 sq km
Population Density: 48,00/sq km
Wards: 18
With the only international airport and the best infrastructure, Greater Kathmandu is the Capital and largest urban center of Nepal. Greater Kathmandu comprises of five clustered municipalities: Kathmandu City, Lalitpur, Kirtipur, Madyapur Thimi, and Bhaktapur.

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Population: 1,426,641 (2011)
Area: 97.03 sq km
Population Density: 14,703/sq km
Wards: 110

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