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Cities in Nepal:-

Come and explore the diversity of Nepal cities. Get tourism information on the most visited cities of Nepal. The Nepal city guide introduces you to major tourist destinations and popular local attractions of these cities.

Bhaktapur

Birgunj

Kathmandu

Lumbini Nepalagunj

Patan

Pokhara

Biratnagar

Cities of Nepal:-
Spiritual, divine, adventurous and entertaining... the cities of Nepal are a unique blend of tradition and novelty. Then be it the clinging bells of temples at Bhaktpur, the beautiful lakes of Pokhara or the casinos at Kathmandu... a tour to the cities of Nepal introduces you every facet of life. Pack your bags and get ready to for the journey of lifetime. Come lets discover the diversity of Nepal cities...

Major Cities of Nepal:-

Bhaktapur:-
As the name means in Hindi, Bhaktpur is the "City of Devotees". This divine, ancient town is famous for its multi-storeyed pagodas. Bhaktpur has a calm, soothing and spiritual atmosphere and is one of the most peaceful cities of Nepal.

Birgunj;-
Birgunj, the commercial capital of Nepal is the second largest city in the country, located in the lower Terai plains, near the Indian border. It is known as the gateway of Nepal because of its location that makes Birgunj a frequent destination for business travelers, executives of foreign projects and agencies, overland tourists, pilgrims and other visitors.

Kathmandu:-
The capital of Nepal, Kathmandu valley, is the biggest and the most cosmopolitan city of Nepal. Known as the 'City of Temples', it has great temples with historic, architectural and religious importance attached to them. Famous for its rocking casinos, Kathmandu is the meeting point of various ethnic groups. The unique element of the city is that it is a fabled capital of convivial pilgrims and carved rose-brick temples as well as a frenetic sprawl of modern towers and spunky casinos.

Lumbini:-Listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO, Lumbini is the birth place of Lord Buddha. The historical city of Lumbini is blessed with rich natural setting and astonishing architectural beauty. Located in South-Western Terai of Nepal, the historic city takes one back to 623 B.C.

Nepalgunj:-Located in the lower Terai region and known as the transport hub for western Nepal, the town is the starting point of the adventurous treks to Dopla and Jumla regions. The border crossing, 6 km south of Nepalganj, is one of the limited number of places where non-Indian foreigners are allowed to cross the border with India.

Patan:-The city of fine arts, Patan is the shopping hub of traditional handicrafts and carpets. The city is blessed with beautiful temples and stupas. The Phulchokri mountain near Patan is an excellent spot for hiking. The diversity of the medieval culture has left a rich legacy of impressive sightseeing in the city attracting tourists from far and wide.

Pokhara:-This mystical city is rightly called the "Center of Adventure". With sky touching mountains and dazzling waterfalls, the city is indeed a visitors' paradise. In close proximity to nature, this beautiful city of Nepal offers the most esthetic panoramic view of the Himalayas.

Biratnagar:
Biratnagar (बिराटनगर) is a sub metropolitan city in south east Nepal which is considered as the second largest city after Kathmandu. In Nepali "Birat" means big and "Nagar" means city. Biratnagar has given many influential leaders in Nepalese politics including Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala, Girija Prasad Koirala, Manmohan Adhikari and Kirtinidhi Bista. Biratnagar is an industrial power house of Nepal with most of the country's industries located in and around its suburbs. It is in Koshi Zone - one of the fourteen administrative zones of Nepal and is also the district capital of Morang district. Its geographical location is 26°28'60"N 87°16'60"E.[1]

Since it is situated in the Terai- north-most section of the Gangetic plains of South Asia, the lands are very fertile and hence Biratnagar has traditionally been an agricultural hub and is home to many agriculture based industries of the country. It is located near the border of India and is therefore a major center for trade and commerce with India. Biratnagar is linked with Kathmandu by roadways and airways. Biratnagar Airport is the regional hub for vital air services serving the Eastern part of the country.

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1 Climate
2 Demography
3 Transport
4 Tourism
5 Religious Fare
6 Politics
7 Education
8 Economy, Trade and Commerce
9 Recreation and Entertainment
10 Religion and Culture
11 See also
12 References
13 International relations
14 External links

Climate
The weather in Biratnagar is mostly hot. Biratnagar experiences 6 seasons,

Season Span (Nepali calendar) Span (Georgian calendar) Characteristics
Basanta (Spring) Chaitra-Baisakh March–April Around 25-30 degrees Celsius, very dry and windy
Grishma (Summer) Jestha-Ashad May–June Very hot, Up to 40 degrees Celsius, farmers prepare for rice planting
Barsha (Monsoon) Shrawn-Bhadra July–August Hot, very humid and heavy monsoon rains, Krishna Janma Asthami (Birth of Lord Krishna) celebrations
Sharad (Autumn) Ashvin-Kartik September–October Calm temperatures, festival season of Dashain and Tihar
Hemanta (Pre winter) Mangshir-Pausha November–December Cold temperatures and sometimes fog (20-10 degrees Celsius), farmers harvest the rice
Sishir (Winter) Magh-Falgun January–February cold temperatures and foggy weather.

Demography
According to 2009 census, the total population of the city of Biratnagar was 696,636. Biratnagar's demography chiefly consists of ethnic groups like Pahadis, Madhesis, Marwaris, Tharus and it consists a significantly large Muslim population in Nepal. By percentage of population most people follow Hinduism followed by Islam, Buddhism, Jainism and Christianity.

Transport
The major mode of transport to the city is road transport. It is well connected to other parts of the country through buses. Biratnagar is also well connected to Kathmandu and some hilly places by air transport. Biratnagar airport is one of the busiest airports in Nepal with most flights to Kathmandu.

It is also easy to travel to and from India by trains from the bordering Indian city of Jogbani. There are direct trains to the city of Kolkata and the Indian capital New Delhi from Jogbani. In 2008, a survey for a railway extension from India was done.[2] It was completed in 2009.

The best way of getting around the city is by using cycle rickshaws. There are also auto rickshaws running short distances but they don't operate in the main market area. Actually one can easily get around the city on foot.

Tourism
Biratnagar is not a typical tourist city but is a great hub to explore the interesting places in eastern Nepal. However, there are many things to do in the city. You can stroll along the unique market which is along a straight road and branches out and savor the street food. You can try your luck at the newly opened casino at Hotel Ratna, or head to the small but beautiful Complex, with swimming pool and a garden (map, ).

For the food lovers, don't miss the tasty barbecues (called "sekuwa" in Nepali) and other local delicacies or satisfy your sweet tooth with tasty sweets in one of many sweet shops in the main market.

As a hub for your travel plans in Eastern Nepal, Biratnagar is ideal. The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, is a mere 90 minute drive from the city and is famous for its wildlife, especially for bird-watching enthusiasts. It is also home to the endangered wild buffaloes called "Arna" in Nepali.

The largest rhododendron forests of Tinjure, Milke and Jaljale can be reached in about 3–4 hours. Scenic treks with views of Mt. Makalu and Kanchenjunga can be started from the small towns of Basantapur or Tumlingtar.

The beautiful tea gardens of Ilam is just 4 hours drive away. Another place of interest is the hilly district of Dhankuta with its orange orchards.

[edit] Religious Fare
Biratnagar is equally famous for its high-spirited festival celebration. In Dashain, Nepal's biggest festival, large number of people including youths visit the Kali Mandir, a temple which lies in the heart of the town. Also famous is Tihar in Biratnagar, festival of lights, when the residents line their homes with diyo (an earthen oil lamp), candles and decorative electrical lamps during the two days of celebration. Krishna Astami (Birthday of Krishna) is a festival which is heavily celebrated in Biratnagar. Thousands of people gather on that day to pull the Holy Cart (Rath) which goes around the city. This event is termed as the Rath Yatra (the Cart Journey). Traffic will be hault for one or two hours on that day. It is believed that the Holy Cart (Rath) was driven by Lord Krishna. So, people keep young child in the Holy Cart as a symbol of Krishna and pull the Cart with joy to celebrate the Birthday of Lord Krishna. The Cart (Rath) is very big and heavy, so needs hundreds of people to move. It has generator to run if required to move fast. It has brakes to stop as it has to stop at many places to allow people to worship the Lord. Some people will be in the Cart (Rath) to distribute prasad (fruits) to the people. The Holy Cart will be followed by many smaller carts which are pulled by oxen. people in the smaller carts play the music and sing hymns with joy and happiness. It is the most important festival for the people of Biratnagr. So, almost all the schools and offices close after 1pm Nepali time to let the believers and spectators attend the Rath Yatra (the Cart Journey).

[edit] Politics
Biratnagar, being the home and a political turf to Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala, the first democratically elected Prime Minister of Nepal, has always been a fertile bed for emerging as well as established politicians. Leaders like Man Mohan Adhikari, Sailaja Acharya, Bharatmohan Adhikari and Mahesh Acharya all herald from this city. The man who has been elected prime minister the most number of times in Nepal, and in the world, Girija Prasad Koirala also hails from Biratnagar. He was Prime Minister of Nepal four times, serving from 1991 to 1994, 1998 to 1999, 2000 to 2001, and from 2006 to 2008; he was also Acting Head of State from January 2007 to July 2008. Biratnagar is the politically most active city in the modern history of Nepal. The first and the historical plane hijack which was to fund the political revolution also took place at the Biratnagar Airport. The hijack plan masterminded by Girija Prasad Koirala was executed by Durga Subedi, Nagendra Dhungel and *"Basant Bhattarai". *"Operation Ganesh out, place hijack plan in" Biratnagar also had a king in the past whose name was Birat. There is a historical place near to the border of India where we could see the remains of the palace of Birat king. That place lacks the protection as it is in remote area and lacks proper transportation. The name "Biratnagar" for the city came after the name of the Birat King.

Education
Biratnagar is the centre of education in the eastern Development Region of Nepal. People in Biratnagar give more importance to education followed by business, industry and politics although Biratnagar was politically very active in the past. The teaching medium of education is English in all the private schools, colleges and universities whereas Nepali medium in government schools up to secondary level.

Universities and Colleges:
Purbanchal University http://www.purbuniv.edu.np/
Mahendra Morang Multiple Campus, affiliated to the Tribhuvan University
Tribhuvan University Post Graduate College http://www.tribhuvan-university.edu.np/

Medical Colleges:
Nepal Homeopathic Medical College (Affiliated to Purbanchal University)

Nobel Medical College (Affiliated to Kathmandu University) http://www.nobelmedicalcollege.com/

Engineering Colleges:
Purbanchal university school of Engineering and Technology (PUSET)
Eastern College of Engineering

Higher Secondary Schools and Colleges:
Arniko Higher Secondary School
Bal Kalyan Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School
Bhanu Memorial English Boarding School
Birat Science Campus
Birat College of Management
Collage of Business and Social Studies
City College Deokota Memorial Higher Secondary School
Koshi College
Kritika Education and Health Foundation
Lord Buddha College
Manokamana Higher Secondary School
Mahendra Secondary High School
Merryland Higher Secondary School
Model College
National Academy of Science and Commerce
Orchid College
Shree Gograha Higher Secondary School
Sikshayadip College
South Asian School of Tourism and Hotel Management
St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School

Secondary Schools:
Aadarsha Vidya Mandir
Arniko Boarding School
Balmiki Secondary English Medium School
Birat Co-operative English School
Budhanilkantha English Boarding School
DAV School
Deokota Memorial School
Don Bosco School(nilgiri)
DPS Biratnagar
Eden National Secondary Boarding School
Everest English Borading School
Koshi Vidya Mandir
Shree Sagarmatha Secondary Boarding School
Shree Saraswati Madhyamik Vidyalya
Siddhartha Sishu Sadan
St. Joseph's Boarding School Crescent Public School Jamia Islamia Secondary School

[edit] Economy, Trade and Commerce
The main economy of Biratnagar comes from business and industry. Biratnagar exports instant noodles, biscuits and garments to India and some other cities of Nepal. It also export some garments to United States and some Europen countries. Biratnagar imports machinery, vehicles, computers, iron, steel, etc from India and imports clothes, slippers, shoes, etc from China. Biratnagr Sugar Mill and Biratnagar Jute Mill are the biggest industries of Biratnagar.

[edit] Recreation and Entertainment
People of Biratnagar usually recreate during Hindu festivals. During festivals they play cards, kouda (Juwa; a local Nepali game), dice (a local game), carroms (a local game), etc. Man usually go out to drink with friends. The common drinks are Carlsberg, Tuborg, etc in beer, and Vodka, Jack Daniels, etc in liquor. But, local alcohol called "raksi" prepared locally by local people is very cheap and common among the people around the city. Young boys entertain in dance parties organized in clubs, bars or hotels during festivals although no proper discos and KTVs are in the city. Some school kids enjoy watching TV and listening to local FM at home.

[edit] Religion and Culture
The major religions of the city are Hinduism, Islam (Muslim), Om Santi , Sai Baba, Christianity and Buddhism. The main culture deeply rooted in the city people comes from Hinduism. They have 4 castes and 36 sub-castes system with upper, medium, lower and lowest caste/ class people. Untouchability still exists in huge population. There are several temples of Hindu, the famous is "kali Mandir"; several meeting places of Om Santi, one temple of Sai Baba and unclear meeting place of Christians and Buddhists.

[edit] See also
Railway stations in Nepal
[edit] References
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[edit] International relations
Twin Towns - Sister Cities

Biratnagar is twinned with:

Colorado, USA
Dortmund, Germany
Isfahan, Iran
Johannesburg, South Africa
Lahore, Pakistan
Minsk, Belarus
Patna, India
Xinxiang, China
Yangon, Burma
[edit] External links
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Geography:

Nepal is a landlocked kingdom sharing borders with Tibet to the north and northwest, and India to the west, south and east. The country can be divided into six zones: the Terai, the Chure hills, the Mahabharat range, the Pahar zone, the Himalaya and the Trans-Himalaya.

The greater part of the country lies on the southern slope of the Himalayas, extending down from the highest peaks through hill country to the upper edge of the Ganges Plain. The hilly central area is crossed by the Lower Himalayas, where there are eight of the highest peaks in the world, leading up to Mount Everest. Wildlife in Nepal includes tigers, leopards, gaur, elephants, buffalo, deer and rhinos.
Government
Democratic Republic.
Head of State
President Ram Baran Yadav since 2008.

Head of Government
Madhav Kumar Nepal resigned from the post of Prime Minister in June 2010. He is yet to be replaced.

History
Nepal was created from an amalgam of principalities in 1768, under King Prithvi Narayan Shah. Under the control of a hereditary king, it became a ‘buffer state' between the British Empire and territories to the north. The country became independent in 1923, but it was not until 1947 (the year of Indian independence), and total withdrawal of the British, before Nepal achieved complete autonomy.

King Gyanendra ascended the throne in June 2001, after Crown Prince Dipendra gunned down his parents and seven royals before killing himself. On 1 February 2005, the king dismissed the prime minister and his government for failing its mandate to hold elections and restore peace. He took power and a state of emergency followed, with press censorship and suspension of fundamental rights. He appointed a pro-monarchist cabinet and, in spring 2006, the escalating crisis between the king, political parties and Maoist insurgents culminated in strikes and demonstrations.

The king recalled parliament in April 2006, and appointed Girija Prasad Koirala, leader of the largest political party Nepali Congress, as prime minister. A landmark peace deal was agreed in November 2006, and, in early 2007, Maoists joined an interim government.

Elections in April 2008 resulted in a victory for the Maoists, following a 10-year insurgency. Their leader, Prachanda, became the senior political leader of Nepal. A planned abolition of the monarchy took place in May 2008, and the nation was declared a republic.

In May 2009, this government was brought down, and a coalition government made from all the other major political parties assumed power. Madhav Kumar Nepal of the Communist Party of Nepal became prime minister.

Language:

The official language is Nepali (spoken by 49%). There are many other languages, including Maithili and Bhojpuri. English is spoken in business circles and by people involved in the travel trade.
Religion
Mainly Hindu (85%) and Buddhist (8%), with a small Muslim minority (4%).
Electricity
220 volts AC, 50Hz. There are frequent power cuts.
Social Conventions
Be careful to respect local customs: Never step over the feet of a person - always walk round; never offer food and drink that you have tasted or bitten; never offer or accept anything with the left hand - use the right or both hands; it is rude to point at a person or statue with a finger (or even with a foot).

Often when people shake their head, it means 'yes'. Footwear should be removed when entering houses, especially kitchens and shrines. Do not stand in front of a person who is eating. Shaking hands is not a common form of greeting; instead, press the palms together in a prayer-like gesture (Namaste).

Casual-wear is suitable except for the most formal meetings or social occasions. However, bikinis, shorts, bare shoulders and backs may not be appreciated. Men only remove their shirts when bathing. Overt public displays of affection, especially near religious places, are inappropriate.

Seek permission before entering a temple, and do not take leather articles inside them.

Photography:
Always ask permission first. In general, photography is allowed outside temples and at festivals, but not inside temples or at religious ceremonies; however, there is no hard and fast rule, and the only way to be sure of not giving offence is to ask first and accept the answer.

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