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The magnificent Narayanhity Royal Palace in Kathmandu, Nepal, is the home of the Nepali royal family. The palace takes its name from a renowned historic waterspout that is situated in the southern corner of the palace grounds. The immense palace compound is surrounded by high walls and carefully guarded by soldiers. Tourists can visit the Narayanhity Royal Palace compound by special permission on Thursdays between 13:00 and 15:00, but even from the outside the palace is an impressive sight.
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Visitors to the fascinating country of Nepal are likely to encounter a festival at just about any time of the year. Gathemangal is a prominent festival among the Newari population of Nepal, and takes place during the month of April each year. The festival is a celebration as a reminder of the death of the mythical demon Ghantakarna.
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Indian film director Sanjay Srinivas is set to release the first Indian feature film made almost entirely in Nepal, featuring a Nepali cast and in the Nepali language. The film, God Lives in the Himalayas, has the support of the Nepal Tourism Board as it is anticipated that it will help to promote tourism by introducing some of the many facets of Nepal to the world.
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The city of Dharan in the Sunsari district of Eastern Nepal is one of Nepal’s largest cities. Lying at the foot of Vijayapur hill amidst stunning scenery, Dharan is considered to be an excellent example of urban development in Nepal. In a fascinating blend of ancient and modern, Dharan, which is also referred to as “fashion town”, is a popular tourist destination with many places of interest for visitors to explore.
