5 Cool Hill Stations to Travel in Nepal

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5 Cool Hill Stations to Travel in Nepal This
Summer
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Hill Stations in Nepal

• The sweltering heat of the summer is upon us. If
  you are looking for destinations to cool off this
  summer, you do not have to look far!
• Nepal has some of the best destinations to cool
  off the summer heat. The 5 hill stations below
  are your perfect short getaways that are worth
  exploring for their natural beauty and cool
  climate!
• These top cool places to visit in summer are sure
  to boost your hunger for wanderlust.

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Illam
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Illam

• With lush rows of tea gardens, Ilam is a
  beautiful district in Eastern Nepal.
• Its world-renowned tea production gives the city
  the apt name of being called the "Tea City of
  Nepal." Take in the cool breeze as you walk
  through the rows of the tea garden.
• You will get a first-hand experience of the
  immense hard work and effort put in by the
  growers so you get your perfect cup of tea!
• Besides the tea gardens of Ilam, you can venture
  out to nearby places like Antu Dada, Sandakphu
  and Kanyam for majestic Himalayan views.

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How to Get To Ilam?

• The easiest and convenient way to get to Ilam is
  to take a flight to Bhadrapur. The nearest
  airport to Ilam is Bhadrapur Airport (Chandragadhi
  Airport). Once you take a 45 minutes flight from
  Kathmandu to Bhadrapur, you will need to take a
  3-hour drive to reach Ilam. Buddha Air has daily
  and direct flights between Kathmandu and
  Bhadrapur.

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Sarangkot
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Sarangkot

• 6 kilometres from the tourist hub of Pokhara is
  Sarangkot, a quaint hill station popular as the
  best spot to view the rising sun against the
  backdrop of the Annapurna range.
• At an elevation 0f 1592 meters, your eyes will
  glide over the hill and get the stunning views of
  Himalaya ranges such as Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt.
  Annapurna, and Mt. Machhapuchhare.
• An added bonus is the panoramic views of Pokhara
  city and Phewa Lake.  It's best to spend a night
  there so you can get the perfect sunrise and
  sunset experience.

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How to Get To Sarangkot?

• Take a direct flight to Pokhara and drive to
  Sarangkot. You have options to take a taxi, bus,
  bike or even cycle to Sarangkot. With Buddha Air,
  you can get to Pokhara via the following flight
  routes
• Daily and direct flight between Kathmandu and
  Pokhara.
• Take a direct flight from Bhairahawa to Pokhara.
• Take a direct flight from Bharatpur to Pokhara.

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Dharan
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Dharan

• Another popular hill station in the eastern part
  of Nepal is Dharan. It is also the gateway to the
  Makalu Base Camp Trek.
• Dharan is also known as the "Brigade of
  Soldiers" as it was once a recruitment centre for
  Gurkha soldiers. The religious shrines, religious
  and historical values of this locale makes it a
  prominent hub for travel.
• You get to experience an amalgamation of cultures
  as people from the surrounding districts of
  Sankhuwasabha, Tehrathum, Ilam, Panchthar,
  Dhankuta, Bhojpur, Taplejung and Khotang live
  together in Dharan.

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How to Get To Dharan?

• Dharan is located 40 kilometres north of
  Biratnagar.  You can take a direct flight from
  Kathmandu to Biratnagar and drive to Dharan.
• Alternatively, Buddha Air also has three flights
  weekly between Tumlingtar and Biratnagar.

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Bandipur
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Bandipur

• It is one of the most beautiful stations in Nepal
  where history and culture prevail!
• Bandipur is known for its well-preserved Newari
  architecture and its pristine natural
  environment. Besides its intricate architecture
  and amazing mountain views, there are top
  religious places in Bandipur like Khadga Devi,
  Bindhabasini Temple, Chandithan and Mahalaxmi
  Temple.
• Bandipur is becoming one of the top destinations
  for relaxing vacation on the hills while enjoying
  stunning views of mountains.

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How To Get To Bandipur?

• As it is located between Pokhara and Kathmandu,
  you can fly to either of these destinations and
  drive to Bandipur.

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Gorkha
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Gorkha

• Gorkha has such rich history, that it is a
  mandatory mention on any books written about the
  "History of Nepal." Besides being a birthplace of
  Prithivi Narayan Shan, Gorkha is home to the
  Gurkha soldiers, who are known all over the world
  for their bravery.
• Gorkha has some of the most beautiful
  architecture with the historical and cultural
  environment. The palace on top of the hill and
  the centre of the town add beauty to the town. If
  you are up for trekking the Manaslu Circuit,
  Gorkha is the gateway to this trek.

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How To Get To Gorkha?

• Located 60 kilometres east from Pokhara, after
  you land from your flight to Pokhara, use any
  convenient means of transportation to reach
  Gorkha in under 3 hours.

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