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Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park

Chitwan (Rapti Valley) is situated in the inner terni region of Nepal and can be reached in 6 hours by road or half an hour by flying from Kathmandu. There are two airports close by: Bharatpur and Meghauli; the latter ...

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kathmandu

kathmandu

Old Kathmandu city is located at the confluence of the Bagmati and Vishnumati rivers, and within a core of some 5 km lie the most interesting areas. It can be confusing to find one’s way about, but the best way ...

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Accommodation

Accommodation

Luxury (over US$100 per room night) At the top end of the range, hotels conform to international standards, each with shopping arcade, swimming-pool, business centre, restaurants, etc. Suites are the . most expensive accommodation at around US$225. In this category: ...

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Accommodation

Accommodation

Luxury (over US$35/Rsl000 per room night) There is a choice of deluxe rooms or cottages with verandah, from US$50 single, US$55 double at Taj Group’s reputable Hotel Savoy, 77 Sylks Road (tel 4142, telex 8504-207) which also arranges golf and ...

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Ooty sightseeing

Ooty sightseeing

Ooty is a place for pleasant walks, boating on the lake, and general relaxation. The air is very bracing, and, after the heat of the plains, you may need to take it easy the first day or two. There are ...

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Wildlife Excursions

Wildlife Excursions

Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary From Ooty, it’s a 21/2-hour express bus journey (60 km; 37 1/2 miles) to Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. Before leaving, be sure to advance-book accommodation; there is a choice of either Rs20 dormitory beds or twin-bedded rooms from ...

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Ooty

Ooty

Former summer capital of the Madras Presidency (now Tamil Nadu), Ooty is popularly known as the Queen of Hill Stations. It nestles in the Nilgiris (Blue Hills) near the junction of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, at an altitude of ...

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Accommodation

Accommodation

Luxury (over US$35/Rsl000 per room night) The best of a generally poor assortment of luxury hotels is Lalitha Mahal Palace, T. Narasipur Rd (tel 26316, 27650, tlx 846-217), with some stylish rooms in the old building (Rs1300 single, Rs1450 double) ...

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Wildlife Excursions

Wildlife Excursions

Wildlife Excursions Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary–Nagarhole Sanctuary Mysore is the most convenient jumping-off point for two of India’s best wildlife sanctuaries, and is well-connected to them by regular buses. Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary (80 km; 50 miles south) is 690 sq km ...

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Mysore Tour

Mysore Tour

Mysore is a small, relaxing place with a lot to see and do in town, and some worthwhile excursion spots (Sriringapatna, Somnathpur, Brindhavan, etc.) just outside it. Orientation is easy; you can walk from one end of the town to ...

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