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Hiking Phulchowki

Posted by Unknown Thursday, December 11, 2014  at 11:13 PM
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Yesterday, we embarked on what was my second hike in the Kathmandu Valley. Now that I was no longer a virgin to our surrounding hills after conquering Shivapuri peak last week, we set out to top Phulchowki, the highest peak in the Valley at around 9,200 feet. At this height, Phulchowki is famous for sweeping views of the Valley and the glacial Himalayan peaks beyond. Unfortunately, we also learned just before departing that this hiking path is known for robberies and muggings of hikers....

About Sarangkot

Posted by Unknown   at 11:03 PM
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The view of the Annapurna Himalaya from Sarangkot (adult Rs 25) is almost a religious experience. From here, you can see a panoramic sweep of Himalayan peaks, from Dhaulagiri (8167m) in the west to the perfect pyramid that is Machhapuchhare (6997m) and the rounded peak of Annapurna II (7937m) in the east. Most people come here at dawn or dusk, when the sun picks out the peaks, transforming them from a purple-pink to a celestial gold. If you feel noisy teenagers are ruining the peace at...

Brief Introduction to Muktinath

Posted by Unknown   at 12:06 AM
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  Introduction Muktinath-Chumig Gyatsa is a sacred place for both Hindus and Tibetan Buddhists at 3750 meters (12,300 feet) at the Annapurna Circuit in the Himalayas of Nepal. It is a great example of how two religions can share the same holy spot with mutual respect and support. Attributes In Muktinath-Chumig Gyatsa all the elements are represented, not only earth, air and...

Manakamana Temple

Posted by Unknown Wednesday, December 10, 2014  at 11:56 PM
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Situated atop a 1300-meter hill, 105 kilometers to the west of Kathmandu, the Manakamana Devi temple is a highly venerated sacred place of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati. The name Manakamana is derived from two words, Mana, meaning heart and Kamana, meaning wish. It is believed that the Goddess Bhagwati rewards those who make the pilgrimage to her shrine by granting their wishes, and she is especially popular with Newari newlyweds who pray for sons. The history...

Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha

Posted by Unknown   at 11:53 PM
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The Lord Buddha was born in 623 BC in the sacred area of Lumbini located in the Terai plains of southern Nepal, testified by the inscription on the pillar erected by the Mauryan Emperor Asoka in 249 BC. Lumbini is one of the holiest places of one of the world's great religions, and its remains contain important evidence about the nature of Buddhist pilgrimage centres from as early as the 3rd century BC. The complex of structures within the archaeological conservation area includes...

CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK

Posted by Unknown   at 11:45 PM
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Chitwan National Park has long been one the country' treasures of natural wonders. The park is situated in south central Nepal, covering 932 sq. km. in the subtropical lowlands of the inner TERAI. The area comprising the Tikauli forest-from Rapti river to the foothills of the Mahabharat-extending ...

Famous place to view sun rise..

Posted by Unknown   at 11:37 PM
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A few weeks ago I wrote an article about ‘nearly trekking in Kathmandu Valley’. We walked from Changunarayan to Talkot but didn’t quite make it to Nagarkot. I had heard the view from Nagarkot was wonderful and it was possible to see Everest so when my friends mentioned they were taking a trip up there I was happy to join them. We planned to catch the public bus to Nagarkot, spend the night in a hotel and wake up early to see the sunrise. I was secretly more excited about the chance...

Boudhanath History and Beauty

Posted by Unknown   at 11:16 PM
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120ft in diameter , There is width and 43m in height, Its simplicity of form is its principal feature, unique among monumental stupas in the valley in its lack of the appended five shrines of the Buddha. Some consider it represents the Adi Buddha, the first or Primordial Buddha,free of conceptual emanations, Only the steps built into it on the north side, seemingly ladder that sakyamuni ascended into Tushita heaven, breaks its uniformity. A thick layer of whitewash cats the dome and...

Places to Visit in Pokhara

Posted by Unknown   at 11:06 PM
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Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty. Situated at an altitude of 827m from the sea level and 200km west of Kathmandu (Capital of Nepal) valley, the city is known as a center of adventure. This enchanting city has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks. The serenity of lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambiance of peace and magic. So today the city has not only become the starting point for most...
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