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Friday, February 28, 2014

Amezing Nepal

Nepal 

 

Nepal is very rich in cultures and history where more than 40 different ethnic people are living. They have there own culture and mother tongue. Kathmandu Valley was settled by the Newar people from ancient time but now every one is settling here, so it is becoming very crowded. Though it is crowded, you can pend a week very easily just in Kathmandu visiting the Monkey Temple, Bauddhanath (Little Tibet), Great Hindu Temple Pashupati Nath, Kathmandu Darwar Square, Freak street, Patan Darwar Square, Bhaktapur Darwar Square, Tibetan Carpet Factory, Patan Handicraft industries, Buddhist Paintings (Thanka) at Bauddhan and of course shopping in Thamel for good bargains. You may go to Nagarkot which is about 15km. from Kathmandu city and you can see the sunrise or sunset and the panoramic mountain views

 Nepal’s varied elevation allows you to experience that flate land of the terai to the mountainous region of Himalayas. Nepal is the most famous country in the world for mountain climbing. Even though thousands of people come to Nepal to see or climbing Mt. Everest. There are many other beautiful mountains like Nuputse, Lotse, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Makalu etc. NepalNepal is by white water rafting. The Trishuli, Sunkoshi, Kaligandi and Bhotekoshi rivers are some of the best rivers for rafting seems to adventurous, try a jungle safari to Chitwan National Park. There you can stay in lodges and go on a nature walk, ride flat bottomed canoes or take a ride on an elephant to look for other wildlife in the park.

Places Visit in Nepal

KATHMANDU CITY 

 Kathmandu is known as Kantipur, the kingdom of Nepal. Here you will visit the temple of the living Goddess, who acknowledges the greetings of her devotees from balcony of her temple residence, Kathmandap-the source of the name Kathmandu. It was allegedly made from the timber of a single tree. Next, on to the Durbar Square area with its array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient palace of the Nepalese Royalty.

PASHUPATINATH
Lying 6 Km from central Kathmandu, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati river, the temple, which was built in pagoda style, has a gilded roof and beautifully carved silver doors. Visitors will be permitted to view the temple from the east bank of the Bagmati river, as entrance into the temple is strictly forbidden to all non-Hindus. Pashupatinath is the centre of an annual pilgrimage on the day Shivaratri, which falls in February or March. Behind the temples are the cremation grounds.

  BHAKTAPUR

This place was founded in the 9th century and is shaped like a conch shell. The city is at the height of 4600 ft. Above sea level. In Bhaktapur you will visit the Durbar Square with its array of temples overlooked by the palace of 55 Windows built by King Bupatindra Malla, the Nytapola Teple. This temple, which was also built by king Bhupatindra Malla, is the best example of the Pagoda style and stands on five terraces, on each of which stands a pair of figures, famous strong men, elephants, lions, griffins and goddesses. Time permitting, a visit to the museum of Thanka painting can also be considered. A 30 minute walk brings you to the Dattatraya temple and Pujari Math which can also be done provided there is plenty of time at the clients' disposal.

Nagarkot
It is situated about 35Km. east of Kathmandu city and from here one can see Mt. Everet and other peaks of the Himalayas. Nagarkot is located between Kathmandu valley in the west and Indravati in the east.
The top of Nagarkot commmands accelerating views in all direction. The altitude of Nagarkot is 2229Mt. Above from sea level. It is also very popular for the viewing sunrise and sunset.

Patan
5 Km. away from Kathmandu city. Patan, also known as Lalitpur, is a city of fine arts, enclosed within 4 stupas, which are said to have been built in the 3rd century A.D. by Emperor Ashoka.
You will see Durbar square, the Patan durbar (palace), which houses a bronze collection, the Krishna temple built by King Siddi Narsinh Malla, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, and Mahaboudha Temple.


Lumbini
The birth place of Lord Buddha
Nepal is as well known to the world as the sacred birth place of Lord Buddha as it is famous for its mountains and monuments. It attained a high level of civilization and prosperity, and its acclaim is well deserved. Buddha was born into a royal family. Immediately after his birth, he took seven steps in the four cardinal directions, and wherever he set foot, a divine lotus flower bloomed.

The main attraction at Lumbini is the Secred Garden, which is spread out over 8 sq km and contains all of the treasures of this historical area. The Mayadevi temple is the main attraction for pilgrims and archaeologists alike. Here we find a bas relief that shows Mayadevi, the Buddha’s mother, giving birth to him. Standing west of the Mayadevi shirine is the oldest monument in Nepal, the Ashoka Pillar. The pillar was erected by Emperor Ashoka in order to commemorate his pilgrimage to the sacred site.