Thursday, June 25, 2015

Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu

                      Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu
 Pashupatinath is Nepal  most renowned Hindu cremation site. The temple of pashupatinath is Nepal’s most sacred hind shrine and one of the subcontinents great shiva sites. Pashupatinath beside the sacred Bagmati River is the holiest place in Nepal. The place where pashupatinath is located is called gaurighat Kathmandu . people often say the location as Gaushala Gayabage swori etc.
             

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Round to pokhara (trekking in Nepal)



                                                 Round to Pokhara
Pokhara is the starting and finish point for many of the popular trekking routes in Nepal. Longer treks one to three week long such as the Jomsom trek, Annapurna-circuit, and Annapurna Sanctuary begin here. If Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, Pokhara is its center of adventure. An enchanting city nestled in a tranquil valley; it is the starting point for many of Nepal's most popular trekking and rafting destinations. The atmosphere on the Shore of Fewa Lake is one of excited vitality as hipster backpackers crowd the many bars and restaurants exchange recommendation on guest houses and viewpoints, both by the lake and above the clouds. Around to pokhara Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Fewa Lake and the magnificence of the fish-tailed summit of Machhapuchhre (6,993m) rising behind it create an ambiance of peace and magic. At an elevation lower than Kathmandu, it has a much more tropical feel to it, a fact well appreciated by the beautiful diversity of flowers which prosper in its environs. Indeed, the valley surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forests, gushing rivers, emerald lakes, and of course, the world famous views of the Himalaya.Pokhara is part of a once vibrant trade route extending between India and Tibet. To this day, mule trains can be seen camped on the out-skirts of the town, bringing goods to trade from remote regions of the Himalaya. This is the land of the many ethnic groups, hardworking farmers and valorous warriors who have earned worldwide fame as Gurkha soldiers. The Thakalis, another important national group here, are known for their private enterprise.