Works begin at Pashupati area

Jan 3, 2016- Reconstruction works have begun on quake-damaged shrines in the Pashupati area. 

Around 90 percent of structures in the PADT area had been damaged by the April 25 earthquake and its aftershocks. Of that, 70 percent of structures need to be rebuilt, while the others require renovation. Although the main temple of Lord Shiva, one of the most significant hindu temples, remained intact, other important temples such as Bishwaroop and Lalganesh temples have been reduced to rubble. An estimated Rs1.5 billion will be required to rebuild or renovate the damaged monuments in the area.
Reconstruction works have begun from the Lalganesh temple, which lies near the eastern gate of the Pashupatinath temple. According to the PADT, rebuilding was started after conducting Chhyama Puja, a Hindu ritual asking forgiveness from the gods. The trust has called tenders for the rebuilding of Guheshwori Sattal.
Shankhanarayan Temple, Gorakhnath Sattal, Prakasheshwor Temple, Jaybageshwori Temple, temple kitchen, Panchadewal Dharmashala were among the important historic monuments destroyed or damaged in the worst natural disaster to hit Nepal in more than 80 years.
Spreading across 264 hectares of land on the banks of Bagmati River at Gaushala, the Pashupati area contains a total of 518 temples and monuments. The Pashupatinath temple was included on the Unesco World Heritage List in 1979 for its archaeological, historical, cultural and religious significance, along with Valley’s other monuments like Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Changu Narayan Temple and Durbar Squares of Basantapur, Patan and Bhaktapur. All of them have suffered significant damage in the quake.
According to the Department of Archaeology, a total of 750 historical, cultural and religious monuments in 20 districts have been damaged by the Great Earthquake and its aftershocks. Among them, 133 have been destroyed, while 617 have sustained partial to severe damage. An estimated Rs20.56 billion will be required to rebuild the damaged monuments, according to the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment report prepared by the National Planning Commission.

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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.
             

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.

  

Rafting In Sunkoshi River

Sun koshi is one of the top ten river rafting tours in the world. The river is wonderful for rafting as well as for kayaking besides it is very reach able by road. The ever changing scenery helps to ensure that every day on the river is exciting and different. The beginning of the trip seems high mountains open valley for sets and small remote villages. 

rafting in sun koshi river

Sun koshi is one of the top ten river rafting tours in the world. The river is wonderful for rafting as well as for kayaking besides it is very reach able by road. The ever changing scenery helps to ensure that every day on the river is exciting and different. The beginning of the trip seems high mountains open valley for sets and small remote villages. 

Marpha village in Nepal

  

         

Marpha is a village that lies in the windswept Kali Gandaki valley at an alititude of 2,650 meter from sea level. In Marpha there are many apple orchards. So this village is famous as the village of apple orchards. Many tourists are attracted to walk along this apple pie trek. Apart from apple garden, the culture and lifestyle of Thakalis, the indigenous people of this place and Buddhist gompas are the other attraction of visiting this place. Ekai Kawaguchi was the first tourist to visit Marpha in the 19th century. This village is around one hour walking from Jomsom airport. There is regular morning flight to Jomsom from Pokhara (Half an hour)

Bung Jumping

Bung jumping is the scariest thing you can do. It is equally fun and frightening over wild Bhote Koshi River. It is located Nepal –china, 3 hr drive from Kathmandu 100 km horteast to inside 12km of the Tibet’s border. Bung jumpers leap from a 160 meter high bridge above the raging Bhote Koshi River. Bung jumping here is most probably the best in the world as it is not gives the most magnificent view in the world.