Friday, December 31, 2010

Patan Durbar Square

Patan Durbar Square overview
 Patan also known as Lalitpur means the city of arts. It is located across the river Bagmati river only 5km south of Kathmandu city center. This city founded in 3rd century AD by King Veera Dev has a distinction of being the home of the finest crafts and is considered oldest of all in this square date back to the medieval Malla period from 16th to 18th century and the monuments in the area are mostly dredited to King Siddhi Nar Singh Malla, Shri Niwas Malla and Yog Narendra Malla.

Pashupatinath

Situated 5km east of Kathmandu city center, Pashupatinath literally means "Lord of Animals" and is considered to be the patron deity of Nepal. Pashupatinath is regarded as one of the holiest site for Hindus all over the world.
Pashupatinath temple is a pagoda style two-tiered golden roof with exquisitely carved four silver doors containing in its sanctum a phallic idol with four faces facing each direction and the fifth one is looking up towards the Zenith. A temple dedicated to Shiva was constructed at the present site by Lichhavi King Supushpa Verma according to an ancient Chronicle.

DHARAN_DHANKUTA

This video show the the high of Dharan to Dhankuta which is naturally beautiful.

Kathmandu Durbar Square

Kathmandu Durbar Sqare


Kathmandu Durbar Square lies in the heart of the Kathmandu city. The locals know this area by its old name Hanuman Dhoka - an ancient seat of the Nepalese Royalty. The Royal Palace during medieval times were not merely for Royal activities but also used as the center of administration, cultural activities and festivals.

Rafting in Nepal

Nepal has been with numerous fast flowing rivers that gush down from the Himalayas cutting through mountains and carving deep gorges to finally reach the vast plains where, slowing down they meander lazily towards India. Many of these rivers are ideal for rafting ,and some are considered the best in the world by professional rafters from the west. Rafting is also a fascinating means of getting to know the country rivers flow through some of the most enchanting landscapes that include snow-covered mountains, terraced hillsides, sparkling waterfalls, lush green valleys and typical, charming little Nepali villages.