Along A Hidden Trail…
BANDIPUR
Bandipur, situated at an altitude of 1030 meters in the Western hills of Tanahu district, is an ancient Newari town that used to be the main trading center from the late 18th century to recent times before being replaced by Damauli which later became the district headquarters. Bandipur is a mere three [...]
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Bandipur
Buddhist Landmarks and Monuments
The mani stones, chortens , kaanis play an integral role in the lifestyle of the Buddhist villagers who inhabit the highland villages in the Himalayas.Chances are you may come across these Buddhist landmarks on your Himalayan journey. These landmarks have a deep spiritual significance and are built to protect the people from evil forces and [...]
Historic Images of Century - Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu Valley, known as city of temples is believed to have originated in the 8th century or even before. It boasts seven mounments listed under World Heritage Sites within a range of 7km - Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changu Narayan, Bouddhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa & Pashupatinath Temple. Here are some [...]
Trekking in the shadow of Lower Everest
One of the most beautiful areas and one still largely off the tourist route is that of Peekye mountain (4070m), a very special mountain in that it is considered the protector of Golla region. Golla is a small Sherpa village of about 40 houses scattered over the slope of Peekye at an altitude of 3060m, [...]
Mahashivaratri - The Night of Lord Shiva
Mahashivaratri is celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva, one of the deities of Hindu Trinity. Shivaratri falls on the moonless night of the new moon in the Hindu month of Fagun.
According to a popular legend, Shivaratri marks the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Some believe that it was on the auspicious night of Shivaratri [...]
Family Holidays in Nepal
Fun, Frolic and Excitement- An Unforgettabble Holiday with your Family
Spring, one of the best holidaying season in Nepal is here.The rhododendrons are ready to bloom and turn the hills into a riot of colours, the frozen Himalayan rivers and brooks are thawing and ready to flow down , meandering through villages and forests, and there [...]
Hotel Marshyangdi
Hotel Marshyangdi, established in 1990 is a family owned enterprise. Managed and operated by a family from Manang, Hotel Marshyangdi provides a friendly and warm ambience and comfortable accommodation, that is on par with the best hotels in the world.
This deluxe hotel, situated in the heart of Thamel, the tourist hub [...]
Tilicho Lake (4919m)
Tilicho Lake at 4,919metres is one of the highest lakes in the world. It lies in the Annapurna region and is regarded as one of the most scenic mountain lakes in the Himalayas. Here we have some mesmerizing pictures of Tilicho Lake and the trail leading to it taken by Eric Lon in November 2008.
A [...]
Nepalese Cuisine - In Brief
A casual greeting in Nepalese goes “Khana khanu bhayo?” (Have you taken your meal?). This gives us an idea about the important role that food plays in Nepalese daily life. The staple fare in Nepal is dal, bhat and tarkari (rice, lentils and curry). Dal is a soup made with lentils, while bhat is boiled [...]
Garden of Dreams
Amidst the chaos of Kathmandu, the Garden of Dreams (located just two minutes walk from Thamel Chowk), opens up into a haven of peace and tranquility. A dream project of Field Marshal Kaiser SJB Rana, the neo-classical garden was built in the 1920s. Kaiser Shamsher erected six impressive freestanding pavilions, each dedicated to one of [...]