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Retreating to Soulful Bliss atop the Himalayas in Nepal If your idea of a vacation has less to do with shopping and adrenaline rush and more to do with rediscovering yourself in the lap of nature, then a quiet retreat to Nepal is just the right therapy for you. Bejeweled with the gift of majestic Himalayas, the spiritual and soulful traditions of Buddhism and Hinduism, and warm hospitality of the local people, these two small nations of South Asia together pack a big deal as tourist destinations. Nepal, on the other hand, can cater to varied interests and besides temples and monasteries, features casinos and adventure activities as well. And for those who won’t mind pushing their limits, a trek to the base of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is an experience not to be missed.
Places to Visit – Nepal – Bodnath Stupa, Swayambhunath Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Pokhara.
Main Attraction – Casinos, Paragliding and skydiving in Pokhara, the exploration of Buddhism in Lumbini.
Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is one of the most picturesque capitals in the world. The city of Kathmandu derives its name from Kasthamandap, an imposing wooden pagoda near the Hanuman Dhoka Palace. This city was built by King GunakamaDev in 723 AD. The original name of the city was Kantipur, the glamorous city. Kathmandu is situated at an altitude of 1,336 m above sea level, and surrounded by high mountains all around, with the white peaks looking down and can be viewed clearly from vantage points at the foothills around Kathmandu. The city of Kathmandu covers an area of more than 300 square kms and situated in the Kathmandu valley which also Kathmandu Nepal.
Houses several ancient towns, monuments and architectural wonders. The city of Kathmandu is a perfect mixture of the ancient, traditional and modern. Kathmandu is also the centre of all commercial, political, cultural and social activities and the tourist, adventure and mountaineering excursions. It is also the headquarters of the government of Nepal. Kathmandu has all the features that describe it as a truly modern city. The climate of Kathmandu is seldom very cold for most of the year. The best time to visit Kathmandu is from September to November and February to May.
The magnificent temple of Lord Pashupatinath about 5 kms north-east of Kathmandu, is situated amidst many other temples on the right bank of the river Bagmati. Pashupathinath is the guardian spirit and the holiest of all Shiva shrines in Nepal.Lord Shiva is known by many different names; and Pashupati is one. Pashu means leaving beings, and Pati means master. In other words Pashupati is the master of all living beings of the universe.being a Hindu I could go inside the temple and can worship. I went with my with my wife she is a religious lady so took more then one hour to worship inside the templesif.photography is not prohibited in temple otherwise iI could make some more photos and can pass my time easily to wait my wife.There are more then twenty hindu god and goddess temple in Pasupetinath premises. Thousands of devotees from within and outside the country come to pay homage to Pashupatinath every day. And on special occasions like Ekadasi, Sankranti, Mahashivratri, TeejAkshaya, Rakshabandhan, Grahana (eclipse), Poornima (Full moon day) people congregate here in far greater number.
