The Gadhimai Mela may be a centuries-old tradition, but it has now gained notoriety as the largest sacrificial slaughter of animals in the world.
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As expected of world famous shrines, Boudhanath and Swoyambhunath, too, have quite a few interesting stories related to them.
No matter how little time you have, do not miss visiting Patan Industrial Estate when in Lalitpur; it’s a proper hotbed of artistic splendor.
Nepal was once the only Hindu Kingdom in the world, No more can it be said to be so, however, it is still the world’s leading country for Hindu pilgrimage tours.
An ancient dance/drama with few equals, the many tales enacted during the Kartik Naach by vigorous dancers keep spectators entranced and spellbound for hours at a time.
Kathmandu Durbar Square (a.k.a. Hanuman Dhoka) is one of Kathmandu Valley’s most important world heritage monuments, and it is where history and culture abound. Besides, it is as ‘living’ a ‘museum’ as one would find anywhere.
Patan (Lalitpur), the ‘City of the Arts’, is chock-a-block with treasures at every nook and cranny. There are also many fascinating but lesser known places that can pique your curiosity and sense of adventure.
While Nepal is famous as a trekking destination, there are also some shorter hikes, especially around Kathmandu Valley, that are refreshing to the extreme.
A Buddhist pilgrimage starts from Lumbini, the birthplace the Buddha. At the same time, one cannot miss visiting some other sacred Buddhist sites within the country, as well.
‘Namaste’, the customary form of greeting in Nepal, is one of the most humble, respectful, and gracious forms of greeting found anywhere around the world.
Welcome to Nepal, a country rich in nature, heritage, and adventure. Welcome to Nepal, a country also rich in exotic cuisine.
Whitewater rafting is one of the main attractions of Nepal’s many thrilling adventure activities; it’s enjoyable, exciting, and exhilarating.