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Welcome to the land dubbed the abode of the Gods, where once in mystic lures the Gods once roamed with the people. Welcome to the land of cultural diversity, majestic Himalayas, where the magic of the ancient world still resonates in every corner. And, welcome to the homes of a kind and warm people who are always keen to share their world.
Majipa Lakhey in Newar mythology is the protective deity of all children in the Valley. During the annual festival of Indra Jatra, the dance of Majipa Lakhey is performed by the clan of Ranjitkars of Kathmandu with a traditional drum (Dhime) and a pair of Bhusya (pair of cymbals) with straps to fasten around the wrists. Devotees during the dance performance try to manage a touch the Lakhey’s rich display to take the blessings.
Local food stalls popularity at the corners of almost every street in Kathmandu with mouthwatering dishes are growing among the people of all ages. We can see carts and moving stalls surrounded by people, especially during the evenings. Groups gathering surrounding stalls in joy while eating stick foods served in a traditional taste is an evening scene seen these days in the streets of Kathmandu.
Indra Jatra, one of the highly celebrated street festival in Nepal marks beginning of the festival season and the beginning of a tourist season in Nepal. The festival is celebrated in the oldest town Basantapur Durbar Square or Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu by the local community with huge arrangements. The chariot of Kumari, the Living Goddess, is taken out in procession through the streets. People wear masks of various goddess and exhibit by dancing in the streets on music played with traditional musical instruments.
A unique festival celebrated by the Newar communities in Nepal, Gatha-Muga or Gathe-Mangal is an ancient festival celebrated to chase away the evil spirit and usher the good fortune every year on Shrawan Shukla Chaturdashi of the lunar calendar.
Here are some of the must-try Nepalese Newari sweets while you visit Nepal. Most common Newari delights which are available as a dessert, at breakfast, in the afternoon tea snacks or after dinner. And, the traditional sweets enjoyed during celebrations and festivals or along with Newari cuisine.
The festival of Mataya is one of the most important festivals in the Newar community in Patan. A unique Buddhist festival, during when men and women in a comical attire carrying candles and torches, traditional musicians playing merry rhythms walk to almost all the temples, stupas and monasteries in and around the old city of Lalitpur.
Apart from all the different eateries, the street-food scene in Nepal is equally exciting and astounding. The delicacies of the street food in Nepal is already a common delight for the people of the country. Mouthwatering food stalls in every corner of the street have been famous among the tourist and people of the country.
Nepal is a country where there are adventurous destinations and most beautiful cultural heritage full of temples, rivers, and magnificent mountains. Whether you want to see the beauty or you want to make an unforgettable moment by experiencing the breathtaking adventure activities of Nepal.
Mountains have been a highlight for adventure seekers since the beginning of tourism in Nepal. Every year thousands of visitors come to Nepal to take a journey to the mountains. And, to conquer the fear or to do something crazy when the adrenaline kicks in, the high lands of our country excels in adventure tourism and some of the adrenaline arousing activities.
If you are planning to trek in Nepal but don't know where and when is the best to plan a trek in Nepal or wondering to visit Nepal to make an enjoyable and memorable trip with your loved ones. There are numerous popular trek destinations and various activities in Nepal for solo to a group of families and friends from all over the world.
We have heard the origin of Swayambhunath Temple atop the hill of Kathmandu. Similarly, like a Swayambhunath, Boudhanath which is one of the largest stupas of its kind and another pilgrimage to the Hindu and Buddhist all over the world. Many of us are still unknown to the origin of 36-meters sky high stupa, Boudhanath yet.
