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Samyak Mahadan is a Buddhist alms-giving festival, also known as the festival of Dipankara Budhha is celebrated once every five years in Patan, Lalitpur. The festival has been important for Buddhist Newars, as it has become a way of practising daan dharma(alms-giving).
Janakpurdham featured prominently in Ramayana, one of the two most popular epics of Hinduism, the other being Mahabharata. Janakpur is the birthplace of Goddess Sita (a.k.a. Janaki, daughter of King Janak). Janakpur, or Janakpurdham, was once the capital of the Mithila kingdom, and it is about 400 km from Kathmandu city.
Seasons in Nepal might not be a surprise for those who have traveled to Nepal multiple times. And, those who haven't had the opportunity and yet planning to travel Nepal might find it quite difficult to choose when to travel to Nepal. Understanding the seasons of Nepal can be quite helpful for those who have been planning a trip to Nepal.
Sunrise View in Nepal is one of the popular and most rewarding tour activities in Nepal. Not only popular for the breathtaking views of the sunrise and sunset over the giant mountain peaks, it is also one of the best way to view the heavenly panoramic Himalayas of Nepal.
Bisket Jatra, also known as Biskah Jatra(festival) is a weeklong yearly occasion of Newari community in Bhaktapur. Among many other popular festivals in Kathmandu Valley, Biskah Jatra is celebrated with special rites and rituals in the historical and cultural city Bhaktapur.
Sunrise view in Nepal is one of the popular and most rewarding tour activities in Nepal on several popular mountain view points in Nepal. Not only popular for the breathtaking views of the sunrise and sunset over the giant mountain peaks, it is also one of the best way to view the heavenly panoramic Himalayas of Nepal.
Pahan meaning guests and Charhe meaning on the fourteenth day of the lunar fortnight, the avid tunes of the festival can be heard for three consecutive days in the old towns of the city of Kathmandu. This three-day festival brings together the community in a unique manner and has helped build communal strength and friendship.
Far-West Region, less known part of Nepal holds the beauty that one should visit while traveling to Nepal. Jungle Safari at Shuklaphanta National Park, visiting Dohara Chandani bridge Nepal’s longest bridge touring around Mahendranagar, are undoubtedly becoming newest tourist destinations in Nepal.
7 Things to do while visiting the Bhaktapur Durbar Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal. Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site is the heart of the ancient city of Bhaktapur built with centuries old rich architecture among its bricked temples, palaces and an antique culture in its lively streets.
Things to do while visiting the Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. Kathmandu Durbar Square, also locally known as Basantapur is a UNESCO World Heritage site and an amalgam of the history of the Kathmandu.
With an avid diversity of flora and fauna - which range from the lowlands of Terai to the Himalayan mountains, Nepal has several protected areas worth visiting. Nepal's National Parks are popular among the tourist for activities like tour and trek.
Nepal is home to an avid diversity of flora and fauna, which range from the lowlands of Terai to the Himalayan mountains. Each bio-zone host's multiple ecosystems, which are called home by thousands of species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
