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Brisk weather coupled with scenic ambience is the perfect setting to indulge in a beautiful hike. The Kathmandu valley has numerous destinations featuring such chemistry, where one can rekindle their spirit in nature and experience serenity. These hikes range between three to six hours and can be coupled with your existing itinerary to enhance the experience.
Let’s not go too far and stay close to the capital. Within the Kathmandu Valley, the Patan area is a popular hub for those seeking to admire history, art, and culture. Among the many significant places, there is one such gem just north of the Durbar Square--the Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, or The Golden Temple, as it’s informally called.
Looking down upon the Kathmandu valley from various viewpoints, the rapid urbanization at times feels like an urban jungle. Towering buildings, widening roads, and shrinking open spaces has left little room for citizens and visitors to experience nature and its wonders. Discovering lush greenery, vibrant flora and sound of flowing water is as close to stumbling upon an oasis.
Looking down upon the Kathmandu valley from various viewpoints, the rapid urbanization at times feels like an urban jungle. Towering buildings, widening roads, and shrinking open spaces has left little room for citizens and visitors to experience nature and its wonders. Discovering lush greenery, vibrant flora and sound of flowing water is as close to stumbling upon an oasis.
For love is to be cherished and celebrated, it can be done in Nepal too. Nepal is home to a large number of destinations that can be for a honeymoon. In comparison with most of the well-known hotspots, destinations in Nepal stand out as they are more adventurous, breath-taking, and tantalizing.
The general assumption when it comes to visiting Nepal is that one cannot do much here during the monsoon. It leads to a sharp decline in the number of international travellers and is considered off-season. Even though various adventure activities are not achievable during this period, it does not mean that one cannot experience Nepal. There are various regions which are accessible and regional activities one can experience. Before we dive into it, let us know more about the impact of the season in general.
Newari communities in Nepal celebrate numerous festivals every year. All these festivals are tied to its culture and heritage, events for ancient mythology, agricultural calendar, family, and communities.
Newari culture is very rich and ritual throughout the year and the Newari communities celebrate numerous festivals every year. All these festivals are tied to its culture and heritage, events for ancient mythology, agricultural calendar, family, and communities.
Novice trekkers and the ones who have difficulties scaling the avid landscapes of Nepal, there are various lightweight trails available that are great to enjoy outdoor pursuits while exploring the beauty of Nepal. Nepal has several trekking trails that are easy and suitable for novice trekkers.
Svanti festival is known by several names: Tihar, Dipawali, Pancaka, and Yamanpanchaka. And most popularly known by its other name Tihar, is one of the national festivals of Nepal celebrated throughout the kingdom by Hindu and Buddhist populations.
The events of Mohani can be divided into two: Family & Communal and bears similarities with the celebration of Dashain. And, the general perception of individuals views the two festivities as the same, but Mohani is specific to the Newari communities. Mohani is centered around the family’s tutelary deity, whereas Dashain is the celebration of the victory of gods over evil.
Novice trekkers and the ones who have difficulties scaling the avid landscapes of Nepal, there are various lightweight trails available that are great to enjoy outdoor pursuits while exploring the beauty of Nepal. Nepal has several trekking trails that are easy and suitable for novice trekkers.
