Introduction to the Patan Heritage Walking Tour A typical Patan Day Tour often highlights the most famous attractions, such as Patan Durbar Square, the Golden Temple, and the Mahabouddha Temple. However, for travelers seeking a deeper connection with local life, ancient art, history, and culture, the city of Patan reveals an abundance of hidden treasures. For this rea...
The Bagmati Aarti at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu is one of the most mesmerizing and important rituals performed in the Hindu religion. The holy Bagmati river, which flows through the temple area, has great significance in Hindu beliefs. It is believed that taking a holy bath in the river will wash away one's sins. Aarti Puja is a Hindu ritual performed around the world...
If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a while, get lost in the beauty of nature, taste local food, and learn about people’s daily lifestyles in the countryside, the 1-night, 2-day Kulekhani-Chitlang Village Tour could be suitable for you....
Bhoto Jatra ( Rato Machhendranath (Bunga Dyah) Jatra), a month-long celebration, and it is the Chariot procession of Rato Machhendranath Jatra. It takes place at Jawalakhel western side of Patan and displays a precious sacred Bhoto (Vest) to the public by the official. The festival was starting by King Narendra Deve (640-683 AD). Rato Machhendranath (Bunga Dyah) Jatr...
I love taking photos of wildflowers. Most of my work takes me into the mountains, generally above 1,500 meters. Across different seasons, the mountain valleys of Nepal are filled with a wide variety of wildflowers. From mid-spring to early autumn is the best time to see them in full bloom. Isolated mountain valleys often have unique species and rare varieties of flowering plants, making them...
Why Visit Nepal? Nepal is truly one of the finest travel destinations in the world. Every Nepali proudly believes this, and for good reason. The birthplace of Gautam Buddha lies here, and the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest (8,848.86m), stands magnificently within this small yet incredibly diverse country. Despite its compact size, Nepal offers unmatched natura...
Boudhanath Stupa is the main tourist attraction in Kathmandu and one of the biggest Buddhist stupas in the world. Among the Buddhist community, the Stupa is one of the holiest temples and symbolizes the richness of Buddhist culture and traditions. The Stupa is located on the northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu Valley. Going early in the morning or evening to stroll around the i...
Tihar (also known as Deepawali in India) is a five-day-long Hindu festival celebrated here in Nepal and comes soon after Dashain. It is also called Yama Panchak in Nepal. Tihar or Dee is generally known as the festival of lights and flowers. People lit candles, Butter Lamp (Diyas) both inside and outside the houses to make them illuminate at night. Tihar is the second biggest festival celebrate...