Pokhara
:
Pokhara, known as the second city of
Nepal, is situated in the western part
of Nepal. Popular for various kinds of
scenery, you can see the whole Annapurna
range, three lakes, (Phewa, Begnas and
Rupa), caves and gorges. The local
people with their Hindu temples and
Buddhist monasteries will keep you
fascinated.
Lumbini:
Lumbini situated south west of Nepal.
Lumbini is the hallowed birthplace of
Buddha. The Buddha The main attraction
at Lumbini is the sacred Garden that is
spread over 8 sq km and possess all the
treasures of the historic area. The
Mayadevi temple, currently under
renovation, is the main attraction for
pilgrims and archeologist alike. This is
where we find a bass relief if Mayadevi,
the Buddha's mother, giving birth to him
as two Hindus gods shower him with lotus
petals and holy water. Shakyamuni Buddha
was born in lumbini, in southen Nepal,
twenty five hundred years ago. Lumbini
has since been a holy ground for
Buddhist all over all the world. The
restored garden and remain a the many of
the ancient stupas and monasteries. A
large stone pillar erected by the Indian
Emperor Ashoka in 250 BC bears an
inscription about the birth of the
Buddha. An important part of lumbini is
the temple of mayadevi giving birth to
lord Buddha, As she holds into a branch.
It has been well worn by the strokes of
the barren women hoping for fertility.
To the south of the temple is a pool
where queen mayadevi is said to have
bathed and given her son his
purification bath. A quiet garden,
shaded by the leafy 30 trees (the type
of under which Buddha received
enlightment ) and newly planted forest
near by lord an air of tranquility which
bespeaks Buddhas teachings.
An important archeological site near
Lumbini, Kapilvastu evokes the ancient
place where lord Buddha spent his
formative years. Scattered foundations
of the palace are abundant and
archaeologist have by now discovered 13
successive layers of human habitation
dating back to the eight century BC. A
must for archaeological are historical
bufts. Besides its religious and
historical significance, Lumbini offers
culture insights in to the villager of
life of southern Nepal
Gorkha:
Gorkha is situated in the western part
of Nepal. The main attraction at Gorkha
is the16th century royal palace. Also of
interest is the temple of the most
powerful and popular god, Kalika. This
is decorated with ancient art and
architecture. Three mountains ranges,
the Manasalu, Annapurna and Ganesh Himal
which include more than 40 mountains,
surround the area. Here you can see the
culture of the western ethnic groups
Chitwan:
Chitwan is another interesting place to
visit due to the Royal Chitwan National
Park (RCNP) where one can see a wide
variety of wild animals, including Royal
Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinos, among
others. The area is also famous for bird
watching. It is easier to reach the site
by air and by road.
Resorts and lodges are available to suit
one's budget both in and outside the
national park. One can experience jungle
safaris, elephant ride, canoeing and
cultural programmes during the stay in
Chitwan. |