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Monday, April 10, 2017
Are you all ready for this!
Friday, February 10, 2017
Kumari - a living goddess
#Kumari, or
Kumari Devi, or Living Goddess – Nepal is the tradition of worshiping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in Hindu religious traditions.
The main target of a Kumari puja is to realize the potential divinity in every human being, mostly female. A Hindu spiritual aspirant sees the universal consciousness of humanity.
#letstalkaboutnepal
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Bhaktapur Travel Information
Bhaktapur Travel Information
Bhaktapur, also known as a bhadgaon is the third major city in the valley. Bhaktapur is very interesting place to see old things. we can see old type of temple, monastery, country yards and monumental squares and the site streets are peppered with shrines. The lack of the traffic makes walking through bhaktapur a particular pleasure. The town's cultural life is also vibrant, with b communities of potters, weavers and woodcarvers. The oldest part of the town is around tachupal tole to the east. Bhaktapur was the capital of the valley during 14th to 16th centures.
Bhaktapur rise up on the northern bank of the hanumante river. Bhaktapur is basically a pedals train's city, public buses stop at navpokhu pokhari on the western edge od town and tour buses stop at the tourist bus park. Both are a short walk from the heart of the city for visitors. It is really a town of one curving road which links several square then tamaudi tole with famous five story nyatapola temple then to tachupal tole.
Entrance fee is required to enter bhaktapur. US 10$ for foreign nationals tourist and RS 50 for SAARC national and Chinese tourist To enter Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur entry fee collect at over a dozen place of the city. on the larger street, there are ticket booth. If you are staying in bhaktapur up to week, you need pay the entrance fee once but you most tell at the time of buying the ticket. for longer staying up to one year then visitor pass is available within a week of purchasing your entry ticket. Pass are issued by the bhaktapur municipality on the western end of durbar square and require to supply two photo and photocopy of your visa and passport. There are many sightseeing place.
Place to visit in bhaktapur
Bhaktapur durbar square:-
Bhaktapur's durbar square is much larger then kathmandu's, much less crowded with temple then patan's and less vibrant then either. it sit in the west of bhaktapur
Erotic elephant temple:-
just before you enter the bhaktapur durbar square, pause for a little bit newari humour, on right, about 70m before the main durbar square entrance gate, is tiny double roofed shiva and parvati temple with some erotic carving on its temple struts. There are copulating animal's including elephant in the missionary position. it is the erotic elephant temple
King bhupatindra mall's column :-
king bhupatindra malla was the best known of malla kings of bhaktapur and had great influence of the art and architecture of the town. Like the similar column in patan's durbar square. This column is copy of original in kathmandu. The king sits with folded arms, studding the magnificent golden gate to his palace.
Ugrachandi bhairab statues:-
When enter the durbar square from the west passing by an entry gate we can see two large stone lines built by king bhupatindra malla. on the northern wall are statues of the terrible bhairab and equally terrible ugrachandi durga. The fearsome manifestation of shiva's consort parvati. The statues built date is 1701. Ugrachandi has 18 arms holding various tantric weapons and symbols. She is in the act of casually killing a demon with a trident. Bhairab has 12 arms. both god and goddess are garlanded with necklaces of human heads
Batsala durga temple and talaje bell:-
Beside the king's statue and directly in front of the royal palace is the stone vatsala durga temple which was built by king jagat parkash malla in 1672. The shikhara style temple has some similarities to the krishna temple in patan. infront of the temple there is big taleju bell which was erected by king jaya malla in 1737
Bhaktapur Royal Palace:-
Bhaktapure's royal palace was founded by yaksha malla and was added to by successive kings, Particularly bhupatindra mall as with the old palace of kathmandu and patan.
National art gallery:-
The western end of the palace has been made in to at art gallery. The entrance to the is flanked by figures of hanuman the monkey god and god vishnu as narayan, his man lion incarnation. these guardian figures date from 1698 and hanuman appears in tantric from as the four armed hanumab bhairab. The gallery has a collection of Hindu and Buddhist paintings, palm, leaf manuscripts, thankas and metal, stone and wood crafts. it is the best of the town's three museums.
Golden get and 55 window palace:-
Adjoining the gallery, the magnificent golden gate is the entrance to the 55 window palace. The golden gate is generally agreed to be the most important piece of art in the whole valley. The gate and 55 window palace were built by king Bhupatindra malla but were not completed until 1754 during the reign of ranjit malla.
Bhaktapur, also known as a bhadgaon is the third major city in the valley. Bhaktapur is very interesting place to see old things. we can see old type of temple, monastery, country yards and monumental squares and the site streets are peppered with shrines. The lack of the traffic makes walking through bhaktapur a particular pleasure. The town's cultural life is also vibrant, with b communities of potters, weavers and woodcarvers. The oldest part of the town is around tachupal tole to the east. Bhaktapur was the capital of the valley during 14th to 16th centures.
Bhaktapur rise up on the northern bank of the hanumante river. Bhaktapur is basically a pedals train's city, public buses stop at navpokhu pokhari on the western edge od town and tour buses stop at the tourist bus park. Both are a short walk from the heart of the city for visitors. It is really a town of one curving road which links several square then tamaudi tole with famous five story nyatapola temple then to tachupal tole.
Entrance fee is required to enter bhaktapur. US 10$ for foreign nationals tourist and RS 50 for SAARC national and Chinese tourist To enter Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur entry fee collect at over a dozen place of the city. on the larger street, there are ticket booth. If you are staying in bhaktapur up to week, you need pay the entrance fee once but you most tell at the time of buying the ticket. for longer staying up to one year then visitor pass is available within a week of purchasing your entry ticket. Pass are issued by the bhaktapur municipality on the western end of durbar square and require to supply two photo and photocopy of your visa and passport. There are many sightseeing place.
Place to visit in bhaktapur
Bhaktapur durbar square:-
Bhaktapur's durbar square is much larger then kathmandu's, much less crowded with temple then patan's and less vibrant then either. it sit in the west of bhaktapur
Erotic elephant temple:-
just before you enter the bhaktapur durbar square, pause for a little bit newari humour, on right, about 70m before the main durbar square entrance gate, is tiny double roofed shiva and parvati temple with some erotic carving on its temple struts. There are copulating animal's including elephant in the missionary position. it is the erotic elephant temple
King bhupatindra mall's column :-
king bhupatindra malla was the best known of malla kings of bhaktapur and had great influence of the art and architecture of the town. Like the similar column in patan's durbar square. This column is copy of original in kathmandu. The king sits with folded arms, studding the magnificent golden gate to his palace.
Ugrachandi bhairab statues:-
When enter the durbar square from the west passing by an entry gate we can see two large stone lines built by king bhupatindra malla. on the northern wall are statues of the terrible bhairab and equally terrible ugrachandi durga. The fearsome manifestation of shiva's consort parvati. The statues built date is 1701. Ugrachandi has 18 arms holding various tantric weapons and symbols. She is in the act of casually killing a demon with a trident. Bhairab has 12 arms. both god and goddess are garlanded with necklaces of human heads
Batsala durga temple and talaje bell:-
Beside the king's statue and directly in front of the royal palace is the stone vatsala durga temple which was built by king jagat parkash malla in 1672. The shikhara style temple has some similarities to the krishna temple in patan. infront of the temple there is big taleju bell which was erected by king jaya malla in 1737
Bhaktapur Royal Palace:-
Bhaktapure's royal palace was founded by yaksha malla and was added to by successive kings, Particularly bhupatindra mall as with the old palace of kathmandu and patan.
National art gallery:-
The western end of the palace has been made in to at art gallery. The entrance to the is flanked by figures of hanuman the monkey god and god vishnu as narayan, his man lion incarnation. these guardian figures date from 1698 and hanuman appears in tantric from as the four armed hanumab bhairab. The gallery has a collection of Hindu and Buddhist paintings, palm, leaf manuscripts, thankas and metal, stone and wood crafts. it is the best of the town's three museums.
Golden get and 55 window palace:-
Adjoining the gallery, the magnificent golden gate is the entrance to the 55 window palace. The golden gate is generally agreed to be the most important piece of art in the whole valley. The gate and 55 window palace were built by king Bhupatindra malla but were not completed until 1754 during the reign of ranjit malla.
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Nyatapola Temple - Five Storied Temple, Bhaktapur on Red Carpet
Nyatapola Temple - Five Storied Temple, Bhaktapur on Red Carpet
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| Five Storied Temple, Bhaktapur on Red Carpet |
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Bhaktapur ( Bhadgaun)
Introduction to Bhaktapur ( Bhadgaun):
Bhaktapur is known as Khwopa in local Newari tongue. The
cultural capital of Nepal, Bhaktapur’s history goes back to the Early 8th
century and it used to be the capital
city of whole Nepal till the 12th to the 15th century.
Until the early 18th century, the ancestors protected the city as a
sovereign country surrounding it with boundary walls and a number of city
gates. Shaped like a flying pigeon, the city spreads over an area of 6.88 sq
km. and lies at 1401 meters above the sea level. Bhaktapur gives shelter to
almost 100 thousand people, most of whom are peasants, businessmen, handicraft
producers and public employees are among the others. Juju Dhau ( Yoghurt),
Bhadgaule Topi (Black Cap), Haku Patasi (Black Saree with red border), Pottery
and handicraft are the identifiers of the city and are well known for their
uniqueness. Majority of the inhabitants are either Hindus or Buddhists. It is
religious harmony that unites the people in the city. Even festival and
cultural activities, irrespective of its religion, is observed with full and
equal enthusiasm.
A blend of northen art and southern mythological philosophy, the aged arts, architecture and culture are the heritage of Bhaktapur that it inherits from the earlier generations. The Pagoda and Shikhar style temples, Vihars and Bahis, (traditional Buddhist Monasteries), Lonha Hiti (Stone Spouts), ponds, pati, math and sattal (Public shelters), stupas, city gates, teracotta temples, Dyochhens (residence of Hindu Deities), Jarahs (traditional water tanks), Palaces artistic private houses and other cultural and historical heritages are the major monuments of the ancient city.
A blend of northen art and southern mythological philosophy, the aged arts, architecture and culture are the heritage of Bhaktapur that it inherits from the earlier generations. The Pagoda and Shikhar style temples, Vihars and Bahis, (traditional Buddhist Monasteries), Lonha Hiti (Stone Spouts), ponds, pati, math and sattal (Public shelters), stupas, city gates, teracotta temples, Dyochhens (residence of Hindu Deities), Jarahs (traditional water tanks), Palaces artistic private houses and other cultural and historical heritages are the major monuments of the ancient city.
Friday, January 30, 2015
Bhaktapur
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Nepal Travel Book:: Bhaktapur:: Jan 30 2015
Bhaktapur (Nepali: भक्तपुर Bhaktapur ), literally translates to Place of devotees.It is redeemed as the ‘cultural gem’. Also known asBhadgaon or Khwopa
(Nepal Bhasa: ख्वप Khwopa), it is an ancient Newar city in the east corner of
theKathmandu Valley, Nepal, about eight miles from the capital city, Kathmandu.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Getting Here & Away in Bhaktapur
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| Getting Here & Away in Bhaktapur |
Nepal Travel Book:: Bhaktapur:: Jan 30 2015::
How to get to Bhaktapur
Situated at an altitude of 1401 masl, Bhaktapur is a unique old town, divided into 24 traditional localities covering an area of 5 sq.km. Founded by King Ananda Dev in 889 A.D., Bhaktapur is said to have been built in the shape of conch, the sacred symbol of lord Vishnu. Literally, Bhaktapur means the city of devotees.From the airport
Travelers wishing to come to Bhaktapur directly from the Tribhuvan International Airport are recommended to take the prepaid taxis at the airport exit gate. Normally, it should not take more than 30 minutes to get to Bhaktapur and it should not cost more than Nepalese Rupees 800.From Kathmandu
For comfortable travelling, a meter taxi would be the best means to get to Bhaktapur. In this case, it takes around 40-45 minutes to get to Bhaktapur and it will not cost more than Nepalese Rupees 650.For tourists, travelling by local buses could prove to be interesting. Express mini buses leave form the Mini Bus Park in Baghbazar drop off/depart from a stand just southwest of Bhaktapur’s Naw pokhu Pokhari, a short walk from Durbar Sq. Buses departing in every 10 minutes charge Rs. 25 per passenger for a one- way trip.And Buses from Purano Bus Park(Ratna Park) drop off/depart from a stand just east of Bhaktapur’s Chayamasingh Bus Park, a short walk from Dattatrya Square .
The last Minibus and Bus back to Kathmandu leaves at about 6.45pm. Express buses are the best bet, as local buses stop in Thimi route.
One can also rent a motorbike or a mountain bike to get to Bhaktapur. On a motorbike it is less than half an hour ride and on mountain bike it will not take more than 50 minutes. The advantage of hiring a bike is the extended rides to other interesting driveways and trails beyond Bhaktapur city.
From Patan (Lalitpur)
In every 15 minutes mini buses leave for Bhaktapur form patan. One can get these buses at the Lagankhel Bus Park drop off/depart from a stand just southwest of Bhaktapur’s Naw pokhu Pokhari, a short walk from Durbar Sq. and enjoy a one- way trip for Rs 25.From Nagarkot
Buses for Nagarkot (Rs 50, one hour) leave regularly from the northeastern corner of the city known as Kamalbinyak.Buses to Changu Narayan (Rs 20, 30 minutes) leave every 30 minutes or so from the northern junction with the Changu Narayan road and direct from Purano Buspark Ratna Park) too.
For Dhulikhel you’ll have to walk 10 minutes down to the Arniko Highway (via Potters’ Square) Suryabinayak and catch a (probably packed) through bus from Kathmandu.
To do Around Bhaktapur
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| To do Around Bhaktapur |
Nepal Travel Book:: Bhaktapur:: Jan 30 2015::
To do Around BhaktapurChangu-Telkot hiking
Changu Narayan temple is situated at Changu village 6 km North of Bhaktapur.
This temple is fully dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu (the god of creation). The temple is the most ancient temple in the valley. The temple covers over sixteen hundred years of Nepalese art history presenting some of the best samples of stone, wood and metal craft in Nepal. There is also everyone’s favorite statue of Vishnu sitting astride his steed. For a view of the ancient arts this is a must see place. After your historical visit of the temple, you can go for the hiking to Telkot.
The 6 Km trail traverses forests and hilly ridges with the nice view of smiling mountains (Manaslu, Ganesh, Lang tang, Dorje Lhakpa and Gauri Shankar). During the walk through tiny Tamang villages, you will have a nice view of the Kathmandu valley and the valley of Sankhu in North. From Telkot either you continue the hike or just take a local bus towards Bhaktapur (7 km).
Ranikot –Panauti biking
Surya Vinayak temple (the shrine is dedicated to Ganesh, the elephant headed god) is located at 20 minutes of walk towards North of Bhaktapurl. Of the many religious shrines in the country, this is one of the popular pilgrim sites in Nepal.
After your visit at temple, take the road which goes towards your south-east for around 7 Km (pitched and graveled road) for Ranikot. Ranikot village is at the altitude of 2000m, facing Phulchoki Mountain, the highest elevation of the valley. You will be able to see Bhaktapur with Snow laden peaks serve as the background. The combination of the scenic forest and views make it a place of serenity and beauty. Nearly 16 Km road through Ghyampe danda, Ranikot, Kushadevi to Panauti is surrounded by panoramic view of natural beauty blessed with various species of rare vegetations such as Himalayan Rhododendron, Himalayan Yew, Malingo, Nigala, Rhamus Triquetrous. This trail is non touristic and is the appropriate place to quench the thirst of the bewitching sight of the world wide famous mountain ranges like Kanchenjunga in the east to Dhaulagiri in the west, Mt Everest,
Cho you, Sishapangma, Manaslu and Annapurna which rise above 8000m from the sea level.
Changu-Sankhu hiking
Changu Narayan temple is situated at Changu village 6 km North of Bhaktapur.
This temple is fully dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu (the god of creation). The temple is the most ancient temple in the valley. The temple covers over sixteen hundred years of Nepalese art history presenting some of the best samples of stone, wood and metal craft in Nepal. There is also everyone’s favorite statue of Vishnu sitting astride his steed.
For a view of the ancient arts this is a must see place. After your historical visit of the temple, you can go for about 7 km of walk down through rice and potato fields to Sankhu.
Sankhu, one of the oldest Newar villages of the Kathmandu valley holds pristine natural surroundings and offers a galore of culture and heritage of the Goddess Vajrayogini and Newar people. Sankhu, derived from the original Newar language Sakwo: means the settlement next to the Tibet. As the name suggests, it was once a small but vibrant Newar city before it lost its prominence as the trade route to Tibet following construction of the Arniko Highway connecting Kathmandu to the Chinese border in 1960s.
Dhulikhel- Nagarkot hiking
Dhulikhel has for many centuries been an important trading centre on the ancient commercial route linking Nepal to Tibet. The old Newar city of Dhulikhel has numerous temples in the town depicting an example of traditional and old Newari craftsmanship of Dhulikhel. A small break in Hotels or resorts of town is recommended before the departure for Nagarkot.
Lies around 16 km from Dhulikhel (around 4-5 hrs of walk), Nagarkot (an elevation of 2,195 meters) is considered one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur. This hill station is renowned for its sunrise view of the Himalaya including Mount Everest as well as other snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. Nagarkot also offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley.
Relaxation at Shiva statue
The world’s tallest (143 feet) Shiva statue, is situated just 6 km East from Bhaktapur at Sanga on the way to Banepa, it provides a perfect combination of Health – Home – Nature – Devotion to help you enjoy an invigorating spa experience and a family vacation at the same time. This area is surrounded by lush green vegetation and tall pine trees in a cool quiet and pollution-free environment. The relaxation center purposes special packages catering to people from all walks of life, massage therapies, meditation and sauna/steam. Outdoor activities include yoga and pranayams, swimming pool and a children’s park.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Bhaktapur at a Glance
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| Bhaktapur at a Glance |
Nepal Travel Book:: Bhaktapur:: Jan 29 2015::
Bhaktapur at a Glance
Area: 138.46sq .km (the smallest district of the country)
East West length: 16 k .m
North South Length: 2.2 k .m
Latitude: 27 degree 36’ to 27 degree 44’ north
Longitude: 85 degree 21’ to 85 degree 32’ east
Temperature: Maximum 32’ C. Minimum -2’ C
Major Rivers: Monohara, Hanumante, Mahadev, Ghatte Khola, Khasyangkhusung, Tabaya Khusi
Average Annual Rainfall: 56mm
Nearest district
East Kavre Palanchwok District
West Kathmandu & Lalitpur District
North Kathmandu & Kavre Palanchwok District
South Lalitpur District
Political and Administrative Division
Development Region : Central
Zone : Bagmati
District Headquarter : Bhaktapur
Parliamentary Constituency : 2
VDC : 16
Municipality : 2
Land Use Pattern (As of 2006)
| Description | Area (Sq. Km ) | Area (%) |
| Agricultural Land | 96.57 | 80.1 |
| Forest Land | 12.46 | 10.32 |
| Bushes | 6.82 | 5.65 |
| Settlement | 2.67 | 2.21 |
| Others | 2.18 | 1.81 |
Irrigation Facilities (As of 2006)
Total Agricultural Land 3322Hector
Population (As of 2006)
Total Population 225461
Male 114798(50.92%)
Female 110633(49.08%)
Population Growth Rate 2.71%
Literacy Rate (As of 2006)
Total Literacy Rate 59.15%
Male 69.20%
Female 49.08%
Population Distribution (As of 2006)
Religion
1. Hindu 92.1%
2. Buddhist 7.4%
3. Others 0.4%
Caste
1. Newar 62.8%
2. Brahman 10.20%
3. Chettri 18.2%
4. Tamang 4.7%
Language
1. Newar 60.9%
2. Nepali 34.4%
3. Tamang 3.8%
Major Crops and Production (As of 2006)
| Paddy | 25,850 metric ton per year |
| Corn | 6300 metric ton per year |
| Wheat | 15025 metric ton per year |
| Pulse (dal) | 545 metric ton per year |
| Millet | 200 metric ton per year |
Major Fruits
Orange, Lemon, Guava, Pears, Junar, Haluwabed
Major Vegetable
Cauliflower, Peas, Beans, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Carrot, Ginger, Garlic, Cabbage, Tomato.
Major Animal Farming
Cow, Buffalo, Goat, Sheep, Pig, Poultry, Rabbit.
Road Facilities (As of 2006)
Black Topped: 82 km
Graveled: 42.75 km
Earthened: 192.49 km
Postal Services
District Post Office: 1
Ilaka Post Office: 8
Additional Post Office: 13
Telecommunication Facilities
Digital Telephone Lines: 8853 (digital), 15 (VHF/ Marts)
Existing Telephone Exchanges: 4 (Gathaghar, Bhaktapur Municipality, Nagarkot, Nankhel)
Festivals in Bhaktapur
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| Festivals in Bhaktapur |
Nepal Travel Book:: Bhaktapur:: Jan 29 2015::
Festivals
Calendar of Festivals, Events & Activities
