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Lumbini: The birth place of Lord Buddha

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  Lumbini is the Buddha's birthplace, one of the world's most important  spiritual sites  and attracts Buddhist pilgrims from around the world. Today you can visit over twenty-five Buddhist monasteries built by diverse countries from Vietnam to France, study Buddhism, meditate and visit the birthplace within the sacred Mayadevi Gardens. Mayadevi Temple is the most sacred site in the Lumbini Garden where archaeologists have identified the exact spot where Lord Buddha was born. Inscriptions on the Ashoka Pillar nearby also refer to the spot as his birthplace. It is said that the newly born Prince Siddhartha (later became the Buddha) took his first seven steps and delivered his peace message to humanity here.   The birth took place in the beautiful Sal grove, which is now the focal point of the Lumbini Garden. Mayadevi, the Queen of Shakya King Suddhodhana of Kapilvastu, while passing through the Lumbini Garden, on the day of   Baishakha Purnima  (full moon day of May in 623 BC) t

Top 10 Places to visit Nepal

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Places to Visit Nepal 10. Langtang Region     The Langtang Region, home to Langtang National Park, is an incredible area for hiking, with some high passes, extensive views, old monasteries, and beautiful mountain scenery with rhododendron forests that bloom during the spring hiking season. It is less developed than some of the other popular trekking areas in Nepal and generally less busy on the trails, despite its close proximity to Kathmandu. There are villages with guesthouses and food all along the route, although somewhat more spread out than in other trekking regions. This area can be reached easily from Kathmandu by jeep in seven to eight hours, making it extremely convenient, with no flights required. On a clear day, the peak of Langtang Lirung (7,245 meters), which dominates the surrounding area of the same name, is visible from Kathmandu. Trekking lengths and duration range from a few days to a couple of weeks depending on the routing. Some trekkers combine Hel

Why visit Nepal?

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Top 10 Reasons to Visit Nepal 1. Trekking on the foothills of Himalayas               Nepal is considered as trekking paradise with numerous trekking opportunities for all the travel and adventure lovers. From short and easy to extreme adventure, there are lots of popular trekking sites majorly  Everest Base Camp trek ,  Annapurna Base Camp trek ,  Upper Mustang Trek  and  Langtang valley trek . Embark for any of these trekking sites and explore the Himalayan sceneries like never before. 2.  Insight to diversified cultural mix        Nepal possesses diversified topographical and cultural mix. There are more than hundred ethnic groups residing in various parts of the country from Himalayas, mountains to flat lands of terai. It provides wonderful opportunity to get insight into their culture, history and lifestyle which would certainly be the new learning experience. 3. Abundance of wildlife and bird watching destination        While embarkin

Trek to Tilicho Lake

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Tilicho Lake - The Highest Lake of Nepal         Tilicho Lake  known for the highest lake in the world is located in Manang District of Nepal in the Annapurna range at an altitude of 4919m. Among the Annapurna Circuit Trek , Tilicho lake trek is the most popular destination for hiking. Similarly, Tilicho Lake is also famous for the religious point of view. Hindu pilgrims from around the world visit this lake as this place is the holy spot as mentioned in Ramayan (a holy book of Hindus). Itinerary Day 01:   Drive Kathmandu to Syange/ Jagat (1330m) Day 02: Syange/Jagat trekking to Dharapani (1960m): Walking distance 6-7 hours Day 03: Dharapani trekking to Chame (2630m): Walking distance 5 hours Day 04: Chame to Pisang (3210m): Walking distance 5 hours Day 05: Pisang to Manang (3540m): Walking distance 6-7 hours Day 06: Acclimatization day at Manang (3540m) Day 07: Manang trekking to Khangsar village (3734m): Walking distance 5-6 hours

Trek to Gosaikunda Lake

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Gosainkunda Lake - The Holiest Lake of Nepal    Gosaikunda , also spelled Gosainkunda and Gosain Kunda is an alpine freshwater oligotrophic lake in Nepal's Langtang National Park, located at an altitude of 4,380 m (14,370 ft) in the Rasuwa District with a surface of 13.8 ha (34 acres). Together with associated lakes, the Gosaikunda Lake complex is 1,030 ha (4.0 sq mi) in size and has been designated a Ramsar site on 29 September 2007. The lake melts and sips down to form the Trishuli River and remains frozen for six months in winter October to June. There are 108 lakes in this area, small to medium in size. The challenging Lauribina La pass at an altitude of 4,610 m (15,120 ft) is on its outskirts. Itinerary: Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (2090m)  6 to 7 hour. Early morning after having breakfast transfer your Bus station to start your journey towards Dhunche, along the bus journey you will drive through beautiful village and you will see snow S

Trip to Rara Lake - Biggest Lake of Nepal

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Rara Lake - The Biggest Lake of Nepal                 The Rara Lake is the biggest and deepest fresh water lake in the Nepal Himalayas. It is the main feature of the Rara National Park, located in the Mugu Districts.In September 2007, the lake was declared a Ramsar site, covering 1,583 ha (6.11 sq mi) including the surrounding wetland. Rara Lake lies at an altitude of 2,990 m above sea level and it has a water surface of 10.8 km2, a maximum depth of 167 m , 5.1 km long and 2.7 km wide.   Itinerary:   Road Trip:   Day 01: Kathmandu to Surkhet.  Day 02: Morning arrive in Surkhet then after lunch and heading   7 hour drive to Kalikot Overnight at local Hotel.  Day 03: After breakfast, drive to Talcha Airport and stay at Hotel. Day 04: Early Morning heading to Rara Lake B/F, Lunch at Rara Lake Overnight at Rara Lake. Day 05: Explore  Rara Lake. (Boating,Horse riding,Jungle Walking, Village Tour and short   hiking in Murma Top) Day 06: After breakfast 7 hour Drive