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The Interesting Town of Tansen

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The town of Tansen is Palpa District’s administrative center. It is found in western Nepal, specifically between Pokhara and Butwal. The town has a moderate climate. Its average temperature does not go beyond 30°C and does not go lower than 0°C. The town is home to Newari communities that engage in trade, metalwork, and dhaka cloth production. The town can be reached by taking a local bus from Butwal or Pokhara.

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The Town of Tansen

The town used to be the capital of the old Magar kingdom of Tanahun which, before the time of the Shah Dynasty, was one of the most powerful in the region. This kingdom was so powerful that it almost overtook Kathmandu. Eventually, the power and influence of [Read more…]

Lumbini: The Birthplace of Buddha

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Lumbini is a very popular place in Nepal because it is said to be where Buddha was born in 642 BC. In Buddhism, the place is considered to be one of the four holy places. According to religious belief, this place used to be a garden where Sal trees abound. Buddha’s mother, Maya Devi, began to feel labor pains in the garden and took hold of a low-lying branch of a Sal tree as she gave birth. Because of its importance as a holy place, Buddhists from all over the world visit the town.

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World Peace Pagoda Lumbini

Lumbini has remarkable beauty, and old Sanskrit and Pali writings give witness to this. Aside from this, the town has many temples [Read more…]

Namche Bazaar: A Marketplace in the Mountains

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Namche Bazaar is a popular stopover for people who are trekking or climbing Mt. Everest. It is situated 3,440 meters above sea level. The way to Namche village is not an easy one. On the contrary, trekkers and climbers need to go through a challenging trail that will increase their elevation by 800 meters. Yet, it provides a good resting place for those who are gearing up for higher altitudes in Mt. Everest.

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Namche Bazaar, Nepal

The village used to be a trading post where the residents bartered butter and cheese in exchange for farm produce from lower altitude villages. When Mt. Everest was climbed successfully in 1953, climbers began to pour in from different parts of the world, and this [Read more…]

Climbing Mount Lhotse

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Mount Lhotse is the world’s fourth highest mountain, next in rank to Kanchenjunga. Unlike most mountains in Nepal, Lhotse is an independent mountain. Its highest peak is 8,516 meters above sea level. Its two other peaks, Lhotse Middle (also called Lhotse East) and Lhotse Shar, have altitudes of 8,413 meters and 8,400 meters, respectively. The mountain was first climbed by Swiss climbers Ernst Reiss and Fritz Luchsinger, scaling it through its west face.

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See Mount Lhotse in Nepal

The mountain is quite known because it is found near Mt. Everest, and its summit is connected to that of Mt. Everest by a vertical [Read more…]

Visiting Namo Buddha

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Located 40 kilometers away from the city of Kathmandu, Namo Buddha is a quiet, peaceful, and clean place that is perfect for contemplation and meditation. With breathtaking sunrise and sunset views, it is truly enchanting.

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Namo Buddha, Nepal

Buddhists consider the place as one of the most significant places of worship in Nepal. It is the location of three major Buddhist pilgrimage sites: Swayambhunath Stupa and Boudha Stupa. It is also the place where you can find the very sacred Namo Buddha, also [Read more…]

Kanchenjunga and Its Natural Treasures

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Kanchenjunga is the world’s third highest mountain. It used to hold the title of the world’s highest mountain until 1852 when it was discovered that the spot belongs to Mt. Everest. Towering 8,586 meters above sea level, this mountain in the Himalayas lies along the border between Nepal and India. It has five peaks, four of which exceed a height of 8,450 meters above sea level.

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Go see Kanchenjunga in Nepal

Two of its peaks are found in the district of Taplejung in Nepal while the other three are along the Taplejung and North Sikkim (India) border. The presence of these five peaks in the mountain is the reason why it is sometimes called The Five Treasures of Snows. The [Read more…]

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