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Sacred Site of Namo Buddha
Khenpo Thrangu Rinpoche, born in Tibet in 1933, is considered to be the ninth incarnation of Thrangu Rinponche. In 1976 he established the Namo Buddha retreat center located about two and a ...
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Vipassana Meditation – A Spiritual Experience in Nepal
There are a number of Vipassana Meditation Centers in Nepal and around the world. The courses offered at these Meditation Centers are based on the teachings of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. Over the ...
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The Majestic Ranighat Palace
Nepal is a country filled with culture and history and has many breathtaking sites that are a little off the beaten path. Outside the small town of Palpa, between two of the most frequented ...
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Trekking Kachenjunga
The snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas are as intimidating as they are beautiful. This is certainly true of Kachenjunga – the third highest mountain in the world. Known affectionately as ...
What to See
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Pujarimath Museum
The Pujarimath Museum or 'Pujari Math', as it is more commonly called, was built by Yaksha Malla, a King in the fifteenth century. Yaksha Malla establish many temples and palaces during his lifetime, including the fortress palace of Bhaktapur.
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Religious Sites
Anyone planning to visit Nepal will no doubt have ideas of exploring local customs and religions. For many, Nepal is the center of certain Buddhist philosophies and teachings and they aim to either explore this religion more fully or to adopt certain teachings themselves. Whether that is your goal or not, you will certainly find an abundance of religious sites in Nepal such as temples, ...
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Poon Hill Trek
If you are visiting Kathmandu for its wonderful display of Hindu temples and Buddhist shrines you would do well to end your trip with a trek. Throughout Nepal there are wonderful treks to take advantage of, but the best are near the Himalayas Mountain range where you will be spoilt with incredible surroundings and sights.
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Architecture
The magnificent architecture of Nepal is a form of art which truly captures the culture and essence of Nepal. Traditional Nepalese architecture attracts both tourists and scholars to this amazing country. The fascinating historical buildings and unique Nepalese architectural designs inspire much awe. Particularly popular is Bhaktapur where tourists can explore numerous outstanding Nepalese ...
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Shopping
Nepal has an abundance of street vendors and specialty stores, selling almost everything and anything imaginable. There are big bargains available for those able to avoid fakes and cheaply made souvenirs and gifts.
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Licchavi Dynasty
It is estimated that between roughly 400 and 750 AD, the area now known as Kathmandu valley was ruled over by the Licchavi kingdom. It must be understood that historical records from the time are scant and most of what is understood of the Licchavi Dynasty is taken from buildings and stone inscriptions which date back to this time period. It is thought that the Licchavis migrated to Nepal ...
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Travel Tips
Nepal offers so much for the tourist by way of natural beauty and adventure that it is becoming a much sought after vacation destination. The unrest that the country experienced in the recent past appears to have been resolved, and while (as is the case with any country), there are certain areas that should be avoided by travelers, if you follow certain ground rules you can can have an ...
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Bharatpur Airport
If you are looking for easy access to the Chitwan District, you might want to consider using the Bharatpur Airport which is located in the city of Bharatpur. Bharatpur is the capital of the Chitwan District, and this makes the Bharatpur Airport in Nepal one of the most important access points to this part of the country.
Videos
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Mix Novozhilov’s Message from Nepal. Vol. 1
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Stunning views at Annapurna Base Camp + Thorung La pass
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Nepal 1993 – 1
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Slice of life in Nepal