Bodhnath (Boudha)
There is no other
place peaceful as Bodhnath. Asia's largest stupa
pulses with life as thousands of pilgrims their
daily to make a ritual of the dome, beneath the
watchful eyes of the Buddha, Which gaze out from the
gilded central tower. Tibetan monks in maroon robes
and shaved heads wander the prayer flag-decked
streets while pilgrims spin prayer wheels and stock
upon yak butter and tsampa (roasted barley flour).
This is one of the few places in the-world Where
Tibetan Buddhist culture is accessible and
unfettered, and the lanes around the stupa are
crammed with monasteries and workshops producing
butter lamps, ceremonial horns, Tibetan drums,
monks' headgear and the other paraphernalia
essential for Tibetan Buddhist life.
Historically, the stupa was an important staging
post on the trade route between Lhasa and Kathmandu,
and Tibetan traders would pray here for a safe
journey before driving their yaks on to the high
passes of the Himalaya. Today, most of the Tibetans
living in the village of Boudha (pronounced boe-da)
are refugees who fled China after 1959, but the
stupa also attracts many Sherpas, descendants of
Tibetan tribal people who migrated to Nepal in the
16th century. Many of the monasteries around the
stupa have opened their doors to foreign students,
so you'll see plenty of Western dharma students in
maroon robes as you stroll around the backstreets.
The best way to visit Bodhnath is late afternoon,
when the group tours depart and elderly exiles
stroll down to the stupa to light butter lamp, spin
prayer wheels, enchant mantras, socialize and
perform a ritual clockwise on the evening of the
full moon, when the laza surrounding the stupa is
lit up by thousands of butter lamps.
Sightseen Tour Around Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the prevalent valley in the Himalayas
which has relished a virtually uninterrupted history
because of its location. The preservation of the
culture and traditions of the Nepali people are
nowhere more evident than this fertile valley. The
earliest settlements in the valley go back beyond
2,500 years, their initiation was absolutely
surrounded by the ancient myths and legends. History
of valley goes back to the kiratis, around the 7th
century BC, the foundation of Kathmandu itself dates
from 12th century AD, during the time of the Malla
dynasty. Kathmandu valley is peppered with the
stupas among which Swoyambhunath and Bouddhanath are
the central point for the tourists. The flight to
Kathmandu is one of the most vivid experiences you
can ever savor. It seems as if you are flying into
an impenetrable mountains wall until the heights
swiftly unbolt. To the east is Bhaktapur and to the
west Patan, the two ancient sister cities of
Kathmandu.
The best place to start your travels in Nepal is
certainly none other than Kathmandu. The city and
its neighbouring areas are the strongholds of Newari
culture, which has embossed its influence all over
this prolific valley. One of the best ways to enjoy
the city is to wake up with it in the morning. As
you explore the city, you will discern the radical
beliefs of the Nepali people represented by the
several shrines and temples on almost every streets.
To really glimpse the soul of the city , u got to
take a walk through the backstreets, and the
capital's timeless cultural and artistic heritages.
The most enthusiast things that could be encountered
in this perpetually celestial city are divinely boon
as well as clustered around the majestic Durbar
Square and its surrounding backstreets.
Nepal being a
landlocked country is entirely embraced by the
Himalayas between India and China. Nepal is totally
covered by the white dazzling mountains and
subtropical jungles in the northern and southern
region respectively. Beauty of Nepal lies in its
perpendicular perspectives as it contains eight
among the world's 10 highest peaks and each of them
above 8,000 meters (26,250 feet). Besides having
eight of the world's 10 highest mountains, Nepal
also boasts approximately 150 peaks above 6,000
meters (19,700 feet) of which are above 7,000 meters
(23,000 feet). 
