Pashupatinath Temple
From the highest point
of the hill on which the temple stands, the majestic
panorama of Kathmandu Valley unfolds in a 360*
sweep- and down there, at Deopatan is Pashupatinath
, the holiest and famous of entire Nepal's Hindu
shrines. Pashupatinath is considered as one of the
most significant Hindu temple of Nepal set on the
banks of the holy River Bagmati, where it leaves a
once forested gorge, it is reserved exclusively for
Hindu worshippers. This temple is surrounded by a
bustling market of religious stalls selling flowers
of marigold, offering, incense, rudrakshya beads,
conch shells, pictures of Hindu deities and temples,
tika powder in rainbow colors, shaligrams, models of
Mt Meru and other essential religious paraphernalia.
Pashupatinath is always crowded with pilgrims from
the rest of Nepal and India. Although non-Hindus are
not allowed into the temple, by following the
ancient route taken by the pilgrims ; you will enjoy
fine experience. In the age of mythology, Lord Shiva
and his consort lived there by this tributary of the
holy Ganges and today it is reckoned a more sacred
place of pilgrimage than even Varanasi on the
Ganges. Shiva is the most human of the gods in the
Hindu trinity. Although the destroyer of the
universe, he is also the god of fertility. It is
more logical to see Shiva as both creator and
destroyer, the many names he is known by reflect the
manner in which his believers perceive him. In his
benign form, he is Mahadeva, the king of gods-or
Pashupati, Lord of the Beasts. In his terrible
aspect, he is the terrifying visage of Bhairava.
Everewhere outside Pashupatinath temple, Hindu holy
men, Sadhu – dressed in loin clotes and marked with
cinder ash meditate round temples. All years round,
families bring their dead to cremate them on funeral
pyres on the bank and pour their ashes in the river.
The pagoda-style temple was constructed in 1696 but
Pashupatinath has been a site of Hindu and Buddhist
worship for far longer. If you climb the terraces to
the west of the temple, you can look down on the
gilded rooftop. There are more views from the top of
the terraces on the east side of the Bagmati, inside
the temple complex.
Bachhareshwori Temple
Between the two groups of ghats on the west bank of
the Bagmati is this small, 6th century temple,
decorated with Trantic figures, skeletons and erotic
scenes.It is said that human sacrifices were once
made at this temple as part of the Maha Shivaratri
Festival.
Vishwarup Temple
When the steps continues up the hill from the
terraces to a convenient cafe and another huge
complex of Shiva shrines on the edge of the forest
that is well worth exploring. There are more than 50
shrines here and the variety of architectural forms
is quite stunning. If you bear right at the top of
the hilt, you will reach the courtyard-style
Vishwarup Temple,-topped by a Mughal-style onion
dome. You can peek through the gates but only Hindus
may enter.
Gorakhnath Temple
Turning left at the top of the hill will take you to
the towering red-and-white shikhara (temple with
tall corn cob-like spire) of the Gorakhnath Tmple,
dedicated to the 11th -century yogi who founded the
Shaivite monastic tradition and invented Hatha yoga.
Past the Gorakhnath Temple, the path drops down
through the forest, passing the Mrigasthali Deer
Park, fitting blend of nature and religion, as Shiva
is said to have frolicked here once in the shape of
the golden deer.
Guhyeshwari Temple
The path drops out of the forest to the side of the
large, courtyard-style Guhyeshwari Temple, built by
King Pratap Malla in 1653 and dedicated to Parvati
(the wife of Shiva) in her-terrible manifestation as
Kali. Entry is banned to non-Hindus, but you can
peek into the compound from the path to see the four
huge gilded snakes that support the roof finial.
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). 
