Sekh Narayan
At the bottom of the
Gorakhnath Hill stands the temple of Sekh Narayan.
Four pools at two different levels give this shrine
a character of its own. Submerged in the algae-green
pond, the image of Surya, the Sun God is also
associated with Vishnu, stands as it has for
centuries. The god represents in the carving along
the foothpath are Shiva and Parvati. Two stairways
led to the temple of Sekh Narayan at the top. This
has been a popular pilgrimage since the 15th
century. Nestled against an overwhelming cliff, the
single-storied temple is adorned with askew of
erotic carvings on the struts An image of Vishnu is
held here within.
Bishankhu Narayan commands another wonderful view of
the valley. A road off the Godawari road leads to
this site, beyond the village of Badegaon. Despite
its significance, the shrine is represented by a
natural twisting rock cave. A precarious and narrow
rock-cut stairway leads to a wood platform, from
where you can see the tiny opening.
The story goes that Shiva was forced to hide in the
cave to escape from the demon Bhasmasur, to whom he
had given the power to turn all the living things to
ashes and dust by the touch of his hand. Vishnu
thwarted the demon by making him touch his own head
and demolish himself. The hill next to the cave is
believed to be the heaped ashes of Bhasmasur.
A popular route for pilgrims during the month of
Kartik ( October and November ) begins at Ichangu
Nararyan and walk to Changu Narayan, Bishankhu
Narayan , Sekh Narayan.
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). 
