Hiking to trishul dada

Changunarayan temple which is enlisted in World heritage site is considered as the oldest temple of Nepal. But people who want to explore bhaktapur before going to changu narayan can hike to Trishul dada. One can go hike for around 30 minutes either from sanga, on the northern face connecting duwakot to kathmandu, or from the western and northern points off the main road near sankhu. Trishul dada is on north of Changu narayan temple. If you want to go for a longer hike, you can opt for the two hour hike from changu narayan to telkot, nagarkot.

Changunarayan Temple

Changunarayan which is regarded as the oldest temple of Nepal is supposed to have been constructed in 4^th century. The temple which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu is listed in World Heritage site. The temple is located at top of the hill, which is surrounded by forest with champak tree and small village. The temple is adorned by some of the best specimen of stone, wood, and metal craft in the valley. The temple built in pagoda style came into existence in lichhavi period. The temple was rebuilt in 1702 after a major fire occurred.

Changunarayan Temple after earthquake

Homestay and Ghalegaun

Homestay is a type of lodging that tourists share with the homeowner with the intention to learn culture and lifestyle from the homeowner who is willing to transmit and share their culture. The homeowner prepares lodging and food for the tourists with reasonable pay. Home-stay is different experience in comparison to other modes of accommodation such as a hotel, motel or bed and breakfast.Thehe location of the homestay is normally situated in rural areas where the whole community is still practicing the traditional way of life and embracing strong culture and traditional practices.

#Beautiful Ghale gaun Village/pic by Raseek

History of Earthquake in Nepal

Earthquake is not new in Nepal. Every now and then, Kathmandu is hit by the massive and destructive earthquake. Kathmandu is also one of the cities around the world that lies in the seismic zone. There were several records of earthquake that has hit Nepal and caused huge damage to both human life and property. The massive earthquake that was occurred in 1934 was of 8.4 Richer, more powerful and deadliest than the recent earthquake on 25th of April, 2015. During that massive earthquake, it has destroyed many cultural and historical heritages such as Dharahara (which has been completely destroyed in recent earthquake), Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square and many such places which are important from both cultural and historical points of view. Those places were rebuilt after the shocking disasters.

Damage/Loss in Culture Heritage Sector of Kathmandu

Seven groups of monuments and buildings in Kathmandu Valley make up the world heritage site. Let’s take a sad look at what has gone and what stands still.

Kathmandu Durbar Square

80 percent of the temples around Durbar Square are now destroyed in Kathmandu Durbar Square, including the 18th century Vatsala Durga Temple – a towering sandstone structure that evoked the peaks surround-ing the city. Kathmandu’s Durbar Square also sustained severe damage, with parts of the Hanuman Dhoka (the city’s oldest palace) having collapsed along with the pagodas of several temples.

Why Should we travel?

Travelling is a natural human activity just like breathing, eating. From the beginning of human civilization people used to travel.. However, people travelling in the past had different motives than people travelling in the present times. In past travelling were more related with trading and merchandise, visit to religious sites and some people used to travel to new places to enhance knowledge and experience. However, modern day travel is mostly related to rest & relaxation, pleasure and so on.

We have modern transportation facilities now which has made travel lot more easier than before.  We can travel from one corner of world to another just in few hours of time. Not only transportation, we have internet which provides information of every country, its culture & people and popular destinations. We need to travel more as travelling is much more easier now. Travelling enhances our experience, the more we experience we gain the more we understand life. We will get a chance to know the life behind our community.

Here, are few reasons why we should travel:

• Travel to know the unknown
• Travel creates moments
• Travel to know what is beyond your community
• Meeting new people and learning about their culture, language and so on.
• Travelling increases knowledge
• To know nature closely
• To refresh mind & be energetic
• Travel makes you feel younger