10 famous Quotes about Nepal

• Heaven is a myth, Nepal is real.
• “Chasing angels or fleeing demons, go to the mountains.” - Jeffrey Rasley
• “The mountains were so wild and so stark and so very beautiful that I wanted to cry. I breathed in another wonderful moment to keep safe in my heart.” - Jane Wilson Howarth
• “… everything was fresh, green and particularly beautiful. Afternoon light, filtering between remnants of monsoon clouds, picked out gullies and spot-lit patches of forest and scrub on the convoluted ridges of the rim of the Kathmandu Valley. Or, after a rainstorm, wisps of clouds clung to the trees as if scared to let go. Behind, himals peeked out shyly between the clouds.” - Jane Wilson-Howarth

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.