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Around Kathmandu Valley.
Balaju Water Garden-Situated five kilo metres north-west
of Kathmandu, Balaju Water Garden is an ideal place for
rest and relaxation. The park features a long line of
twenty-two water spouts, each of which were ornately
carved with crocodile heads during the mid-eighteenth
century. The garden also includes many other ponds, some
of them containing large and small varieties of fish.
Adjoining the garden is an olympic-sized swimming pool
open to the public; Balaju Industrial Estate is located
near by.
Swayambhu-Swayambhu is said to be two thousand years
old, making it one of the world's oldest and most
glorious Buddhist Chaityas. The Chaitya (Stupa) which
forms the main structure, is composed of a solid
hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical
spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on
the four-sided base of the spire are the all-seeing eyes
of Lord Buddha. The temple is situated three kilometres
west of Kathmandu city, and stands on the Valley. This
hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and pagoda temples.
Boudhanath-This colossal stupa, one of the biggest in
the world, is situated eight kilometres east of the
capital. Like Swayarnbhu, the stupa is inset on four
sides with the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha gazing in
each direction. Built on a huge octagonal base, the
stupa is also inset with prayer wheels. It is common to
see dozens of worshippers constantly perambulating the
stupa while taking care to spin each of the sacred
prayer wheels. Around the stupa are various smaller
shrines and the houses of important Lamas (Buddhist
priests). The stupa takes an added importance at all the
Buddhist festivals when Buddhists come from all over the
country to take part in the sacred rituals.
Gokarnaban-This lovely Royal Game Sanctuary, also known
as Gokarna Safari Park, lies about ten kilometres north-
west of Kathmandu. It is situated on the bank of the
river Bagmati. Many wild animals such as the spotted
deer, are found in the sanctuary and can be viewed from
the elephant back. One can enter the game sanctuary on
paying an entrance fee at the gate or by making
arrangements with a travel agency. On the northern side
of Gokarna, on the way to Sundarijal, there is a
pagoda-style temple of Gokarneshwar Mahadeva. To its
right, situated on a hillock, there is a small village
known as Gokarnagaon. Accommodation is also available in
Gokarna Safari Park.
Chabahil-On the road to Boudhanath is the lovely stupa
of Chabahil that could be even older than Boudhanath
itself. According to the tradition, it was built in the
3rd century B.C. by Charurnati, the daughter of the
Indian Emperor Ashoka, after she married and settled in
the Valley. There is also some ancient statuary about
the stupa.
Sundarijal-Situated ten kilometres north-east of
Kathmandu, Sundarijal is famous for its scenic beauty.
There are magnificent waterfalls, cataracts and rock
formations, making it an ideal place for a picnic. One
has to walk a short distance after the motorable road
ends.
Kirtipur-Kirtipur is a small town located eight
kilometres south- west of Kathmandu on the top of a hill
or plateau- shaped ridge. Tribhuvan University sits at
the foot of the hill. This historic town has many things
to offer including ancient shrines, temples, old houses,
villagers typically dressed in old traditional costumes
and people 1 weaving on hand looms.
Sankhu-Sankhu, located twelve kilometres east of
Kathmandu, is a good example of a small Newari town,
with many fine old buildings and temples. Beyond the
village, up a long flight of stone steps, is Bajra
Jogini, another historic temple with beautiful views of
the Valley.
Chovar-Chovar is famous for its gorge, said to have been
cut by the god Manjushree to drain the water out from
the Kathmandu Valley which was at that time a lake. On
the hilltop, there is small pagoda dedicated to Adinath.
From this point one can see a superb view of snow clad
mountain peaks. Chovar is located eight kilometres
south-west of Kathmandu.
Pharping - Pharping has a shrine of Shesh Narayan which
is richly endowed with history and art. The picturesque
shrine stands on a hillock below which there are many
fish ponds.
Dakshinkali-The famous temple of Dakshinkaii is situated
about two kilometres from Pharping. Every Tuesday and
Saturday, pilgrims congregate at the temple to sacrifice
the animals and worship the goddess Kali.
Budhanilkantha-Eight kilometres north of Kathmandu is a
remarkable, colossal statue of the god Vishnu reclining
on a bed of snakes. The 5th century statue lies in the
middle of a small pond. Budhanilkantha is a place of
pilgrimage for all Hindus and is the scene of great
activity at such festivals as Haribodhini Ekadasi and
Kartik Poornima. But the reigning King of Nepal may not
visit the spot.
Godavari-This scenic village is situated ten kilometres
south-east of Patan city. The road from Patan city runs
to Godavari passing through the towns of Harisiddhi,
Thaiba and Badegaon. One of Nepal's holy places, it is
also a good picnic spot set amidst dense forest. The
Royal Botanical Garden, a fish hatchery and a marble
quarry are also located here.
Bajrabarahi-The ancient temple of Bajrabarahi is
situated in a small woodland park located about ten
kilometres south of Patan, near the village of Chapagaon.
A visit to Tikabhairab and Lele from here is well
worthwhile.
Phulchoki-Phulchoki is a 2,791 m. hill, and a good
hiking spot as it offers a spectacular view of the whole
Kathmandu Valley. Rhododendrons of different colours are
found here including pure white and dark red varieties.
A jeepable road leads to the top of the hill, where
there is a Buddhist shrine.
Suryavinayak-Suryavinayak is the shrine of Ganesh, the
elephant- headed god. The shrine has been positioned in
such a way as to catch the first rays of the morning
sun. Excellent views of Bhaktapur with snow peaks in the
background can be seen from here. Being located in a
thick forest, it is also a good picnic spot flanked
bymany attractive landscapes.
Changu Narayan-Chanqu Narayan is situated at the end of
a long ridge which runs well into the Valley. It is said
to have been built by King Hari Dutta Varma in 323 A.D.,
the King also installed the goddess of Chinnamasta. The
temple is richly decorated with suciptures and carvings
and is said to be the oldest pagoda-style temple in the
Valley. It is situated about 125 metres above the Valley
floor and affords a beautiful view of the surrounding
countryside.
Pashupatinath-This is the holiest of all the Shiva
shrines in Nepal and is the abode of lord Pashupatinath,
the guardian God of Nepal. The temple of Pashupatinath
is a large double-roofed pagoda of gold-gilt and brass;
the gateway are plated with silver. It stands on the
western bank of the Bagrnati, about five kilometres
north-east of Kathmandu and contains the sacred lingam
of Pashupatinath. The whole place is a mosaic of other
temples and shrines
dominated by the big gilted figure
of Nandi, the mount of Shiva; this is seated on a stone
pedestal opposite the
main gate, flanked
by a golden trident. There is a crematorium outside the
temple by the side of the wide but shallow river. On the
occasion of the annual festival of Shivaratri (February/March),
the temple is thronged by thousands of devotees,
including a large number of pilgrims from India. The
temple is also the site of a number of other different
festivals and rituals taking place throughout the year.
Guheshwari-About a quarter kilometre beyond
Pashupatinath temple, on the left bank of the river
Bagmati, the temple of goddess Sati, Lord Shiva's
consort, stands in the middle of a paved courtyard
surrounded by rows of rest houses. This temple has the
usual arched construction of tubular metal work covering
the main building. Towards the top, it transforms itself
into four gilded snakes which support the crowning piece
of the roof. The whole structure of the temple is
designed after the tantric yantra or geometric triangle,
signifying the female principle of procreation.
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