Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites in Nepal Posted on 31st , October No Comments For Buddhist pilgrims Nepal is a must-visit destination as it is the birthplace of Lord Gautama Buddha. Important Buddhist pilgrimage sites include Lumbini, where Lord Buddha was born, Tilaurakot in Kapilvastu where he grew up, Devdaha the maternal home of Queen Maya Devi (Lord Buddha’s mother), the high mountainous zones of Dolpo, Mustang, Tsum Valley […]
Tihar – Praying for Prosperity & Long Life Posted on 18th , October No Comments Following closely on the heels of Dashain (one of the biggest Hindu festivals celebrated in Nepal), is Tihar a celebration that involves lights, fire-crackers, music, feasting, merry making and prayers for prosperity and long life. Tihar or Deepawali the ‘festival of lights’, stretches over five days and is dedicated to Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of […]
Garden of Dreams Posted on 6th , October No Comments Garden of Dreams, a tranquil paradise in chaotic Kathmandu Tucked away in a quiet corner away from Kathmandu’s hustle and bustle is ‘Garden of Dreams’, a landscaped garden designed along the lines of an Edwardian garden. Located at the entrance of the city’s tourist hub Thamel, the garden offers a tranquil space for those seeking […]
