Travel n tours spots of Nepal: Trekking in Nepal

The history of the word trek has been derived from the AFRIKAANS to ENGLISH which means a long and hard journer and is also dervied from the DUTCH word "TREKKEN" which means to pull or haul.So,basically trekking means a journey committed only on foots in the areas where the means of transportation are generally abscent.It only refers to walking on trails and should not be mistaken for mountaineering,another country hiking and climbing on rough places.It is days of walking for adventure.
As nepal is a tourism country and covers large areas of tourism areas ,so,there are various places for a person to go for a trekking.Nepal is known country all over the world for trekking.The georgraphical regions are suitable for trekking.The places full of adventure supports nepal for a good trekking reasons.Annually,outstanding number of tourists visit nepal in order to trek in the regions that are suitable for trekking.The himalayan region has lots of trekking routes for the trekkers.The most famous places are EVEREST,ANNAPURNA,LANGTANG,DOLPO and so on for trekking.From short, easy treks to month long expeditions, from tea-house trekking to camping 'rough', Nepal has it all.In what way u want to trek for ur passion and interest there are all time life achieving places in nepal.. Largely inaccessible by road, combined with the well-worn foot tracks developed between villages over centuries, makes trekking the best way of seeing the Himalaya.Thus,nepal has a unique sopts for a trekker to find and seek his adventure.

Travel and tour spots of Nepal: Bhote koshi

The Bhote Koshi or Rongshar Tsangpo is a trans-boundary river and is part of the Kosi or Sapta Kosi river system in Nepal. It originates in Tibet Autonomous Region of China.The source of the Rongshar Tsangpo or Bhote Kosi lies in the mountains to the east of the Kathmandu-Lhasa Highway in Tibet.After flowing through Tingri County of Tibet, the Rongshar Tsangpo enters Nepal downstream from Drubden, at an elevation of 2,750 metres (9,020 ft).In Nepal, it flows through steep and deep gorges and joins the Sun Kosi, downstream from Barabise.

 Bhote koshi is famous for adventure sport in Last resort like:
Bungee jumping

Bungee jumping or swinging over the Bhote Koshi has been described as the ‘ultimate experience’.The valley is narrow with steep hillsides towering over 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) from the river. Nepal's first bungee jumping site is situated at Last Resort, 160 metres (520 ft) above a gorge with the river raging below. It is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from the Nepal-Tibet border.Bungee jumping at the Last Resort is one of the longest in the world. It is higher than the highest bungee in the New Zealand.After leaping from the bridge platform, the bungee jumper has a free fall towards the river before the swing lines take up the tension and he enters a large, semicircular arc of about 240 metres (790 ft).[When it opened in 1999, the Last Resort was amongst the highest suspension footbridges in the world.Swiss designed, especially for bungee jumping with a 4x safety factor, the bridge will hold 4.5 tonnes. Over 6,000 metres (20,000 ft) of steel wire was used to build the longest suspension bridge in Nepal.



Actual costs need to be checked with the service provider, but just to give a basic idea about costs: the swing or bungee costs 80 US dollars, including lunch and return transport from Kathmandu. Extra jumps cost 25 dollars. A two-day bungee and rafting package with overnight accommodation, meals and transport costs 130 dollars.It is around 3 hours by road from Kathmandu. The Bhote Koshi flows along the Arniko Rajmarg.



The bridge site also encompasses hiking, rafting and mountain biking as well as overnight stays in a tent.



 Water sports

The Bhote Kosi is the steepest river rafted in Nepal. With a gradient of 15m per km it is a full eight times as steep as the Sun Kosi, which it feeds further downstream.The river carves a steep and direct drop at the top that gradually eases to more placid streams and the calmer pools with a 46-km run at the Lamosunga dam. The rapids here are class IV- V at high flow, and III at lower levels.The Bhote Koshi is used for both rafting and kayaking. The river is steep and continuous with one rapid leading into another.

Travel and tours spot of Nepal: Rukum District

Rukum District  is a "hill" and "mountain" district some 280 km west of Kathmandu in Rapti Zone of Nepal's Mid-Western Region. Rukum covers an area of 2,877 km² with population (2001) of 188,438. Musikot (also called Jhumlikhalanga) is the district's administrative center.




Rukum district has many potential tourist attractions that remain unexplored. There is 5,849 meter (19,195 ft.) Mt. Sisne (Nepali: सिस्ने हिमाल), also called virgin mountain. Nobody claims to have conquered this mountain yet. Rukum is sometimes called "the place of 52 lakes and 53 hills". Rukumkot has a beautiful pond called Rukmini Tal or locally Kamal Dhaha. Nearby are notable temples called Barah and Sibalaya, and caves such as Deurali Cave.

Travel n tour spot of Nepal:Manang

The Manang Valley, which lies close to the Nepal-Tibet border, offers tremendous opportunities due to its rich natural flora and fauna. Three tracks start from here. The first, via Thorangla, Muktinath, and Mustang to Lhasa -- a journey that takes four days; the second via Naur Khola and Naurgaon, which takes five days to Lhasa; and finally the third via Larkiya bazar, which is the one most commonly used by the people of Central Nepal.

Along with the Marwaris who have migrated from India to Nepal in large numbers, the Manangies are the best known traders of Nepal. They have received special dispensation from the King to trade in South East Asia, and travel abroad with precious stones and metals, musk, herbs and other items. They import ready-made garments, watches and electronic goods. Many of the Manangies spend as much as six months away from home, returning only during the summers. Many of them reside in Kathmandu, where their children study in the English medium schools. The parents' lack of proficiency in the English language is irrelevant as it in no way affects their trading skills.



Since the area was opened to outsiders in the late 1970s, many have switched from the traditional agriculture to hoteleering.

The trail from Manang to Muktinath has been used by the locals for hundreds of years to transport huge herds of sheep and yak in and out of Manang. It is an important route for the people of the region.



The northern parts of Manang Valley are dry, brown and desolate places, very different from the thick forests and brown green valleys of Sikkim and Eastern Nepal.

Travel and tours spots of Nepal : Pokhara city

 Pokhara is sub-metropolitian city of Nepal. Pokhara is 198km west from Kathmandu the capital city of Nepal. Pokhara is the third largest city of Nepal after Kathmandu and Biratnagar.It is the Headquarters of Kaski District, Gandaki Zone and the Western Development Region. It is also one of the most popular tourist destinations of the country.Pokhara is situated in the northwestern corner of the Pokhara Valley, which is a widening of the Seti Gandaki valley.The Seti River and its tributaries have dug impressive canyons into the valley floor, which are only visible from higher viewpoints or from the air. To the east of Pokhara is the municipality of Lekhnath, a recently established town in the valley.The famous tourist spots of Pokhara are Phewa lake, view of Machapuchare(Fishtail)range,David Falls,Mahendra cave,Bat and Gupteswor cave, Begnas lake ,Saranjot view etc. Temples worth visiting in the older part of town are Bindhyabasini temple and Bhimsen temple. Another temple, Barahi temple, is located on an island in the Phewa lake, accessible only by boats .The best viewpoint of Pokhara is Sarangkot (1,600 m) and Thulakot (in Lekhnath a part of famous Royal Trek from where four lakes Phewa, Begnas, Khaste and Dipang and whole Annapurna range can be seen) to the west of the city. Paths and a road lead almost to the top of Sarangkot with an excellent view of the mountains and the city. On the summit of Sarankot there is a Buddhist stupa/monastery, which also attracts many tourists.

Rivers and lakes in Pokhara
List of lakes & rivers in Pokhara area:




Phewa Lake

Begnas Lake

Rupa Lake

Seti River

Gandaki River

Gude Lake

Neurani Lake

Deepang Lake

Maidy Lake

Khastey Lake

Bijayapur River

Peace Pagoda

So,this is some of the details of Pokhara city. Pokhara is the place where you can enjoy sceneric beauty,carried out treeking, and do some of the adventurous activies too.

Travel n tour spots of Nepal: Gosainkunda

 Gosainkunda is one of the famous religious places in Nepal. Gosainkunda is pilgrimage place of Nepal. Gosainkunda is a lake situated at an altitude of about 4,360m. Best way to appoarch Gosainkunda is from Dhunche, 132kms north east of Kathmandu. Dhunche is linked with Kathmandu by motorable road. Gosainkunda is surrounded by high mountainsSurrounded by high mountains on the north and the south the lake is grand and picturesque. There are other nine famous lakes such as Saraswati Bhairv, Sourya and Ganesh Kund, etc.

Gosainkunda Lake

Langtang is also one of the most unspoiled national parks of Nepallies in Gosainkunda lake area . Situated North of Kathmandu, it is the most easily accessible highland sanctuary from the capital. Langtang covers 1,710 sq. km. forming the upper catchment areas of two of Nepal's largest river systems - the Trishuli and Koshi. There is great latitudinal variation, starting at 1,500 m. and ascending to the top of Mt. Langtang Lirung at 7,234 m. As a result the park has immense ecological diversity. Some of the most attractive areas of the park include the Langtang Valley,  the forested hillsides above the village of Helambu.




The deep gorges of Bhote Koshi and Langtang Khola are thickly forested with rhododendron, oak, maple and alder. The stretch of forest around Ghoda Tabela in the lower Langtang Valley and below Gosainkunda is inhabited by the red panda, a rare and threatened symbol of a healthy Himalayan ecosystem. Other animals, common to these forests are wild boar, Himalayan black bear, ghoral, grey langur monkey and leopard. The rare Himalayan hony guide has been sighted here and the park is also the home for Impeyan, Tragopan and kalij pheasants among others. Larch, a rare deciduous conifer, is also found in the forest of lower Langtang Valley. Further up, Himalayan tahr, musk deer and snow leopard can be found. The upper Langtang Valley is one of he few known breeding grounds of the ibils bills besides the Tibetan snow cock and snow partridge.

Travel and tour destination of Nepal: Jomsom(Muktinath Temple and Trekking experience)

The Jomsom Trekking is a classical trek, where the final third of the Annapurna Circuit, follows the Kali Gandaki Valley between the soaring peak of Annapurna I (8091m.) with her range & Dhaulagiri (8168m.) along with her range. That is why it is declared as the deepest gorge in the world. The Trekking area is equally important for its religious importance. Thousands of Nepalese and Indian Hindu pilgrimage pay their homage to the Muktinath temple every year. The Trekking area situated on the dry, desert- like Tibetan Plateau. This trek allows access to the high mountains of the Himalayas within a reasonable timeframe and without ascending to adventurous altitude.

Muktinath is a pilgrimage shrine located 140 miles from Kathmandu in the snow clad Himalayas and it is located near the Kandaki river famous for the Salagrama stones. Muktinath is also one of the 51 Sakthi Peetams of India.

There is lots of doubt, where this Divyadesam is located. Some says that Mukthinath, which is found 170 miles from Katmandu, it is said the Salagrama Kshetram which is found on the banks of Kandaki river. Mukthinath is otherwise called as "Mukthi Narayanan kshetram".



But, some say, about 65 miles away from Katmandu, there is a place by named "Damodhara Kund", which is found on the bank of Kandaki river is said to be the Salagrama sthalam.



But, whatever it might be, we all the bhaktas should consider that the stones (the Salagramam) which is found on the bank of Kandaki river is said to be considered as the Salagrama sthalam.

Specials:



1. This sthalam is said to be one of Suyambhu sthalam (Suyambhu means created (or) originated on its own) and to explain this speciality the perumal is found as "Nithya Saanthiyam" (always (or) permanently found).



2. The Salagramam is said to be having Jeevan with in and considered to be one among the precious stones. If this Salagramam is kept in houses and done Poojas in a proper way, all the Ashta Lakshmis stay in our house and we can get out from all the burden.



3. Like how, the Thiru Neeru (Vibhoodi) that is given in Lord Shivan temple doesnt have any dhosham, irrespective of the body condition, this Salagramam also have the same character.



4. Since this Salagrama sthalam is said to be found on the bank of pure river (Kandaki Nadhi) and this Salagramam is said to be the stone of purity, there is no need to do the "Samprokshanam".

(Samprokshanam is a custom which is done to a temple whenever any false thing like anyone dies or bad issues happen in and around the Temple.)



Moolavar:

The Moolavar of this Salagrama sthalam is Sri Moorthy Perumal. He is found in Nindra thirukkolam facing his thirumugham along North direction. Prathyaksham for Brahma devan, Rudran and Kandaki.



Thaayar:

The thaayar of this Divyadesam is Sri Devi Naachiyaar.



Mangalasasanam:





Periyalwar - 2 Paasurams.

Thirumangai Alwar - 10 Paasurams.

Pushkarani:





Chakkara Theertham

Kandaki Nadhi

Vimaanam:

Kanaka Vimaanam.





Sthalapuranam

This Divyadesam is found almost in our Indian Border line. There is lots of doubt, where this Divyadesam is located. Mukthinath, which is found 170 miles from Katmandu, it is said this Salagrama Kshetram is found on the banks of Kandaki river. Mukthinath is otherwise called as "Mukthi Narayanan Kshetram". But, some say that Mukthinath is said that this divyadesam originated on the River Kandaki. But, some say, about 65 miles away from Katmandu, there is a place by named "Damodhara Kund", which is found on the bank of Kandaki river is said to be the Salagrama sthalam. But, whatever it might be, we all the bhaktas should consider that the stones (the Salagramam) which is found on the bank of Kandaki river is said to be considered as the Salagrama sthalam.



While travelling towards this divyadesam lots of wild animals are found, which are considered as so dreadful. Because of this, it is advisable if we go in groups containing 50 members and we can go to this sthalam only by getting the permission from the Nepal Government.



The Salagramam is said to be having Jeevan with in and considered to be one among the precious stones. If this Salagramam is kept in houses and done Poojas in a proper way, all the Ashta Lakshmis stay in our house and we can get out from all the burden. To explain about this, this sthala perumal, Sri Moorthy along with Sri Devi Naachiyaar is found facing along the direction of North, which is said to be the direction of Guberan, the God of wealth.



But if we do pooja to a salagramam which is found in damaged condition, it is not good for the family. So, doing poojas for a good conditioned Salagramam is advisable.



This Salagrama sthalam is said to be found on the bank of pure river and Salagramam is said to be the stone of purity, there is no need to do the "Samprokshanam". (Samprokshanam is a custom which is done to a temple whenever any false thing like anyone dies or bad issues happen in and around the Temple.)



Like how, the thiruneeru (Vibhoodi) that is given in Lord shivan temple doesnt have any dhosham, irrespective of the body condition, this Salagramam also have the same character.



The sthalapuranam of salagrama divyadesam is closely related to Kandaki river, Thulasi and Radhai.



Story of Thulasi:



Once, there lived a Manukula king by named Kusadwajan, who had a wife by named "Madhavi". She did a strong tapas towards Sriman Narayanan. As the result of her tapas, she earned a beautiful lady child and named haer as "Thulasi".



Thulasi did strong tapas and she had in her mind that she should marry Sri Vishnu and attain him. Brahma appeared as a result of her tapas and gave her a varam that she will marry Sriman Narayanan in her next birth. And at the same time, Brahma devan said about her previous birth. He said that in the previous birth, she was born as one among the Gopikashrees (Radhai) and Sudhamar, hamsam of Lord Krishnar got attracted towards the beauty if you (Thulsi) and got the Sabham from Radhai that Sudhaman will be born in Earth and born as Sankha Choodan.



Sriman Narayanan turned as Sankha Choodam and went towards Thulasi's house and Thulasi thinking that Sanka choodan has returned home, let her beauty to enjoy by Emperumaan. But soon after, she realised that the person who has aquired her beauty was not his husband but it is someone else and got rid from him. At that time, Emperumaan showed his seva and explained all about the varam she got and explained Sankha Choodan was also the hamsam of Sriman Narayanan. But, at the same time, Thulasi was very much worried about the act of Sri Vishnu. At that time, Sriman Narayanan, explained her that Sankha choodan was the Hamsam of him (Sri Vishnu) and Thulasi is the Hamsam of Radhai and as per the Varam given by Brahma devan, she married Sriman Narayanan.



After this, the perumal told her that her purity and her Aathma will flow like a river and that river is Kandaki river and the perumal he himself will originate from the pure river as "Salagramam", the precious and spiritual stone.



To explain more about Thulasi, the perumal in Paarkadal worn her as the Garland, so that she is found on his body forever. Bhaktas who do poojas and explain her fame in Kaarthigai pournami are said to attain good position and they are not only blessed with Thulasi but also by Sriman Narayanan.



Kinds of Salagramam:



There are different kinds of Salagramam found in their shape and structure. They are



Lakshmi Narayana Salagramam

Lakshmi Janarthana Salagramam

Raghunatha Salagramam

Vaamana Salagramam

Sridhara Salagramam

Damodhara Salagramam

Raja Rajeshwara Salagramam

Rana Ragha Salagramam

Aadhisesha Salagramam

Madhusoodhana Salagramam

Sudharsana Salagramam

Gadhadara Salagramam

Hayagreeva Salagramam

Narasingha Salagramam

Lakshmi Narasingha Salagramam

Vasudeva Salagramam

Prathyumna Salagramam

Sangarshana Salagramam

Anirudha Salagramam

Like this, there are so much types of salagramam and these Salagramams are identified according to the holes and the shape and structure they are found.



If any 12 Salagramams are found and the pooja is done in a proper way in a house, the house is said to be treated as 108 Vaishnavite Divyadesams and this implies how pure and precious is the Salagramam. When this 12 Salagramam is done with proper pooja, they should keep the thirunamams of Sriman Narayanan (ie).



Om Sri Kesavaya Namaha :

Om Sri Madhavaya Namaha :

Om Sri Vishnuvaya Namaha :

Om Sri Thirivikramaya Namaha :

Om Sridharaya Namaha :

Om Sri Padmanabhaya Namaha :

Om Sri Narayanaya Namaha :

Om Sri Govindaya Namaha :

Om Sri Madhusoodhanaya Namaha :

Om Sri Vamanaya Namaha :

Om Sri Rishi Kesaya Namaha :

Om Sri Damodharaya Namaha :

So, irrespective of the size and the numbers of Salagramams, it is believed that if you worship in a proper way, Salagramam will lead us to a Good way and Mukthi

Travel n tours destination Nepal

        Nepal is fine and majestic destination for tourist to travel around. Nepal is the landlocked country and lies in south asian.Capital of Nepal is Kathmandu. Nepal also known as the himalayan country. The total area of Neapl is 14,100 sq km. Nepal is famous for diverse culture, tradition and festivals. Nepal is the birth place of lord Buddha. Nepal is the second riches country in Water resources ,so thats why Nepal has adventure like rafting, bungee jumping too. Trekking is also one of the activities that can be carried out in the himalayan regions of Nepal. Nepal is famous destionations for historical,culture,natural attractions. Nepal is country of full of mountains,glaciers and rivers located in the lap of world highest mount peak Mt.Everest. Nepal has unmatched hospitality and friendly people too. In Nepal,  one can experience spectular sceneries, majestic monastries visit,temples and socio-cultural diversity too.There many traveling n tour destinations in Nepal such as: Pokhara, Lumbini, Chitwan, Gorkha, Tansen, Janakpur, Ilam, Dharan, Dhankuta, Hile, Charikot/Jiri, Namche Bazaar, Humla/ Jumla, Dolpa, Mustang, Muktinath/Jomsom, Manang, Baglung, Devghat, Nuwakot, Panchmul Sirubari, Helambu, Gosaikunda, Birjung, Kodari,Thimi, Changu Narayan, Sankhu, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Namo Buddha, Surya Binayak, Nagarjun, Kakani, Daman, Kirtipur, Chobar, Pharping & Dashinkali, Vajrabarahi, Phulchowki, Godavari, Balaju Water Garden, Buddhanilkantha, Shivapuri. Nepal is a country one must visit in their life time. Exploring Nepal is to explore oneself.

travel and tours in Nepal

Adventure in Nepal
1.Kakani:  In Kakaini you can have fun and excitement of tour by doing these kinds of things.
a)Weekend Camping

b)Angling & Fishing

c)Heliskiing

d)The Royal Chitwan National Park-Jungle Safari


e)Royal Bardia National Park

f)Motorbike Safari

g)Mountaineering

h)River Rafting

i)Rock Climbing

j)Skiing & Heliskiing

Its located 29km north-west of the Kathmandu city, fabulous holidays area of Kakani features attractions ranging from beautiful alpine scenery to the magnificent Himalayan panorama particularly of the Ganesh Himal massif. Other peaks that can be closely seen from Kakani are: Gaurishanker (7,134m.), Choba Bhamre (6,109 m), Manaslu (8,163 m), Himalchuli (7, 893m), Annapurna ( 8,091m), and several other peaks.

Its a description of travel & tour spot of Nepal -Kakani

Introduction about travel & tours

       As we are human being , we have a different passions n temptations for lust or hunger for those kinds of stuffs. Human beings needs some break from the daily busy schedule and life so for new experience n refreshment people travel from place to place. Travel is movement of people or humans between distant geographical locations for any duration, with or without any means of transports. Travel can be short or long period of time . In a general term, travel can be stated as journey to a certain of place(destination or location). Travel also include relatively short stay between succesive movements. Travel can be a hobby of more than 90% of people in this world. People love to travel, traveling is the way of learning. Travel can be local, regional ,national (domestic) or international. People travels for their entertainment, scenery beauty, natural experiences, adventure experiences, knowledge ,experiencing new culture & traditions, relatives get together ,spending holidays & vacations etc. For example : to attend for a concerts, for rafting ,bungee jumping ,rock climbing, for site seeing, going for see the wonders of the world, visit relatives in different areas for get together, for honey moon and celebrating different festivals etc. Travel can be for recreational purpose, for tourism, for business, for commuting and may have numerous others reasons , such as for health care, migration, fleeing war, etc. Travel may occur by human power transport such as by different transportations facilities and walking too. Tour can be defined as traveling around from place to place. For more explanations, tour can be a journey including the visiting of a number of places in sequence, esp. with an organized group led by a guide. Without travels n tours life is bored without it. Experience through seeing or visiting new place . Knowledge and Experience surely will build up by travel and going on different tours. travel n tours is a fun way of learning.