The oldest Hindu temple of Gokarna Mahadev in Kathmandu hosts religious rituals in September in honor of Father’s Day (Kuse Aunsi). Fathers Day is considered a holiday and it is unique! On a September day, usually in early September, Nepalese Hindus honor their living fathers, honor the memory of the dead to bring peace of […]
Holidays in Nepal. Unique festival at Shikali temple
In the village of Hokana on the outskirts of the capital of Nepal – the city of Kathmandu, the Shikali Jatra festival takes place in October. It is organized at the Shikali temple at a time when the Nepalese – Hindus celebrate the most famous festival in the country Dashain or Dashera and is dedicated […]
The nature of Nepal. Autumn-winter season of visiting National Parks. Bardia
In a small country – Nepal, nine national parks, three nature reserves and six protected areas have been created, which make up more than 19 percent of the total territory and are located in different geographic zones – from a narrow, low-lying strip called the terai in the south and the high mountain peaks of […]
Traditions of Nepal. Japu Day and December Full Moon
The Kathmandu Valley is home to the Nevary people. The total number of Newars is about 7% of the total population of Nepal. Most of them have settled since ancient times in the Kathmandu Valley. It is thanks to the Newars in Kathmandu that there are magnificent architectural monuments, and the unique traditions of this […]
Holidays in Nepal. Annual Street Festival in Pokhara
Pokhara is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Nepal. The city is picturesquely located on the shores of Lake Pheva (Pheva), which in clear weather reflects the peaks of the Annapurna massif and the sacred mountain Machapuchare – one of the houses of Shiva. The beauty of the surrounding space and the convenience […]