Welcome to Lumbeni. ” one of the famouse sacred place in the world”

Lumbeni  one of the sacred place, one of famouse place, one of the wolrd heritage site, one of tourism site, one of God’s place, one of the hsitorical place is in Nepal. The “God buddha” aslo called “light of the asia”, symbol of truth,symbol of non-voilence, symbol of peace  is aslo born in this place. So this place is well known in the world. Thousands of tourist or prigrim come here to visit Lumbeni. It is one the most peacefull and sacred place in the world.

The Lumbini garden located in the Rupandehi district of Lumbini Zone is considered as a highly sacred site. Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the messenger of peace, is one of the holiest places on the earth. Lord Buddha's mother, Shakya Queen Mayavati, gave birth to prince Gautam inside the beautiul Lumbini garden in 623 B.C. She was on her way from from her parents' home at Devdaha to her husband's home at Taulihawa. The holy Lumbini is the most sacred pilgrimage site for the millions of Buddhists throughout the world. Most of the tourists arriving in Nepal visit Lumbini characterized by peaceful environment and the numerous temples and monasteries constructed by various countries. Lumbini is a suitable place to understand the historical background of Buddhism as well as the life history of Lord Buddha. The temple dedicated to Mayadevi is the main attaraction of Lumbini. Located beside the temple are the holy Pushkirini Lake and the Ashoka Pillar erected by emperor Ashok of Magadh, India to mark the birthplace of Lord Buddha.

The Mayadevi Temple

         The Mayadevi Temple, the Birth Marker Stone, the Ashok Pillar, the Idol of Myadevi, the holy Pushkirini Lake, the Eternal Peace Flame and the numerous huge monasteries constructed by different countries are the major attaractions of Lumbini. Lumbini has been listed in the UNESCO'S World Heritage Sites in 1997 AD due to its religious importance and historical background. Lumbini is located 22 km west from Bhairahawa's Siddharthanagar. And at a distance of 300 km from Kathmandu and 197 km from Pokhara. Likewise, there is also the choice of flight from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa airport. Night and Day buses to Lumbini are found at Kathmandu's Kalanki and New Buspark. Different types of accomodation ranging from ordinary lodges to luxurious hotels are available.The Mayadevi Temple is the most important temple among the ancient heritages located within the Lumbini garden. The temple houses ancient idol of Mayadevi, the Birth Mrker Stone and the ruins from 3rd century BC to 7th century BC. The interior of the temple has a heavenly peaceful environment that brings to life the clairvoyance from ancient time. Tourists love to take photographs of the treasure trove of the ancient artifacts. It takes 10-15 minutes on foot and 5 minutes by rickshaw to reach the Mayadevi temple from the main entrance of Lumbini.

Ashok  Pillar

          The Ashok Pillar located within the Lumbini garden is regarded as an important historical heritage. Famous Mourya emperor Ashok of Magadh in India  had ordered the pillar to be erected in 249 BC while on a pilgrimage following the advice of his spritual teacher Upagupta. Emperor Ashok had erected the pillar along with a stone tablet that has incription saying "Shakyamuni Buddha was born here". The pillar and the inscription stand as a testament of Lumbini being the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The Ashok Pillar has proven to the world that Lord Buddha was born in Nepal. The Pillar stands adjacent to the Mayadevi Temple.

Holy  Pushkirini  Lake

         Prior to giving birth to Lord Buddha, his mother Mayadevi had taken a bath in the sacred Pushkirini Lake situated near the Ashok Pillar to the south.The ancient Lake is a major attaraction for tourists. It is traditionally believed that Lord Buddha was bathed with the water from the same lake after his birth.

Birth    Marker   Stone

      The Stone Marker of Lord Buddha's birth place is preserved within the Mayadevi Temple enclosed in a glass box. The marker stone precisely marks the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The marker stone was unearthed in 1996 AD during an archeological excavation.

Lumbini  Museum

        A museum has also been established at the Lumbini garden to preserve the historical artifacts like clothes, coins, idols and other items related to Buddhism  unearthened during excavations carried out arround Lumbini in diferent times. Tourists can view these artifacts in the museum for study and research. The museum is frequently visited by those seeking information about Buddha. The museum is at a 10-15 minutes walking distance from the Eternal Peace Flame.

Idol  Of   Mayadevi

         The 3 feet tall idol of Mayadevi carved on a stone tablet is estimated to have been originated in the 4th century.The idol is located in the sanctum of the Mayadevi Temple. The carved figures have been obscured. The idol is also known as the Birth idol as it depicts the birth of Lord Buddha. The idol shows Mayadevi leaning to tree while giving birth and there are two heavenly messengers waiting to receive Buddha. Figure of infant Buddha is at the centre of the idol.

World  Peace   Stupa

         The World Peace Stupa was constructed at Lumbini to spread the message of peace, friendship and goodwill in the world and to raise awareness to keep the earth pure and clean. The 41.5 m tall stupa is one of the major attaraction of Lumbini. The stupa was constructed as part of the campaign by Japanese Buddhist preacher Fujing to construct World Peace Stupas in different parts of world. It takes 40-50 minute on foot and 25 minues on rickshaw to reach the World Peace Stupa from the Mayadevi Temple. Very few tourists arriving at Lumbini miss a visit to the World Peace Stupa. The heavenly serene atmosphere arround the stupa and the attaractive pieces of art that adorn the Stupa entice the visitors.

World Peace Flame

          The eternal World Peace Flame is a major attaraction of the Lumbini garden located at the centre of the garden. Tourists flock to observe the flame that is kept glowing uninterrupted 24 hours a day. The flame was lighted on 1st November, 1986 AD by the then Prince Gyanendra Shah. The flame that represents peace and fraternity in the world was brought from the United States of America as part of the celebration of the International Peace Year. The eternal flame can be reached at the end of a 10 minutes walk from the Mayadevi Temple.

Tilaurakot

          Tilaurakot was the capital of the ancient Kapilvastu state of the Shakya  dynasty. The site is important both historically and religiously. Siddartha Gautam had spent 29 years of his early life here. The archeologically important ruins of the eastern and western gates of the town aging between 2nd to 4th century BC can still be seen. Tilaurakot is located 25 km west of Lumbini. There is a road to Taulihawa from Lumbini's Parsha, a 5 km rickshaw ride from Taulihawa will take to Tilaurakot. There is, however, no facility of accomodation in Tilaurakot. Kudan, Niglihawa, Gotihawa, Sangrahawa, Devdaha are other important sites associated with Siddartha Gautam's life.

Kudan

          There are many historical sites arround Lumbini and Kapilvastu  associated with the life of Lord Buddha. Kudan is also one of such sites. This is the place where, according to a popular belief, Lord Buddha met his father King Shuddhodan when he returned after attainment of Enlightenment. The place is located about 5 km south of Tilaurakot.

Devdaha

           Devdaha the birthplace of Lord Buddha's mother Mayadevi and consort Yasodhara is located at Rupandehi district. The region 56 km east of Lumbini was the capital of the Koliya rulers. There is a popular belief that the Lord Buddha had visited the place 7 years after attaining enlightenment. Most tourists visiting Lumbini also visit Devdaha.

Sangrahawa

           The Sangrahawa region that witnessed the massacre of  thousands of Shakyas in the ancient time is an important historical site of Kapilvastu district. The region represents a dark chapter of the history. The site is littered with ancient ruins and there is also a pond nearby. Sangrahawa is located 12 km north of Taulihawa.

Incredible Khaptad National Park

Introduction

Khaptad National Park is located in the Far-western region of Nepal. The park was gazetted in 1984 covering an area of 225 sq. km. The area of buffer zone is 216 sq.km. The park is the only mid-mountain national park in western Nepal, representing a unique and important ecosystem. The late Khaptad Swami moved to the area in 1940's to meditate and worship. He spent about 50 years as a hermit and became a renowned spiritual saint.


Features

The park offers a challenging yet rewarding experience unlike any other protected area in Nepal.. The Khaptad Baba Ashram is located near the park headquarters. The Tribeni confluence made by three rivers, and a Shiva temple are on the way to Park Headquarters. Ganga Dashahara is celebrated here during Jestha Purnima and many pilgrims visit the park during the festival. Sahashra Linga is another religious site situated at 3,200 m above sea level which is the highest point in the park. Other religious places include Ganesh temple, Nagdhunga and Kedardhunga. These areas are considered as places for meditation and tranquillity and should not be disturbed. Tobacco products, alcohol, and sacrificing of animals are prohibited in these areas. There is a small museum and a view tower at the park headquarters. To the north one can see the Saipal Himalayan Ranges- In the other direction the vast green mid-hills of Nepal can be seen clearly. There are 22 open patches of Patans (pastureland) mix together with the forests inside park. The local people graze their livestock in the Patans during the summer season. In the north-eastern part of the park, there is a lake called Khaptad Daha. During the full moon of August - September a festival is called Purnima celebrated here.

Climate

The seasons of spring (March-May) and autumn (October-November) are the best times to visit the park. The temperature ranges from 10°c to 20°c offering pleasant trekking weather. The monsoon begins in June and last until September during this time paths become muddy and slippery. From December to February winter brings snow and chilling winds.


Flora & Fauna

The flora of the park can be divided into three basic vegetation zone's-subtropical, and temperate. In the lower altitudes (1000 - 2000 m), subtropical vegetation dominates the landscape; Forest mainly consists of Montane Sal, Pines and Alder species. From 1800 - 3000 m temperate type dominates the landscape. The forest there are comprised of lower temperate mixed broad-leaved species (Lindera nacusua, Cmnamomum tamca. etc), temperate mixed evergreen species (Spruce, fir, hemlock, oak. etc), and upper temperate broad-leaved species (Aesculus indica, maple, etc.) Fir oak, birch, and rhododendron arc the major species found there. Intertwined into the landscape of the Khaptad plateau are the Patans (pastureland) with beautiful flowers (about 135 species) that bloom in the summer and late spring. The grassland flowers consist of primulas, buttercups, and wild berries. A wide variety of medicinal herbs (about 224 species) are occurr inside the park The park is reported to have 266 birds species with migratory birds joining the residential ones. It supports about 175 breeding birds’ species. Some of the common ones are the Impeyan, pheasant (Dhanphe), Nepal's national bird, and many types of partridges, flycatchers, bulbuls, cuckoos, and eagles. A wide variety of butterflies, moths, and insects are also forming a part of the Khaptad ecosystem. The park provides habitat for some 20 different, species of mamals. Common ones include barking deer, wild boar, goral, Himalayan black bear, Yellow-throated Marten, and Rhesus and Langur monkey. Other includes leopard, wild dogs, jackal and musk deer.

Facilities

Currently there are no lodges or hotels in the park. Trekkers must be self- sufficient in tents, food, fuel and all other supplies. Make sure to bring a first-aid kit because there are no medical facilities available within the park.

How to get there

The best way to reach the park area is to fly from Nepalgunj to Dipayal and the local buses are available for Silgadhi, Doti. From Silgadhi Bazzar one has to hike 6 hours to the park entrance and another 7-8 hours to the Park Headquarters. Other options are-flight to Dipayal followed by a three-day walk, or flight to Achham or Bajhang followed by a two-day walk, or flight to Bajura followed by a four-day walk. However, Dipayal and Accham airport are rarely open.

List of Highest Mountains in Nepal

Nepal is known as land of Himalayas world over. There are 1,310 peaks above 6000 meters of which 238 are already opened for climbing. Likewise, out of fourteen 8000 meters above peaks eight of them, including the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest lie in Nepal. Other seven are namely Kanchanjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and Annapurna.

Mt. Everest
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world measuring 8,848 m(29,028 feet) in height. It was first climbed on May 29, 1953 by a New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal. Mount Everest is also known by the Tibetan name Chomolangma (Goddess Mother of the Snows), and by the Nepali name Sagarmatha (Mother of the Universe).

Everest had been attempted many times before the important expeditions being that of 1922, 1923 and 1924. The body of George H. L. Mallory, who died in an earlier attempt (1924), was discovered on the mountain in 1999. More than 600 climbers from 20 countries have climbed the summit by various routes from both north and south. Climbers? ages have ranged from nineteen years to sixty. Climbing on Everest is very strictly regulated by both the Nepalese and Chinese governments. Climbing Everest and Treks to Everest Base Camp are becoming increasingly popular on both the north and south sides of the mountain. On the north side, a Buddhist monastery stands at the foot of the Rongbuk Glacier, beneath Everest?s spectacular north face. The monastery is one of two whose locations were selected specifically to allow religious contemplation of the great peak. The other is the Thyangboche Monastery in Nepal. The once active Rongbuk monastery in Tibet has required much rejuvenation from the destruction it experienced following China?s invasion of Tibet.

Kanchenjunga
Kanchenjunga (8,586) is the third highest mountain in the world. From 1838 until 1849, it was believed to be the highest. It is an enormous mountain mass, and many satellite peaks rise from its narrow icy ridges. It is located on the border of Nepal and Sikkim, just 46 miles northwest of Darjeeling. It is the most easterly of the great 8,000-meter peaks of the Himalaya.

Though not successfully climbed until 1955, it was first attempted in 1905, but four members of that international parties were killed in an avalanche. As inspiring as Kanchanjunga?s beauty is that at least the first three parties to ascend the mountain never attempted the final few feet to the summit out of voluntary respect for the Sikkimese, who consider the summit sacred. The successful British expedition of 1955 set the standard by stopping a few feet short of the actual summit, in honor of the local religion.

Lhotse  
Lhotse (8,516) is the fourth highest mountain in the world. Its long east-west crest is located immediately south of Mount Everest and the summits of the two mountains are connected by the South Col, a vertical ridge that never drops below 8,000 meters. Lhotse is sometimes mistakenly identified as the south peak of the Everest massif. No serious attention was turned to climbing Lhotse until after Everest had finally been ascended. Lhotse was first climbed in 1956 by two Swiss, Fritz Luchsinger and Ernest Reiss.

In addition to the main summit, there are two subsidiary peaks, Lhotse Shar, which is immediately east of the main summit, and Nuptse, a high peak on the mountain?s west ridge.

Makalu
 Makalu (8,463) is the fifth highest mountain in the world. It is an isolated peak, located just 14 miles east of Mount Everest. Its size alone is impressive, but its structure, that of a perfect pyramid with four sharp ridges, makes this mountain all the more spectacular.

It has proved to be a challenging climb, as only five of its first sixteen attempts were successful. Previously, it had been admired and studied by several Everest parties, but like so many other giants in the Khumbu region, it was not attempted until the summit of Everest had been attained in 1954. A French group first climbed Makalu in the year 1955.

Chomo Lonzo (25,650 ft.) is a subsidiary peak of Makalu, rising just north of the higher summit, separated by a narrow saddle.

Cho Oyu
Cho Oyu (8,201) is the sixth highest mountain in the world, located a short distance to the west from Everest and Lhotse (the fourth highest) in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal along the Tibetan border. Its towering peak stands with Everest well above the surrounding mountains. It became a familiar landmark to climbers ascending Everest?s north face. Just west of Cho Oyu is the Nangpa La, a 19,000-foot glacier pass, and the main trade route between the Khumbu Sherpas and Tibet. Cho Oyu?s proximity to the Nangpa La has earned it the distinction among some climbers as being the easiest 8,000 meter peak. It was the third such peak climbed, and the first climbed in autumn by two Austrian.

Dhaulagiri
Dhaulagiri (8,167), whose name means White Mountain, is the seventh highest mountain in the world. It is an enormous Himalayan massif, located in north central Nepal. It is the highest mountain located entirely within Nepal. After its discovery by the western world in 1808, it replaced Ecuador?s Chimborazo (20,561 ft.) as the postulated highest mountain in the world. It maintained this standing for nearly 30 years, until the discovery of Kanchanjunga, which was then falsely believed to be the world?s highest mountain.

Dhaulagiri?s crest stretches for thirty miles, lending structure to an otherwise tangled topography of twisting ridges, glaciers, and ice falls. Along the main crest, several pyramid-shaped peaks rise. Four of these summits, numbered from east to west, rise above 25,000 feet.

In 1960, the Swiss/Austrian expedition who first reached the summit did so despite their airplane having crashed during the approach. This was the first Himalayan climb supported by an airplane, although the plane was subsequently abandoned on the mountain.

Manaslu
Manaslu (8,163) is the high peak of the Gorkha massif, and is the eighth highest mountain in the world. It is located about forty miles east of Annapurna, the tenth highest mountain. The mountain?s long ridges and valley glaciers offer feasible approaches from all directions, and it culminates in a peak that towers steeply above its surrounding landscape, and is a dominant feature when seen from afar. The name Manaslu is derived from the Sanskrit word Manasa and can be roughly translated as Mountain of the Spirit. An all-female Japanese expedition successfully ascended to the summit, thereby becoming the first women to climb an 8,000-meter peak.

Annapurna
Annapurna (8091) is an enormous Himalayan massif, the tenth highest mountain in the world. In 1950, it became the first 8,000 meter mountain to be successfully climbed. It is located east of a great gorge cut through the Himalaya by the Kali Gandaki river. The mountain has glaciers on its western and northwestern slopes, which drain into this gorge.
Annapurna is a Sanskrit name that can be translated as Goddess of the Harvests or more simply The Provider. Of Annapurna?s many highs peaks, five are labeled using some variation of the name Annapurna. Of these, the two highest (Annapurna I and II), stand like bookends at the western and eastern ends of the massif.

How amusing fishing in Ankhu Khola??

fishing in Arukhola

Ankhu Khola is yet another excellent destination for the subtle sport of fishing. It lies north in the Ganesh Himal region. You drive from Kathmandu to Khahare Bazaar which takes about six hours

The main places where you can enjoy the fun of fishing includes from Khahare Bazaar till Kintang Phei. Another option is from Khahare till Tari Besi. This program has been designed to take anglers, both amateurs and professionals on an exciting fishing trip. While on this exciting fishing trip you also enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding forests, streams and the high mountains.

Here too you find an opportunity to hook up the varieties of fishes such as mahseer, snow trout, fresh water eel, and catfishes.

The main attractions of this program are to make you feel relaxed away from the hubbub of city and help to observe the rural part of Nepal. Here you can enjoy boating, swimming in crystal clear blue water and lying on sand beeches, camping, experience local culture, interaction with the local people as you can choose home stay, try fresh and tasty fruits, vegetables and fish and beautiful sceneries add an extra advantage to your tour.

its really attractive Majhi fishing in Nepal

fishing in banks of gandaki

Fishing with the Majhis offers an experience not found elsewhere in Nepal. On the white sand banks of the renowned Sun Koshi river you will learn traditional fishing skills from the Majhi peoples, enjoy a fresh fish BBQ and/or pig roast, and gain appreciation for Mahji culture throughout the day and during the Majhi music concert. Relax on the sandy riverbank and sunbathe. The Majhi Fishing Experience is located in the riverside Majhi villages of Lubughat and Seleghat in the remote west and southern parts of sunkoshi gandaki ,seti and so many other river. This unique experience can be added to your Sun Koshi rafting trip (Seleghat) or can be a day trip arranged from Kathmandu/Dhulikel (Lubughat).

Sufar in Chitwan National Park

Introduction

The park is situated in south central Nepal, covering 932 km2in the subtropical lowlands of the inner Terai. The area comprising the Tikauli forest-from Rapti river to the foothills of the Mahabharat-extending over an area of 175 km2 was declared Mahendra Mriga Kunj (Mahendra Deer Park) by the late King Mahendra in 1959. In 1963, the area south of Rapti River was demarcated as a rhinoceros sanctuary. The area was gazetted as the country's first national park in 1973, recognizing its unique ecosystems of international significance. UNESCO declared RCNP a World Heritage Site in 1984,In 1996 an area of 750 km2 surrounding the park was declared a buffer zone, which consists of forests and private lands including cultivated lands. The park and the local people jointly initiate community development activities and manage natural resources in the buffer zone. Government of Nepal has made provision of to provide 30-50 percent of the park revenue for community development and natural resource management in the buffer zone.

Features

The park consists of a diversity of ecosystems-including the Churia hills, Ox-bow lakes, and the flood plains of the Rapti, Reu and Narayani Rivers. The Churia hills rise slowly towards the east from 150 m. to more than 800 m. The western portion of the park is comprised of the lower but more rugged Someshwor hill. The park shares its eastern boundary with the Parsa Wildlife Reserve.

Climate

The park has a range of climatic seasons each offering a unique experience. October through February with average temperatures of 25oc offer an enjoyable climate. From March to June temperatures can reach as high as 43oC, The hot humid days give way to the monsoon season that typically lasts from late June until September, Rivers become flooded and roads are impossible. In late January, local villagers are allowed to cut thatch grasses to meet their needs, which offers a better viewing of wildlife to visitors. September ,November , February and April, migratory birds join the residential birds and create spectacular bird watching opportunities. While the monsoon rains bring lush vegetation, most trees flower in late winter. The palash tree, known as the "flame of the forest' and silk cotton tree have spectacular crimson flowers that can be seen from a distance.

Flora & Fauna

The Chitwan valley consists of tropical and subtropical forests. Sal forests cover 70 percent of the park. Sal leaves are used locally for plates in festivals and religious offerings. Grasslands cover 20 percent of the park. There are more than 50 different types of grasses, including the elephant grass (Saccharum spp ), renowned for its immense height. It can grow up to 8m in height. The park is home to more than 50 mammal species, over 525 birds, and 55 amphibians and reptiles. The endangered fauna found in the park are: One-horned rhinoceros, Gaur. Royal Bengal tiger. Wild elephant, Fourhorned antelope, Pangolin, Golden monitor lizard, Python, etc. Bengal florican. Lesser florican, Giant hornbill, Black stork, While stork, etc.

Facilities

The display at the visitor centre at Sauraha provides fascinating information on wildlife and conservation program. The women's user groups' souvenir shop offers a variety of handicrafts and other local products for gifts and souvenirs. Elephant safari provides opportunity to get a closer view of the endangered one-horned rhinoceros. One may also get a glimpse of the elusive Bengal tiger. The Elephant Breeding Center at Khorsor, Sauraha gives you information on captive elephant and the calves born there. The museum at Kasara, the park headquarters, has informative displays- Near the HQ visitors can see Bikram Baba, a Hindu religious site of archival value. A short walk (1km) from the park HQ will take you to the Gharial Breeding Center, which is also home to the Marsh mugger and number of turtles. Inside the park, there are 7 resorts run by park concessionaires that can provide lodging and access to wildlife activities. Various resorts and lodges situated outside the park also offer variety of services.

 How to get the

Public buses, tourist coaches, and airlines service link Chitwan. There are nine entrance gates to the park 1, Kasara via Jagatpur , 2. Ghatgain via Patihani , 3. Bhimle via Maghauli, 4. Khagendra mali via Bhandara , 5. Sunachuri via Sunachuri , 6. Sauraha via Tandi (Ratna Nagar)7. Laukhani via Pragatinaggr , 8. Amaltari via Danda , 9. Kujauli via