Travel Lalitpur Nepal with Dipesh

When people of Kathmandu valley were thinking that the summer has arrived with bright sun at the day time, there was a huge snowfall all around Kathmandu valley early this morning.People hardly could believe this at the end of February. Phulchowki covered with snow All the hills surrounding Kathmandu Valley were white covered with snow. It was normal to see snow at the tops of tall hills of Lalitpur like Phulchowki and Lele at the end of winter, but snowfall almost at every hill is hardly seen. Snow at Kot There was a huge snowfall after heavy storm, wind and rain early at the morning at almost every hills of kathmandu valley and places near to them. This has happened after 10 years. Before 10 years there was also huge snowfall at many parts of  Kathmandu valley including Lalitpur. Snow at Bishankhu narayan There was a snow fall for the first time on many small heights and plains of Lalitpur too. People living on the plains of Lalitpur could also experience icy wa

Phulchowki is the tallest hill of Kathmandu valley located at the top of Godavari,Lalitpur.It is at the height of 2782 m. Phulchowki hill is surrounded by the dense forest of different plants,one of the famous plant is of Rhododendron. We can find different coloured Rhododendron here. Rhododendron is Nepal's national flower. It is very cold in the winter and normally at the end of the winter there is a snowfall here. Normally at the start of February, there is snowfall at Phulchowki and other hills of Lalitpur. Here is video  of snow at Chandragiri, Lele, Fulchowki and  Lek. Phulchowki always has been a place to hike. It is a beautiful trial from Godavari through a dense forest to the top of the hill. There is a shrine of Phulchowki mata, an army camp and a tower. Beautiful; view from the top is mind blowing. Locals often visit to the top of the hill especially on the day of Baishak Purnima. You can find some people on a hike at the middle of the jungle on other days too

Bishankhu Narayan temple is located at Lalitpur, Bagmati, Nepal. Bishankhu Narayan is one of the four Narayans located at each corner of Kathmandu valley. Narayan is another name to Lord Bishnu. It is said that this temple was built by Haridutta Varma around 43 - 143 AD.According to legend, the hillock near the temple was formed when Lord Vishnu destroyed the demon Bhasmasura, who, having attained from Lord Shiva the power to turn anybody he touched into ashes, had tried to test the power upon the deity himself. Lord Vishnu quite skilfully convinced the demon to test the power upon himself and thus turned him into a mound of ashes Bishankhu Narayan Temple  It is located at South Eastern part of the valley.  Despite only few kilometers away from the city, this place is still unknown to many people. Located at a beautiful landscape, the view of all three districts of kathmandu valley, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur and kathmandu from the top of the temple is awesome. Beside temples

Pancha Dara is a famous place at Godavari,Lalitpur,Nepal. It is also famously known as Godavari kunda. Similar to Nau dhara, Panch dhara is also a Nepali name for 5 taps, where "Panch" stands for 5 and "Dhara" stands for "taps".Panch dhara has 5 taps flowing with fresh spring water every time, small temples, and ponds.Old  stone taps designed as dragon heads are very beautiful.Dense forest all around add another beauty to it. There is also a buddist monastery near by it. This place is also famous as Godavari kunda. Godawari Kunda Paanch Dhara Panch Dhara is quiet and peaceful almost all the days despite Saturdays since a lot of people visit Godavari on Saturdays for picnic or hangouts.Many people visit here just to touch the water since it is believed to be pure. Some even take the water with them. Despite being surrounded by a beauty, Panch dhara is famous for the mela that is held every 12 Years. Once in a 12 years there is a huge mela at Panc

This beautiful statue of Shree swosthani mata is located at a beautiful view point of Santaneshwor Mahadev temple. From here you can have a view of beautiful green fields,village of lalitpur, cities of Kathmandu, hills above them and beautiful himalayan range at North. Shree Swosthani Mata is a powerful Goddess worshiped by hindus especially at the month of Magh by listening to her stories. Hindus read a book also called Shree Swosthani on the month of magh and share the stories to others. People visit Santaneshwor at Magh since it is related to Shree Swosthani katha. It is believed that Santaneshwor is formed when Shiva madly carried out dead body of Sati and roamed the world. Statue of Shree Swosthani mata at Santaneshwor,Lalitpur Nepal Shree Swosthani katha is a powerful myth and is believed that if read or shared to someone you will be blessed.

At the middle of the jungle you can find this beautiful stairs which connects Dadagaun and Kot Dada together.You can find this stairs middle of nowhere when you head towards Kot dada from Lubhu or Lamatar at Dadagaun, Lalitpur. Stairs in between Dadagaun,Lalitpur and Kot dada, Lalitpur This is one of the oldest way to go to Kot dada. People of Kot have used this stairs for ages and still have been using this daily. In the middle of a dense forest, this stair is a beauty.

Nau dhara is located at lap of Phulchowki hill which is the tallest hill of kathmandu valley. It can be also said that Nau dhara is the starting point to start trekking to Phulchowki. Nau dhara means 9 taps in Nepali.  Surrounded by trees, you can find 9 tap with waters coming out of it, a pond and temples. Peaceful and silent places in the middle of a dense forest, where you can completely get lost in the nature. It is just some minutes away from a busy road.The pitched road from the bus park to the temple is just beautiful, surrounded by trees. Nau Dhara Temple Nau Dhara is not only famous for the 9 taps. Nau dhara has a temple of a Devi, a Goddess. She is worshiped at the time of Dashain, biggest festival of Hindus. And also marriage ceremonies are held here. So it remain silent unless there is some marriage ceremony or is Dashain. You can feel the freshness and peace. It is believed that this place was developed at Rana Reign. Rana families built houses at Godavari to e

SwethBarahi temple is located at badegaun, lalitpur, 6 km away from Sathdobato. Despite being at a the heart of newar village badegaun,full of cultures and only some meters away from Goadavari highway, this temple still is unknown to many people. Sweth Barahi Temple SwethBarahi is one of the Barahi temples inside Kathmandu valley. SwethBarahi is a strong and powerful goddess. Many people come here to worship her. Often many marriage ceremonies are performed here. It is a peaceful place just near to an old village. To go to this temple you need to get on a bus from Lagankhel or Sathdobato heading towards Godavari. After 6 km or almost 20-25 min ride from Sathdobato on the Godavari highway, you reach a place called Badegaun. You can see a police station at your left, then there is a 4 way intersection. Leave the highway and then take the way on your left. Go straight about 200-300 meters ahead, then you reach a place with some tree and a temple, Swethbarahi. You often s