Travel Lalitpur Nepal with Dipesh

Shanti ban is a peaceful place with a huge statue of Lord Buddha in meditating position. Shanti ban has been a main attraction to local as well as foreign travelers since a large statue of Lord Buddha was built here on 2002 AD. The statue stands 25 feet tall. The golden painted statue is visible from the Godavari highway on your right heading towards Godavari as soon as we cross Kitini. A peaceful environment at a lap of a forest, through a village with beautiful scenery of Kathmandu valley in front of your eyes has been a main attraction. The 25 feet tall Buddha statue itself is an attraction. The view of villages of Godavari, green fields, hills, trees, forests and then urbanized Kathmandu is awesome. The steep stairs going uphill to reach the statue can also be an attraction for some. This place of course is an interest to people following Buddhism. Buddhist often visit here for prayers and worshipping Lord Buddha. People following other religions like Hinduism, Christiani...

Bajrabarahi Temple is located at Chapagaun, lalitpur, Nepal. Chapagaun is an old newar village rich with art and culture. Bajrabarahi is one of the temples of Goddess Barahi. Bajrabarahi is worshipped as a powerful tantric Goddess. She is also worshipped as a Matrika. temple of bajrabarahi is located at a peaceful place at the middle of the jungle where different varieties of flora and birds are found. Some people may get amazed to find a peaceful jungle at the side of old village with good human habitation. This place not only has a religious significance but has equal natural and environmental value. You can visit here for religious purpose as well as to have fun with your family and friends. Bajrabahari Temple According to the legends, the temple was established in the month of  Chaitra  in 784 BS by  Shrinewas   Malla. It is believed that there used to be a pond at the place where the temple stands today. Later goddess  Bajrabarahi  inc...

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 ic...

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 day...

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...

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 ...

Kaleshwor Mahadev temple is located at Lalitpur, Nepal. It is located at a beautiful geographical area at the top of a hill with dense forest. You can have a view of range of hills with human civilization at some hills. Most of them are jungles only with trees, wild animals and  birds . View of hill around Kaleshwor A beautiful view from top of the hill will surely help you forget all the trouble to reach here and feel refreshed.A range of tall hills,dense forest, old villages look beautiful. Apart from the Shiva temple at the top, one of the reasons for being the best place to hike is that you can view all there geographical condition of Nepal, Hill, Terai, Mountains from the Top. On this beautiful place, i could capture a video of clouds coming from down of Kaleshwor Mahadev temple, which is located at Southern part of Lalitpur. All the troubles was forgotten after we reach the top. Please find below the video.

Kaleshwor Mahadev is  a form of Lord Shiva also know as Mahadev. Kaleshwor Mahadev temple is established to worship Lord Shiva. This is one of many Shiva temples found in Nepal. Normally we find temples and monasteries at the top of almost every hills of Nepal. This temple too is located at a beautiful landscape, at the top of a hill of Lalitpur. A little plain area, a small temple with Shrine of Lord Shiva, trisuls and ghanta is not just what Kaleshwor temple  is all about. Many people come here to worship Lord Shiva. It is believed that you can even win over your death. But the thing that attract most of the people who visit here is the beautiful view from the top. Kaleshwor Mahadev temple is located  at the top of the hill at southern part of Lalitpur. To reach kaleshwor temple you have to goto Lele from sathdobato, then to Nallu, Bhardeu, katban and finally to Gotikhel.  You pass through villages, dense forests,rivers  and finally some off roads to reach ...

Bishankhu Narayan is Located at Lalitpur, Nepal.It is located at south eastern part of kathmandu valley. You can get a bus to Godamchour or take a bus to Godavari and get down at Badegaun from Lagankhel or Sathdobato to reach here. From Badagaun,take a road going South East,2 km of walk you reach Godamchour, then take a left from the football ground. Take a walk of 1 km uphill, with beautiful scene of villages, green field and cities, with hill and mountains above the city on your left and forests on your right. You already start feeling the fresh air here. Take a steep stairways to reach the temple.Located at a beautiful landscape of rock, you will certainly find the location interesting.The top of the temple is even more beautiful. You take a steep way going uphill from the temple or take a small rough road going uphill from the gate of the temple. A plain place at the top with some salla trees at the side looks wonderful.Beautiful green fields, godavari, hills like Phulchow...