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Huge Buddha Statue at Shanti Ban

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...

Snow fall at hills of lalitpur 2019

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...

Bishankhu narayan cave (Kakaro)

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. Besid...

Shree Swosthani at Santaneshwor

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.

Stairs to Kot dada connecting underdeveloped village with developing ones

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.

Clouds at Kaleshwor Mahadev temple

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.