Travel Lalitpur Nepal with Dipesh

 Muktinath is a famous Bishnu Temple, sacred for both Hindus and Buddhists, located at foot of the Thorong La mountain pass in Mustang , Nepal . It is famous for the location and also 108 taps where people take a bath as they worship Lord Bishnu. 108 Dhara Among different replicas of Muktinath temple all around Nepal, one of the most famous is located at Godavari, Lalitpur. Muktinath Lalitpur, famously known as Mini Muktinath is located at Dhungashaghu, Godavari. Initiation from the locals changed a small temple at a bank of a river into a famous temple with 108 continuous flowing taps (108 dhara) and now famous as Mini Muktinath. A temple with statue of Muktinath, 108 dhara, statue of mahadev, other deities alongside, a room from Bhajan, picnic spot, manmade old stone saghu and the location itself are some of the major attractions. People who want to go to Mustang and are not able to, find this place as an alternative and come visit here. The popularity of this place is increas...

The main  Manakamana Temple  is situated in the Gorkha  district of Nepal. It is sacred place of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, and believed to be an incarnation of Parvati. Manakamana is a combination of two words "mana" and "kamana". "Mana" meaning heart and "kamana" meaning wish. It is believed that  wishes of all people who visit her shrine and worship her are granted. Manakamana Temple Lalitpur Manakamana temple situated at Lalitpur is believed to be a form of same Goddess Manakamana and is established here by local people with all essential rituals. It is believed that people who can't go to Gorkha can come and worship the Goddess here. Their wish too will be granted by her. This is one of the many form of Goddess Manakamana found at Lalitpur. Manakama temple (small) is located at Godamchour, Lalitpur, almost 9 km away from Sathdobato which falls under Godavari municipality. A peaceful place with a temple at the middle of a gree...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Despite being a beautiful height Kot dada is still unknown to many outdoor as well as indoor travellers.Kot dada is a famous height located at southern part of Kathmandu valley. From the top of the place you can have a beautiful view of  all three cities of Kathmandu valley i.e. Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur which of course will cherish your heart and soul. View of Lalitpur and Kathmandu Kot dada is located at Lalitpur. Once you get to Sathdobato you head straight to Godavari following Godavari highway. After 20 to 30 minutes of local vehicle ride, you reach Hadegaun, Lalitpur,you have to leave Godavari Highway and head towards East. Then you go to Godamchour or you can directly get a bus heading towards Godamchour from Sathdobato or Lagankhel. From Godamchour you go straight uphill, little like forest walk with villages and beautiful view of Kathmandu and Lalitpur  by your left. Then you reach Bishankhu Narayan temple, temple of a Hindu God Bishnu. Make sure you vi...