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A temple without Pinnacle Bajrabarahi Temple

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...

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...

Rare Snowfall at Phulchowki Lalitpur

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...

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...

Panch Dhara(Godavari Kunda)

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...

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.