Shiva and Parvati looking out the window

Nepal from different visits

My first attempt to visit Nepal was in 1971 when East Pakistan got an independed nation called Bangladesh. Hundred thousands refugees tried to escape over the borders to India and Nepal that the nepalese government closed the borders for all foreigners to enter. My first impression about Nepal was covered with sad experiences made in that war between India and Pakistan.
1978 I came back to Nepal a…  (read more)
Shiva and Parvati looking out the window

Shiva and Parvati looking out the window

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The long low building on the northern side of Durbar Square contains a shrine to Shiva and Parvati, figures of whom can be seen gazing down from an upper window posed like a normal couple. One of the most photographed subjects in Nepal by foreign visitors.
A new image of Kathmandu

A new image of Kathmandu

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The roads and lanes are full and overloaded with hundreds shields, signs and transparents (not the best development in Kathmandu)
Kal Bhairab statue gets renovation

Kal Bhairab statue gets renovation

12 Aug 2017 1 1 1390
Kal Bhairab is the god of destruction. This Kal bhairab statue is located at the center of the Kathmandu Durbar Square (old palace premises). This is one of the widely photographed statues in Kathmandu, no wonder there are so many pics of it in Trekearth too.
Kathmandu skyline with Bhimsen tower

Kathmandu skyline with Bhimsen tower

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Bhimsen Tower, also known as Dharahara-Tower, was a nine storey (50.2m) tall tower at the center of Kathmandu. It was built in 1832 AD by the then Prime Minister Bhimsen Thapa of Nepal under the orders of Queen Lalit Tripura Sundari. The tower had a spiral staircase inside containing 113 steps. The 8th floor was holding a circular balcony for observers that provides a panoramic view of the whole Kathmandu valley. Most of the tower collapsed in the 25 April 2015 Nepal earthquake, but the base remains. Sixty bodies were found in the rubble. Reconstruction of the tower is to commence in November 2017.
Taleju temple in Kathmandu

Taleju temple in Kathmandu

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Durbar Square is dominated by the temple of Taleju, highest and largest of all the valley. The goddess Taleju, a manifestation of Durga, to which they offered bloody sacrifices, was the guardian divinity of the Malla sovereigns.
Guards at the Uma Maheshwor Temple in Kirtipur

Guards at the Uma Maheshwor Temple in Kirtipur

30 Apr 2004 2161
The triple-roofed Uma Maheshwar Temple, or Hindu Kvat, is another famous temple of Kirtipur. It is also known as Bhavani Shankar Temple. Already situated at the highest point of the town, its dominant position is accentuated still further by a tall stepped platform. It lies at 1414 m altitude and was built in the year 1655 AD by Vishwanath Raurta. Standing by the temple, one can enjoy the beautiful landscape of the valley including the Himalayan ranges. The Temple is gotten by climbing the stone stairway by the saddle. On either side of the beginning of the stairway is a stone elephant with spikes on them. The is dedicated to Shiva and his consort Parvati. To the left of the main deities is the form of Shiva with Parvati leaning against him seductively. The temple originally had four roofs. It was damaged in the earthquake of 1934 and was restored. Its advised don't sit on elephants back!
Bagh Bhairav Temple in Kirtipur

Bagh Bhairav Temple in Kirtipur

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Is dedicated to God Bhairav in the form of a tiger. This god is regarded as the guardian of Kirtipur and the locals call it Ajudeu, a grandfather god. This temple was constructed between 1099AD-1126AD by Shiva Deva. The temple lies at the height of 1405m from sea level, from wher a beautiful view of Kathmandu valley can be seen. The three-storey temple is rectangular and lies within the area of 1500 sq.m. The weapons like swords and shields are showcased in the front roof of the temple. These weapons are said to be presented by Newar troops after their defeat by Late King Prithivi Narayan Shah.
Three Sadhus for photo shooting

Three Sadhus for photo shooting

17 May 2007 3 755
This colorful three Sadhu men I have met already many times, first in 1981, always the same representatives for tourist photographers asking for a good donation (how much comission the local officers and police get from the donation I could not figure out). Have a look at one of many thousand of captures from this famous men!
Kathmandu scene

Kathmandu scene

17 May 2007 1 1 707
A comon scene in Pashupatinath

A comon scene in Pashupatinath

17 May 2007 753
The door into Mani Keshar Chowk in Patan

The door into Mani Keshar Chowk in Patan

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Women give their donation lamps

Women give their donation lamps

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In front of the Hiranya Varna Mahaa Vihar tempel
Girl with her goat in Bungmati

Girl with her goat in Bungmati

10 Aug 2007 3 904
Bungmati downtown

Bungmati downtown

10 Aug 2007 536
A picture of streetlife in Bungamati, a small village in Kathmandu valley.
Chatting on the roof

Chatting on the roof

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Two lovely kids

Two lovely kids

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Bungmati village

Bungmati village

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The village also houses the Newari Cultural Museum that showcase local traditions. We came here and enjoyed what is a traditional, almost untouched Newari town.
Khokana village

Khokana village

10 Aug 2007 1 1969
View from our walking tour from Bungmati to Khokana. The Newari who live here eek out a simple living off the land. Much of their daily activities take place outside of their dwellings and they really do seem to embrace nature. Thus, as you make your way down the main street of the village, you will see woman sitting outside spinning, men crushing seeds, and other daily activities.
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