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Well at first I did not believe it. But during second visit my daughter Munu called me to show that the Monkeys are jumping in the pool, which is especially made for them. It was crowded and many leave it as this a monkey affair. But believe me we enquired with people they confirmed that at about 4.30 every afternoon they jump in this pool of Swyambhunath in group. It is worth watching believe me!
Next time you are in Kathmandu, please make sure you see this. I had never seen the Monkeys taking bath in a pool made for them just like human beings. They use the same technique we use while jumping in a pool. Who taught them? How did they know the technique? How do they calculate timings? May be it is because of God's blessings. I leave it to the fellow travellers to decide. Leave a Comment
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 Pashupatinath, stairs to
the temple by sachara
We sat for a long time at the terraced hill-side at the east bank, having a very good view at the busy other side.
A lot of pilgrims and visitors climbed the stairs, to the Pashupatinath Temple. Entrance to the temple is forbidden to non-Hindus.
The large gilded, triple-roofed temple was built in 1696. Nearly 300 years before there must be allready another building on this site. Leave a Comment
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 Pashupatinath by sachara
The Basmati River is a holy River and so is Pashupatinath a popular place to be cremated. The burning ghats are just north of the footbridges.
Pashupatinath is 5 KM west of Kathmandu and can be reached by bus. Go off at Gosala. Leave a Comment
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 bathing in the Bagmati River by sachara
So there are most of the time a lot of visitors around. Pelgrims take water from the holy river to bring home. Also ritual bathing take place in the river here.
We could sit at the riverside for hours, enjoying all the activities around the river. Leave a Comment
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 Bagmati River, ghats by sachara
Like in Varanasi, there is almost always a cremation going on. Allthough photographing is permitted, out of respect for the dead and family, I felt uncomfortable to make pictures, so I didn't. Leave a Comment
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You may think why this is a tip? But I feel viewing Kathmandu city from The Swyambhunath is a different experience altogether! Just be there for 20-30 mts, you will feel sudden change in weather, temperature and the scenario in changing!! The setting of the camera will have to be changed and you may feel why I did not bring a sweater!
To experience all these you need to be there! Leave a Comment
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 Hindu shrines above
Pashupatinath by mtncorgLeave a Comment
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 Kathmandu in the morning by happyluckymeLeave a Comment
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 Between the villages by Peter_PLeave a Comment
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When in Kathmandu, you should explore the city to have a feel on the actual daily life. Although the city is dusty, lively and chaotic, it is quite safe to walk around. Leave a Comment
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