Bandipur Best Hotel (Depche Hotel)

 

 

 

 

Hotel Depche is located on a promontory at the edge of Bandipur's mountainous bowl shaped valley. Hotel Depche is located at a pleasent distance from the town from which offers a stunning 180 degree view of the Himalayas including the mighty Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Fishtail, Lamjung, Manaslu, Himal Chuli, Ganesh Himal and Langtang.

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Load Shedding Schedule 2070-02-26

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Desire Means A Great Longing To Expand
Talk: Osho

The energy called desire has been condemned for centuries. Almost all the so called saints have been against it, because desire is life and they were all life-negative. Desire is the very source of all that you see, and they were against all that is visible.

Desire without any object, desire without being goal-oriented,
unmotivated desire, pure desire, is godliness. Desire is not to be
destroyed; it is to be purified. Desire is not to be dropped; it is to be transformed.

Your very being is desire; to be against it is to be against yourself and against all. To be against it is to be against the flowers and
the birds and the sun and the moon. To be against it is against all
creativity. Desire is creativity.
   

The Eastern scriptures are perfectly right when they say that God
created the world because a great desire arose in Him – a desire to create, to manifest, a desire to make many from one, to expand.

But these are only metaphors; God is not separate from desire. Desire means a longing, a great longing, to expand, to become as huge as the sky.
   

What the man who wants to have more and more money really wants is not money but expansion, because money can help you expand. You can have a bigger house, you can have a bigger garden – your territory will be bigger, your freedom will be bigger.
   

The man who is after money may not know why he is after the money. Go deeper into his unconscious, help him to meditate, and he will be surprised
to find that the desire for money is not really the desire for money, it is the desire to expand.
   

The same is the case with all other desires. People want more power, more fame, longer life, better health, but what are they desiring in these different things? The same, exactly the same: they want to be more. They don’t want to remain confined; they don’t want to be limited.

It hurts to feel that you are definable, because if you are definable then you are just an object, a commodity. But all these objects of desire, sooner or later, disappoint.

Money becomes possible one day, and yet expansion has not happened; you may have a little more freedom of choice, but that does not satisfy. The desire was for the infinite, and money cannot purchase the infinite.
   

If you watch carefully, money, power, prestige – nothing satisfies. On the contrary, they make you more discontented. Why? That’s because when you were poor there was hope that one day the money was going to happen and then you would relax and enjoy. Now that has happened, and there seems to be no sign of any relaxation. You are even tenser than you were before, you
are even more anxiety-ridden than you were before.
   

Desire in itself is not wrong. Money, power and prestige are wrong
objects of desire. You can have a sword and you can kill somebody – that does not make the sword faulty. You can also save somebody with the sword.
   

Desire has to be purified and transformed, because it is your energy –you don’t have any other energy. The mediocre way to transform desire is to
change the object. Don’t go after money, start going after God…
   

There is no seed of desire because desire is the seed of all. Desire is the ultimate seed of everything. To transform your energies, be creative.

Slowly, you will see transformation happening of its own accord.

Excerpted from The Book of Wisdom. Courtesy: Osho International
Foundation. www.osho.com

Bhoto Jatra

                                                                                                              Last Updated Jun 7, 2013 8:00am
                                                                
             Bhoto Jatra, ends the month-long celebration of Rato Machhendranath Jatra. The chariot with an idol of Rato Machhendranath deity resembles the god of rain, according to local beliefs. It is taken to Lagankhel via Pulchowk, Gabahal, Mangalbazar and Sundhara.

           This is the longest as well as the most important festival of Patan that begins with several days of ceremonies and fabrication of a wooden wheeled chariot at Pulchowk. The chariot carries a 60-feet tall spire fabricated from bamboo poles raised from its all four ends.

           With the beginning of the month-long ritual, the chariot is paraded through the streets of Patan for  several weeks. The procession moves to Gabahal, Hakha, Sundhara and many other places in Patan. It is taken to Lagankhel, where it rests for over 4 days, finally to Jawalakhel.

             According to a legend, Yogi Gorakhnath came to seek alms in Patan but did not receive any from the locals. The furious Yogi forced all the rain-showering serpents under his seat and started meditating. There was no rain in Patan for ages and on the advice of the astrologers and pundits, the king of Patan invited Machhendranath, Gorakhnath’s teacher, in Patan. Learning that his teacher was in Patan, the Yogi went to see him freeing the rain showering serpents from his seat, which led to plenty of rain in the town. Thus, culture experts claim that this festival symbolizes rain and fertility.

              The fourth day of the chariot’s arrival at Jawalakhel is celebrated as Bhoto Jatra on Jawalakhel ground. On the day of Bhoto Jatra a bejeweled bhoto (vest) of Machhendranath is displayed before the public and other dignitaries.

Shangri-La Hotel blaze contained

Last Updated: Wed, 05.06.13 18:44

Shangri-La Hotel blaze contained A fire that broke out at the Hotel Shangri-La located at Lazimpat, Kathmandu has now been contained. Fire fighters and police personnel trying to extinguish a blaze at Hotel Shangri-La ... The fire started from one of the buildings of the five-star hotel at around 4.15 pm and was brought under control at 6 pm, a security guard involved in the fire-fighting operation told Nepalnews. All guests at the hotel were evacuated following the fire. The exact damage caused by the fire is yet to be ascertained. According to the guard, the blaze started from the bar in the hotel's casino. Half a dozen fire engines, local police, army personnel and firefighters were involved in fighting the inferno. As the fire broke out at an area that is not easily accessible, firefighters had a tough time taming the blaze. He said that according to preliminary reports the fire started due to an electric short circuit at the casino's bar. source: nepalnews.com

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Bandipur

Bandipur

Midway between Kathmandu and Pokhara lies Bandipur, a Newar town at a height of 1005m. This town with pristine beauty provides an unrivalled view of the Himalayan panorama and overlooks the Marsyangdi river valley. Bandipur still retains its age old cultural attributes intact with temples, shrines, holy caves, innumerable festivals and Newari architecture. Bandipur is tantalizing-and as yet undiscovered. For detail information and travel guide click the link below: http://www.domestictourism.com.np/pkg/bandipur-tour.php

Nepali food & dishes

Typical Nepali Dal Bhat

The Dal Bhat diet also known as the Ornish diet after Dr Dean Ornish, a professor of medicine from the University of California in San Francisco. But I think even the good doctor would be stunned at seeing the mountain of rice that many Nepalis consume here twice a day with a minimal exercise plan. Probably the only group of people in Nepal that can efficiently deal with this vast amount of rice-eating are porters along the Himalayan trails.
The Ornish diet is vegetarian based and fat restricted. A modification of the Ornish diet with controlled rice consumption but plentiful dal and vegetables with a tasty achar to boot may be a very suitable and practical option for the Nepali palate.
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Gorkha

Gorkha
Gorkha is the birthplace of King Prithvi Narayan Shah the great, the founder of modern Nepal. Situated on a hill overlooking the snowy peaks of the Himalaya is a beautiful old palace known as Gorkha Durbar. There are two attractive temples of Gorakhanth and Kali inside the place precinct. Gorkha can be reached in about six hours by road from Kathmandu and four hours from Pokhara. A side trip to Manakamana temple, on the way to Gorkha is very enjoyable and interesting. The Nepalese believe that MANAKAMANA Goddess fulfills the wishes of all people and that's one reason why the temple is visited by the tourist and the locals all through the year.
For Manakamana trip click the link below:
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Muktinath & Jomsom

Muktinath

Muktinath & Jomsom
It is believed that all miseries / sorrows are relieved once you visit this temple (Mukti=Nirvana, Nath=God). The famous temple of Lord Muktinath lies in the district of Mustang and is situated about 18km northeast of Jomsom at an altitude of about 3,749m. The main shrine is a pagoda shaped temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Set into the wall around it is 108 waterspouts from which pour holy water. The temple is situated on a high mountain range and is visited during fair weather. There are two ways to get to Muktinath from Kathmandu. Either take a direct flight from Kathmandu via Pokhara to jomsom and hike for 7-8 hours via Kagbeni or trek all the way from Pokhara which takes 7-8 days. It is believed that one should visit this temple after competing pilgrimages of four Dhams in India. This temple is held sacred by Hindus as well as Buddhists. The Jwala Mai temple nearby contains a spring and an eternal flame fed by natural gas underground. Jomsom is a major center in the Annapurna region. There is a world-class accommodation facility in Jomsom from where one can enjoy remarkable natural beauty.
For detail information and trip advise click the link below:
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Dhulikhel

Dhulikhel

Dhulikhel
Dhulikhel is scenic and town situated 30 kilometers east of Kathmandu on the Arniko Rajmarg (Kathmandu Kodari Highway). From here one can have a panoramic view of the Himalayan range. From the main town, a short visit to Namobuddha, with stupa and Buddhist Monastery is highly recommended site to visit. Panauti, a village noted for its numerous temples with magnificent woodcarving, is a short distance from Dhulikhel.
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Chitwan

Chitwan
Chitwan is one of the finest national parks in Asia, renowned for its concentration of wildlife and top class tourist lodges, which provide the opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat. Chitwan which means the ‘heart of the jungle’ is among the last surviving example of the continuous band of forests and grasslands, which once extended from the Indus River in Pakistan to the Burmese border. The main attraction here is the Chitwan National Park, One of the largest forests regions in Asia teeming with wildlife such as the rare great one-horned rhinoceros, several species of dear, sloth bear, leopard, wild boar, fresh water, dolphin, crocodile, more than 350 species of birds and the elusive Bengal tiger. Chitwan National Park is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site (natural) list. Visitors to Chitwan may enjoy elephant back excursions, nature walks, canoe trips and jungle treks. There are several authorized agencies to organize such safaris. Visitors may also take a river raft. First driving from Kathmandu to the river Trishuli or Seti Khola. The five-hour drive to Chitwan (165km overland) from Kathmandu is filled with thrilling views of the hills, rivers and plains with jungles on either side.
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Lumbini

Lumbini
Lumbini, the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautam. The Shakya prince and the ultimate Buddha, the Enlightened One, is the pilgrimage destination of the world’s millions of people faithful to all schools of Buddhism. UNESCO lists this nativity site, identified by Indian Emperor Ashoka’s commemorative pillar as a World Heritage Site. The main attraction of Lumbini remains the Sacred Garden which spread over 8sq km, possessing all the treasures of the historic area. The Mayadevi temple is the main attraction for pilgrims and archaeologists alike. Here we find a bas relief of Mayadevi, Lord Buddha’s mother giving birth to him. Standing west to the Mayadevi shrine is the oldest monument of Nepal, the Ashoka Pillar. Emperor Ashoka erected the pillar in 249 BC to commemorate his pilgrimage to the sacred site. To the south of the pillar, we find the sacred pond, {Puskarni} where Queen Mayadevi had taken a bath just before giving birth to Lord Buddha. Places of various interest surrounds the area There are other places of interest too nearby. It is accessible by air from Kathmandu to Bhairawa. From Kathmandu it takes about eight hours by bus or car.
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Pokhara

 

Pokhara

Pokhara, an enchanting city nestled in the tranquil valley, is the starting point for many of Nepal’s most popular trekking and rafting destinations. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fish-trail summit of Machachhapuchhre (6,977m) rising behind it creates an ambience of peace and magic. The valley surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forests, gushing rivers, clear lakes and the world famous views of the Himalayas. Situated 200 km west of Kathmandu, the city is connected by air and road not only from Kathmandu but from other parts of the country. Pokhara offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machchhapuchhre, five peaks of Annapurna and other peaks.
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Patan

Patan Durbar square

 

Patan

The ancient name of Patan is Lalitpur which means a city of beauty. It is indeed a city of beauty and grace and is planned on a circular format with Buddhist stupas at each of the four points of the compass. The city is three Kilometers south-east of Kathmandu across the river Bagmati. Like Kathmandu, its center of attraction is Durbar Square complex, situated right in the middle of the market place. The city is full of Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples with fine bronze gateways, guardian deities and wonderful carvings. Noted for its craftsmen and metal workers, it is also know as the city of artists. It is believed that the city has been built during the reign of Vira Dev in 299 A.D.

Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur Durbar square

Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur or also known as Bhadgaon, is a museum of medieval art and architecture with many fine examples of sculpture, woodcarving and colossal pagoda temples consecrated to different gods and goddesses. The city is shaped like a conch shell-one of the emblems of the god Vishnu and was founded by King Ananda Deva in 889 A.D. Pottery and weaving are its major traditional industries. The city lies fifteen Kilometers to the east of Kathmandu.The city is 1,402 meters above sea level.

Kathmandu

Ranipokhari (Queen pond)

Kathmandu

Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, is one of the world's oldest cities. The old part of the city, with narrow medieval streets and lovely little shrines, centers on the Durbar Square. One can find distinctive pagoda-roofed temples, stone sculptures, old monasteries and historic monuments in Durbar Square.

A brief introduction about Nepal.

About Nepal:

LocationBetween India & the Tibetan Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China. Area & Population 147,181 Sq. Kms & Approximately 22 Million Latitude & Longitude26'12' and 30'27' North & 80 degree 4' and 88 degree 12' East CapitalKathmandu People Over 100 Ethnic Groups & 70 Spoken Languages. Political-SystemFederal Democratic Republic of Nepal. TopographyFrom the World's Deepest gorge 'Kali-Gandaki' to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8848m. Vegetation Nepal possesses some of the most outstanding bio-diversity in the world, ranging from sub-tropical Rain-forests to Alpine Deserts. ClimateClimate ranges from sub-tropical in the low lands to Arctic higher altitudes. SeasonsWinter (December - February) Summer (March - May ) Monsoon (June - August) Autumn (September - November) National Bird & National FlowerImpean Pheasant (Danfe) & Rhododendron Arboreum (Lali Gurans) National Festivals Dashain, Tihar, Shivaratri, Nepali new year (Baishak first), Tej, Chad ete, World Heriatge Sites In Nepal, their are two UNESCO world heritage site respectively cultural world heritage site and another is natural world heritage. UNESCO cultural world heritage site have eight site respectively Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Changunarayan and Lumbini. Seven Cultural World Heritage Sites are situated within 20 kms of radius, in the Kathmandu Valley accept Lumbini. Another UNESCO natural world heritage site including two site respectively Sagarmatha National Park ( Mt. Everest National Park ) and Chitwan National Park. Flora and Fauna 840 different species of wet-land, migratory and residential bird, 8% of the world's population of birds. Home to Endangered Species Like Royal Bengal Tiger, One horned rhino, Snow - Leopard, Red Panda, Brown Bear, Assamese Macaque, Gangetic Dolphin, Wolf, Wild Elephant, Giant Horn - Bill, Swamp Deer, Wild Yak, Tibetan Antelope, Black Buck, Four Horned antelope, Musk Deer, Pigmy Hog, Haspid Hare, Pangolin, Gharial, Indian Bustart, Saras Crane, Impean Pheasant, Python etc. A Living Cultural Heritage Nepal's Heritage is alive and dynamic. Shamanism, Pan-animism & Witch-craft are still practiced in remote regions. Temples, shrines, monuments and monasteries are extremely active with devotees burning butter-lamps, singing hymns, chiming temple bells and playing drums. The only country that has living goddess "Kumari"