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"In Satya Yuga, Bipaswi Buddha came from a city known by the name of Bandhumati; and having taken up his abode on the mountain to the west of Nag Hrad(Kathmandu Valley) sowed a lotus-seed in the tank, on the day of the full moon in the month of Chait. The lotus seed that had been sown brought forth a lotus flower, in the middle of which Swayambhu (who had come from Aknisht Bhuban) appeared in the form of light, on the day of the full moon in Aswin." Wright 1877: 77-78
The youngest of the three sister Durbar’s of the valley. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a marvel of wooden and stone architecture. It features a unique blend of ingenuity and fusion of the architecture of its older sisters. In comparison with its sister durbars the architectural layout is more organized with large squares and equal divisions around the city. The city diffuses from the centre(Taleju) outwards into the numerous vicinities of Bhaktapur.
Heritage Weekly: Patan Durbar Square
Patan, Yala, Lalitpatanna and Lalitpur,all these names are used to describe a magnificent city which was founded on Buddhist Principles during the era of the Licchavi Era. Today the Patan Durbar Square is known for its magnificent wooden architecture and the harmonious entanglement of Buddhism and Hinduism. Patan Durbar Square is the centre of the Sri Yantra Mandala of the city of Lalitpur. It was enlisted along with its sisters Kathmandu Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square in the UNESCO World Heritage list under the criteria of culture in 1979 AD.
Why Nepal is a Trekker’s Paradise
The Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp treks are so well-known that they are often referred to as simply, EBS and ABC. Nevertheless, Nepal is a trekkers’ paradise not only for these two popular treks; there are many other trails that are exciting and challenging. Here’s a series of treks that are becoming more popular by the season.
Why Nepal is a Trekker’s Paradise
The Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp treks are so well-known that they are often referred to as simply, EBS and ABC. Nevertheless, Nepal is a trekkers’ paradise not only for these two popular treks; there are many other trails that are exciting and challenging. Here’s a series of treks that are becoming more popular by the season.
Why Nepal is a Trekker’s Paradise
The Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp treks are so well-known around the world that they are often referred to as simply, EBS and ABC. However, Nepal is called a trekkers’ paradise not only for these two famous treks; there are numerous other trails that are as exciting. Here’s a series of lesser-known trails that are becoming more popular by the season.
Why Nepal is a Trekker’s Paradise
The Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp treks are so well-known around the world that they are often referred to as simply, EBS and ABC. However, Nepal is called a trekkers’ paradise not only for these two famous treks; there are numerous other trails that are as exciting. Here’s a series of lesser-known trails that are becoming more popular by the season.
Why Nepal is a Trekker’s Paradise
The Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp treks are so well-known that they are often referred to as simply, EBS and ABC. Nevertheless, Nepal is a trekkers’ paradise not only for these two popular treks; there are many other trails that are exciting and challenging,. Here’s a series of trails that are becoming more familiar by the season.
Why Nepal is a Trekker’s Paradise
The Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp treks are so well-known that they are often referred to as simply, EBC and ABC. Nevertheless, Nepal is a trekkers’ paradise not only for these two popular treks; there are many other trails that are exciting and challenging. Here’s a series of trails that are becoming more familiar by the season.
