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About Buddhist Stupa

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Basic Introduction about Buddhist Stupa  Well Known Great Stupa of Bodhnath, Kathmandu Whoever visiting Buddhist countries or sites witnesses a pyramid-like structure erected on the base of a giant dome; some with decoration and some in simple form.  Such particular structure in Buddhist term is called Stupa. In Sanskrit it is also known as Caitya.   Nepal being the birth place of Lord Buddha and bearing the unbroken Buddhist Tradition than any other countries posses several Buddhist heritages.  Among them the Stupa represents as the most important emblem for Buddhists.  Every nook and corner of the historic section of Kathmandu valley (Kathmandu city itself, Patan, Bhaktapur, Kritipur and other ancient towns) is filled by interestingly decorated miniature stupas alongside the Hindu shrines and temples.  Legendry Stupa of Soyambhu and equally historic Bouddha (Bodhnath) Stupas are considered to be holiest pilgrimage sites for Buddhist dev...

Trekking in Nepal The Guerrilla Trek

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Experience Newly Opened Trail in Remote West Nepal Himalaya Guerrilla Trek Guide Book Cover Page Some tourism enthusiast from western Nepal particularly from Rukum and Rolpa district have come with idea to bring tourists to their villages once the heartland of Maoist Rebels who fought against parliamentary and king's rule (1996-2007).   The trail was explored in coordination with former Guerrilla leader and tourism experts including a travel writer which have helped visitors with well written guide book, itinerary and general information for the visitors.   Guerrilla's in Those Days The newly published guide book 'GUERRILLA TREK, aka THE SHANGRI-LA TREK) give excerpt as – The Guerrilla Trek offers a remarkable journey through the heartland of post-conflict territory.   The route takes you through Myagdi, Rukum and Rolpa spectacular districts with low population density at the epicenter of Nepal's ten year conflict and homeland to many revolutionarie...

Larkya ( Larke ) Peak Climbign and Manaslu Trekking

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Larkya or Larke Peak Climbing and Trekking Manaslu Circuit A Section of Great Himalayan Trail The Longest And Most Beautiful Walk In the World Larke Peak 6249 Mtr Manalsu area situated in the middle of Ganesh Himal Range in the east and Annapurna in the west offers all features of great adventure:  enchanting culture,  great mountains including Mt Manaslu (8163 mtr) the 8th highest mountain in the world; and some of the great walks one can endeavor in their quest to outdoor adventure including one of the most beautiful and adventurous high Himalayan passes  of Larkya La (5135mtr).   Trekking Towards Upper Manaslu Three Jewels Adventure is pleased to offer this wonderful trekking with exhilarating climbing trip to Larkya (Larke) Peak (6249mtr) after which the Larkya Pass is named.  Larke Peak is one of the least climbed peaks of this category known as Trekking Peak'  of which the climbing permit are regulated by Nepal Mountaineerin...