Nestled high in the Himalayas of Manang, Khangsar Village lies quietly within Ngisyang Rural Municipality–8, framed by the majestic Tilicho Peak in the background. This ancient settlement, formed by the coming together of five smaller villages, stands as one of the main stopovers on the route to the pristine Tilicho Lake — one of the […]
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Kathmandu. Kukur Tihar, the festival of dogs, is being celebrated at every household today, to mark the third day of Yamapanchak of this year’s Tihar festival. Though Kukur Tihar falls on the second day of the Tihar festival, it is being celebrated on the third day this year due to some changes in the calendar,
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Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve Location Province: Koshi Province Districts: Sunsari, Saptari, and Udayapur Established: 1976 A.D. (2033 B.S.) Area: 175 sq. km Buffer Zone: 173 sq. km Altitude: 75–81 meters above sea level Coordinates: Lies on the floodplain of the Sapta Koshi River, the largest river of Nepal. Overview Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is Nepal’s
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Pathibhara Devi Temple Location Province: Koshi Province District: Taplejung Elevation: 3,794 meters (12,448 feet) above sea level Coordinates: ~19 km northeast of Phungling Bazaar (Taplejung headquarters) Religious and Cultural Significance Pathibhara Devi Temple is among Nepal’s most sacred shrines, revered by Hindus and Kiratis (Limbu community) alike.The goddess Pathibhara Devi (also known as Mukkumlung by
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Makalu Barun National Park Location Province: Koshi Province (formerly Province No. 1) Districts: Sankhuwasabha and Solukhumbu Established: 1992 Area: 1,500 sq. km (approx.) Buffer Zone: 830 sq. km Altitude Range: 435 m (Arun River valley) to 8,463 m (Mt. Makalu) Highlights & Landscape Makalu Barun National Park is the only protected area on Earth with
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Malikarjun Temple (Shree Shailya Shikhar Malikarjun Temple) in Darchula, Sudurpashchim Province. Overview & Significance The Shree Shailya Shikhar Malikarjun Temple is a Hindu temple in Malikarjun Rural Municipality, Darchula District, Sudurpashchim Province. Deities worshipped are Lord Shiva (“Arjun” part) and Goddess Parvati (“Malika” part). So “Malika = Parvati” and “Arjun = Shiva.” The temple and
Tripura Sundari Temple (Ransaini), Baitadi Overview & Significance Name / Local Names: The temple is known as Tripura Sundari Temple, also locally called Ransaini Bhagwati or just Ransaini. Location: It is situated in Dasharathchand Municipality, Baitadi District, Sudurpashchim, Nepal. More precisely, near Gothalapani (market area). Architecture: Pagoda‐style temple, with decorative features (e.g. red marble
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Badimalika Temple (Bajura District) Overview & Significance Badimalika Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Bhagwati (a form of the Goddess, Shakti). According to mythology, this is one of the Shakti Peethas. The belief goes: when Sati Devi sacrificed herself, parts of her body fell in various places. At Mallagiri (in Bajura), it is said
Kathmandu . The 17th edition of the NADA Auto Show has officially begun at Bhrikutimandap, inaugurated by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. This year’s highlights include a flying car, humanoid robots, and advanced four-wheeled robots. NADA President Karan Chaudhary said the event is not just an exhibition but also a major sales platform, accounting for
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