As sound as a bell

A Big and Heavy Bell before climbing up to the Swoyambhu Stupa

Master Shree's wife , who run this souvior shop

view of Anapurna ( FishTail ) mountian ,in Porkara , taken 2001

spectacular view of Himalaya range taken on the aircraft before landing

more 100 year old , Changkuraya Temple , taken 2001

World biggest Stupa - Boundha Stupa



A local Artist



Holy prayer in process

Ancient Durba Square

Prayer Wheel at Swayambhu Stupa

more than 300 steps , quite a challenging climb up to Swayambhu Stupa

There are many good reasons and attractions to come and visit Nepal - Kathmandu. Trekking is NO.1 on what-to-do list in most of tourists' itineraries; the magnificent Mt.Everest , the tallest mountain in the world and other eight mountains amongst top 10 world-rank across the country offer both the challengeing trek and the gentle "tea-house" trek. It is also fascinating to take a historical & cultural tour as there are many impressive world heritage sites - bhaptapur city , world biggest Stupa - Boundha Stupa ,Swoyambhu Stupa,  Durba Square , Patna Square and to name a few. These century-old sites are like a living museum as they are well-preserved. you would admire the beauty of the unique woodcraft & cobble stonework architect, this is also how Kathmandu's name is derived from. Shops and Venders are everywhere espeically at the thamel area where mostly budget travellers / backpackers gather selling all kind of himalaya handicraft , jewelry and so forth. it promises a satisfying hunt.  Religions are diversify in this country.  Hinduisum and Buddism are quite commonly practiced.  Visiting Lumbini - a small town for buddism is a significant pigrimage as it is the birth place of the lord Buddha.  Anything you like to know about Tibetan Buddism , Tangka Art & culture you could almost get as many exile tibetans reside here. ten years ago ( 2001 ) , almost the same reasons brought me but this second visit this year 2012 was "the sacred sound "brought me here.