LUMBINI : Lumbini is known the
world over as the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini is
a small township 284 kms from the capital, Kathmandu.
The monuments, which throw light on Lumbini as the
Buddhists religious site, was excavated and found in
1896. Since then the site is being thronged by god -
fearing Buddhist population form far and wide. The
monuments are scattered around various local sites as
cited below:
Tilaurakot: It is an archaeological site which is 27 km
west from Lumbini, the place evokes the ancient palace
of King Suddhodan, Prince Siddhartha's father, and the
gate of the palace from which the prince fled the
palace. A must for archeology and history buffs.
Niglihawa : To the north west of Tilaurakot the town
environs sites that date back to 3rd century BC. Apart
from Ashoka pillars, one can also see Pali language
inscription ordered by Emperor Ashoka.
Sagarhawa : To the North- west of Niglihawa is a forest
called as Sagarhawa. It environs water tanks excavated
in 1896.
Arorakot : A place, which was in fact, is a walled city
Arorakot is the Buddha's natal town. Remains of a moat
and brick fortification can still be seen.
Gotihawa : It environs yet another Ashoka pillars, a
huge stupa and Mauryan bricks. It is also associated
with Kanakmiani Buddha and Krakuchanda Buddha.
GOSAIKUND :
Gasaikund Lake is believed to have been created by Lord
Shiva, when he thrust his trident into a mountain to
draw water so that he could cool himself after
swallowing poison that burned his throat. There is a
large rock at the center of the lake, which is said to
be the remains of a Shiva shrine.
Gosaikund (altitude 4,380 m) is situated to the north of
Kathmandu on the Langtang trekking trail. The holy lake
is a two-day trek from Dhunche (1,950 m) which is
reached over an adventurous 118-km mountain road from
Kathmandu via Trishuli Bazzar.Devotees gather here in
hordes on the full moon day of August to take holy dips
in the water. Small hotels and pilgrim shelters are
available.
MANAKAMANA :
The temple of Manakamana lies a top a 1,302 m hill .The
deity is one of the manifestations of the Hindu Goddess
Bhagwati who is believed to have the power to fulfill
wishes. It is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites
in Nepal.
Manakamana is situated 125 km to the west of Kathmandu.
It is a steep three-hour hike to the hilltop from Abu
Khaireni on the Kathmandu - Gorkha highway. Or you can
take the cable car at Cheres, 104 km from Kathmandu on
the highway to Pokhara.Package tours is available and
you can be back the same day. There are hotels at
Manakamana if you want to stay the night.
MUKTINATH :
Muktinath is held sacred by both Hindus and
Buddhists.The main shrine is a pagoda-shaped temple
dedicated to Lord Bishnu.Set into the wall around it are
108 water spouts from which pour holy water. The Jwala
Mai temple nearby contains a spring and an eternal flame
fed by natural gas spewing out of the ground.
Muktinath (altitude 3,800 m) is situated in north
central Nepal on the northern arc of the Annapurna
Circuit trekking trail. It is a six-hour walk from
Jomsom airport (2,713m). Helicopter services are also
available. There are pilgrim rest houses, lodges and
restaurants at Ranipauwa nearby.
RIDI : Ridi is second only to the Pashupatinath temple in
Kathmandu in holiness. The Rikheswar Narayan Mandir
situated here is the local version of the Pashupatinath
temple with its auspicious cremation ghats.
Ridi is situated at the confluence of two rivers - the
Kali Gandaki and the Ridi Khola - in mid west
Nepal.Devotees from Nepal as well as India throng here
on Makar Sankranti for a ritual dip in the water. A 50 -
km dirt road links Ridi with the hill resort town of
Tansen, where accommodation is available.
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