More famously Chitwan is itself a brand name
of Wilderness – a home of huge species of wild flora and fauna. This UNESCO
world heritage site of Nepal is renowned for wild/eco/wildlife Tourism;
thousands for visitors from across the globe reach there to gamble the
creativity of supreme nature.
This is the hub to wildlife lovers and
researchers. Along with a large number of medicinal herbs, trees and animals,
Chitwan is being more living with its existing number Bengal Tiger, One-horned
Rhino, Feral Pig, Wild Elephants, Crocodiles and etc. To explore these wild
parts of admirable Chitwan, it has developed a number of wild/adventure trips.
These are…
- 1. Jungle walk
- 2. Elebhant back safari/ Jeep safari
- 3. Canoe ride in Rapti River
- 4. Bird Watching tour
- 5. Visit Crocodile Breeding Center
- 6. Elephant Breeding Center
- 7. Elephant Bath
Try it once!
Choe, Yong-Jin is the Ambassador of the
Republic of Korea to Nepal. He has been working to bring greater dynamism in
the trade- tourism relationship between the two countries.
According to him the quantity
of tourist by number is not important. Korean tourists who come to Nepal are
high end tourists who are educated and wealthy. They come to Nepal for
pilgrimage and meditation not for fun. For Korean tourists, a trip to Nepal is
spiritual healing. They not only visit Lumbini but also trek to the Annapurna
region or Everest region. The number is increasing steadily but more important
is the quality. The quality we bring in to Nepal will prove to be good for the
country.
Such an impressive interview
by the Ambassador has brought a positive hope on Korean market of Nepal’s
tourism industry. Entrepreneurs are excited and motivated to focus on quality
service to Korean visitors.
Source: The Himalayan times
1.
Boudhnath stupa
Visiting Boudhnath stupa, Kathmandu’s
thriving Buddhist enclave, is a way to your inner Buddha. If you have one!
2.
Durbar squares
All three Durbar squares of valley: Bhaktapur,
Patan and Kathmandu- are home of impressive architectures.
3.
Relaxing evenings
Evening at a hotel at the end of the universe
sometimes involves a Khukuri rum with friendly hotel staffs. And may be a jam
session!
4.
Local cafes
Local cafes with traditional music and dances
are just like beyond evolution at any other part of earth.
5.
Villages with a view
From the Himalayan mountain village of
Nagakot and etc., there are view of terraced fields and, when skies are clear,
sunrise over never-ending Himalayan ranges.
6.
Magic of momos
Developed a taste for Nepalese Momo
dumplings? You can take lessons to help you learn to make them at home.
Source: CNN Travel News
Scattered across Asia, from India to South Korea, thousands of Buddhist temples, monasteries, stupas and pagodas serve as places of worship and reminders of the principles of Buddhism.
But none of these architectural gems hold the symbolic and historical value of Lumbini, a province at the foot of the Himalayan Mountains in the Terai plains of southern Nepal. One of four holy pilgrimage sites for the 488 million Buddhists worldwide, this region marks the birthplace of Buddha, who was born Prince Siddhartha Guatama in 623BC to King Suddhodhana and Queen Maya Devi.
A World Heritage Site since 1997, Lumbini has attracted travelers and worshippers for centuries. In 249BC, Indian Emperor Ashoka visited and left his tribute to Buddha: four stupas and a stone pillar with a figure of a horse on top. After a period of neglect, the site was rediscovered in 1896 by German archaeologist Alois Anton Führer and later recognised as Buddha’s birthplace based on the analysis of archaeological remains.
Today, more than 400,000 travelers visit the sacred site each year, wandering among the ruins of ancient monasteries and stupas. They walk clockwise around Ashoka's stupas and stone pillar to pay homage, and they explore the Maya Devi Temple, where it’s believed that the queen gave birth, bathing in a nearby pond beforehand. And every April or May, during the first full month of Vaisakh, the one-day Buddha Jayanti festival brings thousands to the region to commemorate Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death through prayer and meditation.
In addition to being such an important pilgrimage site, Lumbini also attracts thousands of people of various backgrounds and denominations, much like St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Turkey. But what drives travellers to visit religious hubs from faiths that are not their own? To find out, researchers fromArizona State University (ASU) used Lumbini as a case study in 2013, surveying visitors throughout the year on their inspiration for visiting Buddha’s birthplace.
Source: BBC Travel news
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