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After
breakfast we ride towards northwest of Kathmandu
city. A 15 minutes ride will get us out of the
crazy city traffic and we ride around the base
of Nagarjun forest also known as Raniban.While
you ride enjoy the beautiful scene of terraced
rice and mustard fields and surrounding clusters
of thatch-topped and ocher-mudded houses. After
crossing the Osho Tapoban Forest Retreat Centre
on Kakani Road we reach to the Teenpipli village.
Literally Teenpipli means three Pipal Trees but
unfortunately heavy storm has left only 2 of them
surviving at the moment. After taking rest or
fueling yourselves in the Chautara (resting spot)
we take a dirt road beyond the Pipal tree and
plunge into the beautiful paddy field mostly off
road. Depending upon the season, you may see farmers
engaged in growing rice, wheat or mustard. Then
we climb to one of the most beautiful places called
Tokha from where you can see a superb view of
the Kathmandu valley. We also visit Bhimsen Temple
(a deity worshipped for strength and courage),
Kali temple and village cremation grounds. Kali
is a female aspect of Shiva and both are recognized
as giver and taker of life. After taking some
rest, we head back to Thamel from Budhanilkantha.
Don't forget to visit a large sculpture of sleeping
Vishnu on gigantic serpent). |
Early morning
you will be transferred to Nagarkot, a famous
hilltop, where we enjoy a hearty breakfast and
the beautiful panorama of the Himalayan range
then we head off along the Valley rim. The decent
begins in earnest. We visit Nala and then to BhakSapur
for a lunch. After lunch you will be transferred
to your hotel in Kathmandu |