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Exotic Culture |
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Travel to the Unknown
Rediscover yourself amidst this strange world of mystical beliefs and incredible history.
Living Religions
Every aspect of life is tainted with spiritual reasons. From morning prayers to the universal deities, walking Sadhus on village trails and city streets, to Buddhists spinning prayer wheels while sitting in front of their stores. You will have many opportunities to witness this aspect of life, and to share with people your own ideas about it. |
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Arts and Crafts |
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The art and craft of Nepal are basically based on the religious themes taken from Buddhism and Hinduism. Nepalese art has been influenced and promoted since the earliest recorded times by the Newars.
The history of arts in Nepal is divided into five major periods prior to the Gorkha dynasty. These are Pre-Licchavi, Licchavi, transitional, Early Malla and late Malla periods.
Pre-Licchavi art is represented by the many terra-cotta figures being discovered and excavated. The Mallas contributed immensely to the arts and architecture of the Kathmandu Valley. Buddhist thanka and Newar paubha paintings have been executed in Nepal since time immemorial. Cave paintings by Buddhist monks are found in very remote areas such as the Sagarmatha region and Mustang.
Watching the Nepalese arts and craft can be a cultural walk in historical times. |
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Cultural Landmarks |
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| Of the many sites, ten of them have been incorporated into the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The list includes both natural as well as cultural sites. Of the eight cultural heritage sites, seven of them which glorify the Kathmandu Valley, are within the distance of 20 kilometres. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Changu Narayan Temple are within the valley whereas the birth place of Lord Buddha, Lumbini is the only cultural Heritage site outside the valley. |
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