Some religious sites in Nepal

Pathibhara:Pathibhara lies in junction of Tapethok,Limkhim and PawaKhola VDCs at a distance of 19kms from Taplejung Bazar (Phungling).The journey of holy place Pathibhara starts from Suketar airport (2840m) which is about 1.5 hours from phungling Bazar.Pathibhara Devi is about  5-6 hours walk from Suketar.
Religious Center:Hindu Pilgrimage Sites in Nepal



Religious centre:Hindu pilgrimage sites in Nepal
Religious centre:Hindu pilgrimage sites in Nepal
Religious centre:Hindu pilgrimage sites in Nepal
Religious centre:Hindu pilgrimage sites in Nepal
Barah Chhetra :Baraha –Chhetra is located at the confluence of the Saptakoshi and koka rivers.It is 20 km away from a town in eastern Nepal ,Dharan.It is among the four  great Hindu Pilgrimages.Barah Chhetra is to believed as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the Boar-Baraha,  is to have killed Hiranakshya demon.Every year on the first Magh (November), a religious fare takes place here.

Gosaikunda : Gosaikunda ,( Kunda literally means pond or lake) the shrine for many deities of regular Hindu Pilgrimage, that lies north from Kathmandu in Rasuwa district, Nepal. One of Nepal’s most famous and holy  religious pilgrimage Gosaikunda is situated at an altitude of about 4380 meters under the Langtang National Park a habitat of disappearing snow-leopard and red panda.

Chagu Narayan : Chagu Narayan , located on a magnificent hilltop commanding a fantastic view of Kathmandu valley, the temple of Lord Vishnu ,is 6 kms north to Bhaktapur.The  amazing art works in metal & wood of the temple is remarkable.In fact, it is believed to be one of the finest examples of Nepalese architecture and the first epigraph evidence of Nepalese history found in temple premises during the reign of Lichhavi King Mandev dated back to 464 AD.

Muktinath: Muktinath is a highly venerated sacred  place both for Hindus and Buddhist  located in  Muktinath valley at an altitude of 3710 meters at the foot of Thorong La mountain Pass ,Mustang District .continuously burning  fire, hundred and eight sacred taps and monasteries in the area are the most remarkable place in Muktinath.

Janakpur : Janakpur is also known as Janakpurdham .It is one of the historical and religious cities of Nepal.Janakpur is historically called Mithilanchal,is the center of ancient Maithil Culture,which has its own language and script .In addition,both the great saints Gautam Buddha Founder of Buddhism and Vardamana Mahavira ,the 24th and final Tirthankara of the Jain religion are said to have lived in Mithila/Janakpur.

Manakamana: The temple of Manakamana is situated at the 1302 meter high hill that lies north-east of the town of Mugling.Acable car runs from cable station of Cheers, just 5kms  east of Mugling to Manakamana in fifteen minutes.Hindu devotees  believe that a visit to the temple will bring good luck.

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