NepalCentral RegionKathmanduBasantapurKathmandu Durbar Square27°42’13” N 85°18’32” E
August 30, 2019 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Durbar = King's Palace. This is the most recent palace. You may recall that the crown prince massacred the king and the rest of the family (2001, I think). This is where it happened. However, thereRead more
NepalCentral RegionKathmanduSwayambhunathSwayambhunāth27°42’57” N 85°17’22” E
August 30, 2019 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Aka the Monkey Temple in Kathmandu. The story has it that an ancient priest got a haircut here. His hair become trees, and his lice became monkeys. They are still here. Interestingly, there are both aRead more
NepalCentral RegionLalitpurN.P.Patan Darbar27°40’33” N 85°19’32” E
August 30, 2019 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
One of the oldest cities in Nepal, located just across the river from Kathmandu. The first three are at the golden temple, followed by a typical street scene, a Buddha statue and another temple with aRead more
NepalCentral RegionLalitpurN.P.Patan Darbar27°40’21” N 85°19’31” E
August 30, 2019 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Various looks at the older palace that seems to have suffered less damage than the newer one.
NepalCentral RegionBhaktapurN.P.Jagati27°40’25” N 85°26’18” E
NepalCentral RegionKathmanduGaushalaNepal-Bharat Maitri Dhamashala27°42’32” N 85°20’56” E
August 31, 2019 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Hindu temple in Kathmandu. This is the Varanasi of Nepal. Funeral rites, including cremation, are in process in the first 4 photos. The other two are at the entrance to the temple itself, dedicated toRead more
NepalCentral RegionKathmanduBauddha27°43’15” N 85°21’43” E
August 31, 2019 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
5th century stupa. 13 layered spire recalls the 13 levels of enlightenment. The first 2 pics are of the stupa and part of the courtyard. The rest are in the monastery temple there. First the Buddha.Read more
BhutanHaaDamthang27°26’28” N 89°22’32” E
September 1, 2019 in Bhutan ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
The first 2 pics are of Kimchu much monastery, one of the 108 monasteries built in a day in specific locations to tie down a demon that had stolen a king's soul. Next is a dzong being rebuilt after aRead more
BhutanThimphu DzongkhagLungtenzampaChanglimithang Stadium27°28’17” N 89°38’16” E
September 1, 2019 in Bhutan ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Capital of Bhutan. First is Buddha Point up over the city. Second is the national library. Third is the memorial stupa erected in memory of a previous king who decided to build the mind and body ofRead more
BhutanWangdue Phodrang DzongkhagNahi27°29’24” N 89°45’0” E
September 2, 2019 in Bhutan ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Spectacular scenic spot to see the Himalayas when the clouds cooperate. Also the site where the queen mother erected 108 stupas to honor the king and the victory in the 3 days war against mercenariesRead more
