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| Esta es una guía muy básica. |
| La información que contiene se compiló a partir de diversas fuentes fidedignas con la intención de ser utilizada como una referencia rápida para su viaje. |
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When Kathmandu is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is the great Mount Everest. However, there are so many more things in Kathmandu that appeals to both mount-climbers and non-climbers. The name Freak Street itself is surely enough to ignite your curiosity. Let us tell you what it is and more in the a4trip Kathmandu guide!
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| Greater One-Horned Rhino No More! |
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| Fondo de recogida en curso ... |
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| Even its name shows how special and majestic this animal is, the Greater One-Horned Rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis). They make the grasslands and forests at the foothill of Himalaya their habitats. These animals eat grass, leaves, branches and shrubs of trees. Both male and female has only one horn, which differ them from the other species of rhinos. The horn, made of keratin just like human fingernails, start to show after 6 years.
Rhinos spend most of their day wallowing in mud to cool themselves. They have extremely good hearing and smell but have relatively poor eyesight. One unique fact is that they have a communal dung pile. They often scrape their feet there, leaving a trail of smell which unfortunately is used by poachers to hunt them down.
The horns of Greater One-Horned Rhino are believed to have aphrodisiac values in traditional Chinese medicine. Poachers trap rhinos for their horns and together with habitat loss, affects their numbers. Rhino conversation programmes, captive breeding, a healthier sex ratio and better measures to tackle poaching have been successful in increasing their numbers, but they are still considered endangered. The Royal Chitwan National Park, Royal Bardia National Park and Royal Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve houses these rhinos, so take a trip there to see this lovable and adorable animal. |
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| ¿Qué es una guía a4trip? |
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| Knowing Kathmandu |
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| por Lee Sue Ann, escritor independiente |
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Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal and also its largest metropolitan city. It is situated in the heart of the Himalaya mountains in the Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu is considered as one of the most beautiful cities by many, and its having the most advanced infrastructure in Nepal further makes it a great holiday destination. The city obtained its name from a structure called Kasthamandap in Durbar Square. It is also sometimes called Kantipur, which translates as 'the place where Goddess Laxmi resides'.
Kathmandu's attractions are mostly sacred sites due its background steeped in religion. The Durbar Square is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built by the ancient kings of Nepal and the square consists of statues, shrines, temples, palaces and courtyards. On the walls of the Old Royal Palace, there are inscriptions in 15 languages, it is believed that if anyone could decipher all 15 languages, milk will flow from the spout below. The Kasthamandap, which gave Kathmandu its name, is a temple which is Kathmandu Valley's oldest building and is said to be built from wood from a single tree.
The Swayambhunath Stupa is Nepal's most recognisable symbol. It is a complex of temples and shrines designated as a World Heritage Site. A unique feature is that both Hindus and Buddhists converge here to offer prayers to their deities, reflecting the country's religious harmony. The temples are also nicknames the Monkey Temples for scores of monkeys prance around the compound. The Bouddhanath Stupa is also a World Heritage Site. It is the largest stupa in Kathmandu Valley and one of the largest in the world. Also known as Khasti, it has more than 45 Buddhist monasteries offering lessons to young monks.
The Kumari Palace is where you would need to head next to see Nepal's resident goddess. Every now and then, a little girl who is believed to be Goddess Kali's reincarnation is hunted and paraded in the Dubar Square during the Indra Jatra Harvest festival for 8 days each September. The National Museums would give you some background on the country's history while the Natural History Museum allows you to view stuffed animals which are already extinct.
The Freak Street is a must-visit. It is a traveller's haunt popularised by the hippies during the 1960s. These hippies gathered in Kathmandu from India, spending months searching for tranquillity and Nirvana. The government stepped in to curb their activities and together with cultural change, hippie movement has been eliminated. Today, there are guest houses, shops, restaurants and book stores catering to thousands of tourists' needs in Freak Street in the Thamel region.
October is when most shops are closed and the city shut down for the Tihar or the Festival of Lights celebration. Also known as Deepavali, its celebration is less explosive than India's. Join the Holi celebration in March and have good messy fun by splashing water and coloured powder on each other for good luck. In September, Teej is celebrated as the most important women's festival. Married women dress in red and visit their male relatives while the unmarried ones stay up all night to pray for their future husbands.
Food is found in abundance in Kathmandu. There are various outlets serving good and authentic Western cuisine but the priority is definitely Kathmandu and Nepal specialities. Try the momos. They are stuffed dumplings that are stuffed with buffalo meat, chicken or vegetables. Savour them either fried or steamed. Next on your eat list is a Nepali set meal which consists of rice, vegetable or meat curry, dhal, chutney, a vegetable dish and curd. You can get free second helpings or even third and more helpings for the price. Wash it all down with some chiya, a milky spiced tea that is good for calming down one's nerves.
Transportation isn't easy in Kathmandu, but don't let that deter you from sight-seeing the region's charms. Buses are frequent and cheap but the poor road conditions cause the rides to be bumpy and slow. Nevertheless, take it as a way to slowly see the city's sights!
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