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Pharping A world in itself. A Garden of Paradise Pharping is an ancient Newar community located in the Southern part of Kathmandu City. It is approx. 13 KMs from Balkhu.

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Pharping, a naturally beautiful place, culturally glorified, historically enriched, and unimaginably awesome part of the world. Pharping was previously known as 'Shikharapur'. Pharping is surrounded by green hills all around. It is tucked on the lap of Gorakhnath Jungle. It is located at around 1525 meters altitude. The majority of people here are Newars with others in the mix. Most people here are Hindu with some Buddhists and Christians. The area is full of temples, religious sites, and places, monasteries, retreats, churches, and meditating areas. Lately, many Buddhist shrines and monasteries are popping up which has influenced the flow of internal as well as external tourists. Pharping has many temples and religious places of many Gods and Goddesses. Dakshinkali Temple is the most famous amongst all those followed by Sheshnarayan Temple (called 'Narayanthan' in typical language) which is one of the four Narayan Temples of Nepal. Other temples like Gopaleswor, Manakamana, Setidevi, Gorakhnath, Bajrayogini, Mahalaxmisthan, Ganesh Temple, Chaukotdevi, etc. Along with the temple of the most famous Buddhist site here is Asura Cave which is known to be the place where Padmasambhava got the enlightenment. You can see a handprint on the rock outside the cave where he did the meditation. This place is frequented by many tourists (Buddhists maninly) from all over Nepa and the world. There are other many monasteries and meditation areas all around Pharping. Not only Pharping is rich in cultural and religious heritage, but it is full of scenic areas and natural places. Places such as Champadevi, Hattiban Forest, Gorakhnath Forest, Humane, Jati Pokhari, Sokhel, Dollu, White House hill, Bansbari, Bhundol, Dadikhel, etc. There are many popular places with outdoor activities such as the hike to Champadevi, a cycle ride to Hattiba, rock climbing at Dollu,. camping at Jati Pokhari, picnic at Bhundol, jungle safari, football atop the Gorakhnath Jungle, etc. Pharping house Nepal's first hydropower station called 'Chandrajyoti Hydro Power Station' was constructed in 1968 BS by Chandara Sumsher. It is locally known as 'Power House'. You can see the bird's eye view of Lalitpur from there. Pharping is a gateway to popular destinations such as Kulekhani, Daman, Sisneri Swimming Pool (Kogate Khola), Hetauda, Chitlang, etc. Description by Sudip Shrestha (Esenes Stan)

Photos by Esenes Stan | Kathavastu ProductionSindur Jatra 83[Part 12 of 14]
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Photos by Esenes Stan | Kathavastu Production

Sindur Jatra 83
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Sindur Jatra 83
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Sindur Jatra 83
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Photos by Esenes Stan | Kathavastu Production

Sindur Jatra 83
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Photos by Esenes Stan | Kathavastu Production

Sindur Jatra 83
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Photos by Esenes Stan | Kathavastu ProductionSome moments from today's C Division Qualifiers match between Dakshinkali P...
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Some moments from today's C Division Qualifiers match between Dakshinkali Paropakar YC vs Nagarjun FC held at ANFA
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Photos by Esenes Stan | Kathavastu ProductionSome moments from today's C Division Qualifiers match between Dakshinkali P...
03/12/2025

Photos by Esenes Stan | Kathavastu Production

Some moments from today's C Division Qualifiers match between Dakshinkali Paropakar YC vs Nagarjun FC held at ANFA
[Part 2 of 3]

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