Tuesday, November 30, 2010
visit Dolakha
The Hindus are great followers of Lord Shiva. The favourite female goddess is Durga or Kali, an avatar of the consort of Shiva. The greatest national festival dedicated to her is Dashain, a ten day celebration of her slaying of the demon Mahisesura.The former King of Nepal was believed to be a re-incarnation of Vishnu the Preserver. Vishnu has a avatars in Rama, Madhusudhan, Shyam, Govinda, better known as Krishna - the lover of honey, stealer of butter, pursuer of milkmaids and Lord of all Compassion or Buddha.
A great belief in the Tantric arts explains the Nepalese affiliation to female deities. As for the many aspects of a religious faith that leads to a belief in re-incarnation into various other lives; unless we have the good fortune to be spotless in this one; suffice it to quote Lord Krishna himself who according to the Bhagsvad Gita said,
"I know that many lives Arjuna you and I have lived. I remember all of them and you none at all" and, "That which men call a thousand names, the wise know as one".
- Therefore as you meet with our people and listen to their legends be tolerant of their beliefs. They are in essence one with yours. The Buddhists of Nepal are Mahayana Buddhists, followers of the Greater Vechicle. The mountain people usually follow the practices of Lamaistic Tibet. The monks of Nepal are usually of the Nyingmapa order which is the order which was prevalent in Tibet before the great scholar and monk Tsong-Khapa brought in his reforms and founded the Gelugpa sect of monks, who could neither leave their orders nor practise lamaism as married lemas in-charge of a village
visit Dolakha
Charikot, Dolakha, March 29 – The birth of a bizarre-looking baby in Charikot, the headquarters of Dolakha district, on Wednesday, drew a huge number of onlookers to witness the astonishing sight.
The neck-less baby with its head almost totally sunk into the upper part of the body and with extraordinarily large eyeballs literally popping out of the eye-sockets, was born to Nir Bahadur Karki and Suntali Karki at the Gaurishnkar Hospital in Charikot.
The Karki couple is a permanent resident of Dolakha’s Bhirkot VDC.
The bizarre baby, however, died after half an hour of its birth, Suntali, the mother, informed. It was taken to the hospital after its death.
The news about such a baby being brought to the hospital spread like wildfire and there were hundreds gathered at the hospital to have a look. The police had to be deployed to control the crowd.
The neck-less baby with its head almost totally sunk into the upper part of the body and with extraordinarily large eyeballs literally popping out of the eye-sockets, was born to Nir Bahadur Karki and Suntali Karki at the Gaurishnkar Hospital in Charikot.
The Karki couple is a permanent resident of Dolakha’s Bhirkot VDC.
The bizarre baby, however, died after half an hour of its birth, Suntali, the mother, informed. It was taken to the hospital after its death.
The news about such a baby being brought to the hospital spread like wildfire and there were hundreds gathered at the hospital to have a look. The police had to be deployed to control the crowd.“We wouldn’t have been able to save it, even if it had been brought here alive,” said a nurse attending to the mother at the hospital, “This is an extremely abnormal case.”
The “baby” weighed 2kg at birth and was born after the normal nine-month gestation period.Suntali, already a mother of two normal daughters, was not suffering from any illness during the pregnancy.
Nir Bahadur, the father, says he does not feel any remorse for the newly-born baby’s death. “I am happy that nothing happened to my wife,” he said.
Dolakha Tourism
Charikot:
The district headquarters has unique geographical setting. It lies 1970m above sea level. The spectacular views on many Himalayas including Mt. Gaurisankar of Rolwaling Himalayan range can be observed from here.
# Business center having all facilities for the tourists.
# Hill station for Sunrise and Sunset programme, etc.
# Dolakha is one of the rare tourist spots of Nepal. In the sense that from this single place the heart- touching views of himalaya, forest, river, landscapes and village can be observed.
Dolakha Town:
# The place of historical, cultural, religious and natural beauty.
# Statue of Bhimeshwor perspires before the grave crisis of misfortune in the country.
# There are more than dozen temples and stupas including temples of Bhimeshwor, Tripura Sundari, Kali, with various cultural festivals.
Kalinchowk:
# The religious and natural snow peaked peak famous pligirmaga sites Of Nepal.
# Place to see and enjoy Rhododendron and other different colorful Flower (Chimal) of all high altutieds.
# place of Yak and Chaurigai ( sows).
# Best place for trekking, to see Sunrise and Sunset, Panorama view of Himalays and place to introduce Snow- skiing, Golf course, Cable car, Rock climbing etc.
# Great festivals takes palce here during Janai poornima, Bada dashain and Chaite Dashain.
Jiri is located in Dolakha district at an altitude of 1905m from the sea level. Surrounded on all sides by beautiful forests and hills where heavy snow falls in winter, Jiri has beauty to attract anyone! To the North and South, Cherdung andTame hills lies where snow falls most of the time of year. Jiri Khola flows through the mid of the valley is the main river. Jiri Village Development Committee (VDC) is divided into 9 wards.
•Jiri- meaningAccording to some local people who have done research on Jiri, Ji - means dense (black) and Ri - means Jungle in Jirel language. Many aged people who have been living in Jiri for many years also agree with the above view. According to them, there was a thick forest where many wild faunas including tiger used to remain. This doesn’t mean there is no forest and tigers these days in Jiri but of course, their level has been reduced by certain level.
•Jirels
Jirels are the main residential people of Jiri. It should be clear here that Jiri is not so called since Jirel people live in Jiri as first time they hear.
Besides, people of Brahman, Kshetri, Sherpa, Newar, Tamang castes also live in Jiri in good harmony among one another.
•• Naturally Jiri
Natural beauty of Jiri can’t be described in words. Those beautiful forests, snow covered hills, green grassland, famous Jiri technical Institute (JTS), fresh air, eye-catching landscape are few to mention that makes Jiri second Switzerland in the world. I haven’t felt myself but heard from some people that many diseases will be automatically healed after visiting Jiri. This shows how much people like Jiri. Average temperature here ranges from 10 to 25 degree Celsius but sometime in the winter, temperature decreases down to -5 or -10 degree Celsius. Almost all places of Jiri receive snow falls at least once a year necessarily.
•Jiri as tourism spot
For its wonderful natural beauty, Jiri is developing as one of the main tourists destinations in Nepal at a fast rate. Many tourists go to Mt. Everest area via Jiri. Famous mountaineers Tenzing Norgay Sherpa of Nepal and late Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand who climbed Mt. Everest for the first time in the world made their way to the Everest through Jiri. Therefore, Jiri is also called Gateway to Mt. Everest.
• Accessibility:
There is bus, microbus service from Kathmandu that takes 6-8 hours to travel 184 km road. Jiri was connected to Kathmandu more than 20 years ago by Kathmandu- Jiri highway. Though there was direct Kathmandu to Jiri flight service in past, it is postponed nowadays.
• Hotels and Lodges:
Many hotels and lodges in and around Jiri Bazaar provide various facilities for different people according to their own choice.
•Education in Jiri
Though literacy rate of Nepal is quite low, people of Jiri are lucky enough that they have access to education which is not in the case of many people of Nepal. Jiri Higher Secondary School (JHSS) that is the oldest educational institution in Jiri was established almost more than fifty years ago. There are two other secondary school and at least one or in some even more than one primary school in every ward. It is true however that the quality of education provided may be low due to less efficient teachers, lack of required educational materials.
For those who aren’t able to attend school and illiterate people, special courses are taught. Therefore, roughly more than 85% people of Jiri are literate.
•Health status
Jiri Hospital is the second main hospital in Dolakha district located at the heart of Jiri valley. In addition, at least five health posts and a private project called Jiri Helminthes Project provide health service to the people of Jiri and its surrounding VDCs. Developed with special attention, Jiri has potential to be one of the top visiting places of Nepal.
Dolakha - Charikot
Dolakha offers an astonishing topographical variation for trekking. Trekking in Dolakha entails walking up and down the hills numerously. The most favorable and interesting places for trekking in Dolakha are Jiri, Sailung, Kalinchok, Beding, Bigu, Na Gaun, Tashi Lapsa Pass, Rolwaling Range, Lamabagar, Simigaon and Lapchi.
Trekking in Dolakha Region provides a wide range of wilderness, religious practices, architecture, lifestyles and cultural encounters. As one can trek at relatively low elevations also (generally below 3000m), it poses no problems in acclimatization to altitude.. However, selection of treks in Dolakha varies from short gentle hikes through terraced foothills to lengthy expeditions to the Mt. Gauri Shankar of the Rolwaling Range. One can choose the area of trek based on personal interest and fitness.
•Jiri- meaningAccording to some local people who have done research on Jiri, Ji - means dense (black) and Ri - means Jungle in Jirel language. Many aged people who have been living in Jiri for many years also agree with the above view. According to them, there was a thick forest where many wild faunas including tiger used to remain. This doesn’t mean there is no forest and tigers these days in Jiri but of course, their level has been reduced by certain level.
•Jirels Jirels are the main residential people of Jiri. It should be clear here that Jiri is not so called since Jirel people live in Jiri as first time they hear.
Besides, people of Brahman, Kshetri, Sherpa, Newar, Tamang castes also live in Jiri in good harmony among one another.
•• Naturally Jiri
Natural beauty of Jiri can’t be described in words. Those beautiful forests, snow covered hills, green grassland, famous Jiri technical Institute (JTS), fresh air, eye-catching landscape are few to mention that makes Jiri second Switzerland in the world. I haven’t felt myself but heard from some people that many diseases will be automatically healed after visiting Jiri. This shows how much people like Jiri. Average temperature here ranges from 10 to 25 degree Celsius but sometime in the winter, temperature decreases down to -5 or -10 degree Celsius. Almost all places of Jiri receive snow falls at least once a year necessarily.
•Jiri as tourism spot
For its wonderful natural beauty, Jiri is developing as one of the main tourists destinations in Nepal at a fast rate. Many tourists go to Mt. Everest area via Jiri. Famous mountaineers Tenzing Norgay Sherpa of Nepal and late Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand who climbed Mt. Everest for the first time in the world made their way to the Everest through Jiri. Therefore, Jiri is also called Gateway to Mt. Everest.
• Accessibility:
There is bus, microbus service from Kathmandu that takes 6-8 hours to travel 184 km road. Jiri was connected to Kathmandu more than 20 years ago by Kathmandu- Jiri highway. Though there was direct Kathmandu to Jiri flight service in past, it is postponed nowadays.
• Hotels and Lodges:
Many hotels and lodges in and around Jiri Bazaar provide various facilities for different people according to their own choice.
•Education in Jiri
Though literacy rate of Nepal is quite low, people of Jiri are lucky enough that they have access to education which is not in the case of many people of Nepal. Jiri Higher Secondary School (JHSS) that is the oldest educational institution in Jiri was established almost more than fifty years ago. There are two other secondary school and at least one or in some even more than one primary school in every ward. It is true however that the quality of education provided may be low due to less efficient teachers, lack of required educational materials.
For those who aren’t able to attend school and illiterate people, special courses are taught. Therefore, roughly more than 85% people of Jiri are literate.
•Health status
Jiri Hospital is the second main hospital in Dolakha district located at the heart of Jiri valley. In addition, at least five health posts and a private project called Jiri Helminthes Project provide health service to the people of Jiri and its surrounding VDCs. Developed with special attention, Jiri has potential to be one of the top visiting places of Nepal.
Dolakha - Charikot
Dolakha offers an astonishing topographical variation for trekking. Trekking in Dolakha entails walking up and down the hills numerously. The most favorable and interesting places for trekking in Dolakha are Jiri, Sailung, Kalinchok, Beding, Bigu, Na Gaun, Tashi Lapsa Pass, Rolwaling Range, Lamabagar, Simigaon and Lapchi.
Trekking in Dolakha Region provides a wide range of wilderness, religious practices, architecture, lifestyles and cultural encounters. As one can trek at relatively low elevations also (generally below 3000m), it poses no problems in acclimatization to altitude.. However, selection of treks in Dolakha varies from short gentle hikes through terraced foothills to lengthy expeditions to the Mt. Gauri Shankar of the Rolwaling Range. One can choose the area of trek based on personal interest and fitness.
about Dolakha
Dolakha in itself is a small package of beauty, culture and tradition. It in fact is an instance of Nepal's unparalleled charm and beauty. Dolakha is appealing and yet undiscovered. Dolakha is considered as an ideal and ultimate tourist destination. Its immense natural beauty, lush flora and fauna, huge waterfalls, cultural heritage, adventurous activities and scenic grandeur provide a marvelous sight for the visitors to spend their time in Dolakha.
Dolakha extends from north to east consisting of 51 VDCs and 1 municipality. It is 133 km away from the capital Dolakha offers an astonishing topographical variation for trekking. Trekking in Dolakha entails walking up and down the hills numerously. The most favorable and interesting places for trekking in Dolakha are Jiri, Sailung, Kalinchok, Beding, Bigu, Na Gaun, Tashi Lapsa Pass, Rolwaling Range, Lamabagar, Simigaon and Lapchi.
Trekking in Dolakha Region provides a wide range of wilderness, religious practices, architecture, lifestyles and cultural encounters. As one can trek at relatively low elevations also (generally below 3000m), it poses no prob
Dolakha offers an astonishing topographical variation for trekking. Trekking in Dolakha entails walking up and down the hills numerously. The most favorable and interesting places for trekking in Dolakha are Jiri, Sailung, Kalinchok, Beding, Bigu, Na Gaun, Tashi Lapsa Pass, Rolwaling Range, Lamabagar, Simigaon and Lapchi.
Trekking in Dolakha Region provides a wide range of wilderness, religious practices, architecture, lifestyles and cultural encounters. As one can trek at relatively low elevations also (generally below 3000m), it poses no problems in acclimatization to altitude.. However, selection of treks in Dolakha varies from short gentle hikes through terraced foothills to lengthy expeditions to the Mt. Gauri Shankar of the Rolwaling Range. One can choose the area of trek based on personal interest and fitness.
lems in acclimatization to altitude.. However, selection of treks in Dolakha varies from short gentle hikes through terraced foothills to lengthy expeditions to the Mt. Gauri Shankar of the Rolwaling Range. One can choose the area of trek based on personal interest and fitness.and Charikot is the headquarter of the district
Interduction of Charikot
Dolakha, the mountainous district of Janakpur Zone is situated in the central Development Region of Nepal. The total land area of Dolakha district is 2191 sq. km, adjoining Solukhumbu and Ramachhap to the east, Ramachhap and Sindhupalchok to the south, Sindhupalchok to the west and Tibet to the north.
Dolakha's lowest elevation point is Sital at 723 m , whereas Mt. Gauri Shankar is the area's highest peak at 7134 m above sea level. The easy accessibility from Kathmandu by road makes it a natural choice for trekkers who would rather avoid the unpredictable nature of flights to Lukla or Jomsom. The variety of length of these treks also allows a traveler with only limited time to experience true and untouched Nepal.
Good news for trekkers who dream of getting off the beaten treks and who strive to discover and enjoy the real Nepal. Almost untouched but easily accessible the Dolakha region, part of the Rolwaling area, offers everything from beautiful rhododendron forests to high snow peaks like the holy Mt. Gauri Shankar massive itself. The region offers scenic trekking at relatively low elevations as well as challenging alpine style trekking. Those who are interested in the rich culture and history in this unspoiled area will be fascinated by meeting various ethnic groups like Tamang, Newar and the mysterious Thami. The great ethnic diversity throughout the area manifesting itself in a wide range of religious practices, lifestyle, food habits, clothing and architecture. A wealth of functioning Buddhist monasteries and Hindu religious sites welcome visitors and invite them to stay in the monasteries. This is a region particularly attractive to trekkers interested in the local area and culture, visitors who enjoy the places to stay in and people they meet.
Dolakha's lowest elevation point is Sital at 723 m , whereas Mt. Gauri Shankar is the area's highest peak at 7134 m above sea level. The easy accessibility from Kathmandu by road makes it a natural choice for trekkers who would rather avoid the unpredictable nature of flights to Lukla or Jomsom. The variety of length of these treks also allows a traveler with only limited time to experience true and untouched Nepal.
Good news for trekkers who dream of getting off the beaten treks and who strive to discover and enjoy the real Nepal. Almost untouched but easily accessible the Dolakha region, part of the Rolwaling area, offers everything from beautiful rhododendron forests to high snow peaks like the holy Mt. Gauri Shankar massive itself. The region offers scenic trekking at relatively low elevations as well as challenging alpine style trekking. Those who are interested in the rich culture and history in this unspoiled area will be fascinated by meeting various ethnic groups like Tamang, Newar and the mysterious Thami. The great ethnic diversity throughout the area manifesting itself in a wide range of religious practices, lifestyle, food habits, clothing and architecture. A wealth of functioning Buddhist monasteries and Hindu religious sites welcome visitors and invite them to stay in the monasteries. This is a region particularly attractive to trekkers interested in the local area and culture, visitors who enjoy the places to stay in and people they meet.
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