Nepal, at the southern foot of the Himalayas, has become an out-and-out tourist attraction among network celebrities in recent years because of its unique natural features and mysterious humanistic temperament, attracting countless people to flock to it. Some people choose to worship god-visit Lumbini, some choose to be close to the sky-take a paraglider, and others choose to cross the jungle-cross-country jeep. ......
In addition to amusement options, perhaps the people and nature of this country deserve to be cherished, for the simple reason that it is slow. When we are driven by the speed of homogenization, we should be glad that there is such a field where we can appreciate harmony and order. Put aside the theory of purifying the soul advocated by the marketing number, and really try to unveil the mysterious veil of Nepal as a participant, and you will find that every moment of wandering in the street is full of happiness.
Kathmandu (the capital of Nepal)
Although it is expensive as the capital, Kathmandu looks very much like a small county town in China, with unplanned buildings, scattered houses and mixed colors, which constitute the background color of the city, like a fairy tale kingdom built of building blocks, with a feeling of being in a corner.
Tamil Street, the commercial center of Kathmandu, is also called "Foreigner Street" because it is the only place for tourists to shop, eat and stay. In this street, there are rickshaws carrying tourists, smoking hotels that are still brightly lit at night, people wandering around and foreign faces. It used to be the favorite place for hippies.
It is worth mentioning that local people in Nepal drink less beer, which is expensive because of low production capacity. For people with extremely low per capita income, beer is a luxury.
There are many shops in foreigner street, including wool products, tea, handicrafts ... Most shopkeepers in the shops master three languages, namely local dialect, English and Chinese. On a noisy night, after shopping, you can inadvertently meet dogs waiting in line at the corner, lazy and focused, ignoring pedestrians.
British traveler Powell once said that even if Nepal is gone, as long as Badge is still there, it is worth flying halfway around the world. Badgang used to be the capital of Nepal, with magnificent palace buildings. It was really shocking to see it. However, the earthquake in 20 15 caused serious damage to Badegang. According to craftsmen, some building restoration technologies have not been well inherited, and it is difficult to repair with high probability, and it is extremely difficult to restore.
Duba Square is the most famous place of Bade Gang. Surrounded by buildings composed of ancient temples, the buildings still retain exquisite wood carvings and other decorations. Known as "the essence and treasure house of Nepalese art in the Middle Ages".
In this square, in addition to foreign tourists, many local people stopped and naturally merged into that proud history: friends leaned against the door to chat, children walked hand in hand after school, old aunts sat on the steps to rest, businessmen arranged rosary trays in their hands, uncles stood alone in a daze, young children were surrounded by pigeons, and of course, there were many leisurely smokers. Everyone is relaxed and comfortable, enjoying the sunshine shed by mottled buildings.
Pottery-making is a traditional industry in Badegang, and the craft of pottery-making industry has been passed down for thousands of years. This format is usually family collaboration, men are responsible for kneading dough and shaping, and women and children are responsible for decorating and drying. It is an essential step for these families to put the finished pottery on the open space of the square every day.
In addition, the special yogurt sold here is also packaged in non-disposable small pottery bowls. After drinking yogurt, you can have a miniature pottery.
Swayambunat Temple, also known as "Monkey Temple", is located at the top of the mountain in the west of Kathmandu. The most popular place is, of course, the combination of temples and little monkeys.
Here, there are countless funny moments, including monkeys grabbing food and drinking water, devout believers resting, equally lazy and unruly dogs, and clean and tidy monkeys. In addition to humanistic feelings, it is also an excellent position overlooking the Kadu Valley.
Boda Hafo Pagoda is the most important stupa in Kathmandu. There are five colors of prayer flags painted on the top of the tower, namely blue, white, red, green and yellow, representing blue sky, white clouds, red flame, green water and loess respectively. The prayer flags are fluttering in the wind, which means that pilgrims who hang the prayer flags keep praying to the gods. The prayer flags are the link between Tibetan Buddhist believers and the gods.
Pigeons, sleeping dogs and devout believers are all here, questioning their hearts and reflecting on the meaning of "eyes" and "question marks" on the tower: can you fool all beings, can you fool yourself?
The Palace Square in Kathmandu is a paradise for markets and passers-by. There are all kinds of commodities for sale, such as peanuts, flowers and fruits, which are all produced and sold.
In addition to vendors who make a living from this, there are pigeons flapping their wings, pedestrians wandering around and dogs sleeping in groups, transforming the Palace Square into a leisure space and a public market for civilians.
Pokhara
Kathmandu looks at history and humanities, while Boccara, the second largest city in Nepal, looks at mountains and sky. The best thing to set off the mountains and the sky is the sunrise. Many people choose to climb to the top of the mountain before the canopy restarts, sit on the platform and drink a cup of hot milk tea, waiting for the night to turn into a fish-belly white and then orange. People press the shutter at sunrise, cheer and feel the rise of heat and the advanced color.
Before sunrise, Boccara was shrouded in a sea of clouds, making people completely confused whether it was water, forest or city under the mountain. Overlooking the sea of clouds in the mountains, it is extremely pure and very quiet. Visitors who take paragliders and helicopters will pay more attention to the sea of clouds and fog. If the sea of clouds dissipates too slowly and the fog is too heavy, these projects close to the skyline may not be available, which is really a pity.
Boccara is an excellent viewing city in the Himalayas, and the famous Mount Everest and Anna Poorna can be seen under the lights. At the moment of sunrise, there is a golden dome, which is a spectacular sight, which makes people marvel at the magnificence and grandeur of nature, and the continuous snow-capped mountains are refreshing.
Qite Wang
Chitwan was the royal hunting ground of Nepalese princes and nobles in the past, and it still maintains its original natural features. The vast forest contains countless animal and plant resources. Due to the need of tourism, Qitewang has developed an elephant riding tourism project, which includes specialized elephant breeders and professional elephant tamers, allowing tourists to shuttle through the jungle and leave a first impression on Qitewang.
Canoeing is also the exclusive project of Strange King. After balancing the boat, the boatman will set out punting, rippling in the river and visiting the scenery on both sides of the strait. There are many kinds of rare birds on the shore, and there are also many crocodiles that are lazy and motionless in the sun. Man and nature coexist.
There are countless examples of the birth of man and nature, such as children sitting on the shore watching crocodiles go into the water, cows brought home by grandma, and elderly people staggering between cows and herons, which are harmonious and beautiful.
There seems to be a tacit understanding between animals. Birds landed lightly on the horns or backs of cows and rhinoceroses, enjoying a quiet time together. In Chitwan, elephants and rhinos often haunt villages and towns, so local tour guides will especially advise tourists not to travel alone at night.
Although she can't travel alone at night, she can have fun at will during the day. A shining girl may meet an elephant rider riding an elephant to work. This group of people don't commute for a long time, and there are no social animals running around. They just wander around and go deep into the forest to welcome the beginning of the day.
Food in all parts of Nepal is relatively simple. In the daily diet, besides curry, there will be some snacks. Vendors will push wandering cars and appear in the streets. There are two kinds of food that are very popular all over the country. One is called fried rice disguised as beans, which is made by mixing crispy noodles, popcorn, green beans, peppers and local spices. It tastes crisp. The other is called "Panipuri". The crispy shell is filled with dense mashed potatoes, supplemented by special pepper water, and the taste experience is exciting and smooth.
Everywhere in a daze.
Nepal is a very suitable country to forget yourself, fall into a daze and meditate. There is a simple reason. First, the natural environment is excellent, comfortable and easy to empty. Secondly, there is little pressure on livelihood, and Nepal is poor as a whole. But people are not strict about material conditions because of their beliefs and other reasons. Without strong pressure, people are more likely to forget themselves.
After school, the children sat in a daze on the open-air school bus, the peasant woman leaned against the wall and looked into the distance, the young man sat in a daze on the tire, and the children sat in a daze on the low wall. As long as it is in Nepal, it is normal to be in a daze, without any derogatory meaning, and the rest of my heart is full of respect for life.
Nepal is known as "the land of gods" and "the place to visit". Compared with those empty labels, the life of unpretentious people and nature here is touching, and people can inadvertently return to the original nature and rethink the true meaning of life.