Maghe Sankranti

Maghe Sankranti 

Food is linked with festivals and festivals in turn are linked with seasons they come in. For instance, Maghe Sankranti falls in winter and it is during this time Nepali people consume chhaku with ghiu (ghee), the combination of which strengthens our bodies, and provides necessary nutrients to fight the cold.

During this seasonal festival, many varieties of yams are sold in the market which become the centre of  attraction for the tourists. Yam is one of the delicacies consumed during  Maghe Sankranti along with khichadi (a traditional dish of rice and various lentils cooked together), chaku (hardened molasses), butter and other delicacies.

 

People are buying yams in the market for Maghe Sankranti

 

 

A person whips the hard-boiled Chaaku (molasses) for the upcoming Maghe Sankranti festival, at Tokha, in Kathmandu, on Thursday.

 

 

Source : The Himalayan  Times: Photo Gallery

Magnificent view of Hiamalayan Ranges

 Magnificent view of Himalayan Ranges

The majestic Shailung could become Dolakha’s major tourist attraction

Situated at an altitude of 3,146 metres, the place is believed to have been a spiritual centre for many Hindu saints and Buddhist monks in the past.

 

 

The Kathmandu Post

Published at : January 5, 2021

Updated at : January 5, 2021 21:33

Just about 120 km northeast of Kathmandu lies Shailung, a rural municipality in Dolakha district. Blessed with abundant natural beauty, Shailung is an important religious and tourist destination of Dolakha.

From here, one can get a magnificent view of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manalsu, Ganesh, Lantang and Gauri Shankar mountains.

“There is a transport facility up to Kalapani and from there one has to hike up the stone steps for about 30 minutes to reach the spot that offers the majestic view of the mountains,” said Bharat Dulal, chairperson of Shailung Rural Municipality.

Situated at an altitude of 3,146 metres, the place is believed to have been a spiritual centre for many Hindu saints and Buddhist monks in the past. So, Shailung holds religious significance for Hindus as well as Buddhists.

Shailung is also famous for medicinal herbs and different kinds of flowers. Many people also visit the place during the winter season to enjoy snowfall.

For more details:

 https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2021/01/05/the-majestic-shailung-could-become-dolakha-s-major-tourist-attraction

https://tkpo.st/2Xg4s1u