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CCSV-NEPAL volunteer sightseeing programs are scheduled as
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Swayambhu Stupa watches over the Valley from the top of a hillock
on its western side just three kilometers west of the city center.
The stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and
its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu
Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as
Samhengu and is listed as a World Heritage Site. It is also
one of the oldest and glorious Buddhist shrines in the world,
which is said to be two thousand years. The four sides of the
stupa are painted with the eyes of Lord Buddha and the temple
is also known as the watchful eyes of Buddha. Entrance fee Rs.
50 (SAARC nationals Rs. 30).
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Durbar Square: As you walk in, you cannot but be overcome by
a feeling of inner harmony. Such is the art and architecture
and the special layout here. The Palace of 55Windows built during
the period of King Bhupatindra Malla in 1754 situated to the
left as you enter through the city gate, inspires admiration.
The National Art Gallery is also housed inside. The palace entrance,
the Golden Gate known as Sunko Dhoka in Nepali is a masterpiece
in repose art. In front of the palace building is a medley of
temples of various designs. Amongst the three Durbar Squares
in the Valley, the Durbar Square in Bhaktapur is the best preserved
one. There is an entrance fee of Rs. 30 for SAARC nationals
and Rs. 500 for other countries.
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Explore the peaceful and enchanting place of chobhar hilltop
and the famous Adinath Temple at the middle of the village.
The narrow gash in the hills was made by Lord Manjushree to
drain out the lake which once covered the Valley. A majestic
view of snow-clad mountain can be viewed from the hilltop close
by.
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Kirtipur, (population 40, 378 - 2001 Census) a small town is
situated on a ridge 6 km southwest of Kathmandu. The ancient
township established in 1099 is a natural fortress and has a
proud and courageous history. It was the first place to be attacked
by Prithvi Narayan Shah in 1768. The Chilamchu stupa and the
temple of Bagh Bhairav are major sights here. Kirtipur offers
quaint streets lined with artistic houses and temple squares
and great views of Kathmandu Valley. The people are known for
their skill in building and weaving and other ancient loom.
The oldest educational institute, Tribhuvan University is located
in the bottom of the hill.
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Dakshinkali Temple The temple of Dakshinkali is dedicated to
one of the most important Hindu Goddess Kali and is one of the
most popular places of worship in Kathmandu. Located 22 km from
the city center on the southern rim of the Valley past Pharping
village, the shrine is especially crowded on Tuesdays and Saturdays
when animal sacrifices are offered to the deity.
| Volunteers will meet their host family,
Nepali language, and local sight seeing around the training
village. |
| Nepali language, workshop (teaching English) & sight
seeing after the class. |
| Nepali Language, workshop (Orphanage)
free time, in the evening, the villager will present a
local ethnic dance- one of the intriguing cultural aspect
of Newari. Our volunteers may enjoy joining the cultural
dance program and experiencing the ethnic treasure of
the Nepali people. |
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