-NEPAL- 'KATMADÚ - PARQUE NACIONAL CHITWAN - POKHARA “La capital, la Jungla nepalí y la puerta del Himalaya”
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 261.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 27,385 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 29,820 ft
- Max elevation
- 4,602 ft
- TrailRank
- 47
- Min elevation
- 601 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Moving time
- 12 hours 58 minutes
- Time
- 5 days 4 hours 24 minutes
- Coordinates
- 8087
- Uploaded
- July 31, 2018
- Recorded
- July 2018
near Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Central Region (Nepal)
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It is a country of mountainous nature in whose territory there are, totally or partially, some of the highest peaks of the Earth, highlighting Mount Everest (8848 meters above sea level), as well as seven other so-called eight-thousanders.
Its geography drastically conditions aspects such as its culture, economy, etc. Nepal prospered by taking advantage of its location as a place of passage for the mountain traders, travelers and pilgrims.
Hindu religious majority, but the Tibetan influence is also noted culturally and religiously. Until 2006 Nepal was the only state in the world with Hinduism as the official religion.
Despite its ancient roots, the modern state was not formed until the s. XVIII and is still being forged as such. Despite being a small state, compared to its huge neighbors, the country has a wide and diverse variety of territories, ranging from the humid wooded plains of the Terai, to the highest and iciest peaks of the earth.
Much of the population is concentrated in the valley and the city of Kathmandu, which is the capital of the State. The official language is Nepalese, the official currency is the Nepalese rupee, and the flag has the peculiarity of being the only one of a State that has no rectangle or square shape.
A trip to Nepal is a trip to the world apart. You will be in the land of the powerful Himalayas, who for centuries have not only captured the dreams and aspirations of man, but have also given birth to innumerable legends and myths. Nepal is also a festival of majestic temples, stupas and other sacred shrines.
Waypoints
Waypoint
8,447 ft
CALLEJEANDO POR KATMANDU
Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal. Located in the valley of the same name in central Nepal. The city of Kathmandu gets its name from a structure in Durbar Square, called Kaasthamandap. This temple was built in the year 159 d. C. by King Laksmi Narsingh Malla. It is built entirely with wood without any iron nail or support of any kind. A legend indicates that the necessary wood was obtained from a single tree. The ancient city is characterized by the large number of Buddhist and Hindu temples and palaces and their huge number of images of cats, most of them from the 17th century. The historic center of Kathmandu remains, despite the earthquake of 2015, an open-air architectural museum that houses magnificent temples, pagodas, pavilions and medieval sanctuaries.
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Waypoint
8,576 ft
PALACIO REAL EN KATMANDU
The Royal Palace, located in front of Durbar Square, was the residence of the Nepali monarchs until the 19th century. Today you can visit different rooms of the palace and learn a little more about the interesting history of the royalty of Nepal, which tragically ended when the heir to the throne decided to kill his father and several members of the royal family. A crime of passion because he was not allowed to marry a commoner.
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Waypoint
8,609 ft
LA PLAZA DURBAR EN EL CENTRO DE KATMANDU
LA PLAZA DURBAR, is a monumental complex that contains temples over ten centuries old and is part of UNESCO's World Heritage monuments. It constitutes the gateway to a labyrinth of medieval streets, which still boil harder during the celebration of spectacular festivals. In this square the royal family once lived, and it is still the place of residence of the Kumasi, the living goddess of Kathmandu. All the buildings, which are located around it, are a great example of traditional architecture, and the details carved into its walls are worth visiting. THE KUMARI TEMPLE draws attention, its aesthetic follows that of the traditional Newar style, but what will amaze most is its inhabitant: the living goddess Kumari, to whom it is possible to contemplate twice a day. According to Nepalese traditions, a young woman is the reincarnation of the goddess Kumari and as such they treat her until she reaches puberty and another girl, after passing several tests, is selected to fill this position. The Royal Palace, located in front of Durbar Square, was the residence of the Nepali monarchs until the 19th century. Today you can visit different rooms of the palace and learn a little more about the interesting history of the royalty of Nepal, which tragically ended when the heir to the throne decided to kill his father and several members of the royal family. A crime of passion because he was not allowed to marry a commoner. ASAN TOLE is the main street of the commercial area of Kathmandu, and although today you can buy all kinds of objects, it continues to remember the times when it was the starting point of the caravans that left for Tibet. Both this street and the surrounding streets deserve a walk to savor the unique atmosphere of the city.
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Waypoint
8,592 ft
EL TEMPLO DE LA DIOSA KUMARI
THE KUMARI TEMPLE draws attention, its aesthetic follows that of the traditional Newar style, but what will amaze most is its inhabitant: the living goddess Kumari, to whom it is possible to contemplate twice a day. According to Nepalese traditions, a young woman is the reincarnation of the goddess Kumari and as such they treat her until she reaches puberty and another girl, after passing several tests, is selected to fill this position.
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8,859 ft
OTROS TEMPLOS EN LA PLAZA DE DURBAR EN KATMANDU
LA PLAZA DURBAR, is a monumental complex that contains temples over ten centuries old and is part of UNESCO's World Heritage monuments. It constitutes the gateway to a labyrinth of medieval streets, which still boil harder during the celebration of spectacular festivals. In this square the royal family once lived, and it is still the place of residence of the Kumasi, the living goddess of Kathmandu. All the buildings, which are located around it, are a great example of traditional architecture, and the details carved into its walls are worth visiting.
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Waypoint
8,390 ft
ASAN TOLOE EN EL CENTRO DE KATMANDU
ASAN TOLE is the main street of the commercial area of Kathmandu, and although today you can buy all kinds of objects, it continues to remember the times when it was the starting point of the caravans that left for Tibet. Both this street and the surrounding streets deserve a walk to savor the unique atmosphere of the city.
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