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Although the big cities all merge into each other, there is a point that we suddenly realise that we are in a much more agricultural area and have entered Bhaktapur. We turn off the main highway and drive through some delightful rural countryside where the rice is just about to be harvested. The fields have been drained and the crop is starting to yellow and dry off. In some areas we can see they have started to harvest by hand and the crop is laid down in neat bunches. Along the roadsides we see rice grains laid out on sacks to dry out further. It is stored in this state in sacks and then just milled as required. We see people carrying all sorts of loads on their person, by bicycle or motorcycle, and their peculiar tractors. Everything is transported — we even see a tractor-load of eggs. Then we are back on the bus to Bhaktapur; walking up the steep steps to the main heart of the city — running the gauntlet of the people determined to sell us everything from jewellery to ceremonial knives. Bhaktapur dates from the early 8th century and was the capital of Nepal in 12th th centuries. Along with the ancient kingdoms of Kathmandu and Patan it has a large central Durbar Square surrounded by various palaces, temples and stupas. The earthquake damage is very visible and there are piles of rubble, buildings propped up with wooden beams, some surrounded with bamboo scaffolding and others that have already been repaired. One of the old temples is decorated karma sutra style. Our first main stop here is to have lunch at a little restaurant with a very welcome shaded terrace. There are all sorts of different types including in a chilli sauce or sizzling with capsicums and onions. Bhaktapur is also known as the cultural capital of Nepal and under its World Heritage status operates as a living museum for the Newari culture. There are traditional crafts of every nature all around and Kishor takes us to see and hear about how some of the quality products are made. First stop is a demonstration of the traditional Nepalese singing bowls. Good quality ones are made of seven different types of metal and are more than just a work of art. If the bowls are tapped or stroked they start a vibration that is in tune with chanting Om. We are shown a bowl filled with water that when the stick is rubbed around the rim, the vibrations are so strong that water droplets jump into the air. Next up I am a volunteer to demonstrate the use of the bowls to help with calming headaches: a large bowl is upended on my head and he strikes it repeatedly with the stick — it is in fact surprisingly calming. But wait there is more! You can also use the bowl for therapeutic healing of backache: again I volunteer for the demonstration — the base of the bowl is placed against the back and struck. As it vibrates they move it up and down. I like the idea of this but think it would be best if the bowl came with a cute guy to perform the therapy! Explore Asia with Intrepid Travel a range of different travel styles — see my post on travel styles. Peregrine Adventures Comfort tours. Geckos Adventures for 18 to 30s. Note: After people telling me they had booked an Intrepid Tour on my recommendation, I now have affiliate links with the Intrepid Travel group of companies and may receive a commission if you book a tour online within a couple of months after clicking through to these sites. So if you are enjoying my tips and stories and finding them useful in choosing your own travel, please click on these links and help me to bring you more. Your email address will not be published. Today we have a leisurely start before heading out of Kathmandu headed to Bhaktapur, one of the 3 major ancient kingdoms that existed in the Kathmandu valley. We really notice the difference in the traffic now that all the locals that had left the city to go home to visit their families for the Dashain festival estimated 2m of them have now come back. Traffic is much worse today Traffic is much worse today Policemen directing traffic. Another main industry for the area is the manufacture of bricks. We can see tall chimneys of the kilns in the distance and piles of bricks stacked up. All the houses in this area are made of bricks and there is a lot of construction going on, both earthquake repairs and new builds. As well as the multi-storey dwellings, there are a lot of long low buildings in the fields that house both animals and some of the poorer families. These families will fetch water daily from the village well. Starting to become more rural Passing trucks is tricky Tractor-load of eggs Countryside outside of Bhaktapur Countryside outside of Bhaktapur Countryside outside of Bhaktapur Rice terraces Rice harvesting Rice drying Rice drying Corn drying Corn drying People along the road People along the road People along the road Houses, sheds and tunnelhouses House building Locally made brick. This is one of the most ancient pilgrimage sites in the area and boasts a temple to Vishnu that dates from the 4th-5th centuries. There are carvings and sculptures from across the centuries all existing together in harmony in this fascinating area. It looks somewhat rundown but the monks are all in residence and supported by the local villagers. They have stalls up the sides of the steps up to the temple selling their wares. Many are making them as we watch and are very friendly. I am also invited in to a place where they are painting mandalas to see how they prepare the cotton canvases for painting and longevity. After lunch Kishor takes us for a tour of the square and many little alleyways pointing out key features and history. The city has a veritable maze of little alleyways connecting up a multitude of smaller squares. Not all of them are open to us but we see some beautiful ancient courtyards, traditional water ponds, and public shelters that are still well used by locals — groups of old men chatting and in the evening gathering for music. We are only allowed to take photos in some of the areas. Next stop is at the oldest painting school where the meanings of the various images are explained to us. The mandalas are amazingly intricate: we learn that painting them takes great concentration and devotion. We are also shown other designs such as the Circle of Life — that I really like. The guy is trying the hard sell to get people to pick their favourite mandalas to buy but nobody was interested. I said that I liked the Circle of Life with a navy background and he brought out an absolutely beautiful piece that I fell in love with on the spot. It turns out that I have very good taste as this one was painted by a Grand Master and the details are exquisite. By this stage we are all hot and sick of standing around, and the touts are getting annoying with their persistence. This area is renowned for views of the mountains and spectacular sunrises. It is getting dark as we arrive. We are shown to our rooms — a very strange arrangement like spokes of a wheel and we all go down staircases to get to our rooms — mine is partway down. I have dinner with Jenny, Dennis and Kishor in the dining room where you can choose a la carte or buffet, then off to bed. For this and other similar tours see: Explore Asia with Intrepid Travel a range of different travel styles — see my post on travel styles Peregrine Adventures Comfort tours Geckos Adventures for 18 to 30s Note: After people telling me they had booked an Intrepid Tour on my recommendation, I now have affiliate links with the Intrepid Travel group of companies and may receive a commission if you book a tour online within a couple of months after clicking through to these sites. Share this: Click to share on Pinterest Opens in new window Click to share on Twitter Opens in new window Click to share on Facebook Opens in new window Click to print Opens in new window Click to email a link to a friend Opens in new window. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Loading Comments Email Required Name Required Website.

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