On the 15th Feb09, we enjoyed staying at Nepalgunj. We decided not to plan for the next day, instead wait for the flight to Shalley of Rukum airstrip the day after tomorrow.
Next day, we were roaming in the market place to have breakfast. At the meantime, we came to know about few seats available in the Yeti Airs flight, so 2/3 members among us could go in that flight.
In the same flight, I was not sure to get the seat, though I was asked to come to the airport. It was slightly late besides the timeframe but fortunately, Dil Bhusan Pathak, Preety Thapa including myself made the journey comfortable through that airplane which carried fund collected by Rastra Bank.
The airplane took off from Nepalgunj. There we met II Lieutenant Samjhana Khadka, a good-looking personality. I enjoyed taking great picture from my new Dcamera : )
We were received by few friends from HRPLACE and went to stay at Bhutani hotel.
Bhutani hotel is one of the best hotels found in Rukum where the delicious food is served and the hospitality is just wonderful (Pokhrel Dds Family is so nice-serving) that I never had experienced till date.
On the next day, remaining friends arrived and we began the training another day.
The training was targeted for 78 women selected from 3 VDCs, where they were severely affected by the conflict and became single women. The concept of the training was like Bibad Byabasthapan Tatha Digo Santi that focused to facilitate and motivate those women to lead their remaining life in the most valuable way. The program aimed to make them rethink about their future and utilize their time doing some meaningful things.
I had shared the things I have learned with them and in return I could also learn many experiences from them.
During free time, we enjoyed the places around Shalley, like Beeu-Bijan Utpadan Kendra, Pipalneta and the hills nearby.
Took lots of photographs, talked to various people and interacted with them.
I felt very comfortable and easy going to that place than I had thought before. The journey was superb and very remarkable.
The place and environment were peaceful. Enough electricity and enough water supplies in that place made much better place than Kathmandu City.
I had already made many new friends before leaving Rukum. Ramesh came along with me to drop me carrying my luggage to the airport. We took a way through Ghattekhola and reached the airport in time. It seems that he expects a healthy friendship in the future as well. So, here I am with wonderful experiences and new thoughts and vision to see life in Rukum..Do you have experience with Rukum ??
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Revealing Patan through Viewfinder
Strolling around Patan Darbar square in evening with DSLR is a great experience. You reveal hidden delights of an authentic medieval town and creativity which makes you feel proud. That’s how I experienced yesterday evening while trying out one of my Friend’s Nikon D40.
Been bugged by Photography for quite a while and here are some pictures which I’ve managed to captured yesterday evening. Took all these pictures in sRGB at size: 1496×2256 pixels and later changed size and image mood into Grayscale using Photoshop.
Truly the City of Artists: Patan Durbar Square, situated in the heart of the city, is the main tourist attraction. The square is full of ancient palaces, temples, and shrines noted for their exquisite carving. Especially evening is the time when durbar square comes animated when old native people comes the spot for an evening chit chat.
Patan still retains most of its original urban structure and people that has been lost in most big cities. It is famous for its narrow streets and alleys, lined by traditional buildings and vernacular architecture, Hindu and Buddhist monuments like bahals, bahis, temples, chaityas, stupas, patis, aganchhen etc.
Costume and Craft still Alive: An old man in ‘Daura Suruwal’ traditional costume basking under warmth of setting Sun. Patan is famous for its diverse cultural heritage. It is considered as one of the living cities, where all ethnic communities belonging to both Hinduism and Buddhism have embraced each other in harmony.
Been bugged by Photography for quite a while and here are some pictures which I’ve managed to captured yesterday evening. Took all these pictures in sRGB at size: 1496×2256 pixels and later changed size and image mood into Grayscale using Photoshop.
Truly the City of Artists: Patan Durbar Square, situated in the heart of the city, is the main tourist attraction. The square is full of ancient palaces, temples, and shrines noted for their exquisite carving. Especially evening is the time when durbar square comes animated when old native people comes the spot for an evening chit chat.Patan still retains most of its original urban structure and people that has been lost in most big cities. It is famous for its narrow streets and alleys, lined by traditional buildings and vernacular architecture, Hindu and Buddhist monuments like bahals, bahis, temples, chaityas, stupas, patis, aganchhen etc.
Perfect Perspective of Patan Darbar Square: Every single tourist who visits Patan doesn’t miss to click pictures from this perspective you are seeing above. The main attraction of the Patan Durbar Square is the ancient Royal Palace itself. It consists of three main chowks, or courtyards; the central Mul Chok, Sundari Chowk and Main Keshab Narayan Chowk.
Innocent Mahouts: Local children enjoying elephant ride while their mothers are busy selling local made crafts to tourists around the Darbar square.
Tara’s Quite Corner: More you scrutinize more you reveal craftsmanship of wood carving around temples and its pillars. Patan Darbar Square is so rich for its architectural heritage. The most famous Newar artists and master craftsmen, like Arniko, Abhay Raj and Siddhi Raj, were all born in Lalitpur. Patan Durbar Square, enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage List as one of seven Monument Zones that make up the Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Site.
Patan under my Perspective: Several historical records including many other legends indicate that Patan is the oldest of all the cities of Kathmandu Valley and it is interesting to note that one of the most used and typical Newar name of Patan is Yala. It is said that King Yalamber named this city after himself and ever since this ancient city has been known as Yala.
Self-Portrait: Reflection of Krishna Mandir (Temple of Lord Krishna) which is built in the seventeenth century by King Siddhi Narsingh Malla. It is the only temple in Nepal to have 21 shrines and is completely made of stone. Most of the important scenes from the ancient Hindu epics the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, have been engraved on its friezes.
Underexposed Patan yet to be exposed: The ancient city of Patan is situated on the southern bank of the river Bagmati and is about five kilometers southeast of Kathmandu. The city is full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments with bronze gateways, guardian deities and wonderful carvings.
Costume and Craft still Alive: An old man in ‘Daura Suruwal’ traditional costume basking under warmth of setting Sun. Patan is famous for its diverse cultural heritage. It is considered as one of the living cities, where all ethnic communities belonging to both Hinduism and Buddhism have embraced each other in harmony. Photo Blog by: Rina Maharjan
Camera: Nikon D40
Lens: Af-S Nikkor 18-55 mm/f3.5-5.6
ISO: 200Information
Credit: Nepal Traveller Sept-Oct 2006
Original Post: http://everestuncensored.org
Thursday, November 6, 2008
नेपाल संवत /Nepal Sambat 1129
Photos by Rina Maharjan/Everest Uncensored.
http://www.everestuncensored.org
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Adventure as a part of Life
Many believe a word 'Adventure' as doing some risky activities out in the wild. And in general outlook of our society, women are taken unfit for such outdoor activities. :( And when women do it, it became so outstanding and noticeable. I as a woman would like to define 'adventure' as living in the edge like once my very adventurous friend said once. He has profound experience in Kayaking and whose kayaking expedition 'Source to Sea' from Trisuli to the Bay of Bengal became one great milestone in the history of Kayaking in the world. Though very few such expedition ever attempted by any women but still there are women who are out there in the wild proving their endurance equal to men and daring to change outlook of our society. Recent successful expedition of women's team from different ethnic groups (FIWSE: First Inclusive Women Sagarmatha Expedition) to summit Everest. They did it. Bravo! ;)
Needless to tell I too have great inclination towards adventure and my avid hobby is to swim, keep myself physically fit and to experience thrill. Doing so I foster my endurance to live life to the fullest and be more proving person as a woman. I use to fear of height but I have overcome it proving myself how wrong I use to think.
My academic background is related to development and it doesn’t' permit me get enjoy adventure in a full swing. And you know my will within my heart fuel me get into it once in a while. I must say, where there is a will there is a way. So, there is ample opportunity for women to be more adventurous. I think we must help today's Youth to understand 'adventure' not just as activities for tourist or foreigner who visit Nepal.
I am happy that recent Learning Program at Royal Beach Camp, Dhading near Krishna Bhir, became truly a learning program for more than 150 youths, who tasted the slice of adventure and get motivated not just to achieve success in their academic arena but also to greater goal of LIFE. There is so much to learn from Nature and Royal Beach Camp is simply the best learning center for many. The outdoor training sessions on the Trishuli Beach and under the blanket of million stars in the beach at night simply do magic. And it is such magic what compelled me to cross roaring mighty Trishuli river by swimming. And joyride on rafting getting splashes of chilled river water over the face poking one's thrill and enthusiasm is simply my word can explain. Jumping into angry Trishuli is something one will never forget. Getting topsy-turvy while learning Kayaking is another thrills. For a while it makes you panic like hell and I thought that's my last day on Earth but thank Gosh! There were water guide and safety experts to flip me up with a widest smile on their faces. ;)
Rock climbing could be another outdoor activity women can do as a test of their endurance. I know at first few attempts your muscle cramp and pain scare you. But hang on and keep pushing your limits. After sometime you will simply fall in love with Rock Climbing. Well so far I have done it there in Nagarjuna Hill at the base of Rani ban Balaju and it is simply the beginning. Many rocks are yet to be climbed in life ahead.
Well there are many 'adventure' in every aspect of life for every walk of life. Adventure not necessarily means doing activities out there in the wild or nature, but in any journey we take in life to get our goal. So it is essential to be 'ADVENTUROUS' and enjoy it with excitement and courage rather than escaping from it. Let's take 'ADVENTURE' as a vital part of our life.
All the best!
Needless to tell I too have great inclination towards adventure and my avid hobby is to swim, keep myself physically fit and to experience thrill. Doing so I foster my endurance to live life to the fullest and be more proving person as a woman. I use to fear of height but I have overcome it proving myself how wrong I use to think.
My academic background is related to development and it doesn’t' permit me get enjoy adventure in a full swing. And you know my will within my heart fuel me get into it once in a while. I must say, where there is a will there is a way. So, there is ample opportunity for women to be more adventurous. I think we must help today's Youth to understand 'adventure' not just as activities for tourist or foreigner who visit Nepal.
I am happy that recent Learning Program at Royal Beach Camp, Dhading near Krishna Bhir, became truly a learning program for more than 150 youths, who tasted the slice of adventure and get motivated not just to achieve success in their academic arena but also to greater goal of LIFE. There is so much to learn from Nature and Royal Beach Camp is simply the best learning center for many. The outdoor training sessions on the Trishuli Beach and under the blanket of million stars in the beach at night simply do magic. And it is such magic what compelled me to cross roaring mighty Trishuli river by swimming. And joyride on rafting getting splashes of chilled river water over the face poking one's thrill and enthusiasm is simply my word can explain. Jumping into angry Trishuli is something one will never forget. Getting topsy-turvy while learning Kayaking is another thrills. For a while it makes you panic like hell and I thought that's my last day on Earth but thank Gosh! There were water guide and safety experts to flip me up with a widest smile on their faces. ;)
Rock climbing could be another outdoor activity women can do as a test of their endurance. I know at first few attempts your muscle cramp and pain scare you. But hang on and keep pushing your limits. After sometime you will simply fall in love with Rock Climbing. Well so far I have done it there in Nagarjuna Hill at the base of Rani ban Balaju and it is simply the beginning. Many rocks are yet to be climbed in life ahead.
Well there are many 'adventure' in every aspect of life for every walk of life. Adventure not necessarily means doing activities out there in the wild or nature, but in any journey we take in life to get our goal. So it is essential to be 'ADVENTUROUS' and enjoy it with excitement and courage rather than escaping from it. Let's take 'ADVENTURE' as a vital part of our life.
All the best!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Voice should be counted first ….
Good thoughts and ideas come frequently. One can not hold in its pocket forever. It can be destroyed if it is not implemented in a productive way in the right time. In other hands, being capable is not enough rather best implementation of the ideas, to be the part of the society and become a role model in a professional way is somehow successful in the path of achieving life missions. How can one be the exception in getting such success?
One of my friends always reminds to come with new ideas, voices and focus on specific and be pro-active in social as well as personal existences. He wants to be the initiator and motivator of all, but sometimes he fails to convince those persons even his closed. Still he does not realize that but further foster the new ways to go forward by backing the persons of his opposed.
Different persons come in the power due to their different roles & contributions towards the organizations he/she involved in. They try to fulfill their responsibilities in different ways and manners. When he/she feels that they are the superior than that of others and entire society; the long-term impacts do not support them to be the best. And in that situation they turn into dictatorship rather than to be egalitarianism and inclusion. To become popular and the part of the society, their existences must be counted on his/her contributions. So for making the things be the best part for everyone and reckon the organization for everyone, it is essential to think every individuals as in the entire part and implement the ideas for the welfare of the mass rather than for self-centered or for limited. As far as known, Nodan Club has come a long way from its inception; some hands are there who has really done much more than others. In the meanwhile the whole hands associated to it and well wishers also evenly deserve the right to justify. When you are from the well civilized society and you deserved the major responsibilities in your family and surroundings; you have some hurdles that you neither avoid not you can give hundred percent times towards your organizations or any social group. It means not that you can't be the part of it rather you can share your views; implement your ideas and do the best of it, is counted positively. Making bias is not fair for anyone. Human being is that creation in this world that it always seeks the progress and demands to get some heights in life. Although some observe the heights in closer and some observe far away, still try to play the vital role in their levels to be the best.
If one has become the part of anything, he/she deserves the right to have some creative ideas to make the things he/she associated, thinks for the betterment and asks for the progress, well utilization of financial matters and the way of doing things mannerly. So what can be suggested from all members and well wishers that to play the vital role whatever and however you deserve the status in the Club or organization, but mannerly, inclusively and anticipatorily. Specially, the responsible personalities, they have to give the chance to bring the ideas from all members, give them the best information they required and transparent as well as best utilization of financial and other available resources. It will help the club/organization to be the most optimum destinations and heights.
At the present era, what we believe is that in the power of ideas to change attitudes, we believe in liberty, free and open platform for business; we believe in the pursuit of excellence, we believe that each person holds the power to create positive change, we believe in dreams. Such platform N let's say forum with the bucketful of ideas should be created and open for all. It can make a difference, it gives the change. Belief is that there is no such greater force for changing to the world than a powerful idea. So let's share ideas towards better future. Its time to make a positive difference… we can make such difference.. yes, definitely ourselves..!
Hope to be the best of all forever …..!!
One of my friends always reminds to come with new ideas, voices and focus on specific and be pro-active in social as well as personal existences. He wants to be the initiator and motivator of all, but sometimes he fails to convince those persons even his closed. Still he does not realize that but further foster the new ways to go forward by backing the persons of his opposed.
Different persons come in the power due to their different roles & contributions towards the organizations he/she involved in. They try to fulfill their responsibilities in different ways and manners. When he/she feels that they are the superior than that of others and entire society; the long-term impacts do not support them to be the best. And in that situation they turn into dictatorship rather than to be egalitarianism and inclusion. To become popular and the part of the society, their existences must be counted on his/her contributions. So for making the things be the best part for everyone and reckon the organization for everyone, it is essential to think every individuals as in the entire part and implement the ideas for the welfare of the mass rather than for self-centered or for limited. As far as known, Nodan Club has come a long way from its inception; some hands are there who has really done much more than others. In the meanwhile the whole hands associated to it and well wishers also evenly deserve the right to justify. When you are from the well civilized society and you deserved the major responsibilities in your family and surroundings; you have some hurdles that you neither avoid not you can give hundred percent times towards your organizations or any social group. It means not that you can't be the part of it rather you can share your views; implement your ideas and do the best of it, is counted positively. Making bias is not fair for anyone. Human being is that creation in this world that it always seeks the progress and demands to get some heights in life. Although some observe the heights in closer and some observe far away, still try to play the vital role in their levels to be the best.
If one has become the part of anything, he/she deserves the right to have some creative ideas to make the things he/she associated, thinks for the betterment and asks for the progress, well utilization of financial matters and the way of doing things mannerly. So what can be suggested from all members and well wishers that to play the vital role whatever and however you deserve the status in the Club or organization, but mannerly, inclusively and anticipatorily. Specially, the responsible personalities, they have to give the chance to bring the ideas from all members, give them the best information they required and transparent as well as best utilization of financial and other available resources. It will help the club/organization to be the most optimum destinations and heights.
At the present era, what we believe is that in the power of ideas to change attitudes, we believe in liberty, free and open platform for business; we believe in the pursuit of excellence, we believe that each person holds the power to create positive change, we believe in dreams. Such platform N let's say forum with the bucketful of ideas should be created and open for all. It can make a difference, it gives the change. Belief is that there is no such greater force for changing to the world than a powerful idea. So let's share ideas towards better future. Its time to make a positive difference… we can make such difference.. yes, definitely ourselves..!
Hope to be the best of all forever …..!!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Slate black patty turns into a modern Pentium lap top _Raman
Opportunity never comes singing a song nor ringing a bell. We can generate or grip the opportunity implementing our own ideas and vision. I take hold of the chance to study the Sustainable Tourism Marketing Linkages in the year 2006 for six month and 45 days excursion to Europe especially in Netherlands that was a great learning for me to understand the outer universe and the people. I have a juncture from Int'l Great Facilitator Miriam Frijns about learn how to learn and thinking out of the box. Where I was paying attention on how to be a brilliant facilitator. When I rear Nepal, in my individual action plan I thought to earn name and fame contributing tourism that Nepal is carrying a high prospect. As an action I started free tour to different world heritage sites for youth, student and children and got a very positive feed back that is encouraging me to in front.
I started mission education and life skill scheme in the Gatlang Village of Rasuwa a remote district of Nepal which focused on education for student and life skill for youth. Beside these activities I organize many leadership camp, team building exercise, motivation and attitude clinic to different places of Nepal by the means of different innovative games and initiatives which also includes Leadership, Communication, Motivation, Team building, Trust, Attitude, Creative thinking, Problem solving, Art of living, Time management etc firstly in Nepal where different renowned corporate industries are giving a very positive response.
More than 52 training program were organized yearly. Nodan club www.nodan.org.np is being forward as one of the instance organization nationally as well as internationally. These creative, motivate and innovative ideas with active participation are being proved as stepping stone for the progress of the other institutions like Association of youth organization Nepal (AYON) www.ayon.org and other different corporate and social associations.
It is being authenticating that Nepal is not an agricultural country it is a country of tourism. The training starts from modern meditation and ends with Siddhartha solo includes more then 10 different themes. Nodan is the first organization in the world which shows its unique practice using diverse ideas and issues. That is helping us to boost the other artistic, creative as well as resourceful ideas like Youth Green Circle, Nodan Instructors pool, Earth youth center where Youth of Team Nodan are implementing their novel and imaginative trick to enhance themselves further.
I had begun my schooling carrying a slate black patty and stone chalk. I never had think I will achieve this much success in my life. Because of my laborious spirit and keen interest in knowing something differently makes me more curious and active in all activities happening around me. These days I am offered up to 1000$ per program, where a slate black patty turns into a modern Pentium lap top. One village boy who starts his education parallel carrying a bamboo basket to collect fodders for animals today turns to a successful youth leader. A lad who reaches the Katmandu after many days walk starts to fly in a world class airplane which itself prove that impossible is no thing just I’m possible and you are possible. This is my short success story I will come with other success story in the day come.
Love to hear from you and once again thank you for your motivation : )
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