05 May 2026
26 April 2026
पर्यटन: अनुभुती (Tourism as an experience)
“रमाइलो त हुन्छ नि बाबु ! तर असली मज्जा कहाँ हुन्छ थाहा छ?”
हामी प्रायः सोच्छौं, घुम्न जानु भनेको फोटो खिच्नु, दायाँबायाँको दृश्य हेर्नु, अनि फर्केर आएर अरूलाई कथा सुनाउनु हो। तर साँचो कुरा के हो भने, तपाईं घुम्न जाँदा कथा सुन्ने मात्रै होइन क्या ! कथाको पात्र आफै बन्न जानु हो ।
“कथा बन्नु भनेको मतलब ?”
“हो नि, सोच्नुस् त। सरांगकोट पुगेर सूर्योदय हेर्नु मात्रै कथा हो र? बिहान बिहान सबेरै ४ बजे उठ्दा निद्राले आँखा नै खोल्न नसक्ने त्यो समय पनि त कथा होइन र ?”
घुमघामको असली मजा त्यहीँ हुन्छ जहाँ तपाईं आफै सहभागी हुनुहुन्छ। उकालो चढ्दा हाफ हाफ गर्नु, स्थानीयसँग गफ गर्न पाउनु, नयाँ खाना खाँदा “आम्म्मा यो के हो?” भनेर सोध्नु, यी सबै तपाईंको आफ्नै कथाका सीनहरु होइन र ?
“तर दाइ, हाम्रो त खासै केही हुँदैन जस्तो लाग्छ।”
“त्यही त मजा हो! एउटै ठाउँमा गएका साथीहरूलाई सोध्नुस् त ! पाँच जनाको पाँच फरक अनुभव हुन्छ।”
एकजना भन्छ, “प्रकृति स्वर्ग जस्तो थियो, आहा सुर्योदय ।”
अर्को भन्छ, “खाना चाहिँ बिर्सनै नसकिने, गज्जब ।”
तेस्रो चाहिँ सिधै भन्छ, “वाईफाई थिएन, दुःख पाइयो, बोर भयो नि !"
चौथो भन्छ, "म उठ्दा त सुर्य नै गायब |"
पाँचौं भन्छ, "तोइट ! मलाई त खम्बा नै मस्त एडभेन्चर भयो यार |"
नेपाल त झन् यस्तो देश हो जहाँ हरेक यात्रामा नयाँ कथा पाइन्छ। हिमाल, पहाड, तराई, संस्कृति, खाना, मानिस, सबैले तपाईंलाई कथाको पात्र बनाइदिन्छन्।
“अनि अब के गर्ने त?”
“सिधा कुरा, अब घुम्न जाँदा केवल हेर्ने मात्रै होइन, स्थानीय संग रमाउने, अनुभुति गर्ने, सिक्ने र प्राकृतिक जीवन शैलीमा बाँच्ने। फोटो मात्र होइन, अनुभव बटुल्ने।”
किनकि अन्त्यमा, साथीहरूलाई सुनाउने सबैभन्दा रमाइलो कथा भनेको तपाईंको आफ्नै हुन्छ।
“अनि दाइ, म पनि कथाको हिरो हो त?”
“पक्का हो नि ! बस, अब यात्रा सुरु गर।” अस्तु |
18 December 2025
सुकु भ्वय: ( Suku Bhwaya)
भोज कि विज्ञान? नेवारी 'सुकु भ्वय:' को स्वादिलो यात्रा र पर्यटनको सम्भावना
लेखक: विनय शाक्य
आज म तपाईंहरूलाई
एउटा यस्तो यात्रामा लैजाँदैछु, जहाँ स्वाद
मात्र छैन, एउटा गज्जबको विज्ञान पनि लुकेको छ। हामीले सधैं
खाँदै आएको 'नेवारी भ्वय:' (भोज) लाई
पश्चिमा देशको 'थ्री-कोर्स मील' (3-Course Meal) सँग दाँजेर हेर्नुभएको छ? छैन भने, आउनुहोस् आज यसको भित्री रहस्य खोलौँ।
१. सुकुलमा बस्नुको रहस्य: पलेँटी आसनको विज्ञान
भोजमा छिर्नेबित्तिकै
हामी कुर्सीमा होइन, परालको सुकुलमा पङ्क्तिबद्ध
भएर बस्छौँ। यसरी भुइँमा पलेँटी कसेर बस्नुको एउटा ठूलो वैज्ञानिक कारण छ। जब हामी
पलेँटी कसेर बस्छौँ, हाम्रो मेरुदण्ड सिधा हुन्छ र शरीरमा
शान्तिको अनुभूति हुन्छ। यो आसनमा बस्दा हाम्रो पेटका मांसपेशीहरू खुल्छन्,
जसले गर्दा पाचन रस (Digestive Juices) हरू
राम्ररी निस्कन पाउँछन्। कुर्सी-टेबलमा भन्दा सुकुलमा बसेर खाँदा पेटले बढी आराम
पाउँछ र खाना पाचनको प्रक्रिया बस्दाबस्दै सुरु भइसकेको हुन्छ।
२. समयबजी (The Starter)
जब हामी भोजमा बस्छौँ,
सबैभन्दा पहिले आउँछ, समयबजी। पश्चिमा संस्कृतिमा यसलाई 'स्टार्टर' भनिन्छ। चिउरा, छोइला,
कचिला, भटमास, आलु, अदुवा
र बोडी जस्ता परिकारले हाम्रो भोकलाई जगाउने काम गर्छ। यसले हाम्रो पाचन
प्रणालीलाई अब 'भारी खाना' आउँदैछ है
भनेर संदेश पठाउछ र भारी खाना खानको लागि मानसिक रुपले तयार पार्छ।
३. मुख्य खाना र पाचनको सहयात्री: पाउँ क्वा: (The Main Course)
समयबजीपछि सुरु हुन्छ
मुख्य भोज अर्थात् 'भ्वय:'।
थरीथरीका गेडागुडी, सागसब्जी र मासुका टन्नै
परिकारले हाम्रो पात भरिन्छ। तर, यो भोजको एउटा 'सीक्रेट' छ, बीच-बीचमा ल्याइने 'पाउँ क्वा' (लप्सीको तातो सुप)। यसमा हालिएको हिंग
र बिरेनुनले खानालाई पचाउन जादु जस्तै काम गर्छ। जतिसुकै 'हाई
क्यालोरी' खाना भए पनि हिंगको सुगन्ध र बिरेनुनको गुणले
पेटलाई हलुका बनाउँछ। त्यसैले त हाम्रा पुर्खाहरूले बीच-बीचमा सुप खाने चलन बसाएका
रहेछन्!
४. अन्तिममा सन्तुलन: नेगेटिभ डाइट (The Dessert &
Negative Diet)
भोजको अन्त्यमा दही र
मिठाई त सबैले खान्छन्। तर नेवारी भोजमा एउटा अनौठो र वैज्ञानिक चलन छ, 'सिसापुसा'। यसमा काँचो मुला,
भिजाएर टुसा पलाएको केराउ र मौसम अनुसारको फलफूल दिइन्छ। यसलाई
आधुनिक पोषण विज्ञानको भाषामा 'Negative Diet' भन्न
सकिन्छ। काँचो मुला र टुसाएका गेडागुडीमा हुने इन्जाइम र फाइबरले अघि खाएको चिल्लो
र भारी खानालाई सन्तुलनमा ल्याउँछ। "अन्तिम सम्म भोज खानुपर्छ" भन्ने
हाम्रो परम्परा त्यसै बनेको होइन रहेछ, यसको त ठूलो
स्वास्थ्य लाभ रहेछ।
भोज पर्यटन: अबको
बाटो
हाम्रो यो विशिष्ट भोजलाई केवल पेट भर्ने माध्यम मात्र नबनाएर 'भोज पर्यटन' (Feast Tourism) को रूपमा विकास गर्न सकिन्छ। सोच्नुहोस् त, यदि हामीले विदेशी पर्यटकहरूलाई सुकुलमा बसाएर, प्रत्येक परिकारको गुण र वैज्ञानिक महत्त्व सम्झाउँदै स-शुल्क भोज खुवायौँ भने कस्तो होला?
यसले दुईवटा फाइदा हुन्छ:- आर्थिक समृद्धि: स्थानीय समुदायले पर्यटकलाई भोजमा सामेल गराएर सिधै
आर्थिक लाभ लिन सक्छन् र आत्मनिर्भर बन्न सक्छन्।
- परम्पराको संरक्षण: जब हाम्रो संस्कृतिले पैसा र सम्मान दुवै कमाउन
थाल्छ, तब नयाँ पुस्ताले पनि
यसलाई गर्वका साथ अंगाल्ने र जोगाउने छन्।
नेवारी भोज केवल खाना होइन, यो त एउटा जिउँदो संग्रहालय, जीवन शैली र विज्ञानको संगम हो। अर्को पटक भोज खाँदा यी कुराहरूलाई तपाईले पनि पक्कै सम्झिनुहोला है! अस्तु|
17 December 2025
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28 November 2025
Healing Adventure
What is a Healing Adventure?
A healing adventure is a conscious, often courageous, journey you undertake to restore, rediscover, or redefine your whole self, body, mind, and spirit. Unlike passive recovery, it's framed not as a problem to be solved, but as an exploration to be experienced.
It's the process of moving from a state of dis-ease (which could be physical illness, emotional pain, burnout, grief, or a general sense of being lost) towards a state of greater wholeness, peace, and vitality. The "adventure" part implies that there will be unknowns, challenges, discoveries, and ultimately, growth.
The Essential Elements of a Healing Adventure
Think of it like a hero's journey for your own well-being.
The Call to Adventure (The Awakening):
This is the initial spark. It might be a diagnosis, a heartbreak, a burnout, a profound sense of emptiness, or simply a deep inner knowing that says, "There must be more to life than this."
Crossing the Threshold (The Commitment):
This is the moment you decide to answer the call. You commit to the journey, even though you don't have the full map. This might mean booking that therapy session, signing up for a yoga class, buying a journal, or simply deciding to change your diet.
The Road of Trials (The Work):
This is the core of the adventure. It's where you face challenges, learn new skills, and gather "tools" for your toolkit. This phase can be messy and non-linear. It includes:
Exploring Modalities:
Trying therapy, meditation, acupressure, breathwork, sound healing, forest bathing, etc.
Confronting Shadows:
Facing old wounds, limiting beliefs, and fears.
Acquiring Allies:
Finding therapists, healers, supportive friends, or a community who understand and support your journey.
The Revelation (The Insight):
Somewhere along the path, you have breakthroughs. You gain a new understanding of yourself, your past, or your patterns. It's the "Aha!" moment that shifts your entire perspective.
The Transformation (The Return):
You integrate your lessons and return to your daily life, but you are changed. You have new tools, a stronger sense of self, and a different way of being in the world. The healing isn't about going "back" to who you were, but forward into a more resilient, authentic, and whole version of yourself.
Where Can Your Healing Adventure Take Place?
The landscape of your adventure is vast and deeply personal:
An Inner Journey:
Through meditation, journaling, and shadow work. Exploring your mind, emotions, and subconscious beliefs.
A Journey into Nature:
Through hiking, forest bathing, gardening, or simply sitting by the ocean. Reconnecting with the earth's rhythms to find your own.
A Physical Journey:
Through yoga, dance, martial arts, or a new fitness routine. Learning to listen to, respect, and empower your body.
A Creative Journey:
Through painting, writing, music, or cooking. Using expression as a way to process and release what words cannot capture.
A Pilgrimage:
Travelling to a sacred place, a mountain in the Himalayas, a temple and monasteries, viharas in Nepal, or even a quiet spot in your local park that feels holy to you, with the intention of healing.
How to Begin Your Own Healing Adventure
Set a Gentle Intention:
Instead of a rigid goal like "be happy," try "I intend to explore what brings me peace" or "I am open to understanding my pain."
Start with One Small Step:
You don't need to overhaul your life today. Commit to a 5-minute meditation, a walk in the park, or writing one page in a journal.
Follow Your Curiosity:
What calls to you? Is it a book on mindfulness? A friend's story about Reiki? A desire to learn to cook healthy food? Your intuition is your best guide.
Embrace the Unknown:
Be willing to be a beginner. Be open to things that might seem unconventional. The path will reveal itself as you walk it.
Practice Self-Compassion:
There will be difficult days. The adventure isn't about being perfect. It's about being kind to yourself through all the twists and turns.
A Final Thought
A healing adventure is ultimately a journey home to the truth of who you are beneath the pain, the conditioning, and the noise of the world. It's about reclaiming your vitality, your voice, and your inner peace.
It is one of the most worthy journeys you will ever undertake. May your path be filled with courage, discovery, and profound grace.
#healingadventure #healing #meditation #vinayashakyablog #adventurehealing
13 November 2025
108 Prayer beads (Japamala)
Why 108? Unlocking the Cosmic Secrets of the Nepali Prayer Beads (Japamala)
The Mystery of the Mala
As you travel through the sacred sites of Kathmandu, Patan, and beyond, you will notice a common, beautiful sight: hands gently turning a string of wooden or stone beads. This is the Japamala (जपमाला), or prayer rosary.
It is the most fundamental tool for meditation and mantra recitation in Hinduism and Buddhism. But if you count the beads, you'll find a highly specific number: 108.
Why 108? Why not 100? The number isn't random—it’s brilliant. It is a calculated spiritual formula that connects the person holding the beads to the entire universe.
Pillar 1: The Cosmic Alignment
The ancient sages who designed the mala were master astronomers. They ensured the beads mapped out the full cycle of the cosmos:
The Universe in Your Hands: In Vedic Astrology, there are 12 Houses (Zodiac Signs) and 9 Planets (Grahas) that influence our lives. When you multiply them, you get the magic number: Chanting a mantra 108 times is like taking a spiritual journey through every single corner of the universe, encompassing all possible celestial influences.
The Star Map: There are also 27 key constellations (Nakshatras) in the sky. When you divide each constellation into 4 sections, you again reach 27 times 4 =108. The mala literally represents the complete star map above our heads!
Pillar 2: The Spiritual Completion
In the world of scripture and devotion, 108 represents the ultimate fulfilment of a prayer:
The Main Texts: Hinduism has 108 principal Upanishads—the philosophical core of the ancient scriptures.
The Divine Names: Almost every major God and Goddess (like Shiva, Vishnu, or the Goddess Durga) is honored with a list of 108 sacred names. When a devotee chants 108 times, they are calling upon the complete, full presence of the deity.
Pillar 3: The Energy of the Heart
Finally, 108 is deeply connected to your own body's energy.
In Yogic tradition, it is believed that you have 108 major Nadis, or energy channels, that all meet right at your heart center (Anahata Chakra).
The practice of Japa (repetition) 108 times is intended to clear and awaken all these channels, allowing pure energy to flow, leading to greater clarity and peace.
The mala is not just counting; it is a way to align your heart, mind, and energy with the fundamental blueprint of the cosmos.
The Last Bead: The Guru’s Lesson
You will notice one extra bead, the 109th bead, which is usually larger or distinct. This is the Guru Bead or Sumeru (the mountain peak).
The Meaning: It marks the completion of the cycle. It is the spiritual summit.
The Practice: When a devotee reaches this bead, they do not simply cross over it. They pause, reflect on their teacher, and then reverse the direction of their counting. It’s a powerful lesson: you should never step over the source of your wisdom.
Bringing the Story Home
When you purchase a prayer mala in Nepal, you are not buying a simple souvenir. You are buying a device of profound spiritual technology—a map of the cosmos, a library of scripture, and a diagram of the human energy body, all wrapped into 108 beads.It’s a truly magnificent piece of culture to hold in your hand!
Have fun and learn. Happy travelling.
#visitnepal #travelnepal #spiritualnepal #nepal #vinayashakya #vinayashakyablog #travelconsultant #instructor
11 November 2025
Cable cars in Nepal
Cable cars in Nepal
| S.N. | Cable Car Name | Location (Connecting Points) | Date of Commercial Operation | Line Length (Approx.) |
| 1 | Manakamana Cable Car | Kurintar → Manakamana | November 24, 1998 | 2.8 km |
| 2 | Chandragiri Cable Car | Thankot → Chandragiri Hill | December 15, 2016 | 2.5 km |
| 3 | Kalinchowk Cable Car | Kuri Village → Kalinchowk Temple | November 3, 2018 | 2.5 km |
| 4 | Annapurna Cable Car | Sedi (Phewa Lake) → Sarangkot | February 18, 2022 | 2.2 km |
| 5 | Maula Kali Cable Car | Gaindakot → Maula Kalika Temple | April 14, 2023 | 1.2 km |
| 6 | Lumbini Cable Car | Golpark (Butwal) → Basantapur Hill | June 8, 2023 | 3.0 km |
| 7 | Bandipur Cable Car | Dumre Bazaar → Bandipur | June 13, 2024 | 1.6 km |
| 8 | Siddhartha Cable Car | Butwal → Nuwakot (Palpa) | September 4, 2023 | 2.0 km |
28 August 2025
Sleep Tourism
The Rise of Sleep Tourism and Nepal's Potential
Tranquil Environment: Away from urban noise and light pollution, offering natural serenity.Comfort-Centric Accommodation: High-quality bedding, effective soundproofing, and complete darkness.Wellness Infrastructure: Spa facilities, meditation spaces, and areas for gentle physical activity like yoga.Expert Guidance: Access to sleep specialists, therapists, and nutritionists.Mindful Cuisine: Menus featuring ingredients known to promote relaxation and sleep.Digital Detox Options: Encouraging guests to disconnect from screens.
Enhanced Well-being: Guests return feeling refreshed, with improved sleep habits.Unique Market Niche: Attracts a specific segment of travellers seeking health-focused experiences.Higher Revenue Potential: Premium services and extended stays often command higher prices.Sustainability Focus: Often aligns with eco-tourism by promoting serene natural environments.Education: Teaches guests valuable lifelong sleep hygiene practices.
High Setup Costs: Requires significant investment in specialized amenities and expert staff.Niche Market: While growing, it’s still a smaller segment compared to traditional tourism.High Expectations: Guests expect perfect conditions and measurable improvements in their sleep.Marketing Challenge: Communicating the value of "doing nothing" can be tricky.
Strengths: Natural Serenity: Unparalleled tranquil mountain landscapes, pristine air, and a slower pace of life.Wellness Heritage: Deep-rooted traditions in yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda.Spiritual Ambience: Ideal for introspection and mental calm, conducive to sleep.Unique Cultural Immersion: Offers a distinctive experience beyond just sleep.
Weaknesses: Infrastructure Gaps: Limited high-end, purpose-built sleep wellness resorts outside major cities.Connectivity: Access to truly remote, tranquil areas can be challenging.Awareness & Marketing: Lack of global recognition for Nepal as a sleep tourism destination.Trained Personnel: Shortage of specialized sleep therapists and wellness coaches.
Opportunities: Differentiate Tourism: Diversify beyond adventure tourism, appealing to a new demographic.Luxury Market: Tap into the high-yield wellness tourism market.Community Involvement: Create jobs and promote sustainable local economies in rural areas.Partnerships: Collaborate with international wellness brands and sleep experts.
Threats: Competition: Other countries are already establishing themselves in the wellness tourism space.Environmental Degradation: Risk of over-development if not managed sustainably.Maintaining Authenticity: Balancing Modern Amenities with Traditional Charm.Economic Instability: Potential impact on investment and growth.
Vinaya Shakya,
Travel Consultant
08 April 2025
26 March 2025
Agro Tourism: A Closer Look
- Cultural Immersion:
Visitors can experience traditional Nepalese culture, customs, and festivals. - Natural Beauty:
Nepal's stunning landscapes, from the Himalayas to the Terai, provide breathtaking backdrops. - Agricultural Diversity:
The country's diverse climate and topography support a wide range of agricultural activities. - Authentic Experiences:
Visitors can participate in farming activities, learn about local produce, and savor farm-to-table cuisine.
- Farmers: Small-scale farmers can offer tours, accommodations, and farm experiences.
- Agricultural Cooperatives: Cooperatives can organize group tours and activities.
- Rural Homestays: Families living in rural areas can welcome visitors into their homes.
- Agritourism Businesses: Dedicated agritourism businesses can provide specialized experiences.
- Increased Income: Agro tourism can generate additional income for farmers and rural communities.
- Job Creation: It can create new jobs in tourism-related sectors.
- Community Development: Agro tourism can contribute to the development of rural areas.
- Cultural Preservation: It helps preserve traditional agricultural practices and cultural heritage.
- Environmental Awareness: It promotes environmental sustainability and conservation.
- Infrastructure Challenges: Rural areas may lack adequate infrastructure for tourism, such as transportation and accommodations.
- Seasonal Fluctuations: Tourism can be seasonal, affecting income stability.
- Competition: There may be competition from other tourist destinations.
- Cultural Sensitivity: It's important to be mindful of cultural sensitivities and avoid exploitation.
- Basic Amenities:
Farms should have basic amenities like clean water, sanitation, and comfortable accommodations. - Hospitality:
Hosts should be welcoming and knowledgeable about their farm and the local area. - Safety:
Safety measures should be in place to protect visitors and staff. - Legal Compliance:
Businesses should comply with local laws and regulations. - Marketing:
Effective marketing is essential to attract visitors.
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