Kag Chode Monastery and Holistic Self Reflection
A visit to 800 years old sacred Kag Chode Monastery is 2 minute walk from yacdonalds. In the mornings everyday there is holistic Meditation happening in old gompas and simultaneously Prayers and Chanting of rituals along with young lamas at 1000 buddhas monastery are experience of life and one of the best practice of self-reflection.
Tangible and Intangible Heritages of Kagbeni
Small walk in around the alley of Medieval village of kagbeni where one can see 12th century Kag Khar(Forte or palace) with mud and stone houses that had been preserved for generations are perfect example of harmonious relationship within human and human, animals and nature. While walking, one can pass harmonious lane in old village, KHENI (Male and female sacred statues made from mud that depict for the prosperity of LIFE both male and female are important. One can see 12 century water mills where people still grind daily staple diet like flours, tsampas a perfect example of sustainability.
Kagbeni Dham
200m walk to Kagbeni dham where one can see junction of two holy river Muktinath (famous Hindu and Buddhist Shrine) and Kaligandaki River. One can offer holy water to the ancestors at Junction simultaneously go for Amazing SHALIGRAM (Ammonite Fossils) HUNT on those rivers ae these are shaligrams are incarnation of Lord Vishnu and only known as Gandaki KINARA (river bed).
Muktinath Temple or Chumik Gyatsa (108 Sacred water sprout) Darsan
A drive to 11km towards east is most sacred Hindu and Buddhist Temple Muktinath, a place of Salvation. It is one of the most ancient temples of the God Vishnu and the Vaishnava tradition in Nepal. but in Tibetan Buddhist religion it is stated that Guru Rimpoche (Padmasambhava), the founder of Tibetan Buddhism, meditated here on his way to Tibet. Also a famous for its continuously burning natural gas fire, which Hindus worship as Jwala Mai, the Goddess of Fire. Taking bath in 108 sprouts considered wash all the sin. Visiting Muktinath temple is very peaceful and relaxation is beyond ones imagination.
Tiri Gonpa and village tour
30 minutes hike to Tiri gonpa and an eagle shape village is called TIRI. Tiri Gonpa is 12 century nunnery gompa and the healing through traditional high altitudes medicinal practices can be experiences with Meme Lama Chamba and Amzi. after a Gompa visit one can stroll through village and lunch at local homestay is ideal idea
Gyathanthanka Apple Farm Tour
An hour hike or 15 min motor ride with smell of Himalayas herbs like thyme, oreganos on the way is incredible experience to Gyatanthanka Apple farm. Great way to enter apple zones, pick many varieties of apples from the orchid and enjoying every bites with the breathtaking views of Mt. Niligiri and Thorong peak and many more.
Sherdak (Golden Hill) Hike
A day hike to Golden Hill is exploring Himalayas Range from the top of kagbeni. hike early morning 6 am is perfect timing to climb the golden hill to avoid the hassle of wind. 2 hours uphill and 2 hours downhill with great view of Himalayan Range with Packed lunch picnic is another breathtaking experiences.
Eating farmers Food with local Farmrs at their farm
n Kagbeni traditional farming practices are still intact and one can see farmers working hard in their farmland from early morning to evening - growing, sowing and harvesting barley and buckwheats. Summer is busy for farmers and one can visit these farms, work and eat with these farmers is exploring farmers life in Kagbeni.
Watching Animal Culture
Watching herds of hundreds goat heading for grazing via Yacdonalds every morning 7am and returned back at 5pm with melodious bell displaying animal trend or culture.
Venturing old Kagbeni Chhangma (local bar)
Changma in local dialect is Bar where one can drink local Arak(local Raksi) and Chhang (local beer) with local sukuti (dried meat fried) in old village is another experience in Kagbeni.
Devastating Flood Hit (2023) AREA
Devastating Flash Flood on 2o23 August 13th local time 8pm hit Kagbeni leaving Kagbeni traumatized and destroyed badly with heaves of DEBRIS of sediments of Rocks, Mud and stone. Visiting the affected site is another experience of Life, Life is full of good and bad stuff but enjoying every moment with its present such as enjoy ancient Heritage, Culture, identity, sense of place within its own time frame is the key message one can take home as a Golden treasure during the visit from this affected area.
