A statue of Shiva, the second largest in Nepal, was unveiled near Pokhara last year. A lady was selling souvenirs next to the steep path up to the statue.
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We got up at 4.45 to go and watch the sunrise over the Himalayas - so worth it!
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The Annapurna Range of the Himalaya Mountains can be seen from Bandipur, an ancient hill town in Nepal
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We rode a cable car to the top of a mountain to find a Hindu temple that draws thousands of believers. The small town that has sprung up to serve their needs is full of shops selling garlands, offerings and even chickens and goats for sacrifices.
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On our safari drive in Chitwan National Park yesterday we were fortunate to see five rhinos.
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Sadhus are holy men who have left behind all material attachments. We came across a number of them in the Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu.
