Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Monk at World Peace Pagoda, Pokhara, Nepal

The World Peace Pagoda is one of Pokhara’s iconic landmarks. Perched on a hill and overlooking Pokhara city, it offers one of the best views of Pokhara city and also of the snow capped Himalayan mountains on a clear day. One can either trek up to this monument or take a circuitous route by motorcycle, car or bus.

A monk at World Peace Pagoda, Pokhara, Nepal
On my recent trip to Pokhara, I visited this peace pagoda twice. On one day, it was all rainy, cloudy and misty. On the other day, there was nice bright sunshine, but it was still cloudy in the distance. I saw this monk on the brighter day and was very surprised to see him dressed in all white and wearing a paddy field hat. The white walls of the peace pagoda just adds a feeling of white into the frame.

35 comments:

  1. Sankara Subramanian CSeptember 24, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    Hong Kong is definitely worth visiting. Whether short trip or long, it doesn't matter. You have lots to do in HK.

    And there is no visa, so there is absolutely no point in sitting at the airport.

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  2. Sankara Subramanian CSeptember 24, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    The pleasure is all mine.

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  3. Sankara Subramanian CSeptember 24, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    Thank you Niranjan!

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  4. Sankara Subramanian CSeptember 24, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    No need for hotel booking. if they ask, you can show your flight tickets and money.

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  5. Sankara Subramanian CSeptember 24, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    Couldn't agree with you Karan.

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  6. vibhaSeptember 24, 2014 at 4:39 PM

    Plz guide me can i visit hongkong and macau in two days from shenzen

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  7. ManognaSeptember 27, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    Wow...the pics of Bali , the shops are very vibrant. I have never been to Bali. Now you have piqued my interest! ;)

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  8. Sankara Subramanian CSeptember 30, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    Yes, you can.

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  9. Sankara Subramanian CSeptember 30, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    :-D. Then, it is the time to make a trip to Bali :-)

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  10. ManognaOctober 2, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    :P ya may be.

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  12. Vipul BhagwatOctober 8, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    Do they allow VOA for business trip also?

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  13. Sankara Subramanian COctober 15, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    I am not sure of that Vipul. I would request you check with the nearest Indonesian consulate for that clarification.

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  14. MyHome-MyNeedsOctober 29, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    Kawah Ijen is a great inspiring person, the pictures are very nice
    Stylish Photography

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  15. Nexgen Tour OperatorsNovember 5, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    Khardungla is just awesome and your description about Ladakh Tour is also nice

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  16. SubhDecember 23, 2014 at 12:30 PM

    Hi is there a minimum amount of money that I need to have on me? Or would a bank account statement be ok to show proof of available resources. Thanks a lot!

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  17. gujara four wheel driveJanuary 9, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Yet there is another remarkable place familiarly referred as BAL Vatika which is liked by many kids for its natural scenic beauty. Gujarat tours and travels describe beauty of Gujarat. Gujarat is the city of glory and dignity which has experienced both the tastes of prosperity and cruelty.

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  18. VijayFebruary 10, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Hi, I want to land in HK and make a short visit to Shenzen for shopping for the day (morning to evening). Do we need a visa for China?. Can I gat a visa at the Shenzen border?
    Do pls let me know.. Thanks

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  19. rajatFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    You may like to read more about Tawang here... http://trawellblogging.com/2014/05/small-town-attractions-tawang/

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  20. Sankara Subramanian CFebruary 13, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    Yes, we need a visa for China and us Indians need to get it in advance.

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  21. SupendraFebruary 16, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    I need china visa in urgent please tell me. ...

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  22. SupendraFebruary 16, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    I need china visa in urgent please tell me. ..

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  23. KaustabhFebruary 23, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    Sankara, will it be advisable to visit Spiti valley during the first week of May? Won't the Rohtang Pass be closed during this time? Plz suggest the best time to visit Spiti Valley..
    Thanks,

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  24. sumeet sharmaFebruary 26, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    hi ,


    i will visit Indonesia for working for a month. what document i will need??
    like covering letter of my company??
    and what other thing needed??

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  25. Sankara Subramanian CFebruary 26, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    I would not know the process Supendra.

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  26. Sankara Subramanian CFebruary 26, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    I have never been to Indonesia on a working visa. Hence, i might not be able to guide properly.

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  27. Sankara Subramanian CFebruary 26, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    Ideally, it should be open, but you need not visit Rohtang for Spiti valley. You can go via Shimla, Recong Peo, Kaza and Tabo and back.

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  28. pjMarch 6, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    Hii sankara a weak back I went to macau. Via hongkong without doing my immigration in hongkong . Macau immigration officer refused me that I dnt have a return ticket from macau and they send me back to hongkong .and hongkong people also didnt gave me visa.
    My doubt is will I get entry to macau if I travelled direcy der with a reyurn ticket from macau

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  29. ApurvaMarch 18, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    Very informative post ! Rajasthan is one of the best travel destination really. It offers everything.
    Apurva Oka
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  32. Anubhava GuptaJune 5, 2015 at 8:17 PM

    Hi,
    It was a great read.
    I need a bit of suggestion from you.
    I am planning to go to Leh-laddakh with Bike.
    I have personal bike- Honda CB Trigger-150cc-Front Disc(15 months old).
    I am in confusion if i should take this bike or not. I might have an option to take Bullet on rent too. But it will be hard for me to spent so much on rent.

    Please suggest, and also share some tips/modifications I should do in my bike before going to Leh Laddakh

    thanks in advance.

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  33. rathindra chattopadhyayJune 7, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    I am very happy for hearing that Indonesia visas on arrival for Indians.I shall go to Indonesia very soon.I am waiting for flight ticket only.

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  34. Sankara Subramanian CJune 30, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    That is great. Have a great trip.

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  35. Sankara Subramanian CJune 30, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    Both bikes will run easily in ladakh. Regarding modifications, the only thing you need to do after you reach Manali is loosen or remove the air screw. Thats all.

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