Sundarijal

Sundarijal is located 15 kilometres northeast of Nepal's capital, Kathmandu. The Bagmati River flows through the main village, where it is joined by the Shyalmati and Nagmati Rivers. Largely hilly in its terrain with few flat areas, the village is covered by forests. A large part of Sundarijal is covered by Shivapuri National Park covers. The place was named after the Hindu goddess, Sundarimai. A temple is dedicated to the deity in Sundarijal.Sundarijal is also famous for the  Sundarijal Military Detention Camp where former PM B P Koirala was detained and  held without trial for eight years after the Royal coup in 1960. The camp now has been turned into a museum dedicated to B P Koirala.
 

 Agriculture based on traditional techniques is the main occupation, the crops include millet, maize, barley, wheat, barley, maize, potato and vegetables millet are grown. About Sixty percent of the village folks are Buddhists, and the remaining are the Hindus. 

Sundarijal observes a large number of internal and foreign tourists owing to its natural and cultural beauties. The main cultural sites in Sundarijal are the temples of Sundarimai Mandir, Ganesh Mandir, and Krishna Mandir. The visitors are attracted to the area's natural beauty, including the waterfalls and rivers. Sundarijal is also a starting point for hikers along the Langtang Range. There are several picnic tables to meet the needs of tourists.

  There is a huge drinking water project that would bring water from Melamchi, treat it, and distribute it from Sundarijal. A pipeline of 58 kilometers in length would be laid in Sundarijal to other places in the Kathmandu Valley. It will start pumping 170 million liters of water daily in 2011 or 2012.

The vegetation Sundarijal consists of mostly pine, oak, rhododendron, and other forest types and 129 species of mushrooms. Wildlife recorded in the area include the Himalayan Black bear, leopard, jungle cat, and rhesus monkey. The area is inhabited by at least 177 species of birds including at least nine threatened species, 102 species of butterflies with several endangered species.

Fashion Trend: Denim Shorts for Summer

Denim is a definite must have of the new spring summer 2011 season as denim is not only comfortable it also exudes style so take a peek at what you should be looking for when it comes to denim for the new season! Denim surely is a definite must-have for the summer season. 

Denims are comfortable and stylish.  Take a peek on what’s the hottest denim for the season.

Summer is here and it’s time to come out and celebrate with the sun.  This season’s denims are not the same as last year. Designers are able to come up with new and innovative designs for denims.  Fashion trends always come and go. It’s up to your on how to keep with the trend so you’ll always look stylish.  Reinvent your style once in a while with the latest trends.

Denim is a fabric that constantly evolves according to the latest fashion trend of the season.  Denim is classic and timeless.  It is a fail safe option when dressing up. The denim shorts are the hottest denims for this season. 

Although skirts, dresses and rompers are fashionable nothing beats a good pair of shorts.  Let’s check out the hottest denim picks for this summer season.

HIGH-WAISTED DENIM SHORTS
This look was popularized by models who are out on the lazy days.  The high waisted denim shorts are perfect casual ensemble.  It flatters the figure by showing off the legs.  Most high waisted denim shorts are fitted so you need to balance it by wearing loose fit top.  Take inspiration from stars like Nicole Richie and Alexa Chung.

COLORFUL DENIM SHORTS
The color block trend is hot this season.  Try out this trend by wearing colorful denim shorts.  The vibrant colors will be great for the season.  Pair it with a bright top for the perfect color block ensemble.  Wear color denim shorts in pastels, jewel tones or neons.

CLASSIC DENIM CUT-OFFS
Every woman should own a pair of shorts in her closet.  Shorts are comfortable and very casual.  Pair your denim cut-offs with vintage inspired tees.

1. High Waist Shorts

2. Distressed Printed Denim Shorts

3. Distressed Denim Shorts

4. Distressed Denim Shorts

The Tailored Shorts for Men this season

THE LIFE OF BUDDHA IN LEGEND AND ART

16 Ways to Show You Are a True Friend

Are you a true Friend?  This is a question that I’ve asked myself many times over the years about myself.  I've heard all my life that when we come down to the end of life's journey, if we have one really good friend, then we can count ourselves lucky.   

 

  We always seem to have people that have given lip service to being a friend.  But many times, I have been convinced that they are not. I have found  that most people who have masqueraded as friends have shown their true colors when the chips were down.  I hear people tell me all the time,  I have lots of friends. If you really believe that, then read the 16 suggestions listed below and see how many of these suggestions you would agree that a friend would do for you or vice versa. 

 

Think about it this way.  We are all basically selfish individuals. We usually are interested in our own self-gratification.  That means our world is about me,me,me.  We really don't want to do things for other people, but we sure do expect them to do things for us.

1)      Someone who is always ready to listen without being judgmental

2)      A person that can be called day or night and they respond

3)      When in need of monetary assistance, they show up

4)      A person that can offer a viewpoint opposing to mine in kindness and love

5)      They will not desert you when the marriage is on the skids, when you are experiencing a death of someone close, a sickness calls, or some other crisis that is crippling

6)      They will lend you a car when yours breaks down

7)      They will check on your animals when you are out of town

8)      They will cut your grass when you are not able

9)      Celebrate with you life’s triumphs

10)  Call and wish you Merry Christmas or visit you at that time

11)  Will be supportive of you when a job is lost, will call and express their concern on a regular basis and just let you know that they care

12)  Will not put their interests above yours to gain recognition, or to better their career

13)  Will stand up for you whatever the cost for them

14)  Will be there for you when your son or daughter is born if possible

15)  Show up for any awards or special accomplishments that you might have

16) Will not give the kiss of Judas to someone behind closed doors while at the same time kissing up to them socially 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS :

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS :


Mr and Miss Top Model 2011 -
Mr Lokendra Dewan and Ayesha Shakya

Public Choice Winners -
Mr Arun Pun and Miss Anisha Gurung

Mr and Miss Photogenic -
Mr Amir Shrestha and Miss Pushpa Koinch Sunuwar

Best Figure -
Mr Pratik Bishwakarma and Miss Leela Limbu

Best Catwalk -
Mr Amir Gurung and Miss Ayesha Shakya

Best Muskaan - Mr Pratik Bishwakarma and Miss Anisha Gurung

Commitment to Quality - Mr Amir Gurung

WINNERS OF "Mr and Miss Nepal Australia"

WINNERS OF "Mr and Miss Nepal Australia"


Winner Male - Dharmaraj Adhikari


1st Runner Up - Deepak Gyawali
2nd Runner Up - Bijay Paudel
3rd Runner Up - Yuvraz Tiwari
4th Runner Up - Bishal Rizal


Winner Female - Reechha Dhital

Emma Watson sheds a tear at the last Harry Potter premiere

Emma Watson was overcome with emotion at the Harry Potter UK film premiere, and shed a tear as she said goodbye to the film series. The actress, who was spellbinding in a oyster Oscar De La Renta gown, toldwaiting fans: "I've had the most amazing 10 years of my life. Thank you so much."

2nd INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN NEPAL

IndiGo plans Ktm-Delhi flight from August 4

Fares on the New Delhi- Kathmandu flight are poised to dip to as low as Rs 5,000, to the joy of budget travellers, as India’s low-cost carrier IndiGo readies to start operations to Kathmandu with seven trips a week from August 4.

The Gurgaon-based India’s domestic airline, which announced it would go international from September with flights to Dubai, Singapore and Bangkok, can actually debut with Kathmandu in August, if Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation gives it a green signal.

President International — IndiGo’s general sales agent in Nepal — said Indian civil aviation authorities have cleared the New Delhi-Kathmandu flight. Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal will give final permission after the ministry gives it a go ahead.

With Nepal celebrating 2011 as tourism year with a target of drawing one million air-borne tourists, President International said it would like to see the New Delhi-Kathmandu flight kick off from August 4.

The flight will see brand new 180-seater Airbus 320s with emphasis on low fares.

Currently, Jet Airways and Air India fly between the two capitals of South Asian neighbours along with other Indian budget carriers JetLite and Spicejet.

The one-way fare on budget airlines will come to as low as Rs 5,000, though there is no official announcement about IndiGo’s fare structure.

“Hotels in Kathmandu and other packages are extremely competitive,” according to Sharad Pradhan of Nepal Tourism Board.

“But the high fare puts off travellers,” he said, adding that fares from India to other countries like Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia are far cheaper compared to flights to Kathmandu.

Earlier, domestic budget carrier Cosmic Air started the price war selling lower priced tickets on the route but cvould not survive due to high operation cost.