Vijay Thapa

Vijay Thapa

I’m Vijay Thapa, software developer and adventure traveller. As I love exploring new places (mostly rural) and documenting them (in photos and text), I created this blog imfreee.com to share all the information about the places and my personal experiences (No B.S.). Hope you’ll enjoy it and be helpful to you 🙏.
  • Joined: January 30, 2018
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Jamacho – Hiking Through Queens Forest in Kathmandu, Nepal

Jamacho Hiking in Kathmandu

Walking through the Queen's Forest, Jamacho Peak is at an altitude of 2128m. It is a hiking trail inside Shivapuri National Park which is of 3-5 hour hike duration.
On the way one can experience the true natural beauty, greenery, varieties of flora and fauna, and chirping of birds makes the hike memorable.
From the top, panoramic view of Kathmandu, Swoyambhu and surrounding hills can be seen.

Bisket Jatra: Festivals in Bhaktapur, Nepal

Bisket Jatra, Festivals of Bhaktapur Nepal

Bisket Jatra is one of the oldest festival celebrated in Madhyapur Thimi and Bhaktapur area of Nepal. It is believed that this Jatra was first initiated at the time of King Jagat Jyoti Malla since the 12th Century.
It is celebrated as 'the festival after death of serpent' and 'festival of mating of god Bhairav and goddess Bhadrakali'.
Bisket Jatra is celebrated around the Nepali New Year and is celebrated by pulling chariot, playing with colors (sindhur), playing traditional music and dancing.