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Pasupatmath Temple - Sacred Hindu Temple located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Erected in the 15th century and the oldest Hindu Temple in Khatmandu. When a person from the Hindu faith dies they try to cremate the body before sundown the same day.

Cement slab is used for cremations of bodies of the Hindu Religion

Once the bodies are cremated the ashes are placed into the running river which is totally dry now. Eventually the ashes are to flow into the Ganges River in India

Pasupatinath Temple - with slabs along the river for cremations

Bathing where ever they can

There can be several cremations occurring on the same day at the same time

I have seen tattoos all over the world but nothing like this one. Totally tattooed all over the face and head

This morning we flew to Pokhara and the Nayapul trail head near the Modi River Valley. Our journey begins with a trek amidst terraced farmlands and wooded hillsides. Walking downhill as we follow the lower foothills of the Annapurna Mountain, beautiful view of the Pokhara Valley surrounds us. We walk to the Sanctuary Lodge with its beautiful gardens and peaceful atmosphere offering views of Macchapuchare or Fishtail Mountain, a sacred peak that has never been summitted. It is 21,000 feet and known for its incredible beauty.

Our light daypacks were carried by ladies of a local village to earn extra money. I am glad we did not have to carry them.

View of Lodge buildings

The far right in this building of 2 units is my home for the next 2 nights.

These are the ladies from a nearby village that carried our Day packs.

Dinner at the lodge with our group. We had the entire facility to ourselves.

View from the front door of my home.

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