Buddha (Shakyamuni)The hometownKapilavastu (Kapilavastu)From there, he attained enlightenment.BuddhaThe monasteryKudanAfter visiting the ruins and passing through the villages of Gotihawa and Bedauli, we drove south for about 30 minutes to reach "India-Nepal Border"fart!
Of the borders connecting India and Nepal, the one that attracts the most tourists is "SunauliAs mentioned above, this is a lesser-known border crossing! There are a total of six border crossings between Nepal and India that are open to foreign travelers, and Japanese citizens entering India must obtain a visa in advance!
You can see the Indian landscape across the border from the Nepalese side! Is it just my imagination, or do the Indians seem to have stern faces compared to the gentle faces of the Nepalese people?
At the border checkpoint, guards are keeping a close eye on everything!
The guide was NepaleseNareshStarting with Ms. [Name], and her motherPremmayaMr. and his sisterRitaSince travel between Nepal and India is free, I'll head to the Indian side for a while!
Following the enactment of a new constitution in September 2015, the Madhesi people, an ethnic group of Indian descent, protested the new constitution and held demonstrations near the border checkpoint. This led to India unofficially closing the border for approximately four months, until February 2016. The border closure disrupted logistics, and Nepal, which relied heavily on imports from India, experienced a drastic reduction in the supply of essential goods, particularly fuel and medicine, leading to severe shortages. It is possible that these issues with India may have contributed to the delays in post-earthquake reconstruction.
Women wearing saris were seen carrying food and other items on their heads, demonstrating remarkable balance and skill! Some women were even walking around with huge drums on their backs!
capitalKathmanduCompared to that area, the elevation is more than 1,000m lower, and the humidity is high, resulting in sweltering, intense heat.LumbiniThis concludes our tour of Buddha's birthplace! We had a valuable experience unique to the countryside while learning about Buddha's history!
Heading towards the evening flight, the first option is "Gautama Buddha Airport, also known as Bhairahawa Airport.We're heading to ''!
