Series: Trekking Map 500 Series Scale: 1:100,000 Item No: NE514 Features Topographic Trekking Map Trail NGAUR GOMBA – DE-NASA GOMBA – KILKURDING GOMBA – TOLU GOMBA – THUPTEN CHHOLING GOMBA – YONAM GOMBA – JYALSA GOMBA – TAKSINDU GOMBA – CHIWANG GOMBA – PHUNGMUCHE GOMBA Description of Halesi The temple of Halesi Mahadev in Khotang is a popular pilgrimage for both Hindu and Buddhist followers. Situated at an altitude of 1355 meters, the temple area has three caves that are believed to represent the three eyes of Lord Shiva. Buddhists, who worship the caves as Maratika monastery, believe that Padmasambhava (the founder of Tibetan Buddhism, the great Rempoche) and his wife Mandarava freed themselves from the circle and thus became immortal in these caves. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva hid in these caves after the demon Bhasmashur, who had got a boon from Lord Shiva himself, tried to kill him. In one of the caves, Lord Bishnu is believed to have helped Lord Shiva by killing demon Bhasmashur. Besides Halesi temple, there are host of other natural and cultural attractions in Khotang district. The district also holds the possibility of developing community-based eco-trekking trails. Publisher’s Note This map has been published by Himalayan MapHouse (P) Ltd., the only registered map publishing company in Nepal & a member of the International Map Trade Association (IMTA). Himalayan MapHouse produces the widest range of trekking maps in Nepal, updated to reflect the latest information regarding route changes and facilities available. As an integral part of our Quality Assurance Program, we verify all information regarding trekking routes and trails with professional trekking guides & climbers and update our maps for accuracy and reliability. All altitudes are measured with analog & digital altimeters and the trekking times represent average times. Credit is due to the numerous trekkers who wrote/called/faxed/emailed, their suggestions for improvement.
