Tucked away on the southern edge of Kathmandu Valley lies a timeless blend of nature, culture, and legend. Chovar, with its majestic gorge carved by the Bagmati River, is steeped in myths of Manjushree and the valley’s creation. Just a short distance away, the serene Taudaha Lake offers a tranquil escape — home to migratory birds, sacred stories, and peaceful waters that reflect the surrounding hills.
In this journey, we uncover the charm of Chovar’s ancient caves and temples, and the quiet magic of Taudaha’s stillness. Far from the city’s hustle, these hidden gems remind us of the valley’s deep spiritual roots and natural beauty that continues to inspire.
VOCABULARIES
| English | Romanized Nepali | Nepali |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Pani | पानी |
| Fish | Machha | माछा |
| Bird | Chara | चरा |
| Tree | Rukh | रुख |
| Flower | Phool | फुल |
| Hill | Dada | डाँडा |
| Path/trail | Bato | बाटो |
| Forest | Ban | वन |
| Stone | Dhunga | ढुंगा |
| Cave | Gufa | गुफा |
| View | Dhrisya | दृश्य |
| River | Nadi | नदी |
| Bridge | Pul | पुल |
| Garden | Bagaicha | बगैँचा |
| Park | Park | पार्क |
| Temple | Mandir | मन्दिर |
| God | Devata | देवता |
| Festival | Parva | पर्व |
| People | Manis | मानिस |
| Story | Katha | कथा |
| Peace | Shanti | शान्ति |
| Nature | Prakriti | प्रकृति |
| Place | Thau | ठाउँ |
| History | Itihas | इतिहास |
| Culture | Sanskar/Sanskriti | संस्कार/संस्कृति |
| Ticket | Tikat | टिकट |
| Gate | Dhoka | ढोका |
| Statue | Murti | मूर्ति |
| Carving | Utkirna | उत्कीर्ण |
| Wisdom | Gyan | ज्ञान |
SENTENCES
| English | Romanized Nepali | Nepali |
|---|---|---|
| The lake has fish. | Taal ma machha chan. | तालमा माछा छन्। |
| Birds fly over the lake. | Chara taal mathi udchan. | चरा तालमाथि उड्छन्। |
| The trees are green. | Rukhharu hariya chan. | रुखहरू हरिया छन्। |
| Flowers bloom in spring. | Basantama phool fulchan. | वसन्तमा फुल फुल्छन्। |
| People walk on the path. | Manishharu bato ma hidchan. | मानिसहरू बाटोमा हिँड्छन्। |
| The cave is dark and cool. | Gufa adhyaro ra chiso cha. | गुफा अँध्यारो र चिसो छ। |
| We see a big hill. | Hamile thulo dada dekhxau. | हामीले ठूलो डाँडा देख्छौं। |
| The bridge is small. | Pul sano cha. | पुल सानो छ। |
| The park is beautiful. | Park sundar cha. | पार्क सुन्दर छ। |
| The temple is old. | Mandir purano cha. | मन्दिर पुरानो छ। |
| The stone is heavy. | Dhunga bhari cha. | ढुंगा भारी छ। |
| We see a nice view. | Hamile ramro drishya dekhchau. | हामीले राम्रो दृश्य देख्छौं। |
| People pray in the temple. | Manisharu madirma prathna garchan. | मानिसहरू मन्दिरमा प्रार्थना गर्छन्। |
| The legend is about a serpent. | Katha naagko barema cha. | कथा नागको बारेमा छ। |
| Nature is peaceful here. | Yahako prakriti shanta cha. | यहाँको प्रकृति शान्त छ। |
| The ticket is cheap. | Ticket sasto cha. | टिकट सस्तो छ। |
| The gate is open. | Dhoka khulla cha. | ढोका खुला छ। |
| This place has history. | Yas thauma itihas cha. | यस ठाउँमा इतिहास छ। |
| The statue is tall. | Murti aaglo cha. | मूर्ति अग्लो छ। |
| Manjushree had great wisdom. | Manjushree sanga thulo gyan thiyo. | मञ्जुश्रीसँग ठूलो ज्ञान थियो। |
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