Pancha Brichya: Your Guide to Bandipur's Five Sacred Trees - Nepal Purple Travel Guide

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Trace your steps back to the brick arch, and make a sharp right at the bottom of the stairs and follow the narrow street down the hill. Follow the street as it exits the pedestrian-only part of Bandipur, and keep walking until you come to a park, called Tundikhel. Before we explore Tundikhel, we take a closer look at the large trees that you see – they are your next destination and they are called: Pancha Briksha.
The walking time from Khadga Devi Temple to here is about 15-20min, and along the way you have beautiful views of the surrounding hills and mountains, and the colorful houses that were built on the hills. Chances are that you may also see some chickens on the road.

Origin of the Name Pancha Briksha

The term ‘Pancha Briksha’ combines two Sanskrit-derived Nepali words:

• 'Pancha' meaning five

• 'Briksha (or Vriksha)' meaning trees

The name refers to a sacred cluster of five trees that were planted as a symbol of harmony between nature and divinity. In Hindu culture, trees are often considered manifestations of gods, and groups of sacred trees are traditionally used for meditation, worship, and social gatherings.

Cultural and Spiritual Significance

At the entrance to the park, you will see the large Pancha Briksha trees, and one of them even has a rope tied to one of the huge branches for children to play swing.

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