Situated in the district of Dolpa of Dhaulagiri zone, Phoksumdo lake is situated at an altitude of 11,873 ft. This lake is 3 miles in length, half a mile in breadth and 2,000 ft. in depth. No aquatic animal is found in it because of icy cold water.
PEAKS
The kingdom of Nepal is famous for its sky kissing peaks of many giant snow-clad mountains. The highest peak of the world Mt. Everest naturally stands out in the majestic and long ranges of the Himalayas. Furthermore, eight out of fourteen highest peaks of the world along with 22 peaks above 23,000 ft. and more than 250 peaks above 20,000 ft. above sea level are also in Nepal. The 22 peaks above 23,000 feet are listed below:
1. Everest in Khumbu Himal => 29,028 ft.
2. Kanchanjunga I in Kanchanjunga Himal => 28,208 ft.
3. Lhotse I in Khumbu Himal => 27,890 ft.
4. Makalu I in Khumbhakarna Himal => 27,807 ft.
5. Dhaulagiri I in Dhaulagiri Himal => 26,795 ft.
6. Manaslu in Gorkha Himal => 26,760 ft.
7. Cho Oyu in Khumbu Himal => 26,750 ft.
8. Annapurna I in Annapurna Himal => 26,545 ft.
9. Annapurna II in Annapurna Himal => 26,041 ft.
10. Gyachunghang I in Khumbu Himal => 25,990 ft.
11. Himalchuli, East peak in Gorkha Himal => 25,895 ft.
12. Nuptse I in Khumbu Himal => 25,850 ft.
13. Annapurna III in Annapurna Himal => 24,787 ft.
14. Annapurna IV in Annapurna Himal => 24,688 ft.
15. Ganesh Peak in Ganesh Himal => 24,299 ft.
16. Pulta Himchuli in Dhaulagiri Himal => 23,774
17. Langtang Lirung in Langtang Himal => 23,771
18. Gaurishankar in Rolwaling Himal => 23,442
19. Pumo Ri in Khumbu Himal => 23,442 ft.
20. Api in Byasrishi Himal => 23,399 ft.
21. Saipal in Saipal Himal => 23,080 ft.
22. Nupehu in Janak Himal => 23,058 ft.
PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE
Built on the bank of sacred Bagmati river in kathmandu with superb craftsmanship this temple of Pashupatinath (Shiva) with two tier golden roof and silver doors in all four sides, is known as a great religious shrine of the Hindus. Thousands of Hindus from all over the world, particularly India to pay homage to Lord Pashupatinath temple of Kathmandu. Surrounded by many small and temples, images and idols of gods and goddesses, Shivalingas or Lingam amidst beautiful natural environment , the temple stands out prominently among many Hindu shrines anywhere in the world. Shivaratri Mela (festival) is the main occasion when hundreds of thousands of people visit this shrine. However, entrance into Temple precincts is still restricted to Hindus only.
PASHUPATINATH
Lord Shiva is also known by this name. The name Pashupatinath depicts the role of Lord Shiva as the master or the lord or the savior of all kinds of animals or creatures by implication.
PASHACHARAY
People of Nepal, specially Newars, observe this festival on the fourteenth of the dark lunar fortnight and taking delicious dishes. People flock to the places of various goddesses right in he morning, but in fact, worshipping of “Luku Mahadyo” meaning the hidden Mahadev in the evening is the specialty of the day. Mahadev or Shiva is believed to have once assumed the form of evil spirit to steal away drinks and food materials from various houses of people. On knowing that people started worshipping “Luku Mahadyo”. In many courtyards of Kathmandu Valley one may see such a hidden Mahadev installed, only a small portion of his head top being visible.
PARVATI
Parvati is the wife of Shiva. Durga, Uma, Kali, Sakti, Devi or mahadevi etc. are her various names, but they represent her various moods an manifestations. The name Sakti, meaning energy is just suitable for a woman in general as womanhood itself is symbolized as energy. Other forms of Parvati are also energetic in various ways. Durga and kali are terrific forms who killed several demons. Parvati and Uma represent ideal domestic women and Devi is the most respectable form to whom even Shiva worships.
PARSURAMA
In his sixth incarnation, Vishnu took the form of Parasurama, a Bramhin with a view to destroy the Kshatriyas, the warrior caste who had given tortures to Brahmins, the priests so as to dispel them from their region.
PAROPAKAR
The charitable society established sometime in 1947 A.D. had played important roles before the revolution of 1950 not only in relief activities, but also in enlightening people of Nepal politically and socially. Since then this association is doing all its might by undertaking various projects and activities. Presently, it is running a high school, a maternity hospital, an orphanage, an old age house and several dispensaries, ambulance etc.
PARBATIYA
Parbatiya is the term literally used for mountain dwellers who actually dwell in mountains instead of valleys or plane areas. However, this term now actually denotes a race of Khasas of Nepal. They resemble south Indians in their physical constructions and are divided into many groups and castes. Bramhins, Chhetris (kshetriyas) and untouchables are three broad division of Parbatiyas. Three broad divisions of Bramhins are Upadhyaya, Kumai and Joshi or Jaishi. Jaishis chose for their professions cultivation, cattle breeding and astrology etc. whereas Upadhyaya and Kumais are mainly doing their priesthood. Among kshetriyas Thakuri, chhetri, Khatri and Hamal are four main divisions. Sarki (Shoemakers), Kami (Metal workers), Damai (tailors), Hurkia (Drummers), Kusle (who play musical instruments), Sunar (Goldsmith) etc. are all considered untouchables. However, untouchability is the thing of the past according to new laws and regulations of the country.
Joint family system is very popular among Parbatiyas and they store their earnings in a single treasure of the family. Women play a great role in their economy who participate, apart from domestic works, in cultivation, cattle breeding and other cottage industries. Parbatiyas are believers of Hinduism. They have also important role in the administration, politics and various other fields of national life.
PARBAT
This district is one of the districts of Dhaulagiri Zone. Kusma the popular township of eastern Nepal is the headquarters of this district which is situated by the side of the Kali gandaki river. Population of this district is 155251.
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