A Garden in the city balances life and achieves a healthier lifestyle. It's a breath of fresher air amidst the toxicity.
With an urban garden in the city center, I was fortunate to have an afternoon stroll in the fully restored Garden of Dreams in Kathmandu, Nepal, in August 2013. It reopened to the public six years after several decades of closure.
Kathmandu's lifestyle, while less lavish than in big cosmopolitan cities, is rich in culture and its people, making it a unique and fascinating destination.
The entire city of Kathmandu blends cultural heritage with a modern society due to its preserved structures, such as monuments and temples, and the restoration of public places like the Garden of Dreams and other modern infrastructures.
As I strolled inside the walled garden, I was enveloped in a serene atmosphere, a stark contrast to the bustling city just outside. It was a mere 5 minutes from my hotel, a perfect spot for a peaceful respite.
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| The Walled Urban Garden |
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The garden's European-style architecture has been noticeable since its restoration with the help of the Austrian Government. It has features like six pavilions representing the '6 seasons of Nepal', which is how the place got its second name, the "Garden of the Six Seasons."
The garden has a veranda, fountains, and a pergola, giving it a European vibe. Also, the Amphitheater is where visitors can sit or lie down to chat or read a book. Such a relaxing scene.
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| The Amphitheater |
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| European-inspired pergola |
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| Café by the garden |
