An outstanding valley that
nestles isolated in the western mountains, Sinja Valley was once and for a long
time a capital city of 12th to 14th century powerful western Malla or
Khasa kingdom – as per the archaeological evidences found during the
excavations. The Khasa kingdom split into twenty-two hundred petty kingdoms
after the 14th century, which was later unified as Nepal during late
18th century.
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| Sinja Valley |
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| Historic Dewal |
It is Sinja Valley where the
present Nepali language originated. Devanagari script from the 13th Century was
discovered on the cliffs in and around Dullu, which are probably the earliest
inscriptions of Devnagari Lipi found in Nepal.
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| Historric stone pillars which sculptures are almost lost. |
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| Paddy fields alongside of Hima river at Narakot,Sinja. |
At Sinja noteworthy loop of
monumental stone columns were discovered encircling the remains of the early
settlements with a Malla doorway and steps. Underneath the ground earthen pipes
were found, that justify the presence of modern water supply techniques in the
region. In the caves across Hima River at Sinja ancient votive Buddhist
chaityas and cliff inscriptions were discovered. Until the date, the ancient
culture has huge religious significance as in many Stony Dewals or temples the
ancient rites of the Masto (Shamans) are practiced.
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| essential intervention is needed to save these historic important monuments in Sinja,Jumla that owes under private land and property. |
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| Due to lack of preservation very less sculptures are found on stone pillars which are proof of Khasa Kingdom. |
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| Budbudhi temple at meadow of Narakot,Sinja |
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| a bridge dedicated to late King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya. |
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| Rokayabada village,Sinja. |
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| Bajagada,village. |
Jumla Rara & Sinja Valley
Trek, it is a week long walk in the wilderness of remote west. For cultural
aficionados, the nomadic culture that can be witnessed in the villages of Jumla
are worthwhile exploring and for the people who prefer understanding the
history of a new place, Sinja can be the ideal place. So folks, if you prefer
to trek along the off the beaten trail, where nature, culture and historical
aspects are choke-full trek with us and
we assure you will get to enjoy the trip of your lifetime.
