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SIGHT SEEING

Kathmandu

The ancient history of Kathmandu begins from Manjushree (The Buddhist Saint). Before Manjushree came to Kathmandu it was a lake, he cut southern side of the lake and drained out the water and made it in habitable. Kathmandu contains three tabled cities named Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. Many dynasties came and went. Trade and arts flourished. There are seven heritage sites in the valley.

Hanumandhoka (Kathmandu Durbar Square)

A couple of palaces, temples and traditional art of culture and it is protected as the Heritage Site in the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. It is called as Hanuman Dhoka. The site guarded by God Hanuman, the temple-resident of Kumari as Kasthamandap, after which the word Kathmandu is named.

Swayambhunath

An ancient stupa at the top of a steep hill. Believed to be more than 2000 years old. The over looking eyes of the Buddha on central stupa seen from all round in the four sides is a glamorous view to watch. Beside the central stupa many other small sizes of stupas can be seen all round. This temple is also called as Monkey Temple.

Patan Durbar Square

The best place to see Buddhist and Hindu temples, monasteries and traditional Nepali artisan at work. The centuries old Durbar Square palace, Krishna temple of ten thousand Buddha, Maha Bouddha etc can be seen.

Pashupatinath Temple

The Pashupatinath temple stands along the side of Bagmati river. It is the holiest Temple for Hindus. Many people from different part of Asia visit Pashupatinath temple. Pashupatinath dedicated to lord Shiva, is also a site for Hindu cremation. During the festival Shiva Ratri, there is a vast crowd from many parts of Asia as this festival is the biggest festival of worshipping lord Shiva.

Bouddhanath

Possibly the world’s largest stupa and center of Tibetan Buddhist Culture in Nepal. Antique shops where you can buy things of your interest relating to Buddhist surround the monastery. During the Tibetan New Year, There are many Buddhists visiting Bouddha.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

The city Bhaktapur known also as Bhadgaon ‘city of devotees’ is 14 km east of Kathmandu. The exquisitely carved 55 windows palace. The Golden Gate an old palace, 5-stored Nyatapole temple and Bhairav Temple near by and Duttatray square etc can be observed.

Nagarkot

About an hour driving passing Bhaktapur through beautiful countryside taken you to the top of the Nagarkot (2175 m). This place is very famous to view the spectacular Himalayan Range from Manaslu to Everest and eastward including Ganesh Himal, Langtang etc. Best view of sunrise and sunset. Numerous Hotels can be found in Nagarkot.

Dhulikhel

30 Km east of Kathmandu Valley. The way to Tibet and is one of the scenic spots of valley. Mt. Langtang to Mt. Everest are to be viewed from Dhulikhel. It has some interesting temples and old houses in the city. Namabuddha a pilgrimage place of buddhists can also be visited in a day. There are also resorts and hotels to stay.

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