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Hanumandhoka (Kathmandu Durbar Square)
It is the historic seat of royalty. The Durbar Square with its old temples and palaces, epitomizes the religious and cultural life of the people. It is here that kings of Nepal are crowned and their coronations solemnized. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Temple of Kumari (Kumari Ghar)
Kumari (Vestal Virgin), or the Living Goddess, who represents a very ancient Hindu deity of Nepal locally known as Taleju, is Buddhist by birth. The temple of Kumari is situated in the vicinity of Hanuman Dhoka Palace. The building has intricately carved wooden balconies and window screens. The Kumari acknowledges greetings from her balcony window. Once a year, during Indra Jatra festival, the King of Nepal seeks the Kumari’s blessing.
Swayambhunath
This is one of the world’s most glorious Buddhist Chaityas. It is said to be 2,000 years old. Painted on the four sides of the spire’s base are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. This stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Naryanhity Durbar
It is the present Royal Palace. A famous historic water spout called Naryanhity is situated at the southern corner of the Palace.
Bouddhanath
The stupa of Bouddhanath lies 8km east of Kathmandu. This ancient colossal stupa is one of the biggest in the world, and the center of Tibetan Buddhism in the world. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Pashupatinath Temple
Situated 5km east of Kathmandu, the temple of Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath, with two tiered golden roof and silver door is considered one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. The Temple was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
The Golden Gate is the entrance to the main courtyard of the Palace of 55 Windows. Built by King Ranjit Malla in 1700 A.D., the gate is one of the most beautiful and richly carved specimens of its kind in the entire world. This gate is embellished with deities and monsters with marvelous intricacy. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Patan Durbar Square
Situated in the heart of the city, constitutes the focus of visitors’ attraction. The square is full of ancient palaces, temples and shrines, noted for their exquisite carvings. The Patan Durbar Square consists of three main chowks or courtyards, the Central Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk and Keshar Narayan Chowk. The Sundari Chowk holds in its center a masterpiece of stone architecture, the Royal Bath called Tushahity. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Budhanilkantha
About 8km north of Kathmandu, at the base of Shivapuri hill is a remarkable colossal statue of Lord Vishnu, reclining on a bed of snakes. This is one of the masterpieces of stone sculptures of the Lichchhavi period. This fifth century statue is in the middle of a small pond and seems to float in water.
Nagarkot
Nagarkot is a popular tourist resort of Nepal. It is situated 32km east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,175meters above sea level. The panorama of the major peaks of the eastern Nepal Himalaya including Sagarmatha (Mt.Everest) can be seen from here. It is famous for sunrise and sunset viewing.