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Seeing the World Heritage & view the top of the
Mountains in the Earth & More………….
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 The ancient history of Katmandu begins from
Manjushree (The Buddhist Saint). Before Manjushree came
to Kathmadnu it was a lake, he cut southern side of the
lake and drained out the water and made it in habitable.
Many dynastic came and went. Trade and arts flourished.
There are seven heritage sites in the valley. Kathmandu
has an exotic setting. It is surrounded by tier of green
mountains wall above, which tower mighty snow -capped
peaks in winter. It consists of three main towns of
great historic, artistic and cultural interest:
Kathmandu , Patan and Bhadgaun. The Valley covers an
area of 596sq. miles. It is situated at 1330m.above the
sea level. The major tourist attractions in Kathmandu
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| KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE
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| Durbar in Nepali means "Palace"and in
patan and Bhaktapur as well as kathmandu there are
durbar squares in front of their old palaces. The king
no longer lives in the old royal palace in Kathmandu .
Actually Durbar Square is the "Heart "historic seat of
Royalty. The durbar square, with its old temples and
palaces. Basantapur tower, Kumari (The living goddes),
Kastamandap (House of wood), Garuda, Shiva temple, Sweta
and Black Bhairab, Talaju Temple , Old royal
palace,anuman statue (God of monkey) and etc.
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| PATAN
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| Also known as Lalitpur. An ancient city
is situated on the southern bank of the river Bagmati
and is about five kilometers smoothest of Kathmandu .
The city is full of Buddhist monuments and Hindu
temples, with fine bronge gateway, gurdian deities and
wonderful carvings. Noted for its craftsmen and metel
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| BHAKTAPUR |
| Also known as Bhadgaon, 'city of
devotees' is 14 km east of Kathmadnu. The exquisitely
carved 55 windows palace. The Golden Gate an old palace,
5-stored Nyatapola temple and Bhairab Temple near by and
Duttatray aquere etc can be observed.
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| SWAYAMBHUNATH |
| An ancient stupa at the top of a steep
hill. Believed to be more than 2200 years old. The over
looking eyes of the Buddha on central stupa seen from
four sides is a glamorous view to watch. This temple
also call as Monkey temple. |
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| BOUDDHANATH |
| Possibly the world,s largest stupa and
of Tibetan Buddhist Culture in Nepal . Antique shops
where you can buy things of your interest relating to
Buddhist surrounded the monastery. During the Tibetan
New year, there are many Buddhist visiting Buddha.
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| PASHUPATINATH |
| 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
this Temple . Temple dedicated to lord Shiva, is also a
site for Hindu cremation. During the festival Shiva
Ratri temple crowed by devotees. |
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| PLACE
FOR SUNRISE (Nagerkot)
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| About an hour driving passing Bhaktapur
through beautiful countryside taken you to the top of
the Nagarkot (2175m.)This place is very famous to view
the spectacular Himalayan Range from Annapurna to
Everest |
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| PLACE
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Mountains
VIEW: (Dhulikhel) |
| 30 km.east of kathmandu Valley . The way
to Tibet and is one of the scenic sports of valley. Mt
langtang to Mt. Everest are to viwed from here. It has
some interesting temples and old house around the city.
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| PANAUTI BAZAAR |
| Panauti is wedged between the Punyamata
and Roshi streams. Panauti forms the shape of a triangle
with a serpent (Naga) idol standing at each of its three
corners to protect from floods. Pride of this place goes
to the massive, three-tired Indreshwor Mahadev. Some
authorities believe this to be the original structure
that was raised here in 1294 AD, which would make it the
oldest surviving Nepal . The shrine area at the sacred
confluence called the Khware', is one of those tranquil
spots that can way lay a dreamer for hours. The large
'battal', a favorite hang out for the local pensioners,
the collective range of fresco depicting scenes from
Hindu and some Buddhist mythology. Vishnu in cosmic
deep, Rama killing the ten-headed demon-king Ravana and
even Krishna being chased up a tree by a pack of naked
Gopis (milkmaids). On the opposite back stands the
recently restored 17th century Brahmayani Mandir.
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| PALANCHOWK BHAGWATI |
| Palanchowk Bhagwati is situated over the
hill overlooking the valley of Panchkhal and 40 km
northeast of the Kathmandu city. This temple of
Palanchowk Bhagwati is said to have been constructed
during the reign of King Man Dev. The temple houses a 3
feet long beautiful artistic idol of Goddess Bhagwati
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| NAMO
BUDDHA |
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This Namo Buddha is situated on a hill above Panauti
and requires either drive or good hike, walk is
recommended to visit this place. There is an amazing
story concerning Buddha being commemorated by an ancient
stone slab and a stupa with the all-seeing eyes of Lord
Buddha. It is an ideal place for in meditation. Monsoon
i.e. May, June July are not recommended. About two and a
half hours north of Dhulikhel on foot, the stupa rest on
a red-earth ledge near the tops of jungle ridge. During
February-March pilgrimage season, Tibetans and Bhotias
arrive by the vanload to circumambulate it. Among the
houses surrounding the stupa is a dinky Tamang 'Gompa'
when you can enter.
A trial leads up to a bigger Tibetan gompa on top of
the prayer flag festooned ridge behind and in one of the
out buildings is preserved a famous stone relief
sculpture depicting the legend of Namo Buddha. According
to the fable Buddha, in on of his previous lives as a
hunter, encountered a starving tigress and her cubs
here, and moved by compassion, offered his own flesh to
her, a sacrifice that helped pave the way for his
eventual rebirth as the historical Buddha. The stupa is
supposed to contain the hunter's bones and hair.
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| KAKANI
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| Kakani is located 29 km northwest of
Kathmandu at an altitude of 1982 m above sea level and
is famous for the magnificent view over Kathmandu Valley
and the northwestern Himalayas ranges against the
vastness of the sky. The fabulous area of Kakani
features attractions ranging from beautiful alpine
scenery to the magnificent Himalayan Panorama
particularly the Ganesh Himal massif. A close view of
the other peak of Himalayas which can be seen from here
are Gaurishanker (7134 in), Choba Bhamte (6016 in),
Dorje Lakpa, Manaslu (8163 in),
Himalchuli (7893 in), Annapurna (8091 m) and the other
several peaks. A majestic view of the sunset can also be
seen from this place. A trip to Kakani along the
beautiful highway of Trishuli Road is scenically
rewarding with green forest and mountains grandeur in
one direction and fertile river flats and terraces
cultivation on the other. This road begins from Balaju
and terminates at Kaule from where the road bifurcates.
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