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Kathmandu |
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 Kathmandu valley, which
is situated at an altitude of 1336MTR above the sea level and
covers an area of 218 Sq. miles, is the political, commercial and
cultural hub of the Kingdom. The city is famous for its
Archeological and historical sites. Once a separate kingdom in
itself, it contains four major fabled cities, Kathmandu, Patan,
Bhaktapur and Kiritipur
The skillfully built temples and palaces, delicately- engraved
stones and metal images, carved wooden columns and pillars and the
history laden shrines and Chaityas (stupas) of these four
historical citiesstand as paradigm of the artistic achievements.
The valley is rich in places of both Hindu and Buddhist
pilgrimage. These two religions have been quite brotherly residing
within the kingdom since time immemorial. |
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Places To Visit In
kathmandu |
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Kathmandu Durbar
Square |
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 It is the
historic seat of Royal family. The Durbar square, with
its old temples, and places, epitomizes the religious
and Cultural life of the people. The kings of Nepal are
crowned and their Coronations solemnized interesting
things to see here are; Talaju Temple, Kal bahairab
Temple, The god of destruction, Nautale Durbar,
Coronation nasal chowk the Gaddi Bautak, Jaganath
Temple, and status of kings. Duly recognized as a world
heritage site by UNESCO. |
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Swayambhunath
Stupa |
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 This is
one of the world most glorious Buddhist Stupa, it said
to be 2000 years old. Visitor often calls it monkey
Temple. The main structure of Stupa is brick and clay
which supports a lofty conical soiree capped by a
pinnacle of copper gilt. There are all seeing eyes of
Lord Buddha on the four side of spire. Being situated
177m above the level of valley the hill of shyambhu nath
is a mosaic of small stupas and pagoda Temples. This
temple of the goddess believes to be famous in the way
of tantric. Other Temples and Tibetan monasteries
surround the main stupa of lord Buddha and temples of
goddess. From this stupa one can view entire valley of
kathmandu. This stupa listed in world heritage site by
UNESCO. |
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Pashupatinath |
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 Pashupatinath
Temple. One of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the
world, Pashupatinath lies 5 km east of the city center.
The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred linga, or
phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva..
Religious pilgrims and sadhus, like the one pictured
here, travel all the way from the remote areas of India
to visit this sacred sight. Even though these devotees
have denounced worldly possessions, each carries a Sadhu
ID (identifications card) to freely cross over the
border between India and Nepal. Chronicles indicate the
Pashupatinath’s existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can
be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati river
flowing beside the temple, also a World Heritage Site. |
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Kumari Temple ( The
Living Goddess ) |
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 The temple and
the holy quadrangle with a Buddhist stupa at the center
form the residential quarters of the Chaste Virgin
Living Goddess called KUMARI. The traditional building
has profusely carved wooden balconies and window
screens. The non-Buddhist and the non-Hindu visitors may
enter the courtyard called the 'bahal' but may not
proceed beyond upstairs. The KUMARI acknowledges their
greetings from the central window of the balcony
particularly saved for Her alone and snapshot is
strictly prohibited. |
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