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Also
known as Kantipur, capital of Nepal. Here you will find the temple
of Kumari, the living Goddess. Kasthamandap, the source of the
name Kathmandu, and supposed to be made from the timber of one
single tree!
Durbar Square
Arrayed with numerous temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka
palace. The ancient palace of the Nepalese royalty. |
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Buddhist Stupa is about 2000 years old. The stupa, which forms
the main structure, is composed of bricks and earth supporting
a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted
on the four sides are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. Swayambhunath
is located 4 km from Kathmandu. |
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is one of the holiest Hindu temples near the banks of the Bagmati
River. Pashupatinath is located 8 km from Kathmandu. |
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This
is the biggest stupa in the world! Houses of prayer ring this
shrine.
Boudhnath is located 8 km from Kathmandu. |
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located at the foot of the Shivapuri range, 8 km from Kathmandu.
The reclining image of Vishnu dates back to the 5th century AD! |
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| Also
known as Lalitpur, is the city of fine arts. The city is enclosed
within 4 stupas. These stupas were said to have been built in
the 3rd century AD by Emperor Ashoka of India. Highlights: Durbar
Square, the Patan Old City palace with a bronze collection, the
Krishna Mandir built by King Siddhi Narasingh Malla, and Mahabouddha
Temple. A trip to the Tibetan Refugee Camp will also be conducted.
Here you will witness the hand weaving of Tibetan carpets and
the molding of metal statues. Patan is located 5 km from Kathmandu.. |
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| Bhaktapur
means: "The city of devotees". Bhadgaon was founded
in the 9th century and is shaped like a conch shell. Highlights:
Durbar square the palace with 55 windows, Nyatapola temple. Thimi
clay pottery is the traditional occupation of this village. Bhadgaon
is located 14 km east of Kathmandu. |
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Dakshinkali
means: "The Kali of the south". This temple is dedicated
to the Goddess Kali, a Hindu goddess of power. Goats and chicken
are sacrificed every Saturday.
Dakshinkali is located 19 km south of Kathmandu. |
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historical town has many things to offer such as old shrines and
temples. Kirtipur is a small medieval town 8-km southwest of Kathmandu. |
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From
here you can see can see Mount Everest and other eastern peaks
of the Himalayas.
Nagarkot is located on a hilltop, 35 km east of Kathmandu |
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one-hour daily flight is operated by various airlines to view
the mighty Himalayan peaks including Mount Everest. |
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