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In and
Around Kathmandu Valley :
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Kathmandu Valley is the arrival point and
the first and last stop for all visitors
flying into and out of Nepal. The Valley is
the political, commercial and the cultural
hub of Nepal. The three great medieval
cities in the valley – KATHMANDU, PATAN and
BHAKTAPUR are the three major places of
interest – each with its own numerous
temples, monuments and palaces of exquisite
art and architecture vividly reflecting the
artistic ingenuity and the religious
tradition of the people. A stroll around the
quaint streets with intricately carved
houses and the market places lined with
colorful displays of all items imaginable is
a unique experience. Excursions in and
around the inner villages still untouched by
modern civilization give the visitor an
in-depth view of Nepal and its people.
“Travelling back in time” is the expression
many use.
The activities available within the valley
are, sightseeing tours to the villages and
cities, day or overnight excursions to the
hill resorts for superb mountain views
during sunrise or sunset. Scenic countryside
day hikes or longer treks ranging from one
to four days around the rim of the valley
are also available.
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Kathmandu
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KATHMANDU |
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The Kathmandu tour starts
with a walk across the
modern shopping area of New
Road to the ancient complex
of palaces, courtyards and
temples, built between 12th
and 18th century by the
Malla Kings. This complex is
known as the Kathmandu
Durbar Square - which
literally means the “Palace
Square”. The Temple of the
Living Goddess also lies
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SWYAMBHUNATH |
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The stupa of Swayambhunath
with its all seeing eyes is
perched on top of a hillock
overlooking Kathmandu.
Swayambhunath is perhaps the
best example of the
religious harmony of Nepal
where both Hindus and
Buddhists flock to pay their
homage. This Buddhist shrine
is considered to be over
2000 years old. |
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BOUDHANATH STUPA |
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Boudhanath is among the
largest stupas in South Asia
and it is the focal point of
Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal.
This colossal stupa looms 36
meters high. Monks in maroon
robes and Tibetans with
prayer wheels circumambulate
the stupa mumbling prayer.
All around the stupa are
interesting small souvenir
stores. |
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PASHUPATINATH |
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Temple of Pashupatinath -
dedicated to Lord Shiva is
considered as the most
sacred of Hindu Shrines
around the world. It is
situated along the banks of
River Bagmati where devotees
can be seen taking ritual
dips in this holy river. It
is also a site where Hindus
cremate their dead. A temple
dedicated to Shiva existed
at this site in AD 879.
However, the present temple
was built by King
Bhupatindra mall in 1697. |
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Patan City
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PATAN CITY |
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This ancient City is noted
for its craftsmen and metal
workers. The work of art can
be seen in the numerous
temples and monuments of
both Hindu and Buddhist
origins. The Patan Durbar
Square is the main area of
attraction. Also visit to
the handicraft center where
the best of the artisans
gather to display their
products. Tibetan refugee
camp in Patan was also
established specially for
the Refugees from Tibet but
it has now turned into a
thriving center for some of
the finest Tibetan carpets
in Nepal. |
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BUNGAMATI |
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A visit to the ancient 16th
century Newari Town of
Bungamati is a special
experience. It is one of the
few settlements that has
been least affected by
modern changes. A small
farming villages where wood
carving and pottery are the
alternate source of income.
A Cultural experience that
takes you back centuries. |
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Bhaktapur
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BHAKTAPUR CITY |
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Bhaktapur City is literally
translated as the " City of
Devotees". The artisans of
Bhaktapure excelled in the
traditional craft of stone
and woodcarving. The
excellence of this trade can
be observed with a stroll
around the Palace square
with its many temples and
monuments of exquisite
architecture and artistic
beauty of which the 55 –
Windowed Palace and its
Golden Gate, the Peacock
Windows and the Natapola
Temple all built during the
reign of King Bhupetendra
Malla In AD 1702, are just a
few examples. A visit to the
potters’ square can also be
very interesting. Men, women
and children work with clay,
molding pots of amazing
designs with their hands. It
is a place where people
welcome you will smiles
making you very comfortable
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Kirtipur
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KIRTIPUR |
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Kirtipur is another ancient
Newar Township about 10 Km
south east of Kathmandu. The
people here are known for
their skill in building and
weaving. This natural
fortress like town has a
proud history. The tour to
Kirtipur takes you through
quaint streets lined with
artistic houses and temple
squares. |
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