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Kathmandu City
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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Swayambhunath
This 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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Pashupatinath
This is one of the holiest Hindu temples near the banks of the Bagmati River.
Pashupatinath is located 8 km from Kathmandu.
Boudhnath
This is the biggest stupa in the world! Houses of prayer ring this shrine.
Boudhnath is located 8 km from Kathmandu.
Budhanilkantha
Is located at the foot of the Shivapuri range, 8 km from Kathmandu. The
reclining image of Vishnu dates back to the 5th century AD!
Patan
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
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Bhadgaon (Bhaktapur)
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
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.
Kirtipur
This 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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Nagarkot
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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.Mountain flight
A one-hour daily flight is operated by various airlines to view the
mighty Himalayan peaks including Mount Everest.
for more details contact tours@custom.mos.com.np |
