Known as Kantipur, Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. Here you will visit the temple of the Living Goddess who acknowledges the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence. Kashtamandap temple - the source of the name Kathmandu and supposed to be made from the timber of a single tree.
Situated 5 kilometers east of Kathmandu City, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati river, the temple built in pagoda style has gilded roof and richly carved silver doors. Visitors are permitted to view the temple from the east bank of Bagmati river, as entrace in the temple is strictly forbidden to all non Hindus. Pashupatinath is the centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March. Behind the temple are the cremation grounds.
This Stupa, 8 kilometers east of Kathmandu
City, is one of the biggest in the world
of its kind. It stands with four pairs
of eyes in the four cardinal direction
keeping watch for righteous behavior and
human prosperity. This Buddhis Stupa was
built by King Man Deva at the advice of
the Goddess Mani Jogini. It is built on
an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels.
The shrine is ringed by houses of Lamas
or Buddhist priest.
Located approximately 4 kilometers from Kathmandu, this Buddhist Stupa is said to be 2000 years old. The Stupa which forms the main structure is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four sided base of the spire are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. This hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples.
5 kilometers away from Kathmandu city Patan also known as Lalitpur, is the city of fine arts. Enclosed within are 4 stupas which said to have been built in 3rd century AD by Emperor Ashoka.
You will also visit Durbar square the ancestral palace of the former Nepal Royals, the Krishna Temple built by Kind Siddhi Narsingh Malla, Hiranya Varna Mabavihar and Mahadouddha Temple.
A trip to the Tibetan Refugee Camp and the Handicraft Center will also be included during your visit to Patan, where you will witness the hand weaving of Tibetan carpets and mounding of metal statues.
Beside above mentioned places to visit there
are other significant sites to be visited:
1. Golden Temple
2. Kumbheshwar
3. Krishna Mandir
4. Jagat Narayan
5. Mahaboudha
6. Ashokan Stupa
7. Machchhendranath Temple
8. The Tibetan Camp
Also known as Bhaktpur meaning the city of devotees, this place is the home of medieval art and architecture. Lying 14 km away from Kathmandu City, this place was founded in the 9th century and is shaped like a conch shell. The city is at the height of 4,600 ft. above sea level. In Bhadgaon you will visit the Durbar Square with its array of temples overlooking the Palace of 55 Windows built by King Bhupatindra Malla. Here you will also visit the Taleju Temple which is the best example of Pagoda style structure in Nepal and stands on five terraces on each of which stands a pair of figures, two strong men, two elephants, two lions, two griffins and two goddesses.
The main square of the city contains innumerable
temples and other architectural showpieces
such as lion gate, the golden gate, the
statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, Dattatraya
Temple etc.
A magnificent statue of King Bhupatindra
Malla in the act of worship is placed on
a column facing the palace. It was listed
in the UNESCO world Heritage Monument List
in 1979.
Being built by King Yaksha Mall in 1427 A.D.
and remodeled by King Bhupatindra Malla
in 17th Century, the balcony and the windows
are intricately carved is a masterpiece
of wood carving.
This five storied Pagoda Style temple was
built by King Bhupatindra Malla in 1708 A.D.
well known for its massive structure and
subtle workmanship. It is the tallest pagoda
structure in the Kathmandu valley.
