Known as Kantipur, Kathmandu is the capital
of the Kingdom 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 - the
source of the name Kathmandu and supposed
to be made from the timber of a single tree
and the Durbar Square are with its array
of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka
Palace, the ancient place of the Nepalese
Royalty.
Located approximately 4 kilometers, 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 4 stupas said
to be built in 3rd century AD, by Emperor
Ashoka. You will see the Durbar square;
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 done while
visiting Patan, where you will witness the
hand weaving of Tibetan carpets and mounding
of metal statues.
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 jilted
roof and richly carved silver doors. Visitors
will be permitted to view the temple from
the east bank of Bagmati River, entrance
in the temple being 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.
Also known as Bhaktpur meaning the city of
devotees, this place is the home of medieval
art and architecture. Lying 14 km/9 miles
of 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 overlooked by 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.
