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Kathmandu
is a unique valley, wearing an exotic setting.
Twenty-five centuries back it stood as alarge
lake. It is completely surrounded by a tier of
green mountain walls above which to the north
tower the mighty snow-capped peaks. It consists
of four major cities Kathmandu, Patan, Bhadgaon
and Kirtipur, carrying great historic, artistic
and cultural interest.
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Ironically
speaking, Kathmandu Valley was an empire containing
four petty kingdoms till the 17th century. The
four kingdoms of Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur
and Kirtipur have to day appeared as independent
modern cities. The Valley with an approximate
population of a million and a half covers an area
of 218 square miles & is situated at an elevation
of 4,423 feet above the sea level, as part of
the Shangri-La.
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Kathmandu
City is known as Kantipur, the capital of
the Kingdom. Here you will visit the temple of
the Living Goddess (Kumari), who acknowledges
the greetings of the devotees from the balcony
of her temple residence. Kasthamandap - the source
of the name Kathmandu and supposed to be made
from the timber of a single tree and the Durbar
Square are with it's array of temples overlooked
by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient place
of the Nepalese Royalty .
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Boudhanath
is the largest Buddhist Stupa of South Asia.
King Man Dev built the ancient colossa Chorten
in the 6th century AD, situated 8 km east of
Kathmandu City. It rests on a series of three
terraces and roams the bird's eye view. It takes
the relevant shape of a lotus flower which indeed
remains a vary holy object for all the devout
Buddhist of the world. The Chorten is surrounded
by a circular market, which forms a part of
Tibet town. The four pairs of the Buddha's eyes
give a vivid flash to the four cardinal directions,
meaning to keep a diligent watch over the people
and their commitments. The Chorten embraces
the authentic philosophy of Mahayan the faith
of which is known as Lamaism in Sikkim, Ladakh,
Bhutan and Tibet.
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Patan
is the ancient city is located 5-km away
from Kathmandu City, on the southern bank
of the holy Bagmati River and is approximately
five kilometers south east of the capital.
The whole city is full of Buddhist monuments
and Hindu temples with fine bronze gateways,
marvelous statues, guardian deities and
magnificent carvings including stone carving,
metal carving and woodcarving.
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Well
noted for its gorgeous craftsmen and metal workers,
it is often known as the city of superb artists.
The majority of the citizens follow the Buddhist
faith. Patan is also known as Lalitpur, it enclosed
within 4 Stupas said to be built in 3rd century
AD, by Emperor Ashoka. You will see the Durbar
square the Patan Durbar which houses a bronze
collection, the Krishna Temple built by King
Siddhi Narsingh Malla, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar
and Mahabouddha Temple.
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Bhaktapur
also known as Bhadgaun stood the capital of
Nepal Valley once during the olden days. It
issituated 13 km east of Kathmandu City. Today
it is a treasure home of medieval arts and architectures.
According to a legend this city was founded
in 889 AD by the King Anand Dev who belonged
to the famous Lichhevi dynasty. The whole city
takes the shape of a 'Khat-kon' or David's Star.
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Bhaktapur
signifies the "City of Devotees",
with the sole majority of Hindus. The urban
sector covers an area of 4 square miles. Pottery
plus weaving form its traditional industries.
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. The Nyatapola Temple also built by King
Bhupatindra Malla, is the best example of Pagoda
style and stands of five terraces on each of
which stands a pair of figures two famous strong
men, two elephants, two lion two griffins and
two goddesses. Time permitting, a visit to the
museum of Thanka painting can also be considered.
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Dhulikhel
situated at an altitude of approx. 1600-m above
sea level and 32 km east of Kathmandu City.
It is famous for it's vantage location in viewing
the Himalayan ranges from Cho Oyu in the east
to Himalchuli in the west. Dhulikhel is very
popular for viewing sunrise and sunset.
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Nagarkot
is located between Kathmandu valley in the west
and Indrawati in the east. The top of Nagarkot
commands accelerating views in all directions.
Of the possible resort destinations, Nagarkot
(altitude 2,175 m) is by far the most popular.
Located 30 km east of Kathmandu, Nagarkot has
developed into a favorite weekend getaway among
those seeking mountain views in comfort and
quiet. At sunrise, the Himalayan range, stretching
from Dhaulagiri in the west all the way past
Everest to Kanchenjunga in the east, emerges
from the darkness to greet the happy visitor
with its awe-inspiring majesty and beauty.
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Mountain
Flight is one-hour daily flight everyday
early morning, operated by National, and Domestic
and Private Airlines, to view the mighty Himalayan
peaks including Mt. Everest. This is the relevant
and closest one can go to the peaks without
having to trek. Please note that the flights
do not land anywhere all you will be offered
is an aerial view.
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