Places to See Kathmandu Durbar SquareKathmandu Durbar Square is one of the world Heritage site which is regularly visited by many visitors due to its exquisite architecture and artistic embellishment. It consists of huge Royal Palace with different temples, inside as well as outside the temple dating from the 15th to the 18th century.  PashupatinathPashupatinath is the one of the most sacred temples for Hindu in the entire World. The temple of Pashupatinath is a large double roofed pagoda of brass and gold plates; the gateway is plated with silver. There is linga image of Shiva along with statues, shines and temples dedicated to other deities in the complex.  BoudhanathOn the eastern side of Kathmandu, just north of the airport and an interesting walk from Pashupatinath, is the huge stupa of Boudhanath, the largest stupa in Nepal and one of the largest in the world. It is the religious centre for Nepal\'s considerable population of Tibetan refugees. There are number of thriving monasteries and many small shops selling Tibetan artifacts and food.  BhaktapurBhaktapur is also known as Bhadgaon, the city of living heritage which is the 3rd main city of the valley. The oldest part of the town is around Tachupal Tole (Dattatreya Square), to the east of the Town. Bhaktapur was the capital of the whole valley during the 14th - 16th centuries and during that time the focus of the town shifted west to the durbar square area.  ChangunarayanThe temple of Changu Narayan is richly decorated with sculptures and carvings and is said to be the oldest pagoda style temple in the valley. The temple built around the 4th century, it stands on a hilltop at the eastern end of the valley, about four km north of Bhaktapur. Although the temple dates from 1702,  PokharaPokhara is one of the most picturesque city of Nepal. The beauties of Pokhara is enhanced by its lovely lakes, which have their source in the glacial region of the Annapurna range of the Himalayas, situated 200 kms, west of Kathmandu at an altitude of 830 meters from the sea level.  GorkhaGorkha is a small town. Its tremendous historical importance from its hilltop fortress king Prithivi Narayan Shah launched his lifelong attempt to unify the independent states of Nepal, a wildly ambitious project which succeeded due to his brilliance and to the effectiveness of his locally recruited troops. |
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