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Escorted to Kathmandu is not only the Capital of Nepal but also
a historical center of the country, where shrines were built,
destroyed and rebuilt. Therefore it is an open Museum. Thus,
developing the refined art and couture of Nepal. Though there
are hundred of shrines and temple scattered around the valley
and all over the Nepal as well.
The Kathmandu valley is situated at an altitude of 1336 meters
above sea level and covers an area of 228 square miles. The rich
tapestry of the culture heritage of Nepal is synthesized in the
Kathmandu valley. The home of ancient and sophisticated Newari
Culture. The Newars are the indigenous inhabitants of the valley
and the creates of the splendid civilizations of its three
cities Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur. The skillfully built
temples and palace, delicately - engraved stones and metal
image, carved wooden columns and pillars and history laden
shrines and chaityas of these three historical cities stand as
parading of the Newaries artistic achievements. The most
interesting ones that will be visited are Kathmandu, Patan &
Bhaktapur Durbar square, Swayambu Nath & Boudha Nath Stupa,
Pasupati Nath Temple, Kirtipur, Changunarayan etc. |
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Kathmandu Valley Tour
The name Kathmandu, previously
known as Kantipur, derived from
Kasthamandap, a rest house built
from the wood of a single tree.
King Yaksha Malla divided the
valley into four parts –
Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan and
Kirtipur and presented them to
his four children, three sons
and one daughter respectively.
Later, the three brothers
started an artistic competition
or warfare |
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Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur, the “Ancient city of
Asia” was previously known as “Bhatgaon”.
“Bhat” means rice and “gaon”
means village. Since the
occupation of the natives were
agriculture and rice was
cultivated in a large percentage
the place was so called as
Bhatgaon. These days Bhatgaon
has been replaced by Bhaktapur
which literally means the “city
of devotees”. “Bhakta” means
devotee |
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Patan
Patan City embraces yet another
world heritage site of Nepal
popular for excellent curio
materials, ancient sculptures,
fine arts and crafts, fabulous
culture and amazing
architecture. Patan city is also
known as Lalitpur, which means
“city of fine arts”. “Lalit” in
Newari means art and “pur” means
place or city. Patan city from
its very ancient days is very
popular for its influencing |
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