Monday, November 5, 2012

Kathmandu & Outlying Destinations

Nepal has always been popular for its glorious history, culture and adventure in the international arena. Its unique landscape, natural beauty and mountains have always been an added asset for the country. Ten cultural and natural heritage sites of Nepal have been inscribed in World Heritage Site list. There are many tourist destinations in Nepal popular for sightseeing, cultural tour, wildlife and scenic beauty.

Kathmandu Valley and its beauty.

Surrounded with green hills Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. Kathmandu Valley includes the ancient cities of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan. The artistically built temples and places, delicately engraved stone and metal images, carved wooden columns and pillars and the history laden shrines and chaityas of these three historical cities stand testimony to the excellence in art and architecture during medieval period. Kathmandu valley has seven archeological and historical sites inscribed into UNESCO world heritage list spread within a radius of 20km which include kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square Swoyambhunath, Boudha Nath, Pashupatinath and Changu Narayan.





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