Around Kathmandu Valley
Bhaktapur
The
Bhaktipur city is protected as a UNESCO world Heritage
site. Bhaktapur, also known as Bhadgaon, it means city
of the Devotees. It is the third major town of the valley
and in many ways the most mediaeval. The Bhaktipur is
on of the most charming architecture showpieces of the
valley as it highlights the ancient The main items of
interest in the Bhaktapur are: The lion gate: Dating
as far back as 1696 AD, this gate is guarded on either
side by two huge statues of lions. A long side, there
are two stone images of Gods. TheGolden gate: The golden
gate is said to be the most beautiful and richly molded
specimen of its kind in the entire world. The Golden
is the mostly lovely piece of art in the whole Kingdom.
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Changunarayan
The
Changunarayan temple is protected as a UNESCO world
Heritage site This is the most ancient temple of Katmandu
valley. The temple built third century is decorated
by some of the best samples of stones, wood and metal
crafts in the valley. A fifth century stone inscription,
the oldest to be discovered in Nepal, is located in
the temple compound and it tells of the victorious King
Mandev. Some Popular Sightseeing Places out of Katmandu
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Patan
Patan
is protected by UNISCO world heritage site. Patan is
the second largest city in the valley. It is some time
referred to as Lalitpur, which means city of beauty.
Patan has long Buddhist history and the four corners
of the city are marked by stupas. Patan's central Durbar
square is absolutely packed with temples. It an architectural
feast with a far greater concentration of temples per
sq meter than in Kathmandu or Bhaktipur. Numerous other
temples widely diverse style as well as many Buddhist
monasteries are sacttered around this fascinating town.
The Patan Durbar square is a concentrated mass of temples,
undoubtedly the most visually stunning display of Newari
architecture to be seen in Nepal. There is also many
others numerous temples are Krishna, Bhimsen, Taleju
bell, Bhai Dega and others many temples gives you more
experience about Nepali people faith and respect on
religion. All the temples are decorated by numerous
arts and architecture. The Patan also offers you Newari
people culture and them life style.
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