DESTINATIONS
Kathmandu
Valley
Outside KTM Valley
Places to see inside the Kathmandu Valley
Nowhere else in the world can one find the same harmonious
amalgamation of culture, art and tradition that exists in
this historic valley. Consisting of three major cities of
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley is home to seven UNESCO World
Heritage Sites.
KANTIPUR CITY
 Kathmandu, known as Kantipur in the old times, is the
capital of Nepal. This city is a concentration of temples
near the Durbar (palace) Square, and is the residence of
Kumari the world's only living goddess who acknowledges the
greetings of her devotees from the balcony of her temple
residence. Kasthmandap, a large wooden structure in the
centre of the Durbar Square, is said to be the inspiration
behind the name Kathmandu. Hanuman Dhoka, named after a
monkey god, is the ancient palace of the Nepalese Royalty.
PATAN CITY
 Patan is also known as Lalitpur. It is six kilometres
southeast of Kathmandu city, across the southern bank of the
Bagmati river. The city is full of Buddhist monuments, Hindu
temples and the ancient palace. Noted for its craftsmen and
metal workers, it is also called the city of artists.
BHADGAUN CITY
 Also known as Bhaktapur, Bhadgaun is the
home of medieval art and architecture. It lies 14 kilometres
east of Kathmandu city. The main square of Bhaktapur houses
innumerable temples and other architectural showpieces-the
lion gate, the 55-window palace, the Batsala temple and the
Nyatapola temple, to name a few.
KIRTIPUR
 It is a small town, eight Kilometers southwest of Kathmandu,
on the top of a hill. Tribhuvan University is located at the
foot of the hill. Visitors to this historic town can get
glimpses of old shrines and temples, old houses, the people
typically dressed in old traditional costumes and people
working on ancient looms.
 PASHUPATINATH
Situated five kilometres east of Kathmandu, on the bank of
the sacred Bagmati River, Pashupatinath Temple is dedicated
to Lord
Shiva. Its two tiered golden roof and silver doors are
famous for their superb architecture. Visitors can clearly
seen the temple and the activities performed in the temple
premises from the eastern bank of the Bagmati river. One of
the most holy temples in the entire Hindu world.
 BOUDHANATH
Boudha, one of the world's largest stupas, is generally
acknowledge to be the most important Tibetan Buddhist
monument outside Tibet. Tibetans simply call it Chorten
Chempo or great stupa. It has become the Mecca of Tibetan
exiles in Nepal.
SWOYAMBHUNATH
 Said to be over 2000 years old, the Swoyambhunath stupa is
one of the world's most glorious Buddhist Chaityas. Painted
on the four sides of the spire bases are the all-seeing eyes
of Lord Buddha. Three kilometres west of Kathmandu city, it
is situated on a hillock about 77 "meters high above the
level of the Kathmandu valley.
CHANGUNARAYAN
 Changunarayan temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is Kathmandu
on a hilltop that provides beautiful views of the
surrounding countryside. Said to have been built in 323
A.D., it is the oldest temple in the valley. It is richly
decorated with sculptures and carvings, and is considered to
be one of the most beautiful temples in Kathmandu.
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