Kathmandu Durbar Square

It is historic seat of royalty. It is here that kings of Nepal are crowned and their coronations celebrated. Kathmandu 's most impressive sight, Durbar Square , is crowded with ancient temples and palaces reflecting the religious and cultural life of the people. It is also home to Kathmandu 's Kumari, or 'living goddess', a young girl believed to be a reincarnation of the goddess Durga. It was listed in the UNESCO world Heritage Monument list is 1979.

Is situated at an altitude of 1401m, 14 km east of Kathmandu and is the least developed of the three cities in the valley. Translated Bhaktapur means the city of devotees. The most laid back of the three valley towns its narrow brick paved streets harbor hidden shrines and statues around every corner. It is quite easy to spend a whole day here relaxing and taking in an almost fantastic atmosphere. Bhaktapur is famed for its woodcarvings, pottery and cloth weaving. Many of Bhaktapur's practices have changed little over the centuries.

Patan (The City of beauty) is situated on the southern bank of the holy river Bagamti (a tributary of the Ganges ) some five kilometers southeast of Kathmandu.Nowadays,it has virtually become part of sub metropolitan Kathmandu . The city is famed for its wealth of Buddhist and Hindu temples with an abundance of fine bronze gateways and wonderful carvings. Patan is known for its expert craftsmen and metal workers.

The Patan Durbar square is full of ancient palaces, temples and shrines, noted for their exquisite carvings. The Sundari Chowk holds in its center a masterpiece of stone architecture, the Royal Bath called Tushahity. It was listed in the UNESCO world Heritage Monument List in 1979.

Swayambhunath

This is one of the world's most famous Buddhist Chaityas. The 2000-year-old Chaityas is commonly known as the 'monkey temple' because of its resident population of monkey. This spectacular Buddhist Stupa, from which the Buddha's eyes gaze serenely down, lies on a hilltop only 2km from the center of Kathmandu . The views of Kathmandu and the surrounding valley are superb from here. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument list in 1979.

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Boudhanath

This great stupa is one of Nepal 's most distinctive monuments and one of the most important Buddhist sites in Nepal and, with a diameter of over 100 meters, amongst the largest in the world. There are a number of legends accounting for the stupa's construction, but it is generally believed to date from the 5th century. All stupas contain holy relics and Boudha is said to contain the remains of the past Buddha Kasyapa.

Boudha is a particular focus for Kathmandu 's Tibetan community and throughout the day there is a constant stream of people circling the stupa spinning prayer wheels and reciting mantras. Surrounding the stupa are six major monasteries and a host of smaller ones as well as cafes, restaurants and shops selling Tibetan carpets and Newari silversmiths.

Pokhara

Pokhara is a resort city of remarkable beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificent summit of Machhapichhre rising behind it create an ambiance of peace and magic.Clearly the most stunning of Pokhara's sights is the spectacular panoroma of the Annapurna ranges which forms its backdrop.the most popular sites of Pokhara is Phewa Lake,Begnas Lake,Rupa lake Devi's FallMahendrs Gupha(Cave), Annapurna Museum and some other temples.

Lumbini:

Lumbini, (the birthplace of Lord Buddha) is situated on the South-Western plains of Nepal . Lumbini gardens, dotted with holy shrines, stupas, monasteries and the temple of Maya Devi, the mother of Lord Buddha, are the principal attractions. A great pillar from 250 B.C. carries an inscription signifying the birth of Lord Buddha. Beside the Maya Devi temple to the south is a sacred pole where Lord Buddha received his first purification bath. Close to Lumbini is Tilaurakot, an archaeological site over 2000 years old.

Nagarkot

Nagarkot at 2229 m. is a hill station for Mountain and sunset/sunrise views. It is about 32km. east of Kathmandu between the Kathmandu valley in the west and Indrawati in the east and nowadays there are from simple guest house to 5 star standrard resorts and hotels providing luxury accommodation and verities of dishes for the ttravellers. Mount Everest and other Himalayan peaks can be seen from here.

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