Some Popular Sightseeing Places
1.Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathamandu is the capital of
Nepal. Which is located little center eastern
Nepal. Kahmandu is improved word as Nepali
history. It was known Kastamandap instead of
Kathmandu. In Nepali language, Kastha is “wood” and mandap is “stage” {wooden stage}. Where you can see one temple. That is made by singletree. And some more wood used for another temple nearby.
In Kathmandu valley where were three Royal Palaces with different kings at once as Nepali history { Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur}.
The meaning of Darbar is the Palace.
Darbar Square located center of the Kathmandu valley. It is near by old Royal Palace, which called theKathmandu Darbar Square. Where are various temples…
2. Pashupatinath
Pashupatinath is located eastern part of
Kathmandu cities center. This is the most holy and big temple of the Hindu
religion. Where pilgrims come to offer to the God
“Shiva”from all around the world who follow the Hindu religion. Especially, it is celebrated occasionally of ShivaRatri {the birthday of Shiva}.
Around the Pashupatinat numerous temples as well holy river beside the Pashupati temple, that called Bagmati. It has believed sentinel spirit and most holy of Shiva shrines for the Hindu. In addition, beside the river, you can see burning the dead body of human. After all burning ceremony that soul could get heaven by easily…
3. Boudhhanath
Bouddhanath located eastern side of the
Kathmandu center city and north of airport.It is the religious center of
Buddhist. Where you can see the largest Stupa in the world. This Stupa is white painted and colorful Tibetan prayer flags surrounded.
There are many monastery and Tibetan artifacts and Tibetan refugee. Sightseeing is more interesting by walking both place {Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath} are nearby each other…
4. Swoyambhunath
Swoyambhunath is one of the Buddhist holy temples in Nepal. It is located western side of Kathmandu valley. It is
situated on small hill. This was an Island as a legendary of Nepal. Kathmandu valley was a lake.
This lake was drained by a sward against the walls of the valley by the Hindu god Manjushree. Because he wanted to get a closer to look at Adhi-Buddha {Soyambhu}, the beautiful lotus flowers resting on the island. It has one of the biggest images of Buddha and stupas as well. It is also one of the view point of Kathmandu valleys. It is known as a monkey temple, where you may visit monkeys…
5. Patan Darbar Square
Patan Darbar Square located eastern side of
Kathmandu centre city. It is one of the prehistoric palace as well as
Kathmandu and
Bhaktapur Darbar Square. The numerous temples are seen Newari {original inhabitant of
Kathmandu valley} designed. The lord
Krishna temple is multipart of the palace. It is visually seen Shikhara tyle architecture in
Nepal. It is only one temple, which is made by fully stone and 21 spires at 17
th century…
6. Bhaktapur Darbar Square
Bhaktapure Darbar Square is located more eastern of
Kathmandu city. This is much large, more spacious than
Kathmandu and Patan, and much less crowded as well. The main entrance gate is made by gold, whish is most attraction visual. In addition, it has 55 windows. This is why, it is known as 55 windows palace. In this town, you may visit many temples and
pottery .
7. Nagarkot
Nagarkot is situated on hillside {2200mtrs. Approximately}, this is 32 kilometers north-east from
Kathmandu. This is
one of the best viewpoints to see the mountains. You can see until Dhaulagiri,
Annapurna, maslu, Ganesh Himal and Lantang to the west and Gauri Sankar, Everest and Kanchanjunga to the east {the range of the horizon edge west and east}. If weather is perfect, you may see the
Mt. Everest as well. By the way, there is a viewpoint {tower} of 360 degree.
8. Namobuddha
Namobuddha is a place of Buddhist highly respected by people from all over the world. It is situated slightly higher than
Kathmandu. It lies eastern-south approximately 42 kilometers away from the heart city of
Kathmandu. The place is clean and quit peaceful as well as feel fresh breathing.
If you stay for a night and perfect weather in the morning, you can see a beautiful sunrise as well as a wonderful sunset. You can enjoy the viewing with snow-covered long Himalayan ranges that look so amazing. This is the big and rich monasteries comparing to the other places.