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Swoyambhunath
is one of the most popular attractions in Nepal. It is
located almost 3km. West from Kathmandu City. The temple
grounds are inhabited by monkeys and from here; there are
spectacular views of Kathmandu and the valley below.
Durbar in Nepali means "Palace" and in Kathmandu and Patan
as well as Bhaktapur, there are Durbar Squares in front of
the old palaces.
Around the central Durbar Square are the old Royal Palace
(Hanuman Dhoka), a number of interesting pagodas and Indian
style temples (Sikhara), the House of Kumari (the living
Goddess) and the Kasthamandap (or wooden house which is the
origin of the word Kathmandu) and many more things to see
and do.
Patan is one of the major cities in Kathmandu Valley and is
the oldest of the three. State ruled .You can visit Patan to
have a look and study many beautiful and interesting arts
and architecture and historic and cultural phenomena.
The city of Bhaktapur is just a 14km east of Kathmandu.
Bhaktapur means the city of devotees and is a center of
potter and intriguing masks. The major sight seeing places
are listed below:
Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square contains the famous Golden gate and
the Palace of 55 windows
Nyatapola
Bhairavnath Temple
Dattatreya Temple and Pujarinath |
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