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Sight Seeing >> Plan 'D' |
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Kathmandu Valley |
Bhaktapur
Durbar Square: |
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Situated
at an altitude of 1401 meter above sea level Bhaktapur
only is a very unique old town. This city divided
into 24 traditional locality covers an area of
5 square kilometers. Founded by King Anand Dev
in 889 AD Bhakatapur is said to have been built
in the shape of conch shell a sacred symbol of
Lord Vishnu. The word Bhaktapur means the city
of devotees. |
Before
the unification of Nepal, Bhaktapur was an independent
principality ruled by the Malla Kings, who were
very much devoted to religion, culture and art.
During the period many magnificent temples and
mansions were built. This period is remembered
as golden period in the Nepalese art and remains
a unique example |
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Changu
Narayan Temple |
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temple of Changu Narayan situated on the hillock
of Dolagiri to the north of Bhaktapur is one of
the oldest temples in Nepal. Situated at an altitude
of 5000ft. This temple has its distinct historical
and architectural significance. The most authentic
and oldest ever inscription is located in the
precinct of Changu Narayan. The oldest inscription
dated 464 AD is a credited to have been set up
by Lichchhavi King Manadeva. The erection of Garuda
Piller by Manadeva is expression of his devotion
and reverence to Chang Narayan as learnt from
the inscription, points that the temple of Changu
Narayan was built sometime before 464 AD |
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Thimi village |
| Thimi is a farmer
town situated 8km, east of kathmandu on the way
to Bhaktapur. Thimi is a famous for earthen pots,
home spun cotton cloth and artistic masks. |
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Nyatpola Temple,
means the temple of five stories was built in 1702
AD by King.
Bhupatindra Malla,
is the tallest pagoda and famous for its massive
structure & subtle workmanship.
Bhairabnath
Temple was also built by King Bhupatindra
in 1718 AD is noted for its artistic grandeur &
dedicated to Lord Bhairab, the God of terror.
Dattaraya Temple, built in1427AD
is said to have been built from trunk of a single
tree, according to ancient legent.
Surya
Vinayak, a temple of Ganesh is placed in
a Sylvan setting to catch the first rays of the
rising sun, is a good picnic spot flanked by many
attractive landscapes.
Nagarkot,
a popular tourist resort of Nepal is located 32
km east of Kathmandu at theelevation of 2,175m from
the sea level & offers the panoramic view of
the major peaks of the Himalayas including Mt Everest,
with the rewarding view of sun rise/ sun set. |
Some other places
of interest in Kathmandu valley are:
Kasthamandap, Ashok Binayak, Jaishi Dewal, Tundikhel,
Bhadrakali, Singha Durbar, Narayanhity Durbar (Royal
Palace), Budhanilkantha (Sleeping Lord Vishnu),
Balaju Water Garden, Swoyambhu Nath (Monkey Temple),
Pashupati Nath (Temple of Lord Shiva), Bouddha Nath,
Gokarna, Sankhu, Kirtipur, Dakshinkali |
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