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Location
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal
and the most important business and
commercial center. It is located at
the confluence of the Baghmati and
Vishnumati rivers at an altitude of
1,324 m.
Sight Seeing
The Stupa of Swayambhunath is believed
to be 2,000 years old, is one of the
sacred places for Newari Buddhists.
Buddhists visit the stupa on the Buddhist
festivals like Buddha Purnima and
Tibetan Losar or the New Year. The
Pashupatinath Temple is situated on
the banks of River Baghmati. At a
distance of 8 km from the city, it
is one of the most venerated Hindu
shrines. The temple is dedicated to
Lord Shiva and only Hindus are allowed
inside the temple. Boudnath is one
of the largest stupas in the world
and is an important Buddhist pilgrim
center. Hanuman Dhoka is the old royal
palace. The name has been derived
from the statue of Hanuman placed
at the entrance. The building never
habited since its first construction
in the 13th century AD. The building
is now used mainly for royal ceremonies.
You may find the Nasal
Chowk, Tribhuvan Memorial Museum,
Basantpur Tower, Mahendra Memorial
Museum and a stone inscription of
some interest. Machchendra Nath Temple
is dedicated to Machchendra, the guardian
of the valley.
Situated in Kel Tol to the north of
Durbar Square, the temple is one of
the most revered both by Hindus and
Buddhists alike. The white-faced image
of Machchendra Nath is paraded around
during the Machchendra Nath Festival
in April. The Residence of the Living
Goddess is an 18th century palace
with beautifully carved window frames.
The palace is also known as Kumari
Bahal after the residence of the living
goddess of Kathmandu. Kathmandu got
its name from Kashthamandap Temple
made out of wood of a single tree.
It is the oldest surviving structure
in Kathmandu although several alterations
and renovations have been made to
it. The temple is dedicated to Saint
Gorakhnath.
How to Reach
By Air: Kathmandu has air links
through regular flights from New Delhi,
Mumbai, Varanasi, Kolkota and all
the other major airports across the
world.
By Road: Kathmandu has a good
surface transport. Several land routes
from India connect to Kathmandu.
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