Explore the wonders of Kathmandu

Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal. It is situated in a valley in the heart of Nepal. The entire terrain of Kathmandu is like a steep incline, descending from the Himalayan heights to the Terai flatland within a short distance.

Kathmandu is truly the heart of the Himalayas, it has a wonderful history that goes back to about two hundred years and a very refined culture, the richest of all in Asia. Kathmandu attracts many tourists all year round, and it is not only just a tourist destination it is also an important business hub and a sacred place for pilgrims.

It is said that Kathmandu has been found by king Gun Kamdev in AD 723. According to the legend, the area was a lake in the past, but Manjushri, a disciple of the Shakyamuni Buddha, cut open a hill to the south and allowed the water to flow out, making the region habitable. The origin of the present name is unclear, but one of the more likely theories is that it was named after Kastha-Mandap ("temple of wood" in Sanskrit), after a pagoda carved from the single tree on the order of King Lakshmi Narasingha Malla in 1596.

The old city is noted for its many Buddhist and Hindu temples and palaces, most dating from the 17th century. One good example is the Kathmandu's Durbar Square. This Durbar Square was built in the 16th century. It contains a marvelous royal palace and many temples built in the traditional Newar, Pagoda style. In the square is a house called the Kumari Chowk. The Kumari Chowk is home to Nepal's 'Kumari' – a little girl that is chosen as the living incarnation of the Hindu goddess.

The old royal palace is a part of Durbar Square, which remains the traditional heart of the old town and a spectacular legacy of traditional architecture. The king no longer lives here and the 1934 earthquake damaged the complex, but it remains a fascinating place to explore.

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somsharma
2010-09-02 11:53:55

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Bikram
2010-09-01 13:13:38

Nepal is very beautiful place to it has the enriching natural beauty and is the holiest place

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Santosh
2010-09-01 11:36:42

Being a Nepali I love my nation i wish for the political stability i wish for the overall development of the nation. Proud to be Nepali.

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basu koirala
2010-08-30 21:40:22

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prahlad koshyari
2010-08-30 18:38:40

im indian i love nepal and nepali

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manshri
2010-08-30 11:18:28

Nepal is rich in her natural beauty,so i wanna invite all foreigners of the world, please come to visit nepal once and taste the flavour of nature .

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shalik ram
2010-08-29 04:38:06

nepal is beauty ful contry so i lovemy country very much

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AKAULIYA DEEPAK
2010-08-27 13:38:51

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sajjan basnet
2010-08-27 10:48:12

nepal is a good and sucessful country but it is not developed if u can then try your best

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vinod
2010-08-23 13:37:35

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