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The political, commercial and cultural hub of
Nepal, is the first stop for the majority of
visitors to the country. Once a separate kingdom
in itself, it contains three fabled cities -
Kathmandu (population 550,000); Patan (160,000);
and Bhaktapur (population 75,000).
There are seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in
the Valley. The history of the Valley begins
with the Buddhist saint Manjushree who slashed a
passage through the surrounding hills to drain
out the primordial waters and make it
inhabitable.
Over the centuries, a refined urban civilization
emerged, built on a unique synthesis of Hinduism
and Buddhism. Dynasties came and went. Trade and
the arts flourished. Its deeply religious Newar
inhabitants built fabulous cities and artistic
temples that attracted devout pilgrims as well
as rampaging invaders. In the late 18th century,
following the founding of modern Nepal within
more or less the present boundaries, Kathmandu
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Major Places in Nepal
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Kathmandu Valley
This one of the most popular tourist destination
is enlisted in World Heritage Sites. Clustered
around the central Durbar Square are the old
Royal Palace (Hanuman Dhoka), numerous
interesting temples, the Kumari Chowk or Kumari
Bahal (House of the Living Goddess) and the
Kasthamandap (House of Wood)
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Kathmandu Valley
Nagarkot is located 30 km to the east of
Kathmandu on the valley rim, Nagarkot is the
favorite weekend gateway for those who seek
Himalayan Scenery and rural serenity. From
Nagarkot, you witness the stunning view of
mountains that extend all the way from
Dhaulagiri in the west past Mt. Everest
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Pokhara
Pokhara is a resort city of remarkable beauty.
The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificent
summit of Machhapuchhre rising behind it create
and ambience of peace and magic. Pokhara is part
of a once vibrant caravan route extending
between India and Tibet. This is the land of
Magars and
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Lumbini
Lumbini, the place where the Buddha was born in
623 BC, is situated in the Terai plains of
southern Nepal. The nativity site is marked by a
stone pillar erected by Indian Emperor Ashoka in
249 BC.
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