[size=15pt] WHAT TO SEE IN KATHMANDU VALLEY [/size]
Being the commercial, cultural and political hub of Nepal, Kathmandu City, the capital of Nepal, is the first stop for a large majority of visitors belonging to different walks of life. Originally known as the Nepal Valley and a separate kingdom in itself, the Kathmandu Valley is made up of three ancient cities-Kathmandu (called Yen in Newari), Patan (Yela) and Bhaktapur (Khwopa). The artistically built temples, rich archetecture and palaces, delicately engraved stone and metal images, carved wooden columns and pillars and the history laden shrines and Chaityas of these three historical cities stand as living example of the excellence in art and architecture. The valley comprises of seven archeological and historical sites (known as UNESCO World Heritage sites) which include Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Changunarayan. Most of the places listed in the World Heritage Sites (WHS) were revered as sacred for thousands of years and there has been a series of contributions of temples, stupas and palaces over the centuries made by different rulers and kings. These sites of Nepal are the finest sensibility of the history and lifestyle of Nepal and are an expression of our age-old artistic civilization and archelogical development.
The sheer density of the sights in the valley is phenomenal. The great Hindu pilgrimage complex of Pashupatinath, the sleeping Vishnu of Budhanilkantha, the sacrificial pit of Dakshinkali and the hilltop temple of Changunarayan are the most outstanding in aspects of layout, archetecture, religious belief and beauty among others. If Buddhism is your main interest, head for the great stupa of Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Kapan the centre of Tibetan Buddhist worship and study in Nepal. Hiking and cycling is the best day activity in the rural outer fringe of the valley floor and along the valley rim. Trails lead beyond the botanical garden at Godavari to the shrine of Bishanku Narayan and up through rich forests to Phulchoki, the highest point of the valley rim. For more woodland solicitude you can hike up to Shivapuri, Nagarjun or any high point on the valley rim.
The Valley offers a wide range sight-seeing spots as rock climbing in Nagarjuna. If you are a true observer you are suggested to stroll around with a camera and capture the different aspects of Nepali life-style and gather a valuable collection where rich tradition, culture and beauty can be seen and felt. Just within a few kilometers you can notice a great difference in the day-to-day activities of village and city life.
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