Monday, December 14, 2009

About kathmandu Valley.

About kathmandu Valley:- The Kathmandu valley has seven UNESCO world heritage diets which is more than any country to offer at a dingle spot. Within 650 sq.km it consists of three main cities of great historical and cultural interest – Kathmandu, patan and Bhakatapur, with old places and squares (Durbar Squares) and many small villages and suburbs like Changunarayan, Bungamati, Pasupati, Sankhu, and many more to count. Three Naths, (lords) – Boudhanatyh, Pasupatinath, and Swayambhunath, are very important religions places for both Hindus and Buddhists.
Kathmandu:- the capital of Nepal, is named after medieval pagoda "kasthamandapa" meaning wooden house. Here at Durbar Square, one can visit fascinating temples and bazaar it the area.
Swambhunath:- is regarded as one of the oldest Stupa in the world. It is said to be more than 2500 years old. The stupais also known as "Monkey Temple". The stupa perched on a sacred hilltop is surrounded with votive stupas, gilded peacocks. Taras, thunderbolt, Mandalas.

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