Nepal is one beautiful landlocked multilingual, multiethnic, multi-religious country in Asia. Nestled in the lap of the gigantic Himalayan range this beautiful country is one of the neighboring countries of India in the north with eight out of ten highest mountains on earth. The tallest mountain Mt Everest rests in this Himalayan range in Nepal and is one of the pride of the country. Nepal is popular all around the globe for its rich culture, heritage, an abundance of natural beauty, social diversity, historical and cultural wealth, religious places, mountains, biodiversity, etc. Every place in this country is worth visiting and you will be able to learn and see something new and beautiful everywhere you go. The popularity of the country drastically grew all over the world when tourists started discovering places worth visiting in Nepal and found that this country has so much to offer. The tourist arrivals per year have increased from over 6,000 in 1962 to more than a million today. Nepal has immensely beautiful places with rich history and the views of the landscapes may take your breath away. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal with numerous places to visit.
The Pride of Nepal – Gigantic Mount Everest
Visiting and exploring these places in Nepal and in Kathmandu is mandatory for every travel enthusiast and nature lover. Once you visit these places in Kathmandu, you will surely be grateful and satisfied with yourself for making such a decision. Maybe you should give a pat on your shoulder? The rich remarkable capital city Kathmandu in Nepal is incredibly diverse. Kathmandu is an old city full of historic sites, golden pagodas, ancient temples and you will find shrines in every street in Kathmandu. With rich historic value Kathmandu is covered with centuries-old amazing architectures, metal carvings, and exquisite wood carvings. Nepal is also known for a place called Lumbini that is 293.2km away from Kathmandu city wherein about 500 BC Queen Mayadevi at that time had given birth to a prince Siddharth Gautam who is better known as Lord Buddha all over the world. Nepal is a multi-religious country and Hinduism and Buddhism have co-existed in Kathmandu from time immemorial. However, the Kathmandu valley residents worship both Hindu and Buddhist shrines leaving little and negligible distinction in both faiths making Kathmandu a place where you will find unity in diversity.
Beautiful Kathmandu City - a must-visit city in Nepal
The largest city of Nepal, Kathmandu zealously protects and guards the ancient traditions but embraces modern technology as well. You will find no problem with transportation in Kathmandu and the hotels, bars, and restaurants cater to all budgets. There are many places you can visit and explore in Kathmandu. Some of the most famous places to visit in Kathmandu are listed as follows.
Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu: The largest stupa in Kathmandu, the Boudhanath Stupa is situated 7 km from the capital city of Nepal. This massive 36-meter high stupa dominates the skyline of Kathmandu and is visible from far. This is one of the most famous and most visited places in Kathmandu. Thousands of pilgrims, travellers, and visitors visit this place to perform ritualistic circumnavigation of the dome. It is believed that whoever takes a round of the stupa with a pure heart and no evil mind is blessed and his wishes will all come true. Boudhanath Stupa is one of the most sacred and famous places to visit in Kathmandu. The natives regularly visit the stupa and other holy places in Kathmandu to offer their prayers. Also, Boudhanath Stupa is one of the UNESCO Heritage Sites in Kathmandu.
Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu
Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple is one of the sacred Hindu shrines of Kathmandu that draws in thousands of pilgrims and devotees every day. It is believed that Lord Shiva resides in the temple and is one of the must-visit places in Kathmandu. This magnificent temple was declared as a UNESCO Heritage Site in 1979. It is one of the old temples in Kathmandu and people from all over the world come to seek blessings and offer prayers. Do not miss visiting Pashupatinath Temple while you are in Kathmandu.
Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu – A must-visit place
Kathmandu Durbar Square: This is one of the places in Kathmandu that is declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the three squares in Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the important places in Nepal. When Nepal was a monarch country the kingly coronations were done at this place. People also visit this place not just because it has witnessed the crowing of kings one after another but also because Hindu and Buddhist rituals and holy ceremonies take place here. Though no coronations take place these days, this place is flooded with people during festivals in Kathmandu.
The Famous Kathmandu Durbar Square
Swayambhunath Temple in Kathmandu: Also called the monkey temple of Kathmandu, this temple is situated about 3 km from the capital city of Nepal. Swayambhunath temple is one of the holiest Buddhist stupas in Kathmandu and people from all around the country and world visit to witness this beautiful old temple in Nepal. This ancient temple is believed to have been built in the 13th Century. It is also one of the most visited and famous places to visit in Kathmandu Nepal.
Swayambhunath Temple, Kathmandu
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