Lying in the magical kingdom of the Himalayas is Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. It is not only famous for its sightseeing points but is also famous for pilgrimage sites. There are plenty of religious sites for which many tourists from all around the world come to visit Kathmandu every year. It is the beauty of this place that keeps the travelers excited all through their journey.

There is a great significance of one particular place in Kathmandu which is very famous. Facing the Royal Palace is a huge ancient bell, hanging between two stout pillars, erected by King Vishnu Malla in 1736. The idea for its construction was to make kings more accountable to the citizens. Over the years, petitioners have rung this bell to alert the king about their grievances, and their issues were sorted out. Behind the bell pavilion is a small ornamental water feature, which looks splendid.

According to legend, it was erected by King Bhupatindra Malla in 1721 to counteract a vision he had in a dream, and dogs were said to bark and whine when the bell was rung. It was most famous for its silver bell, known to local residents as "the bell of barking dogs. The colossal bell was hung by King Ranjit Malla in 1737 AD and was used to sound the daily curfew. It was also rung every morning when goddess Taleju was worshiped.

The bell was damaged during the 2015 earthquake disaster. However, the pavilion stayed intact. The place is being restored. They have made an ornamental bridge now, which tourists can also explore. To reach this place from Patan it will take you around 7-10 min. Do take out some time on your visit to Nepal to visit this beautiful place.