Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal in both political and cultural aspect. It is named after the Kastamandap temple present in the heart of the city. Kathmandu valley includes two other districts of Nepal namely Patan and Bhaktapur. These three districts were once separate small kingdom before they were conquered by Prithvi Narayan Shah during his unification campaign of Nepal. Kathmandu valley has many historical and religious site of Nepal.
The city is influenced by both Hindu and Buddhist religion. So there are many famous religious sites present in the city like Swayambhu, Boudha, Kapan monastery, Seto Gumba, Pashupatinath, and Budhanilkantha. The beautiful fluttering of prayer flags in Swayambhu and Boudha will make you feel at peace. The view of Kathmandu city from the top of the Swayambhu is dazzling. The streets of Boudha are filled with the positive energy form many Buddhist monasteries in the area.
The valley also has three main historic places, Kathmandu Durbar square, Patan Durbar square and Bhaktapur Durbar square. In all these places, you can observe the architecture of medieval Nepal. These palaces have been turned into museums where you can observe the historical artifacts of ancient Nepalese culture, kingdoms, royal family etc. These palaces are perfect example of famous Nepalese pagoda style architecture.
Most of these sites are listed under the UNESCO world heritage site.
The main tourist hubs of Kathmandu valley are Thamel and Basantapur area. You can find a lot of handicraft shops which showcase the beautiful handicraft skills of Nepalese people. Ason bazar at the heart of the Kathmandu city is ancient trading route between Tibet, Nepal and India. So you can buy a lot of traditional items in this area.
If you really want to get a feel for the Kathmandu Valley make sure to include this Kathmandu valley tour in your trip. As you walk through the streets of Kathmandu valley you’ll catch a glimpse of Nepalese architecture with its decorated bricks and wood carvings and the diverse culture and traditions of Nepalese people. Trekking guide team adventure will make proper reservations for hiring a car and a guide, so that you won’t have to go through the hassle of figuring out public transport in the Kathmandu Valley. Your guide will take you to all of the city’s attractions.
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