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Kathmandu
Durbar Square
 Kathmandu Durbar square is one of the popular sites which are
liked by many visitors due to its exquisite architecture and
artistic embellishment. It consists of Huge Royal Palace with
different temples, inside as well as outside the temple dating
from the 15th to the 18th century. The house of the living
goddess, the ferocious Kal Bhairav, the red monkey god and
hundreds of erotic carvings are a few examples of the sights at
the square. All woodcarvings, statues and architecture in this
area are exceptionally fine.
Pashupatinath
 Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred temples in the entire
Hindu world. The temple of Pashupatinath is a large double
roofed pagoda of brass and gilt gold; the gateway is plated with
silver and there are linga images of Shiva along with statues,
shrines and temples dedicated to other deities in the temple
complex. A circuit of the Pashupati area takes visitors past a
sixth-century statue of the Buddha, an eight-century statue of
Brahama, the creator and numerous other temples. There are rows
of Shiva shrines and Hindu pilgrims from all over south Asia
offering puja worship to Shiva, the Lord of Destruction.
Entrance to the temple precinct is permitted to the Hindus only.
However, visitors can clearly see the temple and the activities
performed in the temple premises from the eastern bank of the
Bagmati River.
Boudhanath
 The largest Stupa in Nepal revered by both Tibetan, Newar
Buddhist along with Hindus believing that the Stupa contains the
bone relics of the past Buddha Kashyapa. The colossal and
ancient Stupa of Boudhanath is 36 meter high. At the ground
level there is a brick wall with 147 niches and 108 images of
the meditational Buddha inset behind copper player wheels. Early
morning and evening are the times to visit Bouddha to join the
local residents in Kora (walking the pilgrim’s circuit,
sometimes with Tibetan pilgrims on their hands and knees).
Swoyambhunath
 Swoyambhunath is one of the most glorious Buddhist Shrines. It
is said to be 2000 years old. Painted on the four sides of the
spire’s base are all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha, keeping an
eternal watch on the valley distinguishing between vice and
virtue. Swoyambhunath is, perhaps, the best place to observe the
religious harmony in Nepal. The Shrine is among the most ancient
in this part of the world and its worshippers are diverse ethnic
communities from Newar, Tibetans and Hindus. Swoyambhu is a
major landmark of the valley and looks like a beacon below the
Nagarjun hill. It provides an excellent view of the Kathmandu
valley.
Patan Durbar Square
 Patan Durbar square boasts of many famous sites and unique
architectures. The ancient palaces, temples and shrines with
exquisite carving are scattered around Patan Durbar Square. The
major attractions of Patan Durbar Square are the stone temple of
Lord Krishna, the Royal Bath with many carvings on stone,
Viswanath temple and temple of Bhimsen with a magnificent golden
balcony overlooking the square. Many more temples dedicated to
Ganesh, the elephant-headed god, Shiva, Narsingh, Taleju and
other are situated in the Patan Durbar Square.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
 Bhaktapur Durbar Square is one of the most charming
Architectural showpieces of the valley as it highlights the
ancient arts of Nepal. The Square contains innumerable temples
and other architectural showpieces like the Lion Gate, the
statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, the Picture Gallery, the
Golden Gate, the palaces of 55 windows, the Batsala temple and
the bell of barking dog etc.
Changunarayan
 The temple of Changunarayan is richly decorated with sculptures
and carvings and is said to be the oldest pagoda style temple in
the valley. The temple, built around the 3rd century, is
decorated by some of the best samples of stone, wood and metal
craft in the valley. The Lord residing in this place is
worshipped by the Hindus as Changunarayan and by Buddhist as
Hari Hari Hari Vahana Lokeswar in Mahayana Buddhism. The
courtyard has many other temples such as that of Kiloswar Shiva,
Chhinnmasta Devi and other figures like Garuda and different
images of Lord Vishnu. |
