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Beautiful city of shrines and the places to visit in Kathmandu

Nepal is one beautiful landlocked multilingual, multiethnic, multi religious country in Asia nestled in the lap of gigantic Himalayan range. Nepal is popular all around the globe for its rich culture, heritage and its abundance of natural beauty. Kathmandu – the capital city has many places to visit and is one of the most popular places in Nepal. Kathmandu zealously protects and guards the ancient traditions but embraces modern technology as well. Some of the most famous places to visit in Kathmandu are Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar and Swayambhunath Temple.

Boudhanath Stupa is the largest stupa in Nepal situated 7km from Kathmandu. This massive 36 meter high stupa dominates the skyline of the city and is visible from far. This is one of the most famous places to visit in Kathmandu and is also one of the UNESCO Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. Another UNESCO Heritage Site in Kathmandu is Pashupatinath Temple that draws in thousands of pilgrims and devotees every day. It is one of the oldest temples in Kathmandu and also the most visited.

Kathmandu Durbar Square is also a UNESCO Heritage Site and holds great historic significance. When Nepal was a monarch country the kingly coronations were done at this place. Though no coronations take place these days but this place is flooded with people during festivals in Kathmandu. Also called as the monkey temple of Kathmandu, the Swayambhunath Temple is situated about 3km from Kathmandu and is one of the holiest Buddhist stupas in Nepal.  This ancient temple is believed to have been built in 13th Century. It is also one of the most visited and famous places to visit in Kathmandu Nepal.

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Discover Kathmandu places to visit

The capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu with a population of around 2.5 million is the first region in Nepal to face the unprecedented challenges of rapid urbanization and modernization at a metropolitan scale. Kathmandu is also known as the city of temples that stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 meters above sea level. Kathmandu valley is also termed as the ‘Nepal Mandala’ and many holy shrines can be found in almost every corner of the city.

Kathmandu is one of the centers of Nepal’s history, art, culture, and economy beautifully settled in a bowl shaped valley and has a multi-ethnic population within a Hindu and Buddhist majority. There are many places to visit in Kathmandu that attracts tourists from all over the world. Almost all the areas of the city are crowded with travelers throughout the year. Pashupatinath Temple is a famous and sacred Hindu temple complex about 5km from Kathmandu and is one of the seven monument groups in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of the popular places to visit in Kathmandu is the Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest spherical shrines in Nepal. Other places to visit in Kathmandu are the famous Thamel Bazaar the center of tourist industry in Kathmandu for over four decades, Swayambhunath Temple that occupies a central position and is one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage. The Garden of Dreams, Indra Chowk, Kopan Monastery, Phulchowki, Narayanhiti Palace, Dakshinkali Temple and Taudaha Lake also magnetizes tourists to visit Kathmandu.

Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of three Durbar (royal palace) Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a famous tourist’s spot. Similarly Hanuman Dhoka and Kumari Ghar are some of the most visited places in Kathmandu and they also hold religious values and attract local and no local pilgrims from around the world. Read full article at: https://www.tourgenie.com/travel-diaries/travel-blogs/discover-kathmandu-places-to-visit