KATHMANDU

City of Temples (Area - 395 sq.km.)

The capital city of Kathmandu is the cultural and political heart of Nepal. The Kathmandu valley constitutes of three districts—rthmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur— and is bounded by hills on all fr sides: San gha Bhanjyang in the East, Bad Bhanjyang in the West, Inchmane Bhanjyang in the North and Pharping Bhanjyang in the uth. The landscape of green hills and the vista of the Himalayas in surroundings add to the attractions of this valley.

 Cultural heritage is the principal identity of the Kathmandu valley rich boasts of ancient temples, distinct culture, arts and artifacts. e place is also a centre of faith for people from different religious ckgrounds. The Pashupatinath Temple,  Krishna Mandir  and Changunarayan Temple  are considered the portant holy sites for Hindu devotees while, for the Buddhists, oyambhunath Stupa  and Boudhanath Stupa  are very portant. There is a famous Jame Mosque for the Muslims and the v also has many churches built by the Christian community.

 Festivals, traditions and rituals reflecting the uniqueness of priginal Newar community of Kathmandu make the city more attractive and alluring to its visitors.

 Being the capital, Kathmandu is also the educational and commercial center of the country. It is the melting point for people of all the religions, races and ethnic backgrounds.