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Changunarayan

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Pashupatinath Temple

Boudhanath

Taudaha Pound way to Dakshinkali

Maharaja Jaibarma(185A.D)

 
     HERITAGE SITES
 

A hallmark of seven world heritage sites as enlisted by UNESCO, Nepal can give you a peek into the medieval picturesque architecture namely the Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Changunarayan, Swoyambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Lumbini. In addition, Locations as Chitwan  and Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park provide you the realms of natural wilderness.

 
 
  Miscellaneous Heritage Places
 
Changunarayan

Is the oldest temple of Vishnu built in early 5th century. This temple is situated in a very peaceful hilltop, which commands the magnificent views of Kathmandu Valley.

 
Swoyambhunath

This Monument is about 2 k.m. West of down town Kathmandu, located on a lovely hillock. This stupa is said to have been built 250 years before Christ. This famous place of Buddhist worship known as the monkey temple in the tourist world commands a beautiful cityscape

 
Pashupatinath Temple

This is the holiest of Hindu temple situated on the bank of river Baghmati. This is the largest and most important Hindu temple complex said to have been built before Christ. This temple dedicated to Lord Shiva attracts, thousands of Hindu pilgrims from India.

 
Boudhanath

This biggest stupa of Nepal is said to have been built around 5th century. This place of worship attracts thousands of Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet, Sikkim and Bhutan every year in winter. This place is often described as a mini Tibet of Nepal.

 
Kirtipur

Is a very old village situated in a small hill. Newars living here are known for their bravery and communal unity. Even the brave Gorkha King Prithivi Narayan Shah had to resign himself several times to his plan to conquer Kirtipur - once a very strong principality.
Bhaghbhairav Temple, Adhinath Temple, Taudaha Pound,
Manjushree Cave (Chovar)

 
Dakshinkali

Is the name of a much-famed temple of Kali. It is about 18k.m south of Kathmandu. A scenic drive to this place after early morning breakfast would be something very enjoyable to experience. Tuesday and Saturday are special days to visit this place. Devotees go there to sacrifice animals such as chicken, goats, ducks, sheep and water buffaloes that generally symbolize human demerit and pray for the health and happiness of their family indeed .

 
Machhendranath Temple

The temple of Sweto Machhendranath is situated at Machchhendra Bahal between Indra Chowk and Asoan. It is pagoda of considerable artistic beauty. The deity is also called Janmadyo or Machchhendra.

 
Vishalnagar - Hadigaun

The surviving cultural heritage of Vishalnagar - Hadigaun is surprisingly extensive, much like its long and rich history with a pre - Lichcbbavi progenyproven to date as for back as first century BC. Now largely ward no 5 of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Vishalnagar - Hadigaun located, at the geometric center of Kathmandu Valley was the capital town of the ancient Lichcbbavi. With the host of sculptural images, temples, inscription, pati, dabali and other heritage such as festivals, food and other expressions of life and living.
Bhatbateni Temple, Tangal Ganesh, Bhemsen Temple, Dhana Ganesh, Tunaldevi Dyochhen, Manamaneswori and Ghana Pokhari

 
Budhanilkantha (Sleeping God, Vishnu)

Is the famed stone statue of Lord Vishnu lying on the huge serpent bed. This 7th century sculpture was most skillfully carved out of a giant single stone. This place of worship is open to all except our King who according to a very old tradition is the Incarnation of Vishnu himself.

Source : Nepal Paradise

 
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