Inside the Kathmandu Valley

Pashupatinath 
(World Heritage Site):
Pashupatinath is one of the holiest shrines in the world.The temple is dedicated to lord Shiva and is built in the familiar Pagoda style. Chronicles indicate the temples's existence prior to 400 A.D. This holy place is picturesque collection of temples and shrines. All the dying persons are brought to Pashupatinath for cremation . Only the Hindus are allowed to go inside.

Swaymabunath/ Monkey Temple
(World Heritage Site):
The Swayambunath Stupa crowns a hillock to the west of KAthmandu. A massive white dome sourrounded by a 13 stage spire,the stupa is one of the most scared Buddhist sites in Nepal. It is said to be 2000 Years old. Its origin is linked to the founding of the Kathmandu valley, draining the water out of the lake by Bodhisattva Manjushree.

Boudhanath
(Worl Heritage Site):
It is the world's biggest stupa licated about 8 Kilometers from the city center. This colossal stupa is known by the name of Boudhanath,the god of wisdom. It is difficult to assign a period to it, as some believe that it was built during the resign of either Shiva Dev or Anshu Verma in the 7th century A.D. Boudhanath attracts the Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world.

Patan Durbar Square
(World Heritage Site):
It is an enchanting melange of Palace Buildings,artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temple. This Square was the former Royal Palace Complex which was the center of Patan's religious and social life and houses a museum containing an array of bronze status and religious monuments. 


Bhaktapur Durbar Square
(world Heritage Site):
It is one of the third important historic cities in the Kathmandu valley. It lies 14 km to the east of Kathmandu and covers an area of 4 Sq miles. Its Durbar Square is a symphony of art and architecture belonging to the medieval period. The center piece is the 55- window palace overlooking the Square which is paved over the bricks. Among the other monuments around the Durbar Square are worth visiting. 


Changunarayan
(World Heritage Site):
The temple of changunarayan is richly decorated with sculptures and carving and is said to be the oldest pagoda style temple in the valley. The temple ,built around the third century, is decorated by some of the best samples of stone,wood and meta craft. The courtyard has many other temples such as that of Kiloswar,Shiva.Chinnamasta Devi and other figures like Garud and different images of Vishnu. 


Budhanilkantha: 
About 8 km north of Kathmandu,at the base of Sgivapuri hill is a remarkable colossal statue of Lord Vishnu, reclining on the bed of Snakes. This is one of the masterpiece of stone statue in the middle of small pond and seems to float in water.