Inside the Valley / Outside the Valley

Nepal is a landlocked country sharing borders with China to the north and northwest, and India to the west, south and east. It is known all over the world as the land of Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) and birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha. This is its most significant landmark. It has always been a unique destination for the travelers from all over the world. It beckons visitors to the experience of magical attractions.

Kathmandu
The beautiful Kathmandu Valley surrounded by green hills and towering mountains, among which are the majestic Himalayas in the northeast is the heart of the Kingdom of Nepal. The Valley is the home of three cities, Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur- the 3 queen cities. Kathmandu, capital of Nepal as well as the principal city of the kingdom of Nepal was once called Kantipur, the present name is derived from "Kasthmandap" an imposing pagoda found in the famed Durbar Square. The city boasts of numerous temples and places of interest.
Swayambhunath stupa, the oldest Buddhist stupa in the world.

Pashupatinath
Two storied pagoda temple- the holiest Hindu shrine of lord Shiva situated on the bank of Bagmati river, gold quilted, richly carved with silver doors, the most sacred place for Hindus.  

Patan (City of Fine Arts)
The city of Patan also known as Lalitpur, means "beautiful city". Built in 299 A.D. during the reign of King Vira Deva, its Durbar Square is a treasure house of Buddhist monuments, Hindu temples and some of the most elaborate carving to be found in Nepal.

Bhaktpur
City of Devotees" or Bhadgaon is another repository of Nepali culture. It has numerous temples, palaces, statues and other relics, which signify its glorious past. The city's well maintained picture gallery has on display one of the finest collections of ancient Tantric Hindu and Buddhist paintings, of particular interest is the palace of 55 windows, built in the 17th century with a golden gate its entrance. The five storied pagoda style temple found is famous all over the world for its magnificent architecture.

Changunarayan
The oldest Pagoda temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu-Preserver of Universe built in 323 A.D. during the period of Lichhavi King Haridutta Verma.