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Best Tourist Places in Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal. The city is at an elevation of approximately 1400 meters, in the bowl
– shaped Kathmandu valley. It got its name from the “Kasthmandap Temple”, stood at Darbar Square. Kasth means
‘wood’ in Sanskrit and mandap means ‘covered shelter’, built in 1596 by King Laxmi Narsingh Malla.
You can reach Kathmandu by train, flight or by road from Raxual Junction (RXL). This city has so many sacred places
for Hindus and Buddhist consisting of Pashpatinath, Swaymabhunath, Bodhanath and others.

Best Tourist Places in Kathmandu
“Boudhanath Stupa” is the largest stupa in Nepal and the religious Tibetan Buddhist Temple outside Tibet. It is
located in the eastern outskirts of the city. This was probably built in the 14 th century. The Stupa looks like a giant
mandala, the nine levels of stupa represent the mythical Mt. Meru, center of the cosmos, and the 13 rings from the base
to the pinnacle symbolize the path to enlightenment. At the bottom, the stupa is surrounded by an irregular 16 – sided
wall, with frescoes in the niches. In addition to the five dhyani Buddhas, Bodhanath stupa is closely associated with the
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Padmapani), whose 108 forms are depicted in sculptures around the base.

Best Tourist Places in Kathmandu
The “Swayambhunath Stupa” is located at the top of the western edge of the city. Tourists are also called it a monkey
temple. You have to step up from the 365 stairs form the eastern side or you may hire a taxi to reach up from the west
side. On the eastern way you will see a12 feet tall gate containing a huge Tibetan prayer. The central Buildings and
decorations are rich with its Buddhist symbols. The Five Dhyani Buddhas are further honoured with the special shrines
at the base of the stupa. There are a lot of things which can amaze you.

Best Tourist Places in Kathmandu
“Pashupatinath Temple” is a famous, sacred Hindu temple on the banks of Bagmati River, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The temple complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
These are the best places in Kathmandu, where you can visit round the year.