Kathmandu

Kathmandu is the capital and largest metropolitan city of Nepal. The city is the urban core of the Kathmandu Valley in the Himalayas, which also contains two sister cities namely Patan or Lalitpur, 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) to its southeast and Bhaktapur, 14 kilometers (8.7 mi) to its east. It is also acronymed as 'KTM'. The city’s rich history is nearly 2000 years old, as inferred from an inscription in the valley. Its religious affiliations are dominantly Hindu followed by Buddhism. People of other religious beliefs also live in Kathmandu giving it a cosmopolitan culture. The city of Kathmandu was named after a structure in Durbar Square called Kasthamandap, which is a Sanskrit word, Kastha is “wood” and Mandap is “covered shelter.” In 1596, King Laxmi Narsingh Malla built this unique temple, which is also called Maru Sthal.

Kathmandu is known as the city of Temples, here are many Hindus temples of various gods and Buddhist monuments. Historically and religious places are also the most attractions of Nepal. The gateway of Tourists attraction. Kathmandu has 07 world heritage sites among them two are Hindus temples, two are Buddhist monastery and three are historically and religious places. Pashupati nath the famous Hindus temple also known as the lord of animals. Kathmandu Durbar Square which are made by woods and which was the kingdom of Malla King, the place where God still exits. Boudhanath and Swyambhu are the Buddhist monuments.  Patan Durbar square The heritage of The architectural , Bhaktapur Durbar square is also known as pottery square and Changunarayan temple where the history starts.