"The Kathmandu Valley" Kathmandu by Peter_P

Kathmandu Travel Guide: 873 reviews and 2,196 photos

Kathmandu

Bouddhanath Stupa lies about 6 km to the east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the Valley. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design.

Patan

Durbar Square, like its counterpart in Kathmandu, is an enchanting melange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. Listed as a World Heritage Site, the former royal palace complex is the center of Patan’s religious and social life

Bhaktapur

Taumadhi Square lies to the east of Durbar Square reached by a narrow brick-paved lane. The towering five-roofed Nyatapol temple presides over the square. The monument gracefully soars into the sky atop a five-story plinth. The stairway leading up to the temple is flanked by stone figures of deities and mythical beasts, each 10 times more powerful than the one immediately below.

Last visit to Kathmandu: Oct 2002
Intro Written Jan 17, 2003
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Reviews (10)

Walking in the Valley Off The Beaten Path (1)

Many small villages, like Bungamati and Kokhana, are worth visiting. You can walk from one to another, it's only one... more travel advice

Swoyambhu Nath Stupa Things to Do (7)

It lies about 3 km. west of down town Kathmandu. There are two different ways to reach for this site. One is from the... more travel advice

Mountain Flight Things to Do (7)

Many companies offer these 'mountain flights'. From Kathmandu airport you fly over the well-known peaks of Nepal :... more travel advice

Cremations Things to Do (7)

Definitly a must-do. I know that some people don't like to see it, but it's a part of the life of a Hindu or... more travel advice

Shopping (1)
Mandala's and Kalachacra's

Hotels (1)
Nice view on the mountains

Travelogues (3)

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JourneyOf1 Sep 30, 2004 at 10:02 AM

A magical journey indeed. Nice page, must have been a great trip. Greetings>>>>Yvette
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gopeace Aug 26, 2004 at 7:04 AM

You have marvellous pictures...I wish I can go back to Nepal soon ;-)
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harirasik May 4, 2004 at 12:16 AM

nice page of my country..........thanx
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radz Apr 2, 2004 at 9:09 PM

Nice page !
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scrooge1947 Nov 16, 2003 at 10:38 AM

Great photos and info, really enjoyed the visit.
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Janni67 Nov 16, 2003 at 5:29 AM

A fascinating page with great pics and travelogues!
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Bigjones Oct 2, 2003 at 8:08 AM

Well done Peter. Great page with interesting information and nice pics. Nice travelogues too.
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eelaine Sep 17, 2003 at 3:12 AM

great page.. love your shopping tips! :) i'll keep that in mind when i visit nepal.. thanks! :)
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may1273 Sep 9, 2003 at 2:22 AM

Hello Never been to any Mountain Flights before. Much be very interesting.. Great page.
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vesna04 Aug 29, 2003 at 10:06 AM

cool page :)