With surrounded with huge peaks, blossoming valleys, arresting lakes and rivers; Nepal is famous for cultural heritage too, mainly Kathmandu Valley. The artistic riches of Kathmandu valley is reflects in the six UNESCO World Heritage sites Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath Temple; Durbar squares of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur which is well-off in art and architecture. The big Buddhist holy place, Swayambhunath located on the top of a hill west of the Kathmandu city which is identified as the 'Monkey Temple'. From its peak region, Swayambhunath presents excellent views of Kathmandu valley. Besides, to the eastern side of the capital city is Boudhanath, the sacred centre for Buddhist people in Nepal. Another, popular holy temple in Nepal listed in world heritage is Pashupatinath which is also one of the most major Lord Shiva temples that attracts devotees. Situated on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple put up in pagoda design has golden cover and wonderfully imprinted silver doors.
In addition, tour to Durbar Square region of Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur city will let you visit areas spread with temples, with eye-catching architectures. Hanuman Dhoka, the older and important palace of Kathmandu named after Monkey God, Hanuman. Likewise, you will go around temple of Kumari, the Living Goddess which is alluring. Similarly, in Bhaktapur, you will travel around Bhaktapur Durbar Square, The Temple of Batsala Devi, The Golden Gate, Dattatraya Temple, Nyatapola Temple etc. Patan's Durbar Square is full of temples, with a far better architecture. In addition, over 185 bahals and 600 stupas are found all the way around. And the main places to visit in this area are Krishna Temple, The Ashokan Stupas, Mahaboudha, Rudra Varna Mahavihar, Kumbheshwor, Jagatnarayan Temple, Acchheswo and more.
Also, another destination to visit is the ancient and oldest Changu Narayana temple which is surrounded by woods with Champak trees and a tiny village, known as Changu Village. Plus, Nagarkot is the next popular place to go for which offer huge mountain views. It is located 32 km east of Kathmandu at an elevation of 2175m. You will witness Himalayan peaks like Manaslu (8463m.), Langtang (7246m.), Ganesh Himal (7111m.), Gaurishanker (7134m.) etc.
