Swayambhu Mahachaitya (Monkey Temple)
Swayambhunath stupa is the oldest stupa in Kathmandu and one of the oldest religious sites in Nepal. The historic landmark has been a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Swayambhunath, or the Monkey temple as it is often referred to, is located on the top of a hill west of Kathmandu, and consists of a main (huge) stupa surrounded by Hindu and Buddhist temples and monuments of great cultural and historical importance. Swayambhunath is achingly beautiful and absolutely fascinating. Besides, the site also offers an amazing panoramic view of the capital city. Explore this must see for every traveler landing in Kathmandu.
This compound frequented by Tibetan pilgrims contains three enormous shining golden statues of Sakyamuni Buddha, a four-armed Chenresig and Guru Rinpoche, constructed in 2003.
Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar)
Hiraṇyavarṇa Mahāvihāra (Nepali: हिरण्यवर्ण महाविहार), also Kwa Baha: (Nepali: क्वबहा:) informally called The Golden Temple with literal meaning "Gold-colored Great Monastery", is a historical vihara (Buddhist monastery) situated in Patan, Nepal.[2]
Patan Museum
Patan Museum is housed in a courtyard within the Northernmost building complex of the Durbar area. The most picturesque setting of the palace that has been created in so small a place by piety and pride is known now to the people as Keshav Narayan Chowk after a temple standing at the center of the courtyard dedicated to Keshavnarayan- a form of Lord Vishnu.This part is recorded in the history as Chaukot Durbar or four-cornered-fort-palace.In an International Campaign by UNESCO for safeguarding the monuments of Kathmandu valley, the Austrian Government joined hands with Nepal Government to preserve Patan Darbar Square
Dattatraya temple
Dattatraya temple is a circular styled (mandala-styled) temple that holds the prestige of being the only shrine, devoted to Dattatreya in Nepal, This unique temple is three-storied high and is built upon a base made of brick and terracotta which extends into the foundation. This base is decorated with numerous carvings in wood and gilded metal. These carvings however are made depicting erotic scenes from the old ages
Pashupatinath Temple
This temple situated on the banks of the holy River Bagmati is the most revered Hindu temple in Nepal. This is a pagoda styled temple, which is built with wooden structures, roofs made of cooper and doors covered with silver sheets. Similar to Varanasi, It’s one of the four most religious sites in Asia dedicated to Shiva that was built in the 5th century once a lingam was found here.
Namo Buddha (Stupa)
From the Buddhist point of view, Namo Buddha is one of the most important religious sites in Nepal. There are three major Buddhist pilgrimage sites: Boudha Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa and Namo Buddha. Namo Buddha is about 40km away from the heart of Kathmandu city. It is in Kavre District in the southeast of the valley
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