Monday, January 11, 2010

City Of Temples - Kathmandu

Capital and the largest city of Nepal, Kathmandu is situated in the heart of the Himalaya mountains and stands at an elevation of approximately 1400 m from sea level. Considered by some to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world, it is rich in culture and tradition. City of Kathmandu is named after a structure in Durbar Square called Kaasthamandap which means woodhouse in sanskrit. This unique temple was built from a single tree with no irons or nails.A golden heaven to the most famous artists in the world, it has the old palace of Newar kings, Kathmandu Durbar Square along with numerous other buildings which range from temples, stupas and palaces.
           Here are some pictures from and around Kathmandu. Hope you will enjoy them.


































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