Steve Allan
January 13, 2002
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Kritipur is situated on a ridge 6
km southwest of Kathmandu. The ancient township is a natural
fortress and has a proud and courageous history. The Chilamchu
stupa and the temple of Bagh Bhairav are major sights here.
Kirtipur offers quaint streets lined with artistic houses and
temple squares. The people are known for their skill in building
and weaving.
Dakshin kali & Chovar
Dakshinkali and Chobhar. The
temple of Dakshinkali is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali and
is one of the most popular places of worship in Kathmandu,
located 22 km from the city center on the southern of the Valley
past Pharping village, the shrine is especially crowded on
Tuesdays and Saturdays when animal sacrifices are offered to the
deity. On the way back, stop at Chobhar gorge. The narrow gash
in the hills was made by Lord Manjushree to drain out the lake
which once covered the Valley.
Bungmati
A 16th century settlement where
Machindra, a Rain God of India was invited to settle with his
people at the time of a big draught. Later a shrine of Machendra
was established at the place where the village of Bungamati now
lies. Walking through this town reminds you of a life of 17th
century human habitants.
Shanku
Shankhu, in the north-east part of
the valley is famous for secret goddess, the Bajra Jogini who is
believed to have persuaded Manjushree to drain the water of the
lake which once occupied the Valley floor.
Daman
For a view of the breathtaking
grandeur of the world's highest peaks from the far west of
Dhaulagiri to the east of Mt. Everest, there is no better place
than Daman. It lies eighty kilometers south-west of Kathmandu on
the mountain highway known as Tribhuvan Rajpath and has a view
tower fitted with a long range telescope.
Nagarkot
Nagarkot, located 32 kilometers
east of Kathmandu, is one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur
district and is renowned for its spectacular sunrise view of the
Himalaya when the weather is clear. Visitors often travel to
Nagarkot from Kathmandu to spend the night so that they can be
there for the breathtaking sunrise. Nagarkot has become famous
as one of the best spots to view Mount Everest as well as other
snow-topped peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. It
also offers an excellent view of the Indrawati river valley to
the east. With an elevation of 2,195 meters, Nagarkot also
offers a panoramic view of the Valley and is described by
visitors as a place whose beauty endures year round.
Nepal
