Morning sightseeing of Kathmandu.The Kathmandu Valley has an exotic setting. It is surrounded by a tier of green mountain wall above which tower mighty snow-capped peaks. The history of the Valley, according to the legends, begin s with Swayambhu, or the "the self existent".Later sightseeing Pashupatinath and Boudha. The Pashupati is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal.There are linga images of Shiva along with statues,shrines and temples dedicated to other deities in the complex.Bouddhanath is among the largest stupas in South Asia, & it has become the focal point of Tibetian Buddhism in Nepal.The white mound looms 36 meters overhead.Later sightseeing of Patan,an ancient city situated on the southern bank of the river Bagmati & is about 5 kms southeast of Kathmandu.The city is full of Budhist monuments & Hindu temples with fine bronze gateways,guardian deities and wonderful carvings. |