Welcome to Nepal, to the kingdom of high Himalayan mountains and deep gorges valleys, and exotic wildlife and also the unique cultures. Nepal offers an incredible and incomparable scope to connoisseurs of art and culture to see and study the different aspects of fine arts in its painting, sculpture, woodcarving and architecture.
No wonder Nepal is known for the land of the Everest, highest mountain in the world, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the only Hindu Kingdom in the world and so on. But what attracts so many to Nepal is it's beauty and the simplicity of its people. Roughly rectangular in shape, the Kingdom of Nepal is a landlocked country that is situated between China in the north and India in the east, west and south. The land extends roughly 885 km east to west and 193 km north to south. Altitude ranges from near sea level to 8,848 meters above it - the summit of Mt. Everest, the highest peak of the planet.
The three main historic cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur with numerous historical culture monuments, old palaces, shrines and temples, ageless traditions and legends make a living museum. The Kathmandu Valley boasts seven UNESCO World Cultural Heritages Sites all within a radius of 20 km.
Kathmandu:-
It is the capital city of Nepal, which represents a unique cultural cauldron of the country, where people from varied backgrounds have come together. Here all religion form a unique blend of religious creating a homogeneous and sophisticated culture and civilization.
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Patan:-
The ancient city of Patan, lying 5km southeast of Kathmandu, is known as Lalitpur. In other words we can say it is the city of fine arts. The city is full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments. The diversity of medieval culture that allowed both Hinduism and Buddhism to flourish has left a rich legacy of impressive sightseeing in the city.
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Bhaktapur:-
Bhaktapur covers an area of 4 squares miles. The city of devotees still retains a medieval charm and visitors to this ancient town are treated to myriad wonders of cultural and artistic achievements. The past glory of the Malla rulers continues to be reflected at the Durbar Square. Pottery and waving are its traditional industries. It is famous for woodcarving.
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