Temples, Festivals, Foods and More

The rich tapestry of the cultural heritage of Nepal is synthesized in the Kathmandu Valley, the home of the ancient and sophisticated Newari culture. Kathmandu Valley is divided into 3 major cities – Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur and their respective Durbar squares. Kirtipur and Thimi are two other smaller municipalities. There are seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Valley. Beautiful monuments with a touch of history and culture warmly welcomes you to experience the ‘experience’.

Kathmandu

This historical place has witnessed the ups and downs of our nation as kings ruled our country one after other from this very place. This place carries the glorious history of rulers of Nepal. The majestic Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the most significant durbar squares of the valley. This place remains the most remarkable legacy of Kathmandu’s traditional architecture. This complex of palace buildings, courtyards and pagoda temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla Kings of Kathmandu..

Lalitpur

This UNESCO heritage site, located in the center of Lalitpur is one of the most visited area in Nepal. The architecture and history can be seen in the temples, palaces and houses and best reflect the culture of this country and the glorious history. Located just a few kilometers from Kathmandu City, the Durbar Square Patan is one of the three main Durbar Squares in Kathmandu Valley and offers a perfect combination between ancient history and culture and modern yet interesting lifestyle of the younger generations.

Bhaktapur

The Bhaktapur Durbar Square is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been home to the royal family of Bhaktapur back in the days. Bhaktapur , locally known as ‘Khwopa’ is a Newa city with a lot of history. The visitors can explore the entire complex of Bhaktapur Durbar Square that consists of four different squares – Dattatreya Square, Taumadhi Square, Durbar Square and Pottery Square .Major attractions here are the Bhaktapur royal palaces along with several temples and other ancient structures dated back to the 17th and the 18th century.