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Durbar Square   Kathmandu

Durbar Square, Kathmandu

 101 Reviews  On Saturday(19-11-2011) was extremely lucky to get a glimpse of the "Living Child Goddess(Kumari)" at the Kumari Mahal situated in Durbar Square.The "Child Goddess" occasionally comes to the balcony... 

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Bodhnath Stupa   Kathmandu

Bodhnath Stupa, Kathmandu

 44 Reviews  The stupa at Boudha has been for centuries the most important landmark along the Tibet-Kathmandu trade route and today is in many regards the national symbol for Nepal. The Tibetans call it Chorten... 

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Thamel   Kathmandu

Thamel, Kathmandu

 17 Reviews  Our trek guide, Amrit, also runs Nepali Kitchen with his wife. He meets you in the morning, and takes you to market to buy the ingredients you'll be cooking. Then back to his home in Thamel where his... 

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Pashupatinath   Kathmandu

Pashupatinath, Kathmandu

 38 Reviews  Pashupatinath Shiva Temple (Shiva is Pashupati) is walking distance from Boudha Stupa (or a short taxi ride) and this Hindu temples is the oldest in Kathmandu and is an UNESCO World Heritage Sites and... 

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Mountain Flight   Kathmandu

Mountain Flight, Kathmandu

 20 Reviews  If in Nepal and unable to trek into the Himalayas then the easiest way to view the Mighty Himalayas including Mount Everest is by taking the one hour "Mountain Flight " tours from Kathmandu... 

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Swayambhunath   Kathmandu

Swayambhunath, Kathmandu

 57 Reviews  We walked here from Thamel. Entrance fee was, I think, NPR250. This ancient stupa sits on top of a green hill. This has been a religious site for more than 2500 years. To get to the temple you must... 

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Bhaktapur   Kathmandu

Bhaktapur, Kathmandu

 15 Reviews  Hi, agree with most of your comment and still the same now but they are trying to improve. Few tips, just prepare before hand and fill the visa or arrival form while you are still on the flight (they... 

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Kathmandu area   Kathmandu

Kathmandu area, Kathmandu

 34 Reviews  I have recently finished volunteering at a orphanage in Kathmandu and i would like to recommend the experience to anyone wanting to volunteer in Nepal. The small orphanage called CHEF(Child Helping... 

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Tibetan Refugee Camp   Kathmandu

Tibetan Refugee Camp, Kathmandu

 3 Reviews  Have not been to Tibet and so decided to visit the Tibetan Refugee Camp. Many of these refugees crossed the border into Nepal from Tibet when the Dalai Lama fled from the Red Chinese army. The Dalai... 

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Kumari - the living godess!

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She is a sweet little girl - but she never smiles. And every movement of her has a deep meaning. She is a living godess embodying the Taleju godess!Those girls get choosen by a lengthy and also shocking process - and the one that does not get shocked or does not start to cry when seeing blood and skulls og goats gets chosen. From that time on they live in the house of the Kumari at the Durbar Square. But they are not allowed to smile, laugh or showing any emotions and have to stay inside of the house most of the time. She is said to leave the house only about ten times a year and this is mostly the case for religious celebrations and blessing the king. Not the easiest life for a child.People come to her to ask for blessings and other help. This lifestyle suddenly changes, when she turns "impure" - which means she starts to bleed froma wound or the menstruation starts..........and she has...

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The Road to Tibet - meet&greet with the Maoists!

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On the way fromKathmandu to the Tibetan border you can enjoy a beautiful countryside. The road meanders along the river through the valleys and climbs up higher and higher. During monsoon time there are plenty of landslides that slow down the pace - but this gives you an even better chance to soak up this magnificent landscape.During my time the clashes between the people and the king´s army were finished, the king gave up his totalitarian power and talks between the democratic parties and the Maoist rebels had started. Because of that there were no strict road blockades by the Maoists anymore, but they still stopped our bus asking for a "good-will" donation for their movement. We were stopped by the students movement of the Maoists - they were actually really friendly. So I gave the smallest amount possible (10Rs) but still got a receipt, in case we get stopped again later on the way.I...

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Swamyambhunath - the best view over the city!

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The Swayambhunath Stupa is suposed to be the oldest stupa of Nepal and welcomes pilgrims of Hindu belief as well as of Bhuddist belief. Situated on a hill on the outskirts of Kathmandu, gives the best opportunity to enjoy the panorama over the complete city. So it is certainly worth to clim the steep and exhausting long steps all the way up - dont miss it!BUT be aware of the monkey "gangs". They take what they can get :-)

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The Buddhist quarter around the Bodnath Stupa

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The Bodnath Stupa is the biggest buddhist stupa in the world. Situated in the heart of Bodnath quarter, it is embraced by monasteries and gompas. Compared with Pashupatinath you can feel the much more relaxed atmosphere, with a constant mass of buddhist pilgrims and monks circling the stupa. It is a nice place to relax for a couple of hours from Kathmandu´s hectic. The best place for that is one of the rooftop cafes.........

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Dizzling Pashupatinath

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Pashupatinath is the place of the most important Hindu Temple in nepal. Situated on the bank of the Bagmati River it is the place for cremations along the Ghats. Just like in Varanasi the ashes will be put into the Bagmati, which finally leads into the Ganges.Pashupatinath is a very hectic place with many pilgrims, sadhus, ongoing cremations and tourist touts.From the opposite side you can follow the rituals with the necessary distance and respect, along the huge number of temples and shrines.

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Kathmandu`s Durbar Square

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The Durbar Square is the heart of the old town of Kathmandu. There you can find the old king´s palace circled by temples with this unique Nepali rooftop archtecture. Besides the vivid market on it, this place is also the cultural and religious center of the city. You can visit the house of a living godess - the Kumari (another tip).

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Sadhus - meeting the holy men!

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Sadhus are holy men according to Hindu belief. They give up all common needs and go on a constant pilgrimage. By doing so, they already seperate their soul from the body during lifetime and can go straight into Nirwana. Because of this lifetime seperation, their bodies dont get cremated after death.BUT that does not mean they do without everything. In Pashupatinath is a huge painting of one Baba. When I asked for him, someone told me he would be in the USA at the moment, but I could take a look at his house. HOUSE? And yes, I was shown to a small house and through the window you could see a prefectly equiped office with phone, fax and so on.....PLUS there are also part-time-sadhus, who just dress up like Sadhus and sit in major tourist areas for half a day and earn a good income with that :-)

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Walkin through the lanes of Kathmandu

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Kathmandu is a breathtaking city - and I dont mean the massive airpolution, which will take your breath, too. No, Im talking about the crowded alleys and vivid markets around every corner. Just walking along the lanes is an adventure for itself!

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Amazing woodcarvings of Bhaktapur

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Nepali artists, especially from Bhaktapur are famous for their woodcarving skills. This unique technique was so popular that these artists were invited to neighbouring countries like Tibet and India. Take a look at those "special" pictures! But every pillar, window or door is magnificently decorated - just amazing!

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Pittoresque Patan

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Of all the beautiful Durba Squares of the three Kingdom Cities in the Kathmandu Valley, the one of Patan (formerly known as Lalitpur) is the one that fascinates me most! You really feel like in a timeshift to the past with all those well-preserved tempels, monuments and shrines. The whole area is preserved like in ancient times!

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