Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal
resembles a medieval city. It is a city of temples and shrines and living
Gods, where worship of God and Goddesses is a legend and public part of
daily life. The Pagoda was invented here which was later exported to China
and Japan. The top attractions of Kathmandu include the Durbar Square that
is the heart of the city. The square has more than 50 Temples and shrines 
within a few blocks of one another Durbar means "King" and it was from
the Royal Palace on the square that the kings of Nepal once ruled.
BOUDHNATH
One of the world’s largest stupa, Boudha is generally acknowledged to be the most important Tibetan Buddhist monument outside Tibet. Tibetans simply call it CHORTEN CHEMPO "Great Stupa". It has now become the Mecca of Tibetan exiles in Nepal. Walking around Boudhnath one often fins men wearing long braids wrapped around their heads. Many of these pilgrims carry their own prayer wheels, which they spin incessantly.
PATAN CITY
Also known, as Lalitpur is famous for metalworkers. It is 6 Kms Southeast
of Kathmandu City across the southern bank of River Bagmati. Patan is the
ideal place to shop cast metal figures of Buddhist 
and Hindu deities. Within the courtyard of the Temple of 1000 Buddha’s
there are several more metalworkers’ shop.
PASHUPATINATH
The temple of Pashupatinath is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated 5 Kms East of Kathmandu on the banks of sacred Bagmati River. It is a pagoda style temple with a gilt roof and richly carved silver doors. During the festival of Shivratri, held in the month of February or March thousand of pilgrims from all over Nepal and India descend on Pashupatinath.
BHADGAON CITY
Bhadgaon ( Bhaktapur) is the home of medieval, art and architecture lies 14 Kms east of Kathmandu City. It is also known as the wood carving capital of Nepal. The main square of the city contains innumerable temples and other architectural showpieces like the Lion Gate the palace of 55 Windows, the Batsala Temple.
HOTELS
5 Star *****: Yak n Yeti, Annapurna, Everest, Holiday Inn Soaltee
4 Star ****: Sherpa, Vaishali, and Blue Star
3 Star *** Mountain, Harati
2 Star **: Thamel, Ambassador