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It is said that king Gun Kamdev founded Kathmandu in the year 723 AD. If
you go by the legend, the area was a lake in the past. A Buddhist deity
named Manjushri liked the place and wanted habitation there. The Buddhist
god then bifurcated the hill to the south and allowed the water to flow
out. As the water flowed out, the region became habitable. Of course, this
is a Buddhist tradition and is different from the one by Hindus. The
origin of the name is still unclear and historians spin new theories every
other day according to their whim and fancies. Nevertheless one of the
more likely theories is that it was named after Kastha-Mandap ("temple of
wood" in Sanskrit). King Laxmi Narashingha Malla commissioned a pagoda
carved from the single tree in 1596 and it might be possible that the same
pagoda is behind its naming.
The Kathmandu valley consists of 3 historic, artistic and cultural towns
namely Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. The combined area of this urban
agglomeration is more than 250 square miles. Kathmandu is the Mecca of
Nepal's traditional culture, arts and cuisines. This is the place for rest
and relaxation and don't have hectic lifestyle that has so become part and
parcel of metropolitans round the world. The easy-day sightseeing takes
you to various historic and artistic temples and monuments. One also
enjoys Kathmandu for nightlife, shopping and for the mountain views.
The must visit sites in Kathmandu start with Pashupatinath Temple. The
Hindus all over the world revere this temple that is dedicated to Lord
Shiva. The ambience is very holy and is marked by burning incense sticks
and religious hymns. Equally holy and magnificent is the Buddhist Pagoda
of Boudhnath. The monastery is the most popular and the biggest in Nepal
and attracts scores of devotees every year. Nearby is another Buddhist
monument known as Machhendranath. The pagoda has a distinct architecture
and is very popular among the followers of Hinyana sect of Buddhism.
Apart from religious structures you have Durbar Square that is very
popular among the tourists. The area has many small but beautiful
monuments that have Historical importance. Nearby is Narayanhity Palace,
the home of Nepal's monarch. Though this place is out of bound for the
tourists, one can very well appreciate the beauty from outside. Apart from
that Kathmandu offers ample options for eateries and shopping. The place
is famous for handicrafts items that can be bought for mementos and gifts.
The embroidered clothes are the other must buy items.
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