The Valley is a melting pot of cultures, and over the ages, a rich agricultural landscape and peaceful co-existance of both Hindus and Buddhists for centuries, meant that several points of interest are there in the valley. We have divided these attractions into the three districts of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur
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Singha Durbar is a grand, imposing palace built in the neo-classical style. It was once the private residence of Rana Prime Ministers and is now the official seat of the government. It used to be a huge building with many courtyards and the biggest private residence in Asia. However, most of it was destroyed by fire not quite long before and only the western half has been rebuilt |
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Also known as Bhimsen Stambha (Tower), Dharahara is a 50.5 meter tower built by Prime Minister Bhimsen Thapa in 1832. Situated near the General Post Office, the tower is one of Kathmandu's best-known monuments. From the top of the tower, one has a panoramic view of the whole Kathmandu Valley. It is not open for the public. |
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This is the present Royal Palace. At the south there is the famous historic water-spout of Narayanhity from which the Palace derives its name. Special permission has to be obtained to go inside the Royal Palace compound.This is the place where the infamous roral masaccre happened in June 2001 |
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