Nepal has so many things to offer
for sightseeing. The Himalayan views, the culture and traditions,
the historical architectures, its people and a lot more myths
and mysteries which are a part of the daily life of the people
of Nepal. Kathmandu, which is also the capital city of Nepal,
is the first arrival point for most visitors. This small valley
surrounded by mountains is divided into the three major towns
of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. These were once three small
kingdoms and to this day retain their own rich artistic styles
and traditions.
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Durbar
Square means 'Palace Courtyard' where the king of Kathmandu
once lived. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. Clustered
around Durbar Square are the old Royal Palace which has been
converted into a well-equipped museum. Numerous other beautiful
temples, shrines, Kumari Bahal 'House of the living Goddess',
Kastamandap, a house build from the wood of a single tree and
other small temples are scattered everywhere in the square.
The main palace building is nine storied high and anyone can
visit to the top and experience a panoramic view of the city.
Patan's
Durbar Square is a concentrated mass of temples, the most stunning
display of Newari architecture to be seen in Nepal. Listed as
a World Heritage Site, the former Royal Palace complex is the
center of Patan's religious and social life, and houses a museum
contain a array of bronze statues and religious objects. One
remarkable monument here is a 17th century temple dedicated
to the Hindu God Lord Krishna built entirely of stone.
Bhaktapur
Durbar Square is much larger and more spacious than Kathmandu's
and much less crowded with temples than Patan's. The disasterous
earthquake in 1934 destroyed many of the beautiful monuments
in the square and it is now marked only by empty platforms where
they once stood. 
Boudhanath
is the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal and is one of the biggest
in the world. It is the religious center for the Buddhist population
of Nepal and for Tibetans. Surrounding this stupa are monasteries
and many small Tibetan handicraft shops 