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With its three ancient Nepalese royal cities, Kathmandu Valley, at the foot of the mighty Himalayas, contains some of the most precious treasures in Asia along with a truly unique and medieval atmosphere. However, the beauty of this country and its historic buildings have for many years been out of the reach of most foreigners. And even today, Nepalis are full of mystique. Kathmandu became increasingly important during the reign of the Malla sovereigns who created one of the city's main landmarks, Durbar Square. The Taleju Temple is located in the heart of the Durbar district. It is believed that in the 10th Century, King Gunakamadeva II founded the town. He moved his residence from Patan to today's Kathmandu. However, little of the architecture of that time has survived to the present day. The heart of Durbar Square, the richly decorated and spacious Hanuman Dhoka Palace, dates back much earlier. Not only because of its famous carved peacock windows but also due to its museu ....
Katmandu or Kantipur is the capital of Nepal. It lies in the hilly region of Nepal, near the confluence of the Bagmati and Bishnumati Rivers. It is located at an elevation of 4,344 feet (1,324 meters) above sea level. It was founded in 723 AD by King Gunakamadeva. Its early name was Manju-Patan. The present name “Kathmandu” refers to a wooden temple ( Kath, “wood”; mandir, “temple” or “edifice”. Kastamandap which is said to have been built from the wood of a single tree by Raja Lachmina Singh in 1596 was a kettledrum from which the name of the city was derived. The Kastamandap still stands in the central square and is used for the accommodation of ....