The valley is situtated at an altitude of 1336 meter above sea level and covers an area of 218 sq miles. The rich tapestry of the culture heritage of Nepal is synthesized in the Kathmandu valley, the home of the ancient and sophisticated Newari culture. The Newars are the indigenous inhabitants of the valley and the creators of the splendid civilizations of its three cities – Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. The skillfully-built temples and places, delicately-engraves stone and metal images, carved wooden columns and pillars, and the history laden shrines and chaityas of these three historical cities stand testimony to the Newar’s artistic achievements.
Changu Narayan; Situated at the end of a long ridge runs well into the Valley, it is said to have been built by King Hari Dutta in 323 AD and said to be the oldest temple in the Valley. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979. You can make a day trip and visit also Bkaktapur.
Dashain or Durga Puja; The Dashain festival is the most important festival of the Nepalese. The entire country is in enthusiastic holiday mood at the time of the festival. Dashain is the longest and the most auspicious festival in the Nepalese annual calendar, celebrated by Nepalese of all caste and creed throughout the country. The fifteen days of celebration occurs during the bright lunar fortnight ending on the day of the full moo
Gaijatra;
The festival of "Gai Jatra" (the procession of cows) which is one of the most popular festivals, is generally celebrated in the Nepalese month of Bhadra (August-September).This festival has its roots in the belief that the god of death, Yamaraj, must be feared and hence worshipped.
Ghode Jatra
Ghode Jatra, the Horse Racing Day falls on Darhsa Shrad Aunsi of the month Chaitra (March/April). A grand horse parade takes place at Tundikhel, the central point of the city reputed to have been in the former days the largest parade ground in Asia.
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