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The historic city Patan (Lalitpur)
is situated at 6 km southeast of
downtown Kathmandu across the Bagmati river, it is also known
as Lalitpur. Patan is the ideal place to shop cast metal figures
of Buddhist and Hindu deities.Named after the legendary King
Janak, Janakpur was the capital of the ancient Indian Kingdom
Mithila. Janakpur was the native country of goddess Sita,
the wifeof the Hindu God Rama and the heroine of the great
Hindu epic "Ramayana" .
Janakpur is one of the few places of Terai where a lot of
ponds can be found. Most of the ponds
have spritual values where pilgrims love to dive.Today Janakpur
stands as the most cleanest and interesting place among all
the towns of Terai.
There are many monuments of historical significance for the
visit like, Krishna Mandir, Mahaboudha, Hiranya Verna Mahavihar,
Kumbheshwor, Jagatnarayan Temple, The Ashokan Stupas, Achheswor
Mahavihar etc.
Entrance
fee Rs.50 per person.
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| Around Patan: Village Bungamati
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It is situated
about 12 k m
south of Kathmandu, which is lise near of Patan. The twin villages
of Bungamati and Khokana date from 16th century and typical
ancient Newar Villages. About 5000 people live in Bungmati an d
3000 inhabitants in Khonkana. In between the two settlements
is the temple of Karya Binayak. Just like Bungmati, Khokana
is a compact village. Running through it is a wide main street,
which was built after the 1934 earthquake. In the middle of
the street is the temple of Sikali Mai, Khokana's guardian mother
goddess. Khokana has long been famous as an oil-pressing center
where mustard seeds are pressed using traditional methods.
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| KIRTIPUR AND CHOBHAR: TOP
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It is a small town,
8 km south-west of Kathmandu on the top of a hill. The ancient
township is a natural fortress and has a proud and courageous
history. It was founded by Shiva Deva between 1099 and 1126.
It was apart of kingdom of Patan after the division of Kathmandu
valley in 1482. Historically, this city is famous for its resistance
against the invasion of Gorkhas. The King of Gorkha, Prithivi
Narayan Shah attacked there time to conquer this city. The city
is historically and artistically important. There are many small
and big temples and stupas scattered around the city. The C hilamchu
Stupa and the temple of Bagh Bhairav are major sights here.
Kirtipur offers quaint streets lined with artistic houses and
temple squares. The people are known for their skill in building
and weaving.
Chobhar Gorge is situated nine kilometers South-west of Kathmandu,
this place is famous for its gorge. All of the water of the
valley drain through it. There is a small but picturesque temple
of Adinath on the top of a hill. From this top one can have
a panoramic view of snow capped mountain peaks. |
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