The Kathmandu valley provides you ancient Hindus and Buddhist Pilgrims historical places where there are numerous temples, monasteries and Stupas are dominated. All the temples, monasteries and stupas are decorated by enormous arts and architecture. Considered as the home to Pashupatinath Temple for Hindus and Swayambhunath with largest Stupa of Budhism Kathmandu valley offers you ancient Royal Palaces which were built in 12th century with long historical explanation, old museums about political, social and religious happenings in the past, the unique culture and the life style of the people with grand and fascinating mountain views; This valley is surrounded by semi-green hills, terraced fields and towering snow-capped peaks in the backgrounds. Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan are the major towns in the valley. All three are of great historic, cultural and artistic interests. The architectural history of the valley is said to have begun with the Lichhavi and the Malla kings. Today, the ancient monuments and temples with incomparable scope to connoisseurs of art and culture to see and study the different aspects of fine arts in its paintings, sculptures, woodcarving and architecture are the center of attraction for visitors, particularly the seven World Heritage Sites, designated by the Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Not only the ancient temples and monuments that make the valley interesting but also the diverse cultural groups that make their home here. It is the base camp for all visitors to Nepal and a perfect place to explore history and culture of this Himalayan Kingdom.
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