Patan is also known as Lalitpur or the "city of fine arts" and is the oldest city in the valley. This Buddhist City is said to have been founded by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. Patan is the cradle of arts and architecture of the valley, a great center both of the Newari Buddhist

Bhaktapur or Bhadgaon which lies 14 km east of Kathmandu. The meaning the Bhadgaon is “city of devotees". It is the home of medieval art & architecture and still retains its rich medieval aroma. A city of farmers is also known for its pottery and weaving. It is the most charming and

The road access to Changunarayan, 18 kms east of Kathmandu is from behind Bhaktapur. Alternatively, it is a 45 minutes walk up from the Sankhu road, across the Manohara River, using the old pilgrim’s route or a pleasant half-day hike along the ridge from Nagarkote on the eastern valley rim.

Boudhanath Stupa, the biggest Stupa in Nepal, lies about 7 km east of the capital. The Boudhanath Stupa, also called by many as Khasti Chaitya, is one of the oldest stupas in the country. After 1959, many Tibetans arrived and settled in Boudhanath area. The Stupa, a well-known

Pashupatinath Temple is situated 5 kms east of Kathmandu on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River, with its astonishing architectural beauty, stands as a symbol of faith, religion, culture and tradition. Regarded as the most sacred temple of Hindu Lord Shiva in the world, the