Kathmandu Valley

The Kathmandu Valley contains three ancient cities, including the nation’s capital –Kathmandu city. Each of them is an enchanting urban work of art, filled with statues, temples and medievalaces. They provide the setting for an exotic culture highlighted by vibrant festivals and a level of piety rarely encountered elsewhere. Over the centuries, the Valley’s indigenous, Newar inhabitants developed a refined civilization, based on a unique synthesis of Hinduim and Buddhim. The cultural heritage is so rich that eight of the monuments have been designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.