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Bungamati, Khokana & Kirtipur Bungamati
Bungamati
is a classic Newari village dating from the 16th century. It sits atop a
spur above the Bagmati river. In the centre of the lively village square
is the large Rato Machhendranath Temple, a shikhara-style temple rather
than a pagoda.
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Khokana
Khokana is another Newari village, a short walk across the paddy fields from Bungamati
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Kirtipur
The
ancient town of Kirtipur is built on a hill overlooking
the Kathmandu Valley. Kirtipur was once an independent kingdom,
and because of its strategic hilltop location, it was the last
kingdom conquered by King Prithvi Narayan Shah when he unified
Nepal in the late 18th century. Perhaps as a result of
Kirtipur's legendary stubbornness, the town has been relatively
unaffected by the rapid development that has changed Kathmandu
so dramatically in recent years. The town is most interesting
simply as a place to catch a glimpse of traditional Nepali
culture. The streets are full of activity, as are the farm
fields below the town. Strolling through Kirtipur's narrow
lanes, you will come across several small temples. Of particular
interest is the three-story Bagh Bhairav Mandir, one of the
oldest and best-preserved Newar pagodas in the valley.
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