North India & Nepal

Kathmandu
(29 Jan / 1 Feb 1998)

		The Stupa of Bodnath is 6 Km East of Kathmandu and the largest one in Nepal.

The ancient city of Bhaktapur is about 12 Km East of Kathmandu and well worth the trip out of town.

The medieval streets are well preserved and cover quite a large area so allow plenty of time for walking round.

		Just a few of the many people we met as we walked round.

The Golden Temple is a Budhist monastry situated just a few minutes walk from the heart of Patan.

Patan is the second largest town in the Kathmandu valley.

From Kathmandu you get there by crossing the Bagmati river on the South side of town.

Back in Kathmandu the burning Ghats (close to the airport) are an interesting place to spend some time.

Durbar Square lies in the very centre of town.

This Sadhu gentleman was happy to pose for a snap.

The Kala (Black) Bhairab statue is close to the square and represents the Hindu God Shiva in his most fearsome aspect.

The Budhist temple and Stupa of Swayambunath lies on the top of a hill just West of town.

It is known locally as the Monkey Temple for reasons which are quite clear.

We decided to take a short (1 hour) flight out to the Mount Everest region and back.

Mount Everest can be seen on the left (just covered by cloud and slightly behind the peak just in front).

And this is a view of Kathmandu valley as we came back.

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		Patan is the second largest town in the Kathmandu valley.
		From Kathmandu you get there by crossing the Bagmati river on the South side of town.

		This Sadhu gentleman was happy to pose for a snap.
		The Kala (Black) Bhairab statue is close to the square and represents the Hindu God Shiva in his most fearsome aspect.

		The Budhist temple and Stupa of Swayambunath lies on the top of a hill just West of town.
		It is known locally as the Monkey Temple for reasons which are quite clear.

		Mount Everest can be seen on the left (just covered by cloud and slightly behind the peak just in front).
		And this is a view of Kathmandu valley as we came back.