Hanuman Dhoka, also known as Durbar Square in downtown Kathmandu; Patan, technically its own city, just across the river from Kathmandu, and Bhaktapur City, the 15th century capital of Nepal and the largest of the three former Newar kingdoms of the Kathmandu Valley.surface of the capital, Kathmandu, as they pass through in route to outdoor launching pads like Pokhara or Lukla in the Himalayas.But non-trekkers need not ignore or be intimidated by Nepal. The Kathmandu Valley boasts a remarkable seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites that headline a long list of cultural, historical, and religious spectacles – no hiking boots required.Nepal is known throughout the world for its mountainous terrain. It shares a stake in the world’s tallest peak, Mt. Everest, and has, in total, eight mountains taller than 26,000 feet. It’s a number sure to excite any and all adventurers, and it’s why many travelers only skim the Highlighting the Kathmandu Valley’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites are three preserved former kingdoms:
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