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Place in Bagmati, Nepal
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Kirtipur is a town in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, 5 km southwest of Kathmandu on a rocky hill between 1,300-1,500 m in elevation. It is one of the oldest settlements in the valley, and was an ancient capital of Nepal.
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A Hindu Temple that was built in 1673; it lost the original fourth roof in the 1934 earthquake.
A Narayan Temple is at the centre with lions and griffons.
Hindu temple; large collection of spears and shields dating from a massive defeat by Prithvi Narayan Shah in 1768.
Ascent aboard gondolas to the top of Chandragiri Hills for majestic views of Kathmandu and Himalayas (on a clear day at least) and a Hindu temple.
One of the big parks in the western part of the Kathmandu.
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Authentic Newari restaurant set in traditional clay-brick courtyard architecture inspired by ancient Newa households. Serves classic dishes including chatamari, yomari, samay baji, choila, and bara, with traditional brass dinnerware. Live music on weekend evenings.
Offers Newari and international dishes.
Newari food served in Newari style with waiters in Newari dress.
large rooms, some with views toward the mountains; restaurant.
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