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	Kathmandu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Kirats are the first documented rulers of the Kathmandu Valley, the remains of their palace are said to be in Patan near Hiranyavarna Mahavihara (called "Patukodon").
		The pollution level in Kathmandu during winter months is now comparable to some of the most polluted cities in the world and mirrors that of Seoul, South Korea during the early 1980s while that nation was rapidly industrializing.
		The major sources of air pollution in Kathmandu are vehicle emissions, and the effluvium from numerous unregulated brick kilns scattered across the Kathamndu region.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kathmandu (961 words)

	Keith Dowman / The Power Places of Kathmandu
		In the traditional religious society of the Kathmandu Valley, which is controlled by the favor of the gods, the primary place of communication with them is at their residences.
		Although the Kathmandu Valley as the playground of the gods, residing in their power places, is still the potent vision of traditional devotees and pilgrims, the latter part of the twentieth century is seeing radical change.
		Underlying the Valley Mandala is the cosmic ocean, the abode of the naga water spirits, and in this elemental watery stratum the cosmic turtle lies motionless.
	www.keithdowman.net /books/ppk.htm (10985 words)

	Around The World - Nepal
		Kathmandu is a magically romantic place where, fact entwines with fiction, myth with legend, religion with mysticism, adventure with meditation and modern-day governance with tradition.
		Kathmandu city is the largest in Nepal and is surrounded by green hills all over.
		Kathmandu Valley has long been a cultural and racial melting pot with people coming from both east and west.
	www.indiatravelite.com /discoverworld/nepalkathmandu.htm (717 words)

	Kathmandu Valley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Kathmandu valley, located in the Kingdom of Nepal, lies at the crossroads of ancient civilizations of Asia, and has at least 130 important monuments, including several places of pilgrimage for the Hindus as well as the Buddhists.
		Kathmandu valley was accorded the status of a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1979.
		It is rich in culture and the valley itself is and has been the cultural and political hub of Nepal.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kathmandu_valley (150 words)

	CULTUREFOCUS: Nepal photos. Pictures from Kathmandu and an Everest trek.
		In dramatic contrast to the valleys and plains are the high mountains of the Himalaya that rise in the north of Nepal.
		The Kathmandu Valley is more than an open-air museum of fascinating temples, it is home to a large population that is a diverse mix of cultures and ethnic groups.
		Beyond the temples and bustle of the towns of the Kathmandu Valley rise the mountains of the Nepal Himalaya - the 'Abode of Snows'.
	www.culturefocus.com /nepal.htm (911 words)

	Earthfoot Ecotour in the Kathmandu Valley - Nepal
		Founded in the 7th century, Bungmati is home to one of the most important Gods of the Kathmandu Valley known as Matsyendranath, the God of Rain and compassion, worshipped equally by Hindus and Buddhists, and accredited by local people with the introduction of rice plantations in the valley.
		On the southern edge of the Kathmandu valley, the mighty Lichchhavi rulers of Nepal established Khokana in the 7th century, and remains relatively isolated from modern Nepali life.
		East of Kathmandu and was one of the three kingdoms of the Mallas.
	www.earthfoot.org /p2/np003.htm (974 words)

	Nepal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Neolithic tools found in the Kathmandu Valley indicate that people have been living in the Himalayan region for at least 9,000 years.
		In the face of unstable governments and a Maoist siege on the Kathmandu Valley in August 2004, popular support for the monarchy waned.
		Kathmandu, with a population of 800,000, is the largest city in the country.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nepal (4800 words)

	Nepal Home Page Travel Guide: The Most Comprehensive Guide to Nepal Travellers. News, Travel, Himalayas, Music, Food, ...
		The Kathmandu Valley, the capital, is the political, commercial and cultural hub of Nepal.
		The valley, roughly oval bowl measuring 24 km east-west and 19 km north-south, is encircled by a range of green terraced hills and dotted by compact clusters of red tiled-roofed houses.
		A remarkable legend speaks that the valley was once covered by a lake until the Bodhisattva Manjushri raised his sword of wisdom and sliced a passage through the mountain walls, draining the water and creating the first settlements.
	www.nepalhomepage.com /travel/places/hilly/kathmandu.html (774 words)

	Nepalnews.com (Ministry of Population and Environment)
		valley from January 30 to February 05 was polluted with most of the monitoring stations recording “unhealthy” air pollution levels, according to the data recorded by the Ministry of Environment and Population.
		The air quality of Kathmandu valley improved from January 9 to 15 as compared to the previous period with five of six monitoring stations recording a fall in pollution levels, according to the data recorded by the Ministry of Environment and Population.
		The air quality of Kathmandu valley slightly improved from January 02-08 as compared to the previous period with all monitoring stations recording a fall in pollution levels, according to the data recorded by the Ministry of Environment and Population.
	www.nepalnews.com.np /contents/mope/mope.htm (832 words)

	Kathmandu travel guide - Wikitravel
		Kathmandu (काठमांडौ) [[1] is the largest city and capital of Nepal and the namesake of the Kathmandu Valley.
		Kathmandu has frequent and cheap bus service to nearly all parts of Nepal, unfortunately due to poor roads and frequent delays the buses are some of the slowest and least comfortable in South Asia.
		Kathmandu itself has limited activities for visitors beyond the amazing sightseeing and general experience of being there', but it is the starting point for numerous adventures in the rest of the country including trekking, rafting, jungle adventures, and more extreme sports.
	wikitravel.org /en/Kathmandu (4093 words)

	Sightseeing & Religious Tours in Nepal - Kathmandu Valley Tour, Pilgrimage Tour, Pokhara Tour, Lumbini Tour, ...
		Kathmandu the small mountain sheltered valley; the arrival and visit point for the visitors is the historical and architectural centerpoint of Nepal which was crowned with the title of "Capital City" after the great unification of Nepal in 1768 AD.
		The three Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur (3 districts of the Valley) are renowned to the arena of tourism for being a masterpiece in art and architecture.
		Geologists believe that the Kathmandu Valley was once a lake and legends relate that the hill on which Swayambhunath stands was an island in that lake.
	www.beyondthelimitstreks.com /sightseeing (1061 words)

	Kathmandu,Travel Kathmandu,Nepal Kathmandu Travel,Kathmandu Valley Travel,Kathmandu Travel Tours in Nepal
		Kathmandu valley consists of three main cities of great historic and cultural interest Kathmandu, Lalitpur (Patan) and Bhaktapur (Bhadgaon).
		Some of the important landmarks of Kathmandu valley are located in the periphery of this area.
		Situated between Chobhar and Dakshinkali the temple of Shekha Narayan represents one of the four Narayans of the Kathmandu valley.
	www.travel-himalayas.com /travel-to-nepal/kathmandu-travel-tours.html (1979 words)

	Nepal - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Nepal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A valley in Nepal with terraced hillsides for growing rice, and the Annapurna range in the distance.
		Although its origins pre-date the arrival of Buddhism in Kathmandu, the stupa was already a major Buddhist pilgrimage destination by the 5th century.
		Gyanendra, Birendra's brother, was crowned in the capital, Kathmandu, and promised a full inquiry into the massacre.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Nepal (2056 words)

	Kathmandu : Attractions \| Frommers.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Because the Kathmandu Valley is a place where the past comes alive, the valley's greatest attractions are its temples and palaces, markets and fields, narrow lanes and alleys.
		Kathmandu's Durbar Square has towering temples but seems to lack cohesion because of the whitewashed European facade of the Gaddi Baithak (built during the Rana period, which began in the mid-19th century).
		Because the most rewarding part of a visit to the Kathmandu Valley is the opportunity to explore its ancient cities on foot, I have organized this section with an emphasis on walking tours.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/kathmandu/0079010029.html (673 words)

	Kathmandu Metropolitan City ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The city of Kathmandu was built by king Gun Kamdev in 723 A.D. It is said that Kathmandu was a lake in the past and was made habitable by Manjushree, who cut open the hill to south Chovar) as to allow the water of lake to flow out.
		Kathmandu is the capital of the kingdom, situated in a valley which is an open air museum of famous sites, ancient temples and shrines, golden pagodas and are inspiring deities, is a city of inexhaustible historic artistic and cultural interest.
		Kathmandu Metropolitan City was established as a city sanitation Unit (Saphai Adda) on B.S..
	www.kathmandu.gov.np /cityatglance (5224 words)

	Kathmandu Valley
		The five municipalities in Kathmandu Valley are thrilled at the proposed âOuter Ring Roadâ project but planners and environmentalists have warned it will...
		Kathmandu, Sep 29 : Ten Maoist rebels were killed by Nepalese security forces Wednesday as a large part of Nepal, including the Kathmandu Valley, endured the...
		The blasts in the Kathmandu valley were the biggest since a temporary festival truce between Maoists and government forces ended last month.
	conservation.mongabay.com /Kathmandu_Valley.htm (537 words)

	PRF: Enabling Private Sector to Do Poverty-Focused Water Distribution (Kathmandu Valley) and Facilitation for Water ...
		Although no official estimates of the extent of poverty in Kathmandu Valley are available, data derived from the Nepal Living Standards Survey of 1995/96 indicates that based on a poverty threshold of NRs9,000 per capita per annum, equivalent to about $122, the extent of the urban poor ranges from 10 to 13 percent.
		ADB's involvement, in particular, in the Kathmandu Valley water distribution became necessary due to World Bank's unexpected pull-out from this important part of the integrated scheme, which is one of the Government's highest priority projects.
		The main objectives of MWSP are to alleviate the chronic water shortage in Kathmandu Valley on a sustainable basis, and to improve the health and well-being of its inhabitants, particularly the poor.
	www.adb.org /documents/prf/nep/melamchi_water.asp (1769 words)

	Hikking around Kathmandu, Pokhara, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Tour to around Kathmandu, Pokara, Lumbini, Janakpur, Tansen, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kathmandu, is the first touristic destination of Nepal for most of the travelers who come by air.
		This small mountain sheltered valley offers the venerable old temples included in the World Heritage Sites, superb architectural houses, authentic cultures and traditions and furthermore the enchanting views of the encircling gigantic mountains and majestic Himalayas.
		For exploring this valley decorated by the enriched flora, fauna and its rich cultural heritage we have concisely tailored these short-hiking itineraries which assists to present the genuine introduction of "Kathmandu Valley"
	www.marrontreks.com /hiking.htm (594 words)

	eKantipur.com - Nepal's No.1 News Portal
		Standing in the heart of the three sister cities of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur, this town is the actual representation of Newar lifestyle and culture with traditional houses and numerous temples.
		This fourth largest town of the Valley eight kilometers east of the capital city of Kathmandu, Thimi covers the total area of about 11.47 square kilometers and is the home of about 5,000 inhabitants, the majority being the indigenous Newars.
		Even with the anachronistic culture that originated ever since the Kirant period in the Valley, this virginal town, which is on its way to modernization, still retains the identity of lifestyle of the early Kathmandu Valley dwellers, not yet leaving the aura of the ancient periods.
	www.kantipuronline.com /kolnews.php?&nid=12788 (684 words)

	Travel-NEPAL.com, The Ultimate Site On NEPAL - Places To See - Kathmandu.
		The Newars are regarded as the original inhabitants of this majestic valley, but their origins are shrouded in mystery.
		Surrounded by the green hills, Kathmandu Valley is about 25 km from east to west and 20km from north to south.
		In Kathmandu Valley majority of people are Hindu and fall under a caste system, although there are still second majority of Buddhists.
	www.travel-nepal.com /places/kathmandu.html (1184 words)

	Nepal Kathmandu Valley - Travallo Globetrotters Home
		Kathmandu Kathmandu - Valley II Pokhara Terai and Chitwan
		Bodnath is appropriate for about 8 km east of Kathmandu and of a circular Tibet village surrounded.
		Patan is created the oldest city in the Kathmandu Valley sound vernacular of the famous Indian king Ashoka with its attendance in the Kathmandu valley 250 a.Chr..
	www.travallo.de /laender/anapurna/kathmanduvalley.html (657 words)

	Keith Dowman / Buddhist Guide to the Kathmandu Valley
		This is one of the Valley's principal residences of Cakrasambara.
		To the north-west of Swayambhu, on the peak of the Vindhya Mountain is the throne of the teacher Sakyamuni and the thrones of Sariputra and Maudgalyayana.
		Yanglesho in the Kathmandu Valley is the power place of the Great Master Padma `Byung-gnas (Padma Sambhava), and the name of this place is blown on the wind to all, to the wise and the ignorant in the valley of Tibet, the Land of Snow Mountains.
	www.keithdowman.net /essays/guide.htm (15927 words)

	Friends in High Places Trekking - Kathmandu, Nepal
		The Kathmandu Valley is an amazingly rich treasure trove of history, art, and architecture interwoven with a complex culture.
		Kathmandu's uniquely favorable climate and soil fostered an early blossoming; and the heritage of those ancient cultures means there is wonderful sightseeing that is, in the words of author, renaissance man, and longtime Kathmandu resident Desmond Doig, "rich enough to consume several lifetimes."
		The Valley of Kathmandu is fertile, flat and compact.
	www.fihp.com /culture.html (1155 words)

	Reforms to Ease Critical Drinking Water Shortages in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal - ADB.org
		The Kathmandu Valley Water Services Sector Development Program aims to establish an institutional framework and operational environment that will pave the way for providing efficient and affordable water supply and wastewater services.
		The operation of the urban water supply and wastewater services in Kathmandu Valley currently served by NWSC will be reassigned to the new WUO under an operating license awarded by the WA.
		Nepal's urban water supply is handicapped by poor management in its distribution systems, inadequate water resources in particular for Kathmandu Valley, and lack of consistent tariff policy.
	www.adb.org /Documents/News/2003/nr2003199.asp (711 words)

	Kathmandu Metropolitan City ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is the capital and largest city of Nepal.
		Kathmandu is situated in a bowl shaped valley in central Nepal.
		The entire terrain is like a steep incline, descending from the icy Himalayan heights to the hot Terai flatland within a short distance.
	www.kathmandu.gov.np /follow_page_eng.htm (134 words)

	NEC Travels & Tours:Trekking in Nepal,Hiking arround kathmandu,Nepal/Treks,Nepal/Trekking,Nepal trekking, Nepal ...
		The highest point on the Kathmandu valley rim is the hill-top at Pulchowki, 2762 meters.
		This place is the northern rim of the Kathmandu valley and the streams around its area provides fresh drinking water for the whole Kathmandu valley because this area is a protected zone.
		From the elevation of 2732 meter a stunning view of the Kathmandu valley can be observed and a lonely countryside too.
	www.nectravels.com /nepal/trekking/hiking_kathmandu.htm (471 words)

	Everest Express
		The Kathmandu Valley is the cultural and artistic heart of Nepal, and contains some of the oldest and best preserved cities in the world: Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur.
		Kathmandu is known to have the widest variety of restaurants in all of South Asia.
		For more than a thousand years, the Kathmandu Valley has been famed for its craftsmen, who once traveled abroad to create fine objects for the royal courts of China, Tibet and India.
	www.catmando.com /everest-express/nepal6a.htm (903 words)

	Tour Nepal: Kathmandu Valley Tours & Nagarkot
		Kathmandu, a living museum city has been a cultural hub of Nepal for thousand of years; it is then unsurprising that this city endows an array of preciously historical and cultural heritage.
		The fascinating ancient buildings in Kathmandu and around together with unspeakable beauty will certainly be an indelible imprint of your trip in Nepal.
		After breakfast, start the trip to visit Kathmandu Valley with its various important religious centers; Pashupatinath (Hindu Temple), nearby along the banks of the Bagmati River, where is the cremation area for the dead, Boudhanath is possibly the largest stupa in the world and the center for Tibetan school of Buddhism.
	www.asia-discovery.com /nepal/npl-02.htm (454 words)

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