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	eKantipur.com - Nepal's No.1 News Portal
		KIRTIPUR, Jan 29 - Even though Kirtipur was declared a municipality seven years ago, precious water is scarce in Kirtipur - literally.
		Though Kirtipur municipality does not have an exact data on its population, there are 40,000 people, according to Janak Thapa of the municipality.
		He also informed that the water source at Lungkot to the west of Kirtipur normally supplies 14.5 MLM (Million Litters Monthly) but goes down in the dry season and thus decreases the force of water, making it impossible for the water level to reach up to the reservoir.
	www.kantipuronline.com /kolnews.php?&nid=6873 (699 words)

	Kirtipur, Nepal
		Kirtipur sits strategically astride a narrow mountain ridge 5 km (3 mi.) south-west of Kathmandu, at a point commanding the old trade route to India.
		With a population today of about 35,000, its problems are legion: the roads are covered with rubbish, the water tanks filthy and the houses in deplorable condition.
		Kirtipur spreads over two hilltops joined by a col. The Chilamchu Stupa crowns the southernmost hill, the Uma Maheshvara Temple the higher, northern one.
	www.planetware.com /nepal/kirtipur-nep-cn-kir.htm (305 words)

	Kirtipur
		The main industry in town is the Kirtipur Cottage Industry Centre and most of the residents are either weavers or farmers.
		Kirtipur is on two hills and the saddle between the hills.
		From the Chilanchu Vihara, at the southeast end of Kirtipur, you ride down the hill by the mound called Mazadega (built as a foundation of the stupa).
	www.vegetarian-restaurants.net /Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Kirtipur.htm (0 words)

	Kirtipur - Nepal - Kathmandu Valley, Newari Village
		Spread in 14 hectares of land, Kirtipur is located 5 km from the center of Kathmandu.
		History says that the ancient city Kirtipur was founded by Shiva Deva between 1099 AD and 1126 AD and during the reign of the Malla Kingdom in the 15th century the city was developed for human settlement.
		Kirtipur town is harmonical convergence of Buddhist and Hindus.
	www.happy-nomads.nl /kirtipur-nepal.html (651 words)

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		Kirtipur sits strategically astride a narrow mountain ridge about 8 km south-west of Kathmandu City Centre, at a point commanding the old trade route to India.
		History says that the ancient city of Kirtipur was founded by Shiva Deva between 1099 AD and 1126 AD and during the reign of the Malla Kingdom in the 15th century the city was developed for human settlement.
		Kirtipur spreads over two hilltops joined by a col. The Chilancho Stupa crowns the southernmost hill, the Uma Maheshvar Temple the higher, northern one.
	www.kirtipurhillside.com.np /kirtipur/introduction/nf_introduction.htm (350 words)

	Kirtipur - Trips to Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and Thailand. (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Kirtipur: On the other side of the valley, 6 kilometers southwest of downtown Kathmandu, Kirtipur looks out over the bowl-shaped expanse of the valley from the top of a hill.
		The cultural and social center of Kirtipur is the magnificent temple of Dhun Baira-dyo (Bagh Bhairav) situated atop the northern hill.
		The people of Kirtipur are also known as expert builders and the services of its bricklayers are sought in all the towns of the valley.
	www.aboundnepal.com /kirtipur.htm (356 words)

	Kirtipur, Nepal. Travel guide & tourist information by Hostelbookers.com
		The grim statistic is added that the weight of the noses and lips that were brought to Prithvi Narayan in proof that his order had been obeyed amounted to no less than eighty pounds." The rest of the valley fell within a year.
		Kirtipur's residents haven't forgotten that episode, and to this day they don't allow the king and queen of Nepal to enter their town.
		Kirtipur's hilltop position, once a strategic asset, has proved a serious handicap to development.
	www.hostelbookers.com /guides/nepal/kirtipur (553 words)

	Nepalnews.com Mercantile Communications Pvt. Ltd.
		Thamel, Bhaktapur and Kirtipur area were respectively the second, third and fourth most polluted sites in Kathmandu valley recording a weekly average of 164.28, 151.50 and 111.14 respectively.
		The Thamel, Bhaktapur and Kirtipur area were respectively the second, third and fourth most polluted sites in the Valley during the period recording a weekly average of 106.57, 103.60, and 66.85 PM10.
		The Thamel, Bhaktapur and Kirtipur area were respectively the second, third and fourth most polluted sites in the Valley during the period recording a weekly average of 264.85, 128.42, and 83.
	www.nepalnews.com /contents/mope/mopemar2005.php (0 words)

	Kirtipur travel guide - Travel reviews on Kirtipur, Nepal
		Kirtipur is located 5Km in the South West of Kathmadu, on a small mountain ridge.
		Kirtipur is one of the oldest Newari settlements in the valley.
		The summit of the southern hill is crowned by the splendid Buddhist shrine of Chilamchu Bihar.
	www.globosapiens.net /nepal-travel/Kirtipur.html (0 words)

	Kirtipur
		The main industry in town is the Kirtipur Cottage Industry Centre and most of the residents are either weavers or farmers.
		Kirtipur is on two hills and the saddle between the hills.
		The temple is covered with swords and shields that belong to the troop of Kirtipur, who were defeat by the army of King Prithvi Narayan Shah.
	www.naturalnirvana.com /Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Kirtipur.htm (800 words)

	CheapRooms.com CA -- Destination Guides - Asia - Nepal - Kathmandu ...
		Kirtipur's residents haven't forgotten that episode, and to this day they don't allow the king and queen of Nepal to enter their town.
		Kirtipur's hilltop position, once a strategic asset, has proved a serious handicap to development.
		Cycling to Kirtipur is not a great experience, but a bike would be a good thing to have for exploring the more rural countryside beyond.
	guides.cheaprooms.com /index.jsp?cid=125219&action=viewLocation&locationId=21710 (623 words)

	Kagyu Institute for Buddhist Studies and Retreat Centre, Kirtipur
		I thought that Kirtipur would be an ideal location because it is only a 20 minute drive from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.
		Kirtipur is perfect for this because it is situated in the mountains.
		This Tara Pendant possesses immense powers to purify negative karma, accumulate merits and is a source of unimaginable blessings and it is requested that it should be treated with utmost respect at all times and kept in high places when it is not worn.
	www.shangpa.org /p_dargye.html (0 words)

	Hiking in Nepal \| Shiva Travels Pvt. Ltd.
		Kirtipur is a magnificent exception to the usual Newari settlements.
		Even though most of the people in the village are the Newar the differences in the culture and the daily ways of life can be seen during the tour as most of the people are farmers and have unique culture and tradition.
		Khokana and Bungamati are the ancient Newari village (of the 16th century) alike Kirtipur but a visit to Khokana and Bungamati is a bit different to the visit to Kirtipur.
	www.shivatravelsnepal.com /hikenp.html (2014 words)

	Kirtipur
		Bei der Strasse mit zahlreichen Schlaglöchern mussten wir in Kirtipur erst einmal unsere Knochen wieder richtig sortieren.
		Kaum hatten wir das Taxi verlassen, wurden wir von einem Mann mittleren Alters angesprochen, der uns durch Kirtipur führen wollte.
		Kirtipur wird deshalb heute noch die Stadt der Nasenlosen genannt.
	www.reinold-online.de /Kathmandutal/kirtipur.htm (911 words)

	Nepal expedition Rolwaling en Khumbu valleys, travelogue Dirk Derckx. TravelSource.nl.
		We visit 'Kirtipur' (about 3 miles south-west of Kathmandu), a modest little town with 20.000 inhabitants which happened to be a independent kingdom in the 18th century.
		Kirtipur lies on a hill with on top of it a small, neglected temple from where you can see the Kathmandu valley.
		They also make carpets in Kirtipur and possibly it might be cheaper to buy one here instead of Kathmandu.
	www.travelsource.nl /story/asia/deckx/nepal/patkirgb.htm (485 words)

	Kirtipur, Dakshinkali and Chobhar
		Kirtipur is situated on a ridge 10 Km southwest of Kathmandu.
		The ancient Newar township is a natural fortress and has a proud and courageous history.
		Kirtipur offer quaint streets lined with artistic houses and temple squares.
	www.friendshipnepal.com /sightseeing_places/kirtipur.php (0 words)

	North India and Nepal (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Dakshinkali & Kirtipur: Located in a small gorge on the bank of a stream, Dakshinkali is dedicated to Goddess Kali, a Hindu goddess of power.
		Kirtipur, 6 km southwest of Kathmandu and said to be situated on a single rock, was the only town that resisted the Gorkha Invasion for 17 times in the late 18th century.
		Perhaps as a result of Kirtipur's legendary stubbornness, the town has been unaffected by the development of Kathmandu and Patan.
	www.spirit-of-india.com /group/nIndiaNepal/itineraryFeb.html (2059 words)

	A Taste of Nepal - Spirit of Asia
		We proceed to Kirtipur via Shesh Narayan Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Hindu Trinity.
		Kirtipur, 6 km southwest of Kathmandu and said to be situated on a single rock, was the only town that resisted the Gorkha Invasion for 17 times in the late 18th century.
		Perhaps as a result of Kirtipur's legendary stubbornness, the town has been unaffected by the development of Kathmandu and Patan.
	www.spiritofasiatravel.com /Nepal/tastenepalgroupitinerary.html (1712 words)

	Kathmandu : Outlying Temples, Towns & Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: )
		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.
		Nailed to the facade of this temple are a few swords that were once used by the soldiers who fruitlessly defended Kirtipur against the troops of King Prithvi Narayan Shah.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=79&catID=0079020782 (2209 words)

	Kathmandu Tour, Tour kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley Tour, Kathmandu Darbar square, Patan Darbar Square, Bhaktapur Darbar ...
		The hike to the top of Champa Devi (2,278m), the highest peak on the Chandragiri Ridge south west of Kirtipur, affords a panoramic view of the west Kathmandu valley, back dropped by the snow covered Himalayas.
		Staying close to the ridge continuing west, a trail descends from the second saddle north to Kirtipur.
		The drive to Kakani and back along the Trishuli Road is scenically rewarding with green forest and mountain grandeur on one side and fertile river flats and terraced hillside cultivation on the other.
	www.intertours-nepal.com /nepal/nepal-placesvisit1.html (2603 words)

	International Nepal Solidarity Network » Protesters declare Kirtipur Independent (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Kirtipur was under seize of the protesters and all the royal security men fled till reports came in.
		Massive protests were held through out the day in Kirtipur and protesters clashed with police.
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	Hotels in Kirtipur, Nepal
		Asia - Nepal - Kathmandu Valley - Patan and the southern valley - Kirtipur
		Kirtipur's residents of a great for exploring the strategic linchpin of the left fork another 1km later).
		Established as a ridge 5km southwest of the kind of Kathmandu.
	www.hotel-database.co.uk /guide.php?location=252 (90 words)

	OSAMU ISHIYAMA LABORATORY (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Participation to the Kirtipur Project : For 2003, we shall be doing an integrated survey of the settlements with the professors and students from the school of architecture, Tribhuvan University.
		Kirtipur is a small town located eight kilometers south-west of Kathmandu on the top of a ridge.
		Architecture is not everlasting, but for some moments in history it could function as a resting place for memories of the people.
	ishiyama.arch.waseda.ac.jp /www/en/cnwst03.html (227 words)

	Kathmandu Valley: Bungamati, Khokana & Kirtipur
		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.
	bluedandelion.net /viit/kathmandu_bungamati.htm (0 words)

	Nepal Model Package, Suggested Itineraries, Hindu temple in Nepal, Buddhist temple, monkey temple, Durbar in Nepal, ...
		Kirtipur: Strung out along a ridge south- west of Kathmandu, the small town of Kirtipur is a relatively neglected and timeless backwater despite its proximity to the capital.
		During the 1768 conquest of the valley by Gorkha's King Prithivi NarayanShah it was clear that Kirtipur, with its superbly defensible hilltop Position, Would be the key to defeating the Mall kingdoms sot it was here the Gorkha king struck first and hardest.
		Kirtipur's ridge is actually two hills, with a lower saddle between them.
	www.ecotrek.com.np /nepal/model_package.htm (1615 words)

	Kathmandu : Side Trips \| Frommers.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Dotting the rich agricultural lands are numerous villages and towns, some of which were formerly separate little kingdoms in much the way that Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur were separate kingdoms.
		Kirtipur, Bungamati, and Panauti are among the more interesting valley towns, and excursions to any of them will give you an idea of what Kathmandu looked like until quite recently.
		Also found on the outer edges of the Kathmandu Valley are the easiest locations from which to take in extensive panoramas of the Himalayas.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/kathmandu/0079010011.html (418 words)

	::Ketaketi.org::
		We are extremely glad to tell you about the inception of "Kirtipur Child Protection Home" for the orphan and helpless children with the joint endeavor of Ketaketi Nepal (e-magazine for children www.Ketaketi.org) and, Women Upliftment and Self-dependence Center.
		Presently, orphans, helpless and street children emerged from poverty reckoning the total number twenty-two, are residing in the protection.
		We are indebted to Nepal Orphan’s Welfare Organization, Kirtipur for helping school uniform to sixteen children.
	www.ketaketi.org /HelpNeedyChildren.asp (221 words)

	Kang and the Eastern Horsemen (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Alas, there was no love lost between Kang's Patna and Devi's Kirtipur, for the Kirtipur were a people who preferred to play the mercenary for the city men of Trazig whom the Patna disdained and frequently raided.
		The Kirtipur did not like to be called hirelings, but worse, the Patna had once robbed the pay wagons of the king of Pterak, on its way to the Kirtipur.
		K'ien, Kang's foster father, as war chief, had each captured Kirtipur flogged with the slave whip and their chief Meerut, Devi's father, was branded upon the palm with a Pternak coin heated on the iron?worker's forge.
	cwhnj.com /madhat/divright/legends/kang.htm (3269 words)

	The Rising Nepal
		KIRTIPUR, Oct. 29: A blood donation programme was organised here by Nepali Congress-Democratic Kirtipur Municipal Committee on the occasion of the 91st birth anniversary of the Commander of People's Movement -I, Ganesh Man Singh.
		An emergency meeting held under the chairmanship of the Department Chief, Bhushan Shrestha on September 1 following the arson by the students in the department citing the reason of inappropriate checking of the answer papers, had decided to postpone teaching in the classes.
		A student of Kailali Multiple Campus has arrived in Kirtipur on a bicycle tour with the slogan-'Voice of the Far Western Region: Election to the constitution assembly for a Loktantrik republic'.
	www.gorkhapatra.org.np /content.php?nid=5349 (490 words)

	Nepal
		The settlement of Kirtipur straggles the hilltop with a stupa at one end and the ruins of a Hindu temple at the other, Kirtipur embodies the perfect blend of two religious existing side by side in perfect harmony.
		And it is around Hinduism and Buddhism that the people of Kirtipur live their lives of weaving masonry and carpentry.
		A little away from Kirtipur, is a narrow improbable gash in a mountain wall through which a river rushes.
	www.allphilippinetravel.net /nepal.htm (1242 words)

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