KATHMANDU VALLEY

The Kathmandu valley has an exotic setting. A tier of green mountain wall above which tower mighty snow capped peaks surrounds it. It consists of three main towns of great historic, artistic and cultural interest: Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. The Kathmandu valley covers an area of 218 Sq. Miles. It is situated 1360 m. above sea level. The seven world Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu valley designated by the United Nation Educational, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) are the highlights of the valley. Nepal is the only country in the world where seven world heritage sites within 20 km radius.
The valley, surrounded by hills and some of which are higher than 2500m, provides an excellent view of mountain on one side along with the valley on other. Trekking around these hills give an opportunity to explore the culture, lifestyle, festivities as well as flora and fauna in the locality.