K is for Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the capital and largest urban agglomerate of Nepal, consisting of Kathmandu Metropolitan City at its core, and several sister cities including Patan and Bhaktapur. We visited these three, each with their own Durbar Square, in 2000 and had a fascinating insight into a totally different culture – or cultures, with Hindu temples and Buddhist stupas existing side by side.
Kathmandu and Pashupatinath
Kathmandu street scene
Durbar Square, Kathmandu
Kalo Bhairab, Kathmandu
Swayambhu stupa
Monastery at Boudha
Pashupatinath
Pashupatinath main temple
Pashupatinath – ghats at bottom left
Pashupatinath monkeys
Holy men at Pashupatinath
Patan
Durbar Square, Patan
Patan – King Yoganarendra Malla
Temple of 1000 Buddhas, Patan
Small stupa, Patan
Golden Temple, Patan
Bhaktapur and Changu Narayan
Bhaktapur
Durbar Square, Bhaktapur
Changu Narayan
Changu Narayan
The Glasgow Gallivanter 
Do you sometimes wonder about how the earthquake hit your favourite spots here?
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I do, and for some I don’t have to wonder. I’ve seen the pictures 😦 – terrible.
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What a fascinating place, Anabel! I love the fellow holding his moustache. Intriguing!
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Thanks – I agree, the culture was fascinating, and so varied.
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I love the photos. You are so well travelled.
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Wow! Really nice post, great to connect with another blogger through atoz. http://aimingforapublishingdeal.blogspot.co.uk/
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You’ve been to so many interesting places! How wonderful to experience so many things!
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Thank you. That’s why I originally started the blog – so that I could remember them all when I was old and doddery!
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Fabulous pictures Anabel. I don’t think I am going to make it to Kathmandu so its great to see pictures of the towns there and great to see the two religions have their temples side by side
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Ah, never say never!
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Anabel, I have not been to Kathmandu yet….it is on the list…but I think it will take some time, so waiting!
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We weren’t there very long – on the way in and out of Tibet. That’s too long a story to tell in A-Z!
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I’m amazed by how many places you’ve been! The photos are fascinating!
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Yes, but these posts cover over 20 years in total. I’ve had a long time to travel!
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I found Kathmandu to be way too polluted for my liking http://backpackerlee.wordpress.com/2014/04/08/kathmandu-is-even-dirtier-than-delhi/
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Yes, it was quite polluted but I was impressed by how well-turned out everyone kept themselves despite that. The tuk-tuks don’t exactly contribute to a good atmosphere! I still thought it was a wonderful place though.
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How beautiful and divine that 2 religions are side by side and the beauty of the temples and art-that is what life is all about in so many ways
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The temples are beautiful – and so different from what we are used to in the west.
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From Jamestown to Kathmandu in one day! My head is spinning. What variety there is in life.
Donna On Palawan @ Quintessential San Diego From A to Z
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Ah well, it is quite a leap but the total span of my A to Z posts is about two decades, so not so much in real life!
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Stopping by on the 12th day of the #atozchallenge. Having a good time today blog hopping, saying hi and moving on.Your travel blog is wonderful, the photographs an arm chair travel experience. Thanks! If you have time or interest, I am writing about gardening and related topics this month. Come and visit.
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Thank you for visiting! Glad you enjoyed the photos. I’ll hop by your way shortly.
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I loved the tour – thanks Anabel:-) The temples in Nepal are divine
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They are – and so interesting to compare, say, Buddhist and Hindu temples.
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