Kathmandu Valley

 Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. It is lies in a hilly region at 4344 feet above the sea level. It was founded in 723 by Gunakamadeva. The present name comes from Kasthamandap which refer to a wooden temple said to a  have been built from the wood of a single tree.

In 1970s, the construction of new roads and the expansion of air travel were centred upon Kathmandu, making it the hub of the national transportion system. 

Kathmandu`s present day streets contrast strongly to the older sector of narrow street and brick house with carved doors and window. Destruction caused by an earthquake in 1934 CE resulted in the construction of many modern style buildings. The city most notable build is the old place of  the Malla Kings, which includes Taleju temple (1549), built by Raja Mahendra Malla. The place man get the guarded by figure of the God Hanuman; in a small, adjoining square. To the east of Tudekhel, the parade ground from which important government pronouncements were formerly made first to the army. There is a tall tower built by Bhomsen Thapa, a former prime minister.

On the outskirts of Kathmandu, there are many place built by Rana family. Singa Durbar which was once the official residence of the Rana prime ministers and is now  housing the government secretary. About 3 miles northests is the great white dome of Boudhanath, a Buddist shrine reverse by Tibetan Buddhist. The surrounding Kathmandu Valley, noted for its vast history and cultural importance, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979CE. Vulnerable to urban sprawl, it was placed on the list of World Heritage in Danger on 2003 CE but it was removed from the list in 2007 after conservation effect from the government.

On April 25, 2015, an earthquake which a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck central Nepal with it's epicenter about 50 miles north west of Kathmandu.  Kathmandu was damage several especially building in its historic counter and tens of thousands were made homeless.