OUTSKIRTS OF KATHANADU

Bouddhanath: The stupa of bouddhanath lies 8 km of the biggest in the world ,and the center of Tibetan buddhism in the world. It was listed in the UNESCO world heritage monument list in 1979

Gokarna: This lovely Royal sanctuary, also known as Gokarna Safari Park,lies about 10km north east of kathamandu. Many wil animals such as spotted deer can be viewed in the sanctuary.On the northern side of gokarna,is a pagoda of Gokarneshwor mahadev

Kirtipur: It is a small town 8km southest of kathmandu and situated at top of a hill.Tribhuvan University, Nepal's premier seat of education, is located at the foothills of kirtipur.This historic town has many things to offer like old shrines and temples and old houses

Chobar: situated 9 km southwest of kathmandu this place is famous for its gorge. All the water of the valley drains through it.There is a small but picturesque temple of Adinath on the top of a hill from where one can take in a panoramic view of snow -capped mountain peaks