Nepal has got many beautiful places and Kirtipur is one of them. Kirtipur has many good places which can attract tourists to Nepal.Even the climate is very beautiful for tourists in the kirtipur. As tourism is one of the main sources of income to Nepal and Kirtipur is one of that which can helps in promoting of tourism and economic conditions of Nepal. some of the interesting places of kirtipur are:

Chuloncha Bihar, Kritipur

Traditional Pond near Bagh Bhairab, Kritipur

Taudaha Lake of Kritipur

Besides Lalitpur (Patan), Thimi and the village of Bhaktapur , Kirtipur is also one of the four most important Newar settlements in the Kathmandu valley. Objects of interest in the village and its vincinity are surprisingly manifold. Together with the rituals and customs kept alive everywhere by the inhabitants the tourist may gets a profound insight into the Newar-culture. It is a lucky chance that Kirtipur did not fall victim to the mass tourism yet. This makes the place so specially worth seeing for the few visitors.
In the following only the most important objects of interest are listed. The one who is going for a stroll through the narrow lanes of the village will discover uncountable additional sights.

T.U. Building

Languages of kirtipur
Nepal Bhasa (नेपाल भाषा, also known as Newah Bhaye and Newari) is one of the major languages of Nepal. As kirtipur is an ancient city in Nepal. It is located in Kathmandu District of Bagmati Zone 5 km south-west of the Kathmandu. It is one of the five municipalities of the Kathmandu Valley.
Originally a Newari foundation, Kirtipur is still a centre of Newari culture. It has been merged with surrounding villages to form the municipality of Kirtipur with a population of around 50,000. It consists of many temples, Gumbas and Churches too. Due to the presence of Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur is also popular area for out-of-town students and professors to rent houses and they are major contributors to the local economy. Relationship between the locals and the non-locals is generally harmonious. People of kirtipur are mostly newars and newari languages are mostly used in this town. There are also many non locals who speak either their mother tongue like nepali , hindi, rai, sherpas, etc. But mostly newari language is used as it is dominated by newari people. The small part of newari song is:
घाः जुयाः जक ख्वइगु खः झी
स्याःगुलिं सः तइगु खःझी मसीनि ! 

Bagh Bhairab jatra

Kirtipur is rich in culture and traditions. As it is dominated by newars , their main festivals are jatras like Bagh Bhairab jatra, Indra jatra, Ganesh jatra, Krishna jatra and many other jatras.

Bagh Bhairab jatra:

Bagh Bhairab jatra

Bagh Bhairab jatra

Culture and religion in Kirtipur

Culture and religion in Kirtipur
Within the society of Kirtipur traditions and cultures are still alive as hundreds of years before having their roots within the Newar-culture as well as in the Hinduism and Buddhist religions of the Newar casts. Hinduism and Buddhism do not only exist harmoniously and peaceful in Kirtipur but regardless of their religion people are worshipping all temples, shrines and gods nearly equally.

Every morning just after sunrise the women of Kirtipur are going from temple to temple and from shrine to shrine to worship the Gods with a puja.


During "Tihar" this women is pre-paring a "path" for Lakshmi, Goddess of Wealth to find her way into the house.Holy mandala-stones like this one, also called "Lakshmi's footprint", can bee seen in front of nearly every house. Also here every morning a puja will be celebrated.The religion demands from the citizens to celebrate a ritual clean up of the shrines and temples in their local district (tole) from time to time with the assistance of a priest.

Tihar in Kritipur

Daily Life in Kritipur

The daily life of the people of Kirtipur has widely maintained its originality and is mirroring the centuries old traditions and rituals of the Newar culture. The tourist feels shifted himself into times passed long ago -an ideal place for relaxing in a fairly authentic Newar settlement away from the hectic of the near by capital Kathmandu.

Daily Life in Kritipur

The majority of people in Kirtipur are farmers or craftsmen of different kind. The families make a living by small rice acres of their own in the plains around Kirtipur.
During harvest the rice will be dried everywhere in the alleys of Kirtipur. This is not the only hard work done by the women who like to meet in front of their houses for a chat.

Daily Life in Kritipur

Water pipes are rare in the houses of Kirtipur. Therefore hygiene takes place in front of the houses or at the public wells but now there are taps in their own houses in most of the areas.

Daily Life in Kritipur

The pilgrims shelter in front of the temples are used by the elder generation men to play traditional music in the mornings.
During festivals people meet in the evenings to commonly perform religious songs under the guidance of a priest.

Daily Life in Kritipur

Hospitality is a major part of the character of the Newari society. On the occasion of numerous religious and family festivals large feasts are arranged for hundreds of guests. Only after the men and boy are fed the women are allowed to eat.

Daily Life in Kritipur

Especially in Kirtipur the women are bound to keep up the numerous traditions of Newar culture.

Kritipur

Kirtipur is an ancient city of Nepal. It is located in the Kathmandu Valley 5 km south-west of the city of Kathmandu.
Postal code: 44618
Weather: 28°C, Wind SW at 6 km/h, 63% Humidity
Population: 67,171 (2011)
District: Kathmandu District

Colleges and Universities:

Tanani Chowk in the old town with temple and pilgrims

Pokhara Travel Information

Pkhara is just 199 km west from kathmandu. There are several tourist bus to offer good service for tourist and it's also possible to reach Pokhara by Air. it takes 6 to 8 hours by bus and 45 minutes by air. Pokhara is popular city after kathmandu because of its beauty, relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views of the annapurna and manasalu himal, as well as the splendor of the unclimbed machhapuchre Himal. The surrounding area of pokhara provides excellent opportunities for trail riding around lakes and rivers and towards the mountains. The riding, however, pokhara is less consistent or contiguous then that around kathmandu valley, so although there are fewer trails, villages and temples to explore, the rides are more tranquil and it is the get way to some of the most popular long distance treks in Nepal. it has mild weather, clean air, snowcapped mountain reflected in a sheltered lake.

The first western tourist came to pokhara in early 1970s then they discovered the perfect venue for doing the things. they were best at getting stoned, eating, growing their hair and talking. They came Pokhara for week but they stayed a month because of pokhara's natural beauty. Pokhara is 855m above from sea level and 400m. lower from kathmandu. As a tourist destination, pokhara is being a best attraction place so most of the Nepal visitor want to spend more time in pokhara then other part of Nepal.
Interesting Place to visit around pokhara

There are many place to visit in pokhara. like Fewa lake and devid falls:-Fewa lake is known as a fewa tal. this lake is second largest lake in Nepal. Boating is one of the most popular part in pokhara in fewa lake. fewa lake is prime attraction and focal point of pokhara visitors. A day can be enough for boating at fewa lake. in fewa lake there is a small island with the double roofed varahi temple dedicated to lord vishnu in his boar incarnation. devid falls is also known as patale chango. it is about 2 km southwest from pokhara airport on the siddhartha highway
World peace pagoda

The newly constructed world peace pagoda which crowns the ridge across the fewa lake at an elevation of 1113m, providing on of the most satisfying short hike in pokhara. This is the largest buddhist stupa on the ridge over looking fewa lake. there are couple of way to visit the world peace pagoda are raniban and a boat trip on fewa lake. The view from top are phenomenal worth full. one option is to start with an early morning paddle to the village of anadu on the western shore of the lake and then clim step track to the stupa. After enjoying the view of mountain, lake and town we can return through raniban and visit devid falls.
Pokhara Bharahi temple:-

Pokhara's most famous Hindu temple the two tiered pagoda style barahi mandir stand on a small island near the ratna mandir( royal palace), founded in the 18th century, the temple is dedicated to god vishnu in his boar incarnation but it's been extensively renovated over the years. rowboats to the temple leave from near the city bus stand in lake side
Pokhara museum

Pokhara has three museum. pokhara museum is one of the best museum. It is at north of the Pokhara bus station on the main road. It has exhibits on local history. Most interesting are the ethnic exhibits covering rituals of village life to war medals.
Tamu kohibo museum:-

This museum is near but on the opposite site of seti river. This museum is near by but on the opposite site of seti river. This museum focus on gurung culture. To go here just follow the road to seti river
Natural history museum:-

This museum is prithiv narayan university. it has some interesting although dated exhibits on the environmental problem of the regain.
International mountain museum:-

The newest cultural off caring in pokhara, this is vast museum is devoted to the mountain of Nepal and the mountaineers who climbed them. Inside you can see original gear from many of the first Himalayan ascents, as well as displays on the history, culture geology, fauna and flora of the himalaya. the museum is south of the airstrip near the himalaya eye hospital in Pokhara.
Gorkha museum:-

Housed in new building just north of mahendra pul and near to the K.I. Singh bridge, gorkha museum focus on the history achievement of famous gorkha regiment
Seti River:-

The seti river flows right through pokhara and in places it runs completely underground, some time dropping to 50m below ground level. There's a good view of this elusive river from the bridge at the northern end of mahendrapul. More dramatic viewpoint is just beyond the airport.
Around pokhara:-

For those who has limited time, small child or less enthusiasm for walking, the area around pokhara has some of best walk range from half day to two three day
Sarangkot:-

sarangkot, at an elevation of 1592m, is most popular short excursion from pokhara. This walk can be a good stroll to admire the mountain views. From sarankot can see the panoramic view of dhaulagiri annapuran, machhapuchhre himal. There are a number of routes to go sarangkot but the good way is from binda basini temple.
Rupa tal:-
These two tal (lake) are the second and third largest lake in pokhara. these lakes are 15 km far from main city of pokhara and bus are available from pokhara.

Kathmandu Travel Information

Kathmandu is capital and largest city of Nepal which is sheltered by small mountain. This is a historical center of Nepal. The history of kathmandu is really a history of the newar people,the main inhabitants of kathmandu valley. it originally known as a kantipur, the city of flourished during the malla reign. Initially it was an independent city within the valley but in the 14th century the valley was united under the malla king of bhaktapur city. In 15th century the valley divided once again in to the three independent kingdom of kathmandu, patan and bhaktapur. In 1768 the invasion of the valley by prithvi narayan shah luler of gorkhakingdom then shah dynasty unified Nepal and made the kathmandu a new capital. This is a main center for Nepal visitors. most of pilgrim traveler chose Kathmandu tour
Interesting visiting place in kathmandu for sightseen tour

Kathmadu is very interesting place for Nepal travelers. it is worth devoting at least a week to in it self but most traveller miss its highlights as they rush of the mountain as quick as possible. Here are many world class sites to visit which are below.
Pashupatinath temple :-

Pashupatinath temple is not only a temple but also Nepal's most important Hindu temple, stand on the banks of the bagmati river. pashupatinath temple is also known as a shiva temple. on the sub continent and draws devotees from all over the world. there is an entry fee of RS 250 in pashupati area other then Nepali and Indian
Swayambhunath Temple:-

swayambhunath temle is the most popular temple for the buddhist and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal which is on the top of a hill west of kathmandu. the entry fee is required for swayambhunath RS 100 for other then Nepali and Indian nationals people and RS 50 for Indian people
Bodhnath(boudhanath):-

Buddhanath stupa is the largest stupa in Nepal and also largest stupa in the world. bodhnath located on the eastern side of kathmandu. just north of nepal international airport and 6km from thamel. bodhnath is the religious center for Nepal's considerable population of tibetabns and here are a number of thriving monasteries. entry fee is required for bodhnath RS 100 for foreign nationals people and and Rs 10 for saarc nationals people.
Budhanilkanth:-

Budhanilkanth is another place to visit in kathmandu. God vishnu has many incarnations and in Nepal he often appears as narayan ,the creator of all life. The god who reclines on the cosmic see from his navel grew a lotus and from the lotus came brahma, who in turn created the world. ultimately every thing comes from God vishnu and at budhanilkanth the legend is set in stone. The 5m long image of vishnu as god narayan was probably created in the 7th or 8th century. This is also known as a sleeping vishnu. Non Hindu cant enter the enclosure but there are some unobstructed views from out site the fence surrounding
Kathmandu Durbar Square:-

Kathmandu's durbar square, ( durbar means palace) was where the city's kings were once crowned and legitimized and from there they ruled. rebuilt over the generations, 17th and 18th centuries. Its easy to spend hours wandering around the Kathmandu durbar square. Many of the building made by wood. it was designated a world heritage monument in 1979. Entry fee in Durbar square is Rs 200 for foreign nationals tourist and Rs 25 for indian national tourist
Kumari (Living Goddess):-

Not only dose Nepal have countless gods, goddess deities, bodhisattvas, avatars and manifestations which are worshipped and revered as statues, image painting and symbols but also has a real living goddess in Nepal known as a kumari Devi. The kumari Devi is a young girl who lives in the building known as the kumari bahal, right beside kathmandu's durbar square.The practice of having a living probably came about during the reign of jaya parkash malla, the last of the malla kings of kathmandu whose reign abruptly ended with the conquest of the valley by prithvi narayan shah in 1768.once chosen as the kumari, the young girl moves into the kumari house with family and makes only a half dozen ceremonial forays into the out site out side world each year. The most spectacular of the occasions is is the September indra jatra festivals. The Kumari's regain end with first period or any serious accidental loss of blood
Narayanhity (Durbar) palace museum:-

Narayanhity palace museum is also one of the best palace to visit in Nepal. It is just 7 km. far from tribhuban international airport and near to the kathmandu main tourist center thamel.Nepal government had declared to change the royal palace as a narayanhity Durbar ( palace) museum on June 15, 2008 after evacution of king gyanendra shah in June 11, 2008. it is opened for public in February 26, 2009. Entrance fee are required to enter here. Rupees 100 for Nepali people, Rupees 20 For Nepali student, Rupees 200 for SAARC country people including chines people and rupees 500 for all other national people.This museum opening hour is morning 11 am to evening 4 pm. Tuesday and Wednesday close.
Dakshinkali Temple :-
Dakshinkali is 18 km south of ratnapark, kathmandu. The ancient kalika temple is to the south of the capital which some believe is why it was named dakshinkali ( dakshin means south in Nepali) The Dakshinkali temple dedicated to kali, the fearful form of lord siva's consort, parvati. the myth is that in the 17th century an oracle spoke to king pratap malla in the form of a dream,to establish a temple for the goddess. it was said that no epidemic would befall his subjects. The king deciphered the omen and the temple was erected. Buses are available from kathmandu every day, through they are often crowded. Travel by bicycle or motorbike is interesting but the roads are steep. you should start early because the temple is busiest in the morning . A little uphill from the dakshinkali temple is the mata mandir( The mother temple) dedicated to the mother of dakshinkali. The temple still alluser devotees, as the goddess symbolizes power and prosperity.