The city of Kaasht Mandap-Kathmandu

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Kathmandu is the capital and the largest city of Nepal. The city is situated in Kathmandu Valley that also contains two other cities - Patan and Bhaktpur. The city stands at an elevation of approximately 4,500 ft (1,400 m)
The city of Kathmandu is named after a structure in Durbar Square called Kashtha Mandap In Sanskrit, Kaasth (wood) and Mandap (covered shelter) This unique temple, also known as Maru Sattal was built in 1596 A.D. by King Laxmi Narsingh Malla. The entire structure contains no iron nails or supports and is made entirely from wood. Legend has it that the timber used for this two story pagoda was obtained from a single tree.
Kathmandu is also sometimes called "Kantipur". Newars the native people of the Kathmandu valley use the original term from Nepal Bhasa.
The "old" city is noted for its many Buddhist and Hindu temples and palaces, most dating to the 17th century. Many of these landmarks have been damaged by earthquakes and pollution.
Kathmandu Hanuman Dhoka [Kumari Ghar: Situated in the vicinity of Hanuman Dhoka Palace is the temple of Kumari - the living Goddess, the goddess acknowledges the greetings from her balcony. With profusely carved wooden balconies and window screens, the building is simply majestic]
The two most important Buddhist stupas, Swayambhunath [Swayambhunath (Samhengu): Listed as a world heritage site, this is one of the world's most glorious Buddhist sites in Nepal. Its established is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Three km west of Kathmandu this site is situated on a hillock about 77 m. above the valley. Painted on the four-sides of the spire bases are the all seeing eyes of Lord Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism] and Boudhanath [Bouddhnath:(Khasti or Dew Drops) Lying some 6 km to the east of Kathmandu, this colossal and ancient stupa is one of the biggest in the world, and the largest in the valley. A world heritage site, Bouddhnath is supposed to have been built by using dew to mix the mortar as Kathmandu was reeling under a severe drought during its construction. The stupa looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design.
Two famous Hindu shrines,Pashupatinath temple [ The temple of lord Shiva - Pashupatinath is a richly ornamented pagoda with two tiered golden roof and silver doors] and Changu Narayan.