KBK & Hal in Bhaktapur

Easter Sunday in Bhaktapur and dinner in Kathmandu

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April 10th 2007
On Easter Sunday, we drove to visit the ancient city of Bhaktapur, about 6 or 7 miles from our hotel in Kathmandu. Bhaktapur, where Hindus and Buddhists have coexisted there since the 12th century or so, was definitely a place worth visiting, with intricately carved ancient temples, monasteries, and palaces. The city has banned heavy vehicles, and the absence of cars reminded me a bit of Venice. ... read more

Asia » Nepal » Bhaktapur

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In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist in... ... read more