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One Day in Kirtipur




The city of Kirtipur, while very close to Kathmandu, also seems like entering another dimension. What’s so special about Kirtipur? You will need more than all the fingers on your hand to count that.

“Kirti” stands for glory, and this city definitely justifies the name it has been given. Besides being home to the first and the oldest university in Nepal, and its famous Newari khaja places, Kirtipur is so much more. What makes it different from other parts of Kathmandu is that this city stands atop a hill with houses that seem as if placed one on top of another from afar.

Here is how you can plan one day in Kirtipur
Take a bike ride
The road that leads to Kirtpur and to TU, past the balkhu chowk of course is one of the best roads in Kathmandu. So go biking around to your heart’s content!

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Artist Amrit Karki created this art perfectly visible as a rectangle from the Kiritpur ground. A great place for pictures and a perfect start of the day.



Nagar Mandap Sri Kirti Vihar

The name is a mouthful, is it not? Just wait until you see the vihar itself. It is a true beauty built with Thai architecture and a delight to look at.


Lahana

Fill your stomach with Newari delicacies at Lahana. The place is famous for its exquisite Newari cuisine and homemade liquor. Did I also mention that Lahana too, provides an awesome view of Kirtipur city?



BaghBhairab Temple

We all know the history of Kirtipur. We remember how King Prithvi Narayan Shah invaded into the Kathmandu Valley through Kirtipur. And this temple screams history. The weapons and the attire of Kalu Pandey, the soldier that lost his life during the battle can be seen glistening on the pagoda of the temple.

UmaMaheshwor temple

The temple that stands atop of the city and provides a majestic view of the surroundings. You definitely cannot miss it!


Chilancho Stupa

Take a tour of the gorgeous stupa from the medieval times and peek into the history that it has so gracefully carried with it all these years. 



Lohan Dehar
This is another medieval sculpture carved to perfection in Kirtipur. This Shikhara style stone sculpture gets to see many festivals and colors held around it.  



Grab a plate of momos at Momo Station or two or three!

What average Nepali could say to Momos, right? Am I right? Or am I right? Indulge into a plate of your favorite round goodness at Momo Station in Kirtipur. 




Kirtipur – Naikap Bridge
Newly constructed, the bridge sets up a way directly from Kirtipur to Naikap. Stroll around the bridge and enjoy the surrounding.


TU Park

The Park stands as an entrance to Tribhuwan University, the oldest university of Nepal and is a place to relax and spend some leisure time, the TU Park is a place open for all. Lose yourself in the greenery.


That about sums up an awesome day in Kirtpur!

If you need more reason to visit Kirtpur, check out this short video!


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