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The Kathmandu Valley (Nepal Bhasa: नेपाः स्वनिगः Nepāḥ Svanigaḥ [nepaː sʷoniɡəː], Nepali: काठमाडौँ उपत्यका), located in Nepal, lies at the crossroads of ancient civilizations of Asia, and has at least 130 important monuments, including several places of pilgrimage for the Hindus and the Buddhists. There are seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites within this valley.

This valley hosts an UNESCO World Heritage Sites composed of seven different Monument Zones: The centers of the three primary cities, Kathmandu Hanuman Dhoka, Patan and Bhaktapur, the two most important Buddhist stupas, Swayambhunath and Boudhanath and two famous Hindu shrines, Pashupatinath temple and Changu Narayan. Since 2003 the World Heritage List lists the site as being "in danger" out of concern for the ongoing loss of authenticity and the outstanding universal value of the cultural property.

In the past, Tibetan Buddhist Masters including Marpa, Milarepa, Rwa Lotsava, Ras Chungpa, Dharma Swami, XIII Karmapa, XVI Karmapa and several others visited and traveled in the Kathmandu Valley. However, the largest group of Tibetans came in the 1960s. Many settled around the Svayambhu and Baudha Stupas. Many other famous Lamas known throughout the world have their Buddhist monasteries and centers in the Kathmandu Valley.[1].

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  • awesome video!!!!

  • An excellent video

  • @themrholydiver, As of 2012, Australia will be 224 years old, USA will be 236 years old, India will be 65 years old, Nepal will be 244 years old. But Kiratdesh(now Nepal and NE India) is more than 5000+ years old.

    So did you see the difference now?

    Buddha was born some 2500 years ago in Lumbini. That Lumbini was in Kiratdesh(today nepal). Lumbini is the greatest pilgrimmage site for all the Buddhists from all over the world.

    So tell every Indians to learn their history again.

  • Nice Video!

  • Thank You to say BUDDHA was born in nepal....not in india....

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