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Revision as of 18:16, 6 November 2001 by Dreamyshade (talk | contribs) (copy-edit, a little more info)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)A city of 450,000 in a valley by the same name in central Nepal, near the Vishumati River. The old city is noted for its Buddhist temples and palaces, most dating from the 17th Century. Many of these landmarks have been damaged by earthquakes and pollution. Seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in this valley.
Popular with western tourists since the 1960s.