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Jun 26

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Photo Gallery: Durbar Square, Kathmandu

At Thamel's centre is the historic Durbar Square, which is a World Heritage site designated by UNESCO. The square, which includes a temple complex and palace, was constructed by the Malla kings of Kathmandu in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries (before the Gurkha conquest). The surrounding area is a labyrinth of old buildings and narrow twisting alleyways that are well worth exploring.

Here are a few photos from a self guided walking tour.

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Aug 21

Historical Hampi

The austere and enduring remains of the once magnificent city of Hampi are scattered throughout the makeshift town that has sprung up around the site. Ancient temples and statues can be found far beyond the village limits. The vast expanse of the city alone is attestation to the grandeur of the once capital of Vijayanagar: the last of the great Hindu kingdoms of South India.

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