Nepal - Kathmandu Valley

"The cultural heritage of the Kathmandu Valley is illustrated by seven groups of monuments and buildings which display the full range of historic and artistic achievements for which the Kathmandu Valley is world famous. The seven include the Durbar Squares of Hanuman Dhoka (Kathmandu), Patan and Bhaktapur, the Buddhist stupas of Swayambhu and Bauddhanath and the Hindu temples of Pashupati and Changu Narayan"

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Wanted: Postcard of Changu Narayan - anyone can help - thanks.

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Kathmandu Durbar Square. I visited this square some years ago. Thanks to Ashwin of Kathmandu, Nepal for mailing this postcard to me.

Postcard 1B - Kathmandu Durbar Square

I visited the amazing Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Postcard 2 - Patan Durbar Square 

Palace Square of Patan, Nepal. I have visited Patan before - a short distance from Katmandu. Thanks to Heli of Kathmandu of Nepal for mailing this wonderful postcard. Thanks to Matthew of Malaysia for making this request for me.

Postcard 3 - Bhaktapur Square

Another town near Kathmandu that I visited.

Postcard 4A - Swayambhunath

Nice stupa of Swayanbhunath with those amazing watchful eyes. Thanks to Ayub of Kathmandu, Nepal. Received this postcard on July 12, 2018.

Postcard 4B - Swayambhu Stupa

Swoyambhu is one of the biggest Buddhist stupa in the world.

Postcard 5 - Bauddhanath Stupa

Built in the 5th century and the largest stupa in the world. Thanks to Grete of United Kingdom.

Postcard 6 - Pshupatinath Hindu Temple

Multi-view showing teh Pashupatinath Hindu Temple in the middle of the postcard. I went to the entrance of this sacred Hindu Temple but did not enter as non-Hindus are not allowed in.

Nepal - Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha

"Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha, was born in 623 B.C. in the famous gardens of Lumbini, which soon became a place of pilgrimage. Among the pilgrims was the Indian emperor Ashoka, who erected one of his commemorative pillars there. The site is now being developed as a Buddhist pilgrimage centre, where the archaeological remains associated with the birth of the Lord Buddha form a central feature."

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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Lumbini is the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal. Thanks to Ashwin of Kathmandu, Nepal for mailing to me.

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Maya Devi Temple before restoration, Lumbini. Thanks to SK Ng of Malaysia who visited Lumbini.

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Lumbini, Birthplace of Lord Buddha, Nepal. Thanks to Ivan of Czech Republic.

Nepal - Royal Chitwan National Park

"At the foot of the Himalayas, Chitwan is one of the few remaining undisturbed vestiges of the 'Terai' region, which formerly extended over the foothills of India and Nepal. It has a particularly rich flora and fauna. One of the last populations of single-horned Asiatic rhinoceros lives in the park, which is also one of the last refuges of the Bengal tiger." Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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Postcard of viewing rhinocerous from elephant rides in the Royal Chitwan National Park in the jungles of southern Nepal. I bought this postcard in Thailand. Thanks to Ashwin of Nepal for mailing it back to me from Nepal.

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Chitwan Royal Park. Thanks to Vesna of Slovenia.

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Rhinocerous in Chitwan, Nepal. I bought this postcard in Thailand.

Nepal - Sagarmartha National Park

"Sagarmatha is an exceptional area with dramatic mountains, glaciers and deep valleys, dominated by Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world (8,848 m). Several rare species, such as the snow leopard and the lesser panda, are found in the park. The presence of the Sherpas, with their unique culture, adds further interest to this site."

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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Mt Everest with Mt Nuptse from Kalapatthar. Thanks to SK Ng of Malaysia who visited Nepal.

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Mount Everest at 8850m is the highest peak in the world. Thanks to Uli of Austria.

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Kala Patthar at Sagarmartha National Park, Nepal. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thanks again for Furi Sherpa for this second beautiful postcard sent from Kathmandu, Nepal.

Postcard 4

China postcard Mount Everest from the Chinese side.

Postcard 5