Kirtipur is the one of the most famous historic place in Nepal. The ethnic group in Kirtipur is Newar. The Kirtipur is dominated by Newars but there are also other ethnics like Brahmins, Chhettries, Buddhists, Hindus, Rais, and so on. The Kirtipur is situated at 1414 meters high from the sea level. From top point of Kirtipur, people can view the Kathmandu Valley clearly. On the North of Kirtipur there we can see the Langtang (7234 m.), Dorje Lhakpa (6637 m.), Gauri Shanker (7134 m.) and other Himalayas. Recently a open musuem is started by local people of Nepal where one can enjoy tipical Newari Food. There we can find many ancient arts, esstetial things used in daily life of newari people etc.
There are 2 important temples Bagh Bhairab & Umamaheshwor and 1 Stupa Chilancho Bihar, 1 Mahayani Gumba and 1 Hinayani Boudh Bihar.
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Buddha statue |
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Bagh Bhairab Temple |
