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Discover Duman in Nepal
Duman in the region of Nepal (general) is a place located in Nepal - some 13 mi or ( 20 km ) West of Kathmandu , the country's capital .
Local time in Duman is now 02:45 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kathmandu " with a UTC offset of 5.75 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Rajshahi, Patna, Zham, Shigatse, and Chongdui. When in this area, you might want to check out Rajshahi . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Duman ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Tribhuvan University
Tribhuvan University (TU) [त्रिभुवन विश्वविद्यालय] is a public university in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 1959, TU is the oldest of the five universities in Nepal. Enrolement in 2012/2013 is 143,899 making it the one of the largest in the world. The university provides undergraduate and graduate education.
Located at 27.68 85.29 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Swayambhunath
Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. It is also known as the Monkey Temple as there are holy monkeys living in the north-west parts of the temple. The Tibetan name for the site means 'Sublime Trees', for the many varieties of trees found on the hill. However, Shing. kun may be a corruption of the local Newari name for the complex, Singgu, meaning 'self-sprung'.
Located at 27.72 85.29 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Kathmandu Valley
The Kathmandu Valley, 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. Historically, only the Kathmandu Valley was referred to as "Nepal" by people who lived outside the valley.
Located at 27.70 85.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Dharahara
Dharahara, also called Bhimsen Tower, is a nine story (61.88m) tall tower at the center of Sundhara, Kathmandu. It is situated in the historical city of Kathmandu, and is a part of Architecture of Kathmandu recognized by UNESCO. It was built in 1832 by the Prime Minister of the time, Bhimsen Thapa of Nepal. Bhimsen Thapa built the tower under the orders of Queen Lalit Tripura Sundari. The tower has a spiral staircase containing 213 steps.
Located at 27.70 85.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Thamel
Thamel is a popular tourist destination in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is a full Wi-fi zone in Nepal. Thamel has been the centre of the tourist industry in Kathmandu for over four decades starting from the hippie movement when many artists came to Nepal and spent weeks in Thamel. Even though Thamel has been referred to as the "ghetto" by some, most low-budget travelers consider it a tourist heaven.
Located at 27.72 85.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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