Copper Statue of Gautam buddha who is believed to have had 550 incarnations.

The shown statue is highly revered in Buddhism. This image of Amitabha Buddha is a handcrafted classic of copper. Amitabha is shown in sitting posture in this image with his principal attribute, a pot held on both hands.

One can probably say that Nepal is as old as the Himalayas, when a great lake filled the Kathmandu Valley. One legend holds that this lake was drained by a thunderbolt thrown against the walls of the Valley by the Hindu god Krishna. Another claims it was drained by the patriarch Manjushri as he wanted to get a closer look at a Swayambhu or Adhi-buddha, the beautiful lotus flower resting on the lake.

But the recorded history of Nepal does not start until around 800 BC, with the beginning of the Kirat Period. After that, the Lichhavi and Thakuri Period started

General Visa Information
All foreign nationals (except Indian nationals) require a visa to enter Nepal. Visas are obtainable from embassies abroad or on arrival at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport. There have been instances when passengers were asked to show return flight tickets. You will also need to provide two passport size photos and the following fees in US dollars acceptable in cash.

- Multi entry visa valid for 15 days – $25 USD
- Multi entry visa valid for 30 days – $40 USD
- Multi entry visa valid for 90 days – $100 USD

If you are staying in Nepal for less than 24