ory of Nepal is intertwined with the history of now abolished monarchy. For those wanting to learn more about Nepal's history and the closely guarded life styles of the monarchy, this palace museum provides a glimpse into just these. This museum is the former royal palace where the royal family lived.Kathmandu valley is not only a capital city of Nepal; it is a world's finest Historical, Cultural and Artistic city. Kathmandu is the first stop for the majority of visitors to the country. The valley today incorporates three major settlements; Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan, each has their own distinctive character with outstanding temples, works of art and architecture and a varied calendar of feast and festivals, all three have their roots in being capital cities of the valleys three principality's in times gone by. 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 three cities contain 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The seven include the Durbar Squares of Kathmandu (Hanuman Dhoka), Patan Kathmandu sightseen, Budhanilkantha, Nepal Tourand Bhaktapur; the Buddhist Stupas of Swayambhu and Bauddhanath; the Hindu temples of Pashupati and Changu Narayan. The ancient cities of the valley; Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur, Kirtipur, Chovar and Dakshinkali represent an epitome of harmony in urban design, elegant architecture and refined culture. Swoyambunath, Boudhnath, Pasupatinath, Narayanhity Palace Museum (The Royal Family’s Palace), Golden Temple, Mahaboudha, Matsendranath, Patan Krisha Mandir, Museum, Palace of 55 windows, Golden Gate Chagunarayan temple are the major attraction of the Kathmandu valley. It boasts a unique symbiosis of Hinduism, Buddhism and Tantrism in its culture.