Travel Pics of India, Nepal, Singapore, China, Laos, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and some London Marathon/Tri gubbins.
Sunday, December 04, 2005
Nasal Chowk and the 9 storey Basantapur Tower, Durbar Sq, Kathmandu
This courtyard and tower are part of the Palace complex. In the middle of the courtyard is the coronation platform. A huge museum is attached to the Palace Complex which charts Nepals Royal History, but no explanation is offered about the Royal Massacre in 2001, only a few pictures of the funeral of King Birendra - one of the many victims.