Exploring the Kathmandu Valley will be quite a date. Kathmandu is a vibrant city full of modern influences, but the ancient cultures and heritage remain intact even today. Today we will take you on a Kathmandu Valley tour to see these ancient cultures and heritage. The most important places are Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa. These historical, pilgrimage and medieval places offer you the ancient history of Nepal, art and culture, traditions and religion at a glance.
Best Visiting place around Kathmandu
Kathmandu Durbar Squire
Kathmandu Durbar Square is also known as Kantipur, the capital of the Kingdom of Nepal. Here you will visit the Living Goddess temple, which receives the faithful's greetings from her temple seat's balcony. The Kashtamandap, from which Kathmandu takes its name and has been made from the wood of a single tree, and Durbar Square with its cluster of temples are overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the former seat of Nepalese royalty.
Swayambhunath Stupa
This Buddhist stupa, located about 4 km away, is 2000 years old. The stupa, which is the main structure, consists of a solid hemisphere made of bricks and clay supporting a tall conical spire crowned by a gilded copper pinnacle. At the base of the four-sided spire are painted the eyes of the all-seeing Lord Buddha. This hill is a mosaic of small chaityas and pagoda temples.
Pashupatinath Temple (Hindu Temple)
Pashupatinath Temple is located 5 km east of Kathmandu city and is one of the holiest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Set amidst lush natural surroundings on the sacred Bagmati River banks, the pagoda-style temple has a gilded roof and richly carved silver doors. Visitors are allowed to view the temple from the Bagmati River's eastern bank, as entry to the temple is strictly prohibited for non-Hindus. Pashupatinath is the centre of the annual pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri, which falls in February/March.
Bodhnath Stupa (Buddhist Stupa)
This stupa, located 8 km. east of Kathmandu, is one of the largest of its kind in the world. It has four pairs of eyes in four cardinal directions that watch over correct behaviour and human welfare. King Man Deva built this Buddhist stupa on the advice of Goddess Mani Jogini and made it on an octagonal base with prayer wheels. Houses of lamas or Buddhist priests surround the shrine.
Patan and Bhaktpur Durbar Squire
5 km/3 miles from Kathmandu city. Patan, also known as Lalitpur, is the city of fine arts, enclosed in 4 stupas said to have been built in the 3rd century AD by Emperor Ashoka. You will see Durbar Square, Krishna Temple built by King Siddhi Narsingh Malla, Hiranya Varna Mabavihar and Mahadouddha Temple and then visit the Royal Palace Bhaktapur.
Nagarkot
After visiting these places, we will drive to Nagarkot for a beautiful sunset view. Nagarkot is one of the most picturesque spots, located about 35 km east of Kathmandu. You can have an excellent view of the Himalayan range's snow-capped peaks in eastern Nepal (weather permitting). It is also famous for the spectacular sunrise.
Meals: Breakfast
