3 hour spiritual trip to temples & valleys of kathmandu

Pashupatinath Temple

Swoyambhunath stupa (monkey temple)

Temple in Kathmandu valley

Highlights

Kathmandu

cultural, historical, sightseeing

Group Tour

3 Hours

Easy

English

Description

Take a city tour to the UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley, namely Swayambhunath stupa and Pashupatinath temple. Learn about the historical, spiritual and cultural significance of these temples in the lives of local people. Encounter prayer sessions and possibly, a cremation ritual.

Itinerary

Swayambhunath stupa and Pashupatinath Temple
- Post breakfast, leave for an amazing half day glimpse of Kathmandu valley.
- Visit Swayambhunath temple, popularly known as Monkey temple.
- Learn about the historical and spiritual value of the temple. Stories about how the name "Monkey Temple" came about will be shared by the local guide. Swayambhunath stupa is one of the few stupa where no relics are found but only the lotus and glowing lamp.
- Arrive at the Harati Ajima temple which highlights the religious harmony between Hindus and Buddhists.
- Observe the mesmerizing Kathmandu Valley from hill top.
- Visit the Pashupatinath temple, it holds a significant place in the valley's history, especially because of the cremation ceremonies that take place here. You might encounter burning dead bodies and the rituals of cremation.