7 Hour Religious Exploration of Temples & Stupas In Kathmandu
Highlights
Kathmandu
religious, cultural, sightseeing
Group Tour
7 Hours
Easy
English, Japanese
Description
Tour Kathmandu to explore world heritage sites, temples, and other touristic sites to understand the cultural importance of the city in just 7 hours!
Itinerary
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Kathmandu City Tour
- Kathmandu Durbar Square:
Kathmandu Durbar Square is situated at the heart of Kathmandu, surrounded by many artistic temples, a different section of palaces, spectacular art images and other unique construction. The main palace was built in the 14th century, whereas some of the British looks to the building was given in the late 18the century. This Durbar Square is a historic seat of royalty where the kings are crowned, and their coronations are solemnised. UNESCO noticed its importance and listed it as one of the world heritage sites in 1997.
- Swayambhunath Stupa:
Situated on the hilltop, Swayambhunath Stupa is a legendary Buddhist shrine. The stupa has a white lofty white dome and a glittering golden spire. On the top of the dome are the Buddha's famously painted eyes gazing in the four directions. Swayambhunath is also known as the monkey temple due to the numerous holy monkeys that roam the temple grounds. The beautiful view of the city is what rejoices you the most.
- Boudhanath Stupa:
Boudhanath Stupa is one of Nepal's largest stupas and the holiest of all Buddhist temples outside of Tibet. This stupa stands at the height of 36 meters. It is huge. The stupa stands upon the three-layered pedestal, having the shape of a Mandala. It is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu, where one can observe the traditional Tibetan lifestyle.
- Pashupatinath temple:
The magnificent temple of Pashupatinath, situated approximately 5 km northeast of Kathmandu, is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It is one of the major sites for Hindu pupils. With a sprawling collection of temples, ashrams, images, and inscriptions rose over the centuries along the Bagmati River bank; it is a sacred temple of deity; Lord Shiva. It is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites. Non-Hindu visitors cannot enter the temple premises, but there is enough space outside the main entrance where one can visit, take pictures and see what it is.
- Patan Durbar Square:
Like the other cities, Patan had its monarchy in the 14th century, and they had their interest and capability. The wooden art and the stone carving shows how beautifully people had worked here to live their king in a luxurious way. The main royal palace now acts as a museum, but all other supporting blocks, courtyard, and the different temples surrounding the palace have so many things to show you in advance. The Durbar is a marvel of Newa architecture and is listed on UNESCO world heritage sites.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a group tour |