This 6/7 hrs private day tour takes to you UNESCO World Heritage site of Kathmandu valley. This day tour includes Hindu pilgrimage sites, Buddhist sites, Cultural and heritage sites of Kathmandu valley.
Start your day from your hotel by private tourist vehicle, your first stop will be Bashantapur Durbar Square. Build in 16th century, it is the former residence of Royal Kings of Nepal which is spread in five acres of areas. The Living God Kumari, Heritage museum, the architecture of palace, wooden crafted windows and doors of temple and palace are some of the main highlights of Basantapur Durbar square.
Afterward, your tour takes you to Swyambhunath also called monkey Temple, located at the hill towards the west of Kathmandu. This is a Buddhist stupa where the area is full of hanging prayer flags and rotating prayer wheels with monks. A part from the religious significant Swyambhu hill is also a best view point for Kathmandu valley.
After explore Monkey Temple you will drive to Pashupathinath Temple (Hindu sign). Build in 17th century the temple is dedicated to God Shiva. Your tour guide will explain details about Hindu belief and religious important on the cycle of birth and death. The area is wetness with the colorful monks and sadhu (The holy man), which emphasis on how they sacrificing for religious devotion. Just behind the temple of Pashupathinath is the location of ceremonies, which take place along the bank of Bagmati River.
As we head back to hotel, you will stop to visit Bodhnath, an important spiritual center for Tibetan Buddhism. The area of Boudhanath is full of daily rituals of Tibetan monks. This is the world's largest stupa where religious adherents still pray and visit before beginning long journey such as Mt Everest climbing. Finally you will drop to your hotel.
Departure Time: 8:00 AM Hotel Pick up.
A moderate walking is involved during the sightseeing, comfortable shoes and recommended.
Kathmandu Day Tour Highlights
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and Kumari Temple (The Living GOD).
- Visit Swyambhunath Stupa Known as Monkey Temple (Buddhist Shrine).
- Visit Pasupatinath Temple - The greatest hindu Temple.
- Visit Bouddhanath Stupa - The biggest buddhist in the world.
