Kathmandu Heritage Tour is traversed by the amazing views of UNESCO listed world heritage sites such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, (Buddhist temple) Swoyambhunath (the monkey temple), Bouddhanath, (Hindu temple) Pashupatinath and Changu Narayan. Kathmandu Valley is also popular for its unique culture and historical monuments which has been following from last 3500 years. The amazing blend of Buddhism and Hinduism can be experienced in Kathmandu Heritage Tour of Nepal.
Kathmandu Heritage tour is short cultural / heritage tour offered to our valued guest who would like to explore the lifestyle, culture, history and traditions along with the amazing heritages sites of Kathmandu. The culture, people and living style differs from one community to other. During the festival time we can get the chance to see the amazing culture, tradition of different ethnic group (esp. Newars) in the valley of Kathmandu.
The tour is perfect for the ones who have keen interest in culture, lifestyle, art and history. This tour is also suitable for the historian, researchers, students, teachers and socio cultural artifacts to explore and learn about the UNESCO listed World Heritage sites of Nepal. Also, travellers can get the chance to explore Newari culture, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal during their tour.
Buddha Land Tours &Travels arranges and facilitates travel and best tour around Kathmandu Valley. We welcome our guest with warm hearts to experience the flavours of culture, traditions and beauty of Kathmandu Valley. This tour will be one of the best experiences in Nepal where you will be provided with the best guide and quality services.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Arrival at Kathmandu airport. we pick you by the assistance of our office representative and transfer to the hotel. (At the foot of the Himalayas, where they assure that their gods live, Nepal stands, a land of spectacular landscapes, temples and cities with a rich cultural heritage. These seem to transfer the traveler to medieval times on their walks through KATHMANDU, BHAKTAPUR and PATAN, the three urban cities that represent the backbone of the country. Stay overnight at hotel.
This day, after breakfast in hotel we get ready to tour around the Kathmandu valley. Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, is a valley surrounded by the Himalayan Mountains. We begin the tour from Kathmandu Durbar Sqaure then Swoyambhunath, Bouddhanath and finally Pashupatinath. All of them are UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. Stay overnight at hotel
Kathmandu Durbar Square: (World Heritage Site): Kathmandu Durbar square is one of the popular place which is liked by many visitors due to its exquisite architecture and artistic embellishment. It consists of Huge Royal Palace with different temples dating back from the 15th to the 18th century. The house of the living goddess - Kumari, the ferocious Kal Bhairav, the red monkey god, the Hanumandhokha palace, the Ashok Binayak temple, Kasthamandap, the Temple Taleju and hundreds of erotic carvings are some examples of the sights at the square. All woodcarvings, statues and architecture in this area are exceptionally fine.
Swoyambhunath: Swoyambhunath is one of the most glorious Buddhist stupa. It is said to be 2000 years old. Swoyambhunath is, perhaps, the best place to observe the religious harmony in Nepal. The stupa is among the most ancient in this part of the world and its worshippers are diverse from Newar nuns, Tibetan monks and Brahman Priests to lay Buddhist and Hindus. Swoyambhunath provides an excellent view of the Kathmandu valley.
Bouddhanath: Bouddhanath stupa is one of the largest Buddhist stupa in the world. The Stupa 100 meters in diameter, was built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels by the Lichchivi King Mana Dev in the fifth century. The pinnacle of this stupa represent the stages of enlightenment, symbol of royalty, compassion, knowing and nirvana. There are many myths about the origins of the Stupa. Early morning and evening are the times to visit Bouddha to join the local residents in Kora. There is an enclosure with several monasteries of the different schools of Tibetan Buddhism.
Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred temples in Nepal. The temple of Pashupatinath is a large double roofed pagoda of brass and gilt gold; the gateway is plated with silver. There are linga images of Shiva along with statues, shrines and temples dedicated to other deities in the temple complex. There are rows of Shiva shrines and Hindu pilgrims from all over South Asia offering worship to Shiva, the Lord of Destruction. Entrance to the temple precinct is permitted to the Hindus only. However, visitors can clearly see the temple and the activities performed in the temple premises from the vantage point across the bank of the Bagmati River.