The Historic Kathmandu Valley
A sightseeing program that includes the major historic, cultural and religious sights of the three Newari cities of the Kathmandu Valley – Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur.
We will arrange any kind of guided sight seeing in Kathmandu valley, we will make you this time is very utilized and memorable. Let us introduce you to secrets of this city and villages of the surrounding Kathmnadu valley.
Tour will be guided by experienced cultural experts and we provide all kinds of transport arrangement for the tour too. From these tour will really understand the history of the temples and gods/ goddess in Nepal.
Boudhanath StupaThis is a huge Buddhist stupa located about 7 km east of Kathmandu. It stands on a massive mandala style platform and has features similar to the Swayambhunath, though its final to is bigger. It is said that this stupa was built during the 5th Century A.D. Every year, in winter, thousands of pilgrims from neighboring countries and from himalayan of Nepal to visit this temple.
Pashupatinath Temple
The Pashupatinath temple is the largest Hindu temple and is considered to be the holiest of an Hindu temples. This is a two-tired golden temple with four silver doorways, hundreds of Shiva linga's, Shrines and holy symbols. It is located on the holy river-Bagmati, 6 km east of Kathmandu. Non-Hindus are not allowed into this temple.
It is believed this temple was built long before the Christian era begin. It's original beauty still remains with the beautifully sculpted stone sculptures found here. thousands of Hindus come here each year on Shivaratri.
Patan Durbar Square
Patan is located 7 km away from Kathmandu, this city has many 15th to 17th century, Hindu and Buddhist, monuments built during the Malla dyasty. The most important area with many mounments is the Patan Durbar Square.
Swayambhunath Stupa
This stupa, having hundreds of voltive Shrines and other historical monuments in and around it, was built in 250 B.C. This is the largest stupa in Nepal and it displays typical Buddhist architecture, this white done is regarded as a spotless and pure jewel of Nirvana. It has thirteen tiers, representing the elevator to Nirvana, and a pair of painted eyes on all four sides of this stupa, symbolizing the an seeing eyes of the buddha.
Kathmandu Durbar Squar
Kathmandu Durbar Squal also known as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar, used to be the residence of the Nepali royal family and administrators. this ancient palace lies in the heart of the city. It consists of huge Royal Palace with different temples, inside as well as outside the temple dating from the 15th to the 18th century. this palace is named after Hanuman, the monkey god, as a stone statue of Hanuman is placed right next to the main entrance protecting the whole palace.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
About 10 km east of Kathmandu is a town called Bhaktapur, meaning the city of devotees. It covers an area of 5 Sq. Km and was founded by king Anand Dev (889 A.D) in the shape of the conch shell, which is a scared symbol. Bhaktapur was once ruled by the Malla's who built magnificents, statues, etc.
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