About this trip
This private tour around Kathmandu is designed for travelers who have an interest to explore cultural heritages sites in the valley during their short stay at Kathmandu.This Tour around Kathmandu Valley consists of major destinations inside the Valley, some of them being the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This tour prioritises at all aspects of Kathmandu’s tourist sites and also provides the diversity of Hindu and Buddhist culture combined with historical monuments manifesting artistic opulence of medieval Nepal.
On the first day of the tour around the valley you will be taken to Bouddhanath, where you can experience the lifestyle and culture practiced by Tibetan Buddhist. And through a spiritual journey around the stupa. Bouddhanath is the largest stupa of the country,this where the practices of Buddhism can be observed at its best.
Our next stop for the day tour continues to Pashupatinath, one of the major Hindu deity Shiva shrines in the world. This site offers countless temples dedicated to different Hindu deities within its widespread area. However, the main temple Pashupatinath is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Destroyer- Shiva dwells here as the protector of animal kinds as per the myth.
On the second day, You will visit Patan Durbar Square, sightseeing around Mahaboudha Temple, Kumbeshwor Temple, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple and many other places around Patan. Patan is like an open museum showcasing intricately carved windows, intrinsic roof struts, statues of gods and goddesses, temples designed in pagoda style with sensual carvings and repose metalwork facades and many other exquisite facets.
After Patan you will be driven to Bhaktapur Durbar square where one can see the old historic cultures and artistic temples. The old palace square of Bhaktapur contains famous “Fifty-five windows palace”. It was the royal palace of Malla kings.The golden gate in this square is the unique master piece of the Newari art work. This old square is like an open museum of Hindu temples. The sites to explore are the ancient royal bath, the courtyard of Taleju shrine; the museum of art and history, the pottery square, the majestic Nyatapola temple, the famous Peacock window and the Dattatraya temple.
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2 Days and 1 Nights tour Package
Full - day sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
After breakfast you will proceed for the full-day sightseeing tour to Kathmandu valley covering Pashupatinath temple- holiest and oldest Hindu temple, BouddhanathStupa- one of the biggest Stupa of the world and Swoyambhunath Stupa (known as monkey temple) - oldest Buddhist Stupa situated on a hillock overlooking Kathmandu valley and eastern Himalayan ranges.
You will also visit Kathmandu Durbar Square that includes oldest temples.
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Full - day sightseeing around Patan and Bhaktapur valley
Then, you will drive to Bhaktapur, where you will witness unique culture and finest display of craftsmanship.
Lion Gate, Golden Gate, Art Gallery, Statue of King Bhupatendra, Nyatapola Temple and fifty-five windowed Malla Palace which is the living prides of Bhaktapur.
Tour concludes as your driver and guide escort you back to hotel.
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What's included
Transfer during sightseeing
Entry fees to all places
Guide
One full - day Kathmandu Sightseeing- Bouddha, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square & Swayambhu
One full day sightseeing in Patan and Bhaktapur