Kathmandu Day Tour

The Kathmandu Day Tour is one of the most popular tour packages in Nepal. It gives you a great chance to know about the history and Religious. As well as the Culture, Festivals, and architecture of Kathmandu. It is surrounded by tier upon tier of green hill walls above which tower mighty snow-capped peaks. The valley covers an area of 218 sq. miles. It is situated 1350 meters above sea level.

It contains three fabled cities of great historic, religious, and cultural heritage. In Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur. Likewise, Every town has Durbar Square (old palace) with its old temples and palaces, which epitomize the religious and cultural life of the people. The valley has often been described as an open-air art gallery with thousands of sacred shrines in brick, stone, metal, and wood scattered throughout.

Kathmandu Day Tour

• Swayambhunath: – This is a 2500-year-old stupa situated on a hillock about 77 m above ground level and overlooking Katmandu Valley. The painted eyes on four sides represent the all-seeing eyes of Buddha and are watching all the time wrong-doers and good-doers. As well as it is a very religious shrine for Buddhists. There are two Buddhist monasteries within the complex and a temple of Haratima where both Buddhists and Hindus worship this temple. The shrine is just 3 km northwest of Kathmandu city.
• Budhanilkantha:- This is a remarkable colossal stone statue of Hindu Lord Vishnu reclining on the bed of snakes from the 5th century AD situated about 8 km to the north of Katmandu at the base of Shivapuri hill. The shrine is in the middle of the pond.
• Bauddhanath: – Boudhanath Stupa is 6 km to the east of Kathmandu and is said built-in the 5th century AD. This ancient stupa is one of the biggest in the world and is ringed by Buddhist lamas and monasteries. This is a very holy stupa for Tibetan Buddhists who come here in thousands in winter festivals to pay their tribute. You can also Tour Kapan Monastery from the Baudhanath.
• Pashupatinath Temple: – This is a temple of Lord Shiva – Pashupatinath with a two-tiered golden roof and four silver doors situated five kilometers east of Kathmandu at the bank of the Bagmati River. This is being holy place of pilgrimage attracts tens of thousands of Hindu pilgrims every year. At the bank of the Bagmati River, one can also observe the cremation taking place. It is a very old and historical place in Nepal.

Kathmandu Durbar Square

Whatever, While browsing around Katmandu Durbar Square you will visit Hanuman Dhoka. The old and historic palace of Kathmandu is named after the monkey God, Hanuman. It is a historic seat of royalty. The Kings of Nepal are crowned and their coronations are also held inside the courtyard here. Besides that, there is a statue of King Pratap Mall sitting on the stone pillar in the front and the temple of Jagannath from the medieval period.

In addition, Within walking distance, you will find the tall temple of Taleju from 1549 AD and the large stone statue of Kal Bhairav (the God of destruction). The Big Bell, Big Drum, Hindu Lord Shiva, and his consort Parvati peeping from the window. As well as visit the temple of Kumari, the residence of the Living Goddess within the vicinity.

Kumari means a virgin girl. The girl will select from a Buddhist family (Newar). The building has profusely carved wooden balconies and window screens. Next, a very interesting temple is Kasthamandap. It is believed to be built from a single tree trunk and the name Katmandu is derived from this temple.

Finally, You can do your Kathmandu Day Tours and Sightseeing in Kathmandu. Before and after your Trekking, Peak climbing, and any other tourism activities in Nepal. Feel free to contact us.