| Tour Duration | 1 Day Days | Group Size | 1 - 60 pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | beginner | Max Altitude | [1334m./4376ft.] |
| Starting Point | Kathmandu | Ending Point | Kathmandu |
| Accommodation | |||
| Meals | |||
| Transportation | All mentioned land transportation | ||
Kathmandu Day Tour 1 day is a day trip to Kathmandu. The tour is dedicated to exploring four of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Kathmandu valley (listed on UNESCO World Heritage list in 1979 A.D). The four sites the Kathmandu day trip includes are two Buddhist monasteries namely Soyambhunath and Boudhanath. Then one Hindu pilgrimage site of Pashupatinath temple plus the medieval palace square of Kathmandu Durbar Square. It is a full day trip inside Kathmandu. The duration of the day tour is about six hours total and it is a fully guided tour. During the tour, one can explore the cultural, religious and historical aspects of Kathmandu valley.
The tour starts with a short drive from the hotel to Soyambhunath- The Monkey Temple. Located at a top of the hill, this iconic Buddhist monastery also offers the picturesque views of the Kathmandu valley. The Buddhist prayer flags (with five different colors representing the five elements), the prayer wheels with printed Buddhist chant- “OM MANE PADME HUM”, the holy monkeys and the giant Stupa with the “wisdom eyes” are the major attractions of Soyambhunath temple.
It then goes to Pashupatinath Temple- one of the most important pilgrimages sites to Hindus. Stand by the riverside of the holy Bagmati river; this place is also widely popular as the crematorium. During the festival of Shiva Ratri- more than a hundred thousand Hindu devotees come to visit this temple. The giant temple square itself is a joy to watch. The “Sadhus” are other attractions of the temple.
The next stop is Boudhanath stupa; the giant Buddhist monastery of Boudhanath is considered as the biggest in South Asia. Go around the monastery to get better views. Also, enjoy the legends behind the monastery told by your tour guide. The Boudhanath monastery is one of the pilgrimage hubs to the locals and the Tibetan Buddhists from history.
The Kathmandu day tour then ends with visiting the historical palace place of Basantapur. Known with two different names; Basantapur Durbar Square or Kathmandu Durbar Square; the palace square was mostly constructed between 14th to 18th centuries. The durbar complex is a collection of temples, courtyards, and the palaces. The “Hanumana statue- The monkey god sculpture”, the fierce “Kal Bhairav Statue”; Taleju Temple, “Kumari Ghar”; and Kastamandap are the major highlights of Kathmandu Durbar Square. “Kumari”- The living goddess is another highlight of Hanuman Dhoka.
Kathmandu Day Tour Highlights
1. Explore the famous city of temples.
2. Go and visit four of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Kathmandu valley.
3. Visit the Soyambhunath temple- the monkey temple.
4. Witness the Hindu crematory ceremony at Pashupatinath temple.
5. Go around the Pashupatinath Temple complex and get the chance to meet Sadhu Baba.
6. Collect a wonderful memory at Boudhnath Monastery.
7. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and get the blessing from “KUMARI”- The living goddess.
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Kathmandu Day Tour 1 day is a day trip to Kathmandu. The tour is dedicated to exploring four of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Kathmandu valley (listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1979 A.D). The four sites the Kathmandu day trip includes are two Buddhist monasteries namely Soyambhunath and Boudhanath. Then one Hindu pilgrimage site of Pashupatinath temple plus the medieval palace square of Kathmandu Durbar Square. It is a full day trip inside Kathmandu. The duration of the day tour is about six hours total and it is a fully guided tour. During the tour, one can explore the cultural, religious and historical aspects of Kathmandu valley.
The tour starts with a short drive from the hotel to Soyambhunath- The Monkey Temple. Located at a top of the hill, this iconic Buddhist monastery also offers the picturesque views of the Kathmandu valley. The Buddhist prayer flags (with five different colors representing the five elements), the prayer wheels with printed Buddhist chant- “OM MANE PADME HUM”, the holy monkeys and the giant Stupa with the “wisdom eyes” are the major attractions of Soyambhunath temple.
It then goes to Pashupatinath Temple- one of the most important pilgrimages sites to Hindus. Stand by the riverside of the holy Bagmati river; this place is also widely popular as the crematorium. During the festival of Shiva Ratri- more than a hundred thousand Hindu devotees come to visit this temple. The giant temple square itself is a joy to watch. The “Sadhus” are other attractions of the temple.
The next stop is Boudhanath stupa; the giant Buddhist monastery of Boudhanath is considered as the biggest in South Asia. Go around the monastery to get better views. Also, enjoy the legends behind the monastery told by your tour guide. The Boudhanath monastery is one of the pilgrimage hubs to the locals and the Tibetan Buddhists from history.
The Kathmandu day tour then ends with visiting the historical palace place of Basantapur. Known with two different names; Basantapur Durbar Square or Kathmandu Durbar Square; the palace square was mostly constructed between 14th to 18th centuries. The durbar complex is a collection of temples, courtyards, and the palaces. The “Hanumana statue- The monkey god sculpture”, the fierce “Kal Bhairav Statue”; Taleju Temple, “Kumari Ghar”; and Kastamandap are the major highlights of Kathmandu Durbar Square. “Kumari”- The living goddess is another highlight of Hanuman Dhoka.
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