Kathmandu is a wonderful site mixed of Hinduism, Buddhism cultural sites and also has some western influence. After breakfast, our guide takes you to visit the prominent sites of the Kathmandu which is also known as the town of the temple. Here we cover some of the world heritage site of Nepal like - the Pashupatinath (Hindu Temple), South Asia’s largest stupa – the Boudhanath, the Swayambhunath temple, and the historical ancient cultural site - the Kathmandu Durbar Square.
The Pashupatinath temple is one of the oldest and most visited pilgrimage site located in the heart of Kathmandu city. It’s a temple of Lord Shiva who is one of the supreme prominent figures of the Hindu Scripture. Lord Shiva is also known as ‘Mahadev’ which means ‘God of the Gods’. Thousands of people make their way to this temple every year from different parts of the world which is located on the bank of Bagmati River. The Kathmandu Durbar Square is an ancient palace where the kings used to rule over this country. It is beautifully built with ancient arts and architecture.
Next, we will be visiting the Swayambhunath temple (also known as monkey temple) which is both pilgrimage site both for Hindus and Buddhist. In the top of the temple, there is a stupa which is one of the ancient stupas of Nepal. After that, we will be visiting the largest known stupa in the world - the Boudhanath stupa where you find thousands of prayer wheels surrounding the stupa. Our expert guide will brief you the myths and legends associated with these site as you tour along.
In between, we will also discuss the Heli Tour to ABC and do some preparation.