Major Highlights of Kathmandu Tour

Major Highlights of Kathmandu Tour: Demystify the enigmas of the Capital of Nepal. Let your inner Sherlock Holmes investigate the culture, history, religion, and civilization of Kathmandu Valley. Embark in an easter egg hunt inside Kathmandu Valley, to familiarize yourself with the amazing architecture, artistry, sculptures, beliefs, and faith of the people inhabiting this beautiful valley.

Major Highlights of Kathmandu Day Tour, adored and praised by tourists from all over the world, will take you on a voyage that allows you to witness Kathmandu’s affluence of cultural, traditional, historical, and religious beauty. UNESCO has acknowledged the city’s exuberance of cultural, historical, and religious beauty by recognizing 7 such places as World Heritage sites. Major Highlights of Kathmandu Tour will take you for the exploration of 3 such UNESCO world heritage sites, inundated with cultural, religious, and historical beauty and significance.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a UNESCO world heritage site, that encapsulates marvelous temples, magnificent palaces, ancient pillars, shrines, big bells, courtyards, and many more. Pashupatinath temple is yet another UNESCO World Heritage site, which displays the vibrant aspects of Hindu religion, faith, and culture. Considered an abode of Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath Temple, is an important pilgrimage site for millions of Hindus, devout Hindus from all over the world make pilgrimage tour every year. Finally, the Boudhanath Stupa, the denouement of the Major Highlights of the Kathmandu Day Tour, is the biggest in Nepal. Surrounded by monasteries, gompas, and Buddhist shrines, Boudhanath stupa is one of the most sacred and important pilgrimage sites for Buddhists. Many Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet, China, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bhutan, Thailand, etc. arrive in Nepal just to visit this magnificent stupa.

Major Highlights of Kathmandu Day Tours Visiting Sites.

This Kathmandu City tour takes tourists to 3 amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites inside the Kathmandu valley, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pahsupati Nath Temple, and Boudhanath Stupa.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square or Bhaktapur Palace Square

The former royal palace complex, the biggest and grandest among 3 Palace Square situated in Kathmandu Valley, Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a spectacle of unique and awe-inspiring art and architecture.  It is a testament to artistic competence, depicts a historical chapter of the region, and displays the beliefs and faith of the people of Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is enlisted in World Heritage sites by UNESCO, and managed by the Archeological Department of Nepal and Bhaktapur Municipality.

Bhaktapur Palace housed the Malla Kings of Nepal from the 14^th to the 15^th century and the kings of the Kingdom of Bhaktapur from the 15^th to the late 18^th century until the kingdom was conquered by descendants of Prithivi Narayan Shah. Bhaktapur Palace Square has lost several of its monuments to the Earthquakes that have occurred throughout several centuries. Earthquakes of 1833 and 1934 AD were particularly devastating and only a few of the damaged buildings were restored. After Bhaktapur was conquered by the Shah kings of Nepal, no significant restoration and repair program was carried out. Only in the late 20^th century, after understanding its cultural significance and tourism potential it was properly managed.

Some of the major attractions and monuments that one can encounter while exploring the marvelous Bhaktapur Durbar Square are; statues of Ugrachandi and Ugra Bhairava, Char Dham and Krishna Temple, Nhekhanjhya Lyaku Palace, Lun Dhwakha(Golden Gate), Yakshswora Temple (Pashupati of Bhaktapur), Vatsala Temple, 55 window palace, Talaju Bell, Temple of Silu, Nyatapola (tallest temple of Bhaktapur) etc. These monuments are decorated with wood carvings, statues of gods and deities, metal carvings, and murals that depict teachings from holy scriptures like Vedas, Geeta, Ramayana, Kamasutra, Buddhist scriptures, etc.

Along with the beautiful monuments and physical attractions of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bhaktapur is also very famous for its Jatras and festivals. It’s during these Jatras and festivals, that colors, emotions, beauty, and charm evoked by religion and belief are elicited in each individual’s face. Visitors and tourists can get a spectacular view of this unique culture and tradition of Bhaktapur. Bista Jatra, Indra Jatra, and Khame Jatra are some of the major Jaatras amongst many other fascinating ones.

Conclusively, visiting Bhaktapur Durbar Square and peripheral areas will reveal, obscured secrets of this ancient city of Bhaktapur. The culture, lifestyle of kings, the craftmanship of artisans, architectural marvels, and many other fascinating aspects of this ancient civilization that have flourished in Bhaktapur, cannot be praised enough by the permutation of these letters and words. The savor the flavor and experience the ecstasy of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, one must set feet at the former royal complex.

Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath is a Hindu temple dedicated to Pashupati, a form of Lord Shiva, situated in Kathmandu near the banks of the Bagmati River. Pashupatinath temple and premises is a UNESCO world heritage site, built in pagoda style, with numerous temples and monuments having significant religious significance.

It is believed that Pashupati a deer form of Lord Shiva started living in Nepal after being enchanted by the beauty of Kathmandu Valley. Later, while fighting with other gods stating his unwillingness to leave Kathmandu and return to his home, he lost one of his antlers. The place where he lost his antler is now where Pashupatinath Temple was built.

The Pashupatinath Temple and its premises have some fascinating monuments and temples. Pashupatinath Temple, Bachhareshwari Temple, Guhyeshwori Temple, Gorakhnath Temple, shillings, yogi caves, crematories, etc. can be spotted while in Pashupatinath temple premises. These places showcase the Hindu rituals, culture, faith, and belief. Visiting Pashupatinath temple during Maha Shivaratri can present to the tourist a spectacle of human belief and faith that could be only witnessed on rare occasions.

All in all, Pashupatinath Temple and its premises are a must-visit religious and cultural site situated in Kathmandu.

Boudhanath Stupa

Boudhanath Stupa also known as Khasa Chaita, is situated 11 km away from the center of capital at Northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu. It is the largest stupa in Nepal. Tibetan merchants have rested and offered prayers at the Boudhanath stupa for many centuries.

According to Newar mythology, it is believed that one Licchavi king sacrificed himself while building a fountain that was supposed to end decade long drought as instructed by his astrologer. During the sacrifice, performed at the king’s order by his son, the king’s head flew off and landed near Sankhu Bajrayogini Temple. At that spot, the price established Boudhanath stupa. There is also Tibetan mythology regarding the establishment of the Boudhanath stupa.

The magnificent Boudhanath stupa is ornated with prayer flags, prayer wheels, and sculptures of Buddha and other gods. One can find temples and Gompas in and around the Boudhnath stupa premise. Just being in the Boudhnath stupa premise will make you experience the mysticism and peacefulness of this beautiful place.

Conclusively, a visit to the Boudhanath stupa will display the religious and cultural vibrancy of Nepal. A testament to how peacefully people with contrasting beliefs have co-existed for centuries.

The Major Highlights of Kathmandu is a comprehensive tour that enables any tourists to garner knowledge about the past kings, its citizens, arts, culture, religion, and rich history. The Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour will take around 5-7 hours, our experienced guides who will accompany you the whole time will give you intricate information about the sites and places you will be visiting.