DAY
01:
When you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll be taken to your hotel. While
in Kathmandu you will have time to explore the city's many charms
on your own. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well come
dinner await for you. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY
02:
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and
said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view
of Kathmandu City. We will then processed to Visit Pasupatinath
and Bouddhanath. After lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square,
Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities
in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu
temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with
wood, stones and metals. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 3:
Today we drive to Bhaktapur which is the very famous place.
we can see many deffirent types of temples and many more in that
place. We spend whole morning at Bhakatpur & drive to changu
Narayan where we have very good view of kathmandu city. we come
back to kathmandu in the evening.
DAY
13:
Departure or combine with another trip.
Please
note there are numerous combinations of tours in Nepal which do
not require you to be exceedingly fit. We can tailor a tour to your
needs and your time restraints.
See
below for more information about the city.
For
over forty years, Nepal has been an extremely fascinating destination
for travelers, scholars, and researchers. For those interested in
culture, the Kathmandu valley, is endowed with seven World Heritage
sites. This valley was divided into three kingdoms less than a century
ago. It now contains countless architectural monuments, and vestiges
of varied cultural and religious traditions.
In
other chapters we explain about the adventure Nepal provides, here
we detail some of the more popular gentle sides of a holiday in
our Kingdom including the Kathmandu Valley itself and other major
settlements of interest in Nepal.
This verdant valley was once a huge lake, legend dictates that in
the middle of the lake was a brilliant flame emanating from a Lotus
flower. People would come from miles around to wonder and worship
the flame. A Chinese disciple Bodhisattva Manjushree, wishing to
worship the flame more closely sliced a portion of the hills with
his sword draining its waters and thus the fertile Kathmandu valley
was created.
Chovar
gorge where the valley waters drain today remains the focus of the
legend. In the years since, the Kathmandu valley has seen many dynasties
and empires come and go, each leaving their own mark on the valley's
mystique.
The
valley today incorporates three major settlements, all have their
own distinctive character with outstanding temples, works of art
and architecture and a varied calendar of feasts and festivals,
their roots in being capital cities of the valleys three principality's
in times gone by. Between them they boast the highest density of
World Heritage Sites to be found anywhere in the World, seven in
total. There are many other fascinating settlements in the valley
offering their own reasons for being there.
Kathmandu
The
Capital and home to Nepal's only International Airport is a buzzing
vibrant place, although like so many capital cities in the developing
world it begins to show signs of congestion over the past few years,
this hardly detracts from its mystery and celebration of life. So
much history interwoven and sitting strangely in harmony with the
modern Kathmandu. Ancient temples in a medieval atmosphere sit side
by side with Internet cafes. Old blends with new ways…Welcome
to Kathmandu.
Patan
Patan
(The city of beauty) is situated on the southern bank of the holy
river Bagamti (a tributary of the Ganges) some five kilometers southeast
of Kathmandu. Nowadays, it has virtually become part of sub metropolitan
Kathmandu. The city is famed for its wealth of Buddhist and Hindu
temples with an abundance of fine bronze gateways and wonderful
carvings. Patan is known for its expert craftsmen and metal workers.
Bhaktapur
Is
situated 14 km east of Kathmandu and is the least developed of the
three cities in the valley. Translated Bhaktapur means the city
of devotees. The most laid back of the three valley towns its narrow
brick paved streets harbor hidden shrines and statues around every
corner. It is quite easy to spend a whole day here relaxing and
taking in an almost surreal atmosphere. Bhaktapur is famed for its
woodcarvings, pottery and cloth weaving. Many of Bhaktapur's practices
have changed little over the centuries..
Attractions
in Valley include :-
KATHMANDU
Kathmandu’s
most impressive sight, Durbar Square, is crowded with ancient temples
and palaces reflecting the religious and cultural life of the people.
It is also home to Kathmandu’s Kumari, or ‘living goddess’,
a young girl believed to be a reincarnation of the goddess Durga
SWAYAMBHUNATH
This
is one of the world’s most famous Buddhist Chaityas. The 2000
year old Chaityas is commonly known as the ‘monkey temple’
because of its resident population of apes. This spectacular Buddhist
Stupa, from which the Buddha’s eyes gaze serenely down, lies
on a hilltop only 2km from the centre of Kathmandu. The views of
Kathmandu and the surrounding valley are superb from here.
BOUDDHANATH
The stupa of Bouddhanath lies eight kms East of the centre of Kathmandu.This
ancient colossal Stupa is one of the biggest in the World and the
centre of Tibetan Buddhism in nepal.It was listed by U.N.E.S.C.O.
as a World Heritage Site in 1979.
PASHUPATINATH
TEMPLE
Situated
five kilometres east of Kathmandu on the bank of the sacred Bagmati
River a tributary to the Ganges, the temple of Lord Shiva who is
both the creator and destroyer of life is famous for its two-tiered
golden roof and silver doors. The area along the banks are lined
with Ghats where people are cremated
Kirtipur
Kirtipur
is situated 10 kms. southwest of Kathmandu. The ancient Newar township
is a natural fortress and has a proud and courageous history. The
Chilmahu Stupa and the temple of Bagh Bhairab are major sights here.
Kirtipur offers quaint streets lined with artistic houses and temple
squares. The people are known for their skill in building and weaving.
Other Places of Interest:
Bhaktapur
Durbar squar
The
main square of the City contains innumerable temples and other architectural
showpieces. The lion gate, the statue of the King Bhupatindra Malla,the
National Art Gallery The palace of 55 Windows and the bell of the
barking dogs are but a few of the sights to visit in the square.
Patan
Durbar Square:
Situated
in the heart of the City is a major focal point of a visit to Patan.The
square is full of ancient temples palaces and shrines noted for
their exquisite carvings.The square consists of three main chowks(courtyards).The
central Mul Chowk Sundari Chowk and Keshav Narayan Chowk.The Sundari
Chowk holds in its centre a masterpiece of stone architecture, the
Royal bath Tushahity.
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