Full-Day Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Overview
This full-day Kathmandu valley sightseeing takes you around the fascinating capital city of Nepal, also known as the ‘City of Temples’ OR the ‘City of Glory’. The city has so much to offer to travelers from far and wide in abundance. This exploration embraces the visit to the ancient temples and Stupas including the world’s largest Buddhist Stupa Boudhanath and the ancient Hindu temple of Pashupatinath.
Further, you would explore the Kathmandu Durbar Square which gives you the history of ancient architecture and the Kathmandu monarchy. Visit the Swyambhunath Stupa is another attraction with a panoramic view of the entire valley.
Sightseeing Attractions:
Exploring these highly venerated religious sites is very spiritual. Furthermore, they give you an understanding of the beautiful harmony that exists in Nepal between Hinduism and Buddhism. There’s no other place in the world that could deliver you the evidence of harmony between the two different religions.
To get deeper into this beautiful cultural blend many choose to do Kathmandu World Heritage Sites Tour. Going around the biggest Stupa of Boudhanath and turning the prayer wheels is very divine and soothing to the soul. Anyone is so amazed to witness the liveliness of activities around the Stupa.
Swyambhunath Stupa, located on the high hill offering anyone a marvelous view of the city is mesmeric on its own. It is famous with the name “Monkey Temple” due to the number of monkeys you’d see in the temple.
Built around the 5th Century, Pashupatinath Temple is one of the prominent Hindu pilgrimage sites. Dedicated to Lord Shiva it’s a temple where Traditional Cremation takes place every day which is remarkable. Finally, Kathmandu Durbar Square gives you an abundant history of Nepal’s ancient craftsmanship skills. Besides, many other beautiful attractions the Durbar Square is home to KUMARI (The Living Goddess). Visit the palace of the Living Goddess is equally thrilling and peaceful.
Highlights
Explore Kathmandu, the city of temples.
Kathmandu Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)
- Discover the ancient monuments of Kathmandu's Durbar Square (the world heritage site) with the history of the former Kathmandu monarchy and ancient architecture.
- Witness the early skills and craftsmanship.
- Visit a number of temples with mesmerizing idols and Taleju temple with the legends of Kumari, the Living goddess of Nepal.
- Visit to the old Royal Palace
- Enjoy the history and folklore of your city tour guide.
Boudhanath Stupa
- Explore the ancient 2500 years old Boudhananth Stupa which is considered to be the largest in the world.
- Know the Tibetan Buddhist culture that has never failed to lure travelers from around the world.
- Witness the pilgrims taking the holy circle around the Stupa and worshiping with various offerings including the lighting of butter lamps.
- Admire the lively activities of the locals in and around the Stupa.
Pashupatinath Temple (Hindu temple)
- Explore Pashupatinath temple, one of the oldest Hindu temples built around the 5th century.
- Admire the Pagoda-style architecture and the lively activities of the worshipers.
- Observe the holy dip and the traditional Hindu cremations at the holy Bagmati River.
Swayambhunath Stupa
- Visit Swayambhu Nath Stupa popularly known as ‘The Monkey Temple’ with the most stunning panoramic view of the mountains and the entire valley.
- Comprehend the religious harmony between Hinduism and Buddhism with shrines of both in the same place.
- Listen to the legends of Kathmandu once being a lake and Swayambhunath being an island with an eternal flame and the visit of Manjushree, the god of wisdom.
