Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley

The Kathmandu Valley has been the cultural and spiritual center of Nepal since ancient times and is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Visit the heart of Old Kathmandu, where the traditional ways of life still fill its narrow streets and ancient buildings. The ancient shopping bazaars of Asana Tole and IndraChowk are teaming with sights, sounds and smells that will overload your senses.

The ancient palaces and temples of Kathmandu Durbar Square bring history alive. Taleju Temple, built by King MahendraMalla in1549 A.D, is the tallest of all such structures. The 16th century Jagannath Temple is known for its intriguing erotic figures, carved in the wooden struts and eaves. One of the largest stone idols in Kathmandu is in the Durbar Square. This statue of KalBhairav, represents the terrifying aspects of Shiva. The Kasthamandap temple was built from the timber of a single tree. The towering Nautale Durbar (nine story palace), with its intricately carved wooden doorways, roof struts, and massive lattice windows full of mythical figures, overlooks the city and vast Basantapur Square. The palaces of the medieval kings who ruled over the ancient Kathmandu Kingdom represent the finest of Hindu and Buddhist architecture.

Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey temple, is one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage destinations in Nepal. This splendid Buddhist monastery, high on a hill overlooking the city, dates back more than 2,000 years. The main structure of the round stupa is composed of brick and clay. The main stupa supports a tall conical spire, topped by a copper pinnacle. At the base of the spire on all four sides, are the painted All Seeing Eyes of Lord Buddha. Swayambhunath literally means, The Self-Created or Existent. This mosaic of stupas and pagoda temples were constructed by a succession of kings and noblemen over many years.

This one-day tour of the Kathmandu Valley is designed to give you a deeper understanding of the sacred traditions and culture of Nepal.

We visit following places in Kathmandu valley tour:

Kathmandu Durbar Square:

It is the historic seat of royalty built between the 12th and 18th centuries. The Kathmandu Durbar Square is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979 which epitomizes the social, religious and cultural life of the Nepalese people. During the reign of king in Nepal it was the place where coronation ceremony used to be held.
Some of the interesting things that we see here are: the ferocious KalBhairav, Nautalle Durbar Square, Coronation Nasal Chowk, and the GaddiBaithak, The statue of King PratapMalla, the big Drum and the Jagannath Temple. It is the place of uncountable monuments where visitors can visit the Numismatic Museum and Tribhuvan Museum inside the place building. Photography is prohibited inside the museum. It is the place to observe the concurrence place where one can analyze the past and present, old and new.

SwoyambhunathStupa

Also known as the monkey temple is a beautiful monastery situated at a top of a hillock 3km west and 77 km up Kathmandu city. It is one of the important Buddhist pilgrimage site the best place to observe religious harmony in Nepal. Both Hindus and Buddhists pilgrims visit the monastery to worship. This monastery is believed to be 2,000years old and was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979. There is a large image of Buddha in the side of the main stupa and the top of this hillock on its western side offers the excellent over view of the Kathmandu valley.

Pashupatinath Temple:

It is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage spot situated 5km east of Kathmandu, the temple of Lord Shiva. The richly ornamented pagoda houses, the scared linga, or phallic symbol of Lord Shiva fascinates everyone. There are also small temples dedicated to other deities. The temple was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.Although only Hindus are allowed inside the temple; visitors can clearly see the temple and the activities performed in the temple from the eastern bank of Bagmati River. Locals have long regarded it as a very important part of the city, both religiously and culturally. Basically thousands of pilgrims from Nepal and India pay homage to this temple every day and locals daily worship and receive blessing from lord Shiva early in the morning. Near the temple at the edge of Bagmati River lies AryaGhat where cremation is performed.

BoudhanathStupa:

Also known as Khasti is the largest stupa in the South Asia, looming 36m overhead and is the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. This stupa lies 8km east of Kathmandu and was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979. The name Boudhanath is composed of two different words Boudha and Nath which literally means wisdom and Lord respectively. Thus gives the meaning as the Lord of wisdom. In this area there are more than 45 Buddhist monasteries located at the base.

Temple of Kumari (KumariGhar):

Kumari represents the living goddess in Nepal. The temple is situated in Hanuman Dhoka Palace. The temple is carved with wood and Kumari accept greetings from her balcony window most afternoons. Kumari is a young child who is considered the living goddess. She is kept in her palace until her first menstruation, when she is replaced by another Kumari. Kumari only comes out on special occasions and her feet are never allowed to touch the ground.

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