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Kathmandu Holiday Tour

The capital city of country Nepal-Kathmandu is studded with centuries old temples, stupas and fascinating palaces is situated between the Himalayan and the Mahabharata ranges. Kathmandu holiday tour includes a three main ancient city states called Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur among other many small settlements endowed with many cultural and social heritages. Each of these three cities boasts of their grand courtyards, the unmatched beauty of its architecture, grandeur of its historical monuments, magnificent colors of festivities and above all the welcoming smiles and true hospitality of the people living there. As well as It is also the home of the ancient and sophisticated Newari culture. Thge most famous placeses which are full of culture and heritage in kathmandu valley.

Kathmandu Durbar Square:
It is the historic seat of royalty built between the 12th and 18th centuries. The 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. The interesting things to see here are: the ferocious Kal Bhairav, Nautalle Durbar Square, Coronation Nasal Chowk, the Gaddi Baithak, The statue of King Pratap Malla, the big Drum and the Jagannath Temple. There is also the Numismatic Museum and Tribhuvan Museum inside the place building. Photography is prohibited inside the museum. It is the place to observe the juxtaposition of past and present, old and new.

Swayambhu Nath Stupa:
Swayambhu Nath Stupa is 3km west of Kathmandu city situated on a hillock about 77m above the sea level of the Kathmandu valley. It is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and the best place to observe religious harmony in Nepal. Both Hindus and Buddhists worship here. It is said to be 2,000years old. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979. A large image of Buddha is in a monastery next to the stupa. It is also known as the Monkey temple, and the major landmark in the valley. From the top of a hillock on its western side it provides an excellent viewpoint over Kathmandu.

Pashupati Nath 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. Basically thousand of pilgrims from Nepal and India pay homage to this temple everyday. Locals daily worship and receive blessing from lord Shiva early in the morning. Near the temple at the edge of Bagmati River lies "Arya Ghat" where cremation is performed. There is also a large market in the streets surrounding the temple.

Boudha Nath Stupa
It is the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal and lies 8km east of Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the South Asia, looming 36m overhead. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979 is also known as Khasti. The name ‘Boudhanath’ is composed of two different words Boudha and Nath. Boudha means wisdom and the suffix Nath stands for Lord. Thus Boudhanath means the Lord of wisdom. In this area there are more than 45 Buddhist monasteries

located at the base.

Patan Durbar Square:
Patan Durbar Square complex, situated in the center of Patan city, houses the residence of the former family of Patan. The Square and its surroundings provide very good example of ancient Newari architecture culture. The palace has three main courtyards the central and the oldest is Mul Chowk. To the west of the complex are a dozen free standing temples of various sizes and styles. Krishna Temple, Bhimsen Temple, the Golden Temple of Hiranya Varna Mahavira and Sundari Chowk mark the architectural excellence of its era. The Sundari Chowk with the sunken bath of Tusha Hiti, contains exquisite woodcarvings, stone, and metal sculpture. Patan Durbar Square also houses a temple of Taleju Bhawani.

Dakshinkali Temple:
This temple is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Kali or the goddess of power; she is regarded as one of the most important Hindu goddess. Mostly in Dashain festivals pilgrims visit here and sacrifice animals in the name of goddess. Also on Tuesdays and Saturdays you can see animal sacrifice and many people doing colorful worship.

Trip Facts:

Detail Itinerary:

• Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
  On arrival Welcome at Int. airport with our tour manager/ Transfer to the Hotel/ welcome drinks/ information about Kathmandu & sight seeing points/ Visit Casino in evening/ O/ night at Hotel.
• Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
  Morning B/ Fast at Hotel/ Sight seeing tours (Visit Pasupatinath/ Shwayabunath/ Basantpur (The hanuman Dhoka / Kumari Temple) Back to Hotel & O/ Night at hotel.
• Day 03: Patan Sightseeing Tour
  Morning B/ fast at Hotel/ Sight seeing tour (Patan durbar (Golden Krishna Mandir) / Bhaktapur (the Historical Durbar) Back to the Hotel & O/ Night.
• Day 04: Final Departure
  Morning B/ fast at Hotel/ Departure for your next destination.