Kathmandu City Tour

 Kathmandu Valley is covered by mountains so it is called Valley. It lies at 400 ft. above sea level and the valley presents a combination of the heritage and fundamental site itself. We find many heritages, historical and natural places on Kathmandu City Tour; seven sights are listed as World Heritage sites.

However, there are three main cities in Kathmandu valley; Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan (Lalitpur). Kathmandu city is the capital of Nepal. Bhaktapur and Patan have situated nearby Kathmandu city. All cities are very beautiful and rich in the view of heritage sites, historical sites, culture, locality, and natural scenery. Therefore, the Kathmandu valley tour covers sightseeing in major places of the cities and culture and nature tours in and around Kathmandu Valley.

KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE

Durbar means Palaces in the heart of the old city Kathmandu in Basantapur. However, there are around 50 temples in the vicinity including the temple Taleju Bhawani which came from the Indian continent by Mallas with them around the 9th Century. The Durbar is divided into two courtyards, the outer comprising Kasthamandap, Kumari Ghar, and Shiva-Parvati Temple, and the inner consisting of Hanuman Dhoka and the main palace. Important ceremonies, including the coronation of the Nepali monarch, are performed in the Kathmandu Durbar Square.

SWAYAMBHU

Swayambhu means ‘Self-Existent One.’ Swoyambhunath is believed to have been established more than 2,500 years ago. An inscription dated 460 A.D. states that the construction was carried out by King Manadeva. By the thirteenth century, Swoyambhunath had developed into an important Buddhist learning site. The history of Kathmandu Valley is said to start with the beginning of Swoyambhu. The largest image of the Sakyamuni Buddha in Nepal is in a monastery next to the Stupa. Behind the hilltop is a temple which delicate  Manjusri of Saraswati – the goddess of learning. Statues and shrines of Buddhist and Hindu deities dot the Stupa complex. For Instance, Large numbers of Buddhists and Hindus alike visit Swoyambhunath. Swoyambhu is perhaps the best place to observe religious harmony in Nepal.

PASHUPATINATH

Pashupatinath is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia for Shiva devotees. This temple dedicates to Shiva the Destroyer the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal. The Pashupatinath Temple was only built in the fifth century and later renovated by Malla kings, the holy site is said to have existed from the beginning of the millennium. A gold-plated roof, four silver doors, and wood carvings of the finest quality decorate the pagoda temple of Pashupatinath. Similarly, the Temples are dedicated to several other Hindu and Buddhist deities surrounding the temple of Pashupatinath. Behind the temple is the River Bagmati. On the banks of Bagmati are raised platforms used as cremation sites for Hindus. Pashupatinath, in a limited sense, literally means the Lord of the Animals. But the animal is also a term that denotes the animal-like instincts in human beings.

BOUDDHANATH

Bouddhanath is the center of Tibetan culture in Nepal. The 36-meter-high Stupa of Boudhanath is one of the largest stupas in South Asia. Bouddhanath Stupa was renovated by the Licchavi rulers in the eighth century. Therefore, The Mandala design in Bouddhanath is a copy of the one in Gyangtse in Tibet. The Stupa is located in the area of the ancient trade route to Tibet. Kathmandu City Tour offers to explore the beauty of Buddhanath stupa.

BHAKTAPUR

Bhaktapur Durbar Square another palace complex of the Malla Kings during the 9th – 18th Century is located in the center of Bhaktapur. The Square is one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the Valley as it highlights some of the finest medieval arts of Nepal. Therefore,  The main items of interest in Bhaktapur Durbar Square are the Lion Gate, the Golden Gate, and the statues of kings on stone monoliths. To the main courtyard of the Fifty-five Window Palace, The Golden Gate was erected by King Ranjit Malla as the entrance. The Palace of Fifty-five Windows was built during the reign of King Yakshya Malla in A.D. 1427 and was remodeled by King Bhupatindra Malla in the 17th century. Kathmandu City Tour offers to explore the beauty of Bhaktapur Durbar square.

PATAN DURBAR SQUARE

Patan Durbar Square another royal palace complex of the then Malla Kings during the 17th century is lies in the center of Patan city. This was the youngest Kingdom. The Square and its surroundings provide a very good example of ancient Newari architecture. However, Patan City is also a Buddhist city and can be observed by many Buddhist shrines, stupas, monasteries, etc. The palace has three main courtyards the central and the oldest is Mul Chowk.

Similarly, To the west of the complex are a dozen free-standing temples of various sizes and styles. Krishna Temple widely worships on Krishna’s Birthday, Bhimsen Temple, the Golden Temple of Hiranya Varna Mahavira, and Sundari Chowk ( the bathing complex of the then Malla King) mark the architectural excellence of its era. The Sundari Chowk with the sunken bath of Tusha Hiti, therefore,  contains exquisite woodcarvings, stone, and metal sculptures. Patan Durbar Square also houses a temple of Taleju Bhawani. In this complex, there is an amazing museum of art where the collection of Hinduism and Buddhism are displayed. Kathmandu City Tour offers to explore the beauty of Patan Durbar square.