Overview
The 4-day tour package in Nepal is sufficient for tourists who want to visit the entire Kathmandu valley. Despite the hustle and bustle that is typical of large cities, Kathmandu’s residents continue to be as pleasantly cordial as ever, despite the city’s recent fast expansion. Kathmandu, which has preserved its old customs, is graced by the Living Goddess Kumari and is embellished by the constant ceremonial processions and festivities that occasionally fill the streets with throngs of devotees seeking blessings. These religious celebrations, which feature chariot processions and dancers wearing masks who are frequently controlled by the spirits of gods, are full of legend and quite the sight.
In addition, the Kathmandu Valley includes the three historic cities: Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur, which were once sovereign states governed by the Malla monarchs from the 12th to the 18th centuries. The 7 UNESCO World Heritage shrines are located in the three cities and are collectively recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (culture). The valley is also home to countless additional spectacular temples, sculptures, monuments, and works of art that serve as memories of Nepal’s golden age of construction.
The magnificent Pashupatinath Temple, with its astounding architectural splendor, is located on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River in a lush, natural setting. The temple stands as a symbol of faith, region, culture, and tradition. The most revered of all Lord Shiva temples, this one is devoted to the Hindu God, Lord Shiva. Thousands of pilgrims travel here each year to honor this temple from all over the world. However, they are allowed to view the temple from the east banks of the river Bagmati.
The Boudhanath Stupa is a center for Tibetan Buddhism and one of Kathmandu’s most impressive sights. Every day, pilgrims rotate the prayer wheels as they go around the stupa in a clockwise direction. It is stated that saying the mantra is the same as spinning a prayer wheel. The massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal.
Likewise, Swayambhunath Stupa, popularly known as the Monkey Temple, is one of the most significant and revered Buddhist sanctuaries in Nepal. It is located on a mountain 3 kilometers to the west of Kathmandu. According to legend, a single lotus blossom sprouted in the middle of the lake when Kathmandu Valley was a lake about 2000 years ago. The lotus flower suddenly transformed into a stupa after Saint Manjushree, the Bodhisatva, drained the lake with a single swing of his sword. Swayambhunath is hence sometimes referred to as a “self-created stupa.”
On the other hand, Kathmandu Durbar Square is a historic durbar square in the heart of Kathmandu. It never fails to dazzle visitors with its beautiful wood carvings and rich history. There are numerous palaces, courtyards, and temples on the square, which has the greatest number of historic buildings. Because there are so many temples in the area, it is often referred to as “the Museum of Temples.” In the courtyards surrounding Gaddi Baithak, you may find handicraft shops where you can observe a range of lovely, purchasable handicrafts.
Similarly, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which is located 15 kilometers away, is a museum of medieval art and architecture with numerous specimens of sculpture and woodcarving and enormous pagoda temples dedicated to various gods and goddesses. A fifty-five-window brick and wood palace is surrounded by pagodas and shikhara architectural temples. The square, which showcases the traditional arts of Nepal, is one of the valley’s most endearing architectural characteristics. The wood carvings on every surface, including struts, lintels, uprights, tympanums, gateways, and windows, seem to compose a well-orchestrated symphony with the golden effigies of the kings perched atop the stone monoliths and the guardian deities gazing out from their sanctuaries.
Note
- Kathmandu valley tour including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and other temples
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square tour
- We also offer pickup and drop from Gorakhpur & Raxaul Railway station, India.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival at Kathmandu
- Pick up from Kathmandu International Airport and drop at the hotel.
- Welcome soft drink at the hotel.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 2 - Full-day Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
- Morning breakfast at the hotel.
- Full-day sightseeing in Kathmandu covering Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swyambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) & Kathmandu Durbar Square.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 3 - Half-day Bhaktapur Durbar Square sight-seeing
- Morning breakfast at the hotel.
- Half-day sightseeing in Kathmandu covering Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
- Free/ leisure time for the remaining.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 4 - Final departure
- Morning breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer from the hotel to Kathmandu International Airport for your onward flight.
Inclusions
- Welcome soft drink.
- Airport pickup & drop with a/c private Vehicle.
- Kathmandu one full day & one half-day sightseeing.
- 03-nights accommodation at a respective hotel in Kathmandu with CPAI Plan (Room + Breakfast only).
Exclusions
- Monuments and museum entrance fees for the above sightseeing places.
- Expenses of a personal nature such as tips, bar bills, laundry bills, etc.
- Expenses occurred due to flight delay, flight cancellation, or any other mishaps.
- Services other than those specified above.
