Our guide arrives at your hotel to provide transportation for you. Your day of sightseeing in Kathmandu starts as soon as you finish your breakfast. You will explore four of the city's most important sites: Pashupatinath, Boudhnath, Swoyambhunath (Monkey temple), Sleeping Bishnu, and Linga Bhairavi.
Pashupatinath - World Heritage Site
Within the complex, there are statues, shrines, and temples honoring various gods, with representations of Shiva also present. In the year 879 AD, a temple related to Shiva was situated at this place. However, King Bhupendra Mall constructed the present temple in 1697. The pagoda is decorated with intricate wood carvings, silver doors, and a roof plated in gold. Reconstructed in the year 1653 AD, the Guheswori Temple represents the power of the feminine. It is dedicated to Sati, the original spouse of Shiva, who died in her father's fire sacrifice. Additional attractions include the Goraknath Temple, Biswraup Courtyard, Rajrajeswori Temple from 1407, and Kailas with ancient lingas over 1400 years old. Hindu pilgrims from various regions of South Asia worship at the multiple Shiva shrines to pay homage to Shiva, the God of Destruction. Following our visit to Pashupatinath Temple and Guheswori, we head to another famous site, Boudhanath Stupa.
Boudhanath Stupa - World Heritage Site
The holiest Tibetan Buddhiust temple outside of Tibet, Boudhanath is one of the biggest stupas in the world and is located in the town of Boudha, dominating the skyline on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. Rich in Buddhist symbolism, it serves as the hub of a flourishing Tibetan Buddhist community outside of Tibet. Although it has been a holy location for millennia along the Kathmandu-Tibet trade route, Boudha has been the center of attention for Tibetan exiles in Nepal since 1959. The most significant Tibetan Buddhist monument is also located there. After a visit to Boudhanath, you will be transferred to the Budanilkanth (Sleeping Bishnu temple).
Budhanilkantha Temple
Budhanilkantha Temple is situated in the Kathmandu valley at the base of Shivpuri Hill, it is an outdoor temple. It is devoted to Lord Vishnu and has a remarkable idol of the ruling deity submerged in a pool of water, visible in a reclining position. It’s Nepal’s biggest attraction.
Not only does Bidhanilkantha temple draw aa lot of devotees, but it also draws a lot of tourists, particularly on the occasion of Haribondhini Ekadashi Mela, which falls on the eleventh day of the Hindu month of Kartik (October/November). After a visit to Budhanilkantha Temple, you will be transferred to the Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple).
Swayambhunath - World Heritage Site
Swayambhunath is located on a hill in the western part of the Kathmandu Valley, it is an ancient religious complex with various shrines, temples, and religious artifacts, including stupas and painted images of deities. The complex is focused on a shining white stupa, with a golden spire adorned with Buddha’s eyes. Images of these eyes can be seen throughout the Kathmandu Valley. The presence of a group of monkeys has earned it the nickname Monkey Temple. Acording to the legends, the history of they valley starts with Swayambhu, also known as “the self-existent”. In a time without any recoded history, Boddhisatwa Manjusri encountered a lovely lake on his journey. At the center of the lake, he observed a lotus flower radiating bright light. He carved a George into a hill in the south and diverted the waters for the purpose of honoring the lotus. Men made their home on the floor of the lake and named it the Kathmandu Valley. Ever Since then, the peak of the Lord who is self-sustaining has been regarded as a sacred location. There are sculptures of the significant gods, from both Buddhist and Hindu traditions, placed in this location.
