Nepal is a country full of rich cultural heritage, with a history dating back thousands of years. The cultural tour of Kathmandu Valley includes numerous ancient temples, stupas, and many other historical monuments. The country’s diverse ethnic groups contribute to a unique cultural tapestry with different festivals, traditions, and rituals that are being practiced. This tour will take you on the spiritual as well as cultural landmarks of Kathmandu Valley while keeping natural scenic sites along the way.
The journey begins with Pashupatinath Temple; The Holiest pilgrimage site for Hindus worldwide. It is one of the most sacred Hindu temples located on the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu city. It is not only a place of worship but also a representation of Nepal’s rich culture and devotion as well as a means of promoting cultural tour of Kathmandu. Then we move forward towards our next destination which is Boudhanath Stupa. This ancient stupa is located in the northeastern part of the city and holds immense cultural and religious importance, especially for Buddhists.
The next destination will be Budhanilakantha. Budhanilakantha is renowned for its remarkable stone sculpture of lord Vishnu, known as the “sleeping Vishnu” or “Budhanilakantha Narayan”. Then we can head towards Swayambhunath stupa popularly known as The Monkey Temple.
After the cultural tour, we will be exploring the natural sites of Kathmandu Valley i.e. Nagarkot en route to Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is one of the three durbar squares of Kathmandu Valley which offers splendid arts and architecture, fine woodcarving details, and many more. Nagarkot is a beautiful hill station known for its stunning sunrise and sunset views over the Himalayan mountain range, including famous peaks like Mount Everest and Langtang.
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Kathmandu
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Kathmandu
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5 star hotel
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Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Nagarkot
Overview
Cultural sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley offers a captivating journey through the country’s rich history. Exploring the sites like Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Budhanilakantha, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square provides visitors an overview of the country’s diverse heritage. These landmarks bring back the stories of dynasties, kings, and spiritual traditions that have shaped the region over centuries.
Highlights
- Explore one of the sacred Hindu Temple of the world; Pashupatinath and know about its history, importance and interact with the local priests.
- Look after the biggest stupa of Nepal and the best destination for the tourists especially Buddhist people.
- Know about the magnificent sculpture of Budhanilakantha that is being witnessed by people over centuries.
- The arts and architecture, woodcarving, pagoda style buildings of Bhaktapur Durbar Square that adds important cultural value to the country.
- Get a chance to interact with the locals and know about the culture even better.
- Look through the breathtaking views of Himalayas and wonders of nature in a single sitting.
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