Kathmandu tour package details to travels Nepal

Kathmandu tour package details to travels Nepal

Kathmandu tour package is the perfect way to experience the city’s vibrant heritage, delicious cuisine, and warm hospitality. The Kathmandu tour program is an experience of ancient traditions, stunning architecture harmonious blend of Hinduism and Buddhism. Major highlights of Kathmandu trip are listed below with brief information.

Kathmandu durbar square is the historic cores of city build by Malla and Shah dynasty for centuries. It is a UNESCO world heritage sites, offers a blend of ancient temples, bustling streets, architectural wonder and everlasting spirit of Newar community. It is known as Basantapur durbar square or Hanuman Dhoka durbar square also. Great Prithvi Narayan Shah unified Nepal in 1768, he made Kathmandu his capital and continued to use and add to the palace complex. Kathmandu durbar square is the soul of the city.

Patan durbar square is a masterpiece of stone, wood and metal, renowned for its ancient royal palace, Patan museum, stunning Krishna mandir, fine arts and attractive Newar architecture. It was the royal palace of the Malla kings of Lalitpur. It consists of three main courtyards: Sundari chowk, Mul chowk, and Keshav Narayan chowk. Sundari chowk features the famous Tusha Hiti, a sunken stone bath used by royalty for ritual baths. Its carvings are incredibly detailed.

Bhaktapur durbar square is one of the most treasured historical and cultural sites of Nepal. It is the royal palace complex of ancient Malla kingdom of Bhaktapur. This city known as Bhadgaun or Khwopa as well located) about 15 km east of Kathmandu. The medieval city boasts the 55-window palace, the golden gate, and the towering Nyatapola temple, showcase the finest Newar craftsmanship. The square is a magnificent collection of pagoda and shikhara-style temples, shrines, statues, courtyards and royal palace.

Kathmandu tours offer an unforgettable experience filled with temples, palaces, local markets, and breathtaking landscapes. The best time to visit Kathmandu are spring (March–May) for great views, blooming rhododendrons and festivals like Holi. Autumn season (September–November) for clear skies, ideal weather for sightseeing and major festivals (Dashain, Tihar).

Pashupatinath temple is one of the most sacred Hindu temples dedicated to lord shiva. The main temple is a stunning example of Nepalese pagoda architecture, with a two-tiered golden roof and four silver-plated doors. The most significant shiva temples in the world located on the banks of the Bagmati river in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and a major spiritual, cultural, and historical landmark.

Pashupatinath is a profound and unforgettable journey into the heart of Hindu spirituality, focus on life, death, and liberation. The evening aarti (a fire ritual offering) performed at opposite of main temple is a spectacular and highly recommended spiritual ceremony. It is believed that dying and being cremated at Pashupatinath ensures liberation (moksha) from the cycle of rebirth. This is why you see the series of open-air cremations along the river ‘Aarya ghat’. Shiva is admired as the protector and ruler of all living beings, which makes this temple a site of immense respect.

Swayambhunath stupa is sacred for both Buddhists and Hindus. It is a powerful example of religious harmony. Swayambhunath is a living, breathing center of faith, culture, and history. There are various statues of buddhas, bodhisattvas, and Hindu deities are placed around the complex.

This massive, hemispherical base represents the entire world. Its whitewashed surface symbolizes the purity of the buddha’s teachings. Sitting atop the dome is a cubic structure with buddha’s eyes. These iconic eyes look in all four directions, symbolize wisdom, compassion and buddha watching all over the world. Spin the prayer wheels around stupa and soak in the peaceful vibes.

Boudhanath stupa is the largest spherical stupas in the world. It is (also known as Boudha or Khasti) the heart of Tibetan Buddhist community. Boudhanath stupa located on ancient trade route between Tibet and Nepal made it a key pilgrimage and trading stop for Tibetan merchants. Experience the kora (clockwise circumambulation) with monks and devotees for a magical experience.

Changunarayan temple is the oldest Hindu temple date back to the 4th century dedicated to lord Vishnu. It is a UNESCO world heritage site located on a hilltop in Bhaktapur, about 12 km east of Kathmandu. The oldest known stone inscription in Nepal, dating to 464 AD (time of king Manadeva), is found here. This inscription on a stone pillar is a crucial record of Nepalese history and genealogy. The temple is a masterpiece of Licchavis architecture and art, representing the golden age of Nepalese art and culture.

Beside that Kathmandu Tours provide an opportunity to observe the daily live of dwellers, local food and walk around local market Asan Bazaar, Thamel etc.

Extensions: you can add Everest Mountain flight, helicopter trip to Everest base camp, cable car ride to Chandragiri hills to see the panoramic views of Kathmandu valley and Chitwan jungle safari etc.