4-Hour Private Walking Tour of Swayambhu Nath Stupa & Kathmandu Durbar Square
Highlights
Kathmandu
cultural, historical, walking
Private Tour
4 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Join us on an exciting tour of two of Kathmandu's most iconic locations: Swayambhu Nath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Walk to Swayambhu Nath Stupa, the oldest heritage site in Kathmandu and see the unique blend of Hinduism and Buddhism by visiting monasteries. Explore the Kathmandu Durbar Square's ancient palaces and temples, including the Kumari Ghar, home to the living goddess.
Itinerary
-
Tour Of Swayambhu Nath Stupa & Kathmandu Durbar Square
- We shall meet at a point (hotel, café, restaurant) or any place you prefer in the Thamel area or Swayambhu area. The walk to Swayambhu Nath Stupa takes about 40 minutes from Thamel. Swayambhu Nath is the oldest heritage site of Kathmandu, it lies on the top of the hill, also commonly known as Monkey Temple. You will see the harmony between Hinduism & Buddhism in the temple complex.
- Visit monasteries, offering the butter candle, enjoying the activities of monkeys, learn about Buddhism philosophy are some highlights in this area. Walking the stairs up from the bottom of the hill all the way up is interesting as well. If you are interested, you can also learn about the THANKA, a traditional canvas painting based on Buddhism philosophy. Also, this is one of the best souvenirs of Nepal.
- After the completion of the tour of Swayambhu, we shall walk towards Kathmandu Durbar Square, another 40-50 minutes walking. In Kathmandu Durbar Square, we shall see ancient Palaces such as Hanuman Dhoka, Basantapur, Gaddi Baithak, Kumari Ghar, a museum, Taleju temple & different temples. Touring this square takes more than an hour. Here you can see the best examples of the Pagoda styles. If you are lucky enough, you can also see the KUMARI, the living goddess.
- Next, see Kasthamandap (Mandap made of a single tree), from which the Kathmandu valley got its name.
- Later, walk back to Thamle via Ason, the local market (25 minutes).
Drop off at your place, and the tour ends.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
-
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | /group |
| 5 to 10 | /group |
|
This is a private tour |
|