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2-Day Kathmandu Valley Religious Highlights Tour
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Religious, Culture, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Hindi, Nepali

Description

Explore the world-class exotic temples, monuments and other ancient sites in Kathmandu Valley. Observe the cremation rites from a respectful distance. Visit UNESCO-listed places such as the Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square and other highlights.

  • Day 1: Kathmandu Durbar Square- Pashupatinath Temple expand_more
    • Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, situated at the center of Kathmandu.

    • See 9 storied Royal Palace, Telaeju Temple, Kasthamandap, the Hanuman Dhoka and Kumari temple.

    • Explore the traditional art and craftwork on these religious monuments, built by the Malla Kings from the 12th-17th century.

    • Walk towards the north of Kathmandu Durbar Square, called Asan & Indrachook and see the traditional open market and houses from the 17th century.

    • Proceed to the Swyambhunath Temple and witness the unique harmony of Buddhism and Hinduism cultures here.

    • See the bird's eye view of the entire Kathmandu Valley and notice the painted eyes on all four sides of the stupa that symbolizes the all-seeing power of Buddha. 

    • Move to the Boudhanath Stupa, the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet and enjoy the marvellous scenery of the surrounding hills and the Kathmandu Valley.

    • Explore all the 92 Monasteries around the Bouddhanath Stupa.

    • Travel to the Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindus temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

    • See the Aryaghat alongside Pashupati on the bank of the Bagmati River, which is a famous cremation site for the Hindus. 

    End of the tour.

  • Day 2: Patan Durbar Square- Bhaktapur Durbar Square expand_more
    • Visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square and observe the ancient historical palaces and temples in the nearby area. 

    • Explore the royal residence of Malla kings, known as the Fifty-five Window Palace by the locals, surrounded by several pagodas and shikhara-style temples.

    • Travel to the 5 stories pagoda-style wooden carved Nayatapol Temple and see the statue of Bhupatindra Malla.

    • Discover the skilled craftsmanship of Nepalese workers on these ancient temples.

    • Continue to the Golden Gate and see the metal art and architecture.

    • See the Bhairabnath Temple in Taumadhi Square and visit the Dattatreya Temple, where the combination of 3 Gods-Brahma Visnu and Mahesh are worshipped. 

    • Travel to Patan Durbar Square and observe the ancient historical palaces and temples in the nearby area. 

    • Visit the Krishna Temple, Patan Museum and the Golden Temple.

    • Discover the skilled craftsmanship of Nepalese workers on these ancient temples.

    End of the tour.

What's Included
  • Scooter and helmet

  • Guide

What's Excluded
  • Entrance fee

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 100 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 100 / person