Kathmandu's Sacred Sites and Patan Heritage Tour
Visit the following important sites in Kathmandu and Patan:
Pashupatinath Temple is a famous and sacred Hindu temple complex located on the banks of the Bagmati River.
Boudhanath Stupa is a massive mandala, making it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal and the world.
Swayambhunath Stupa is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley.
Patan Durbar Square is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The main attractions in Patan:
Besides the above-mentioned places to visit, there are other significant sites to be explored:
Golden Temple, also known as Hiraṇyavarṇa Mahāvihāra, is a historical vihara situated in Patan and is famous for feeding rats.
Kumbheshwar Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples.
Krishna Mandir is a 17th-century Shikhara-style temple built by King Siddhi Narsing Malla.
Jagat Narayan Temple, peacefully located inside a huge courtyard, is a beautifully built Shikhara-style terracotta temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Mahaboudha Temple is a masterpiece of 14th-century innovation. This Buddhist temple is made from thousands of clay bricks engraved with breathtaking religious carvings.
Ashokan Stupa, the four Ashoka's stupas, is a testimony to the Kathmandu Valley's ancient culture, tradition, and lifestyle.
Machhendranath Temple
The Tibetan Camp
