2-Day Kathmandu Valley Religious Tour with UNESCO Heritage Sites

• Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, situated at the center of Kathmandu.

• See the 9-storied Royal Palace, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap, Hanuman Dhoka, and Kumari Temple.

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

• Walk north of Kathmandu Durbar Square to Asan and Indrachowk, and see the traditional open market and 17th-century houses.

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

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

• Move to 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 Kathmandu Valley.

• Explore all 92 monasteries around Boudhanath Stupa.

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

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

End of the tour.

• Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square and observe the ancient historical palaces and temples in the nearby area.

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

• Travel to the 5-storied, pagoda-style, wood-carved Nyatapola 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 its metal art and architecture.

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

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

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

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

End of the tour.