Kathmandu Heritage Tour of Durbar Square, Temples and Stupas
Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, which showcases Nepalese art and architecture at its best. The architecture is typical of the Malla dynasty, who ruled over Nepal from the 12th to the 18th century.
Discover Swayambhunath Temple, which has a compelling mix of both Hindu and Buddhist shrines and stupas. It is popularly known among foreigners as the Monkey Temple due to the large monkey population residing in the area.
Head to Pashupatinath Temple, situated on the banks of the Bagmati River and one of the main temples of Lord Shiva. The temple area is full of other smaller temples dedicated to numerous Hindu deities, which gives the whole place the ambience of a sacred paradise.
Explore the Bouddhanath Stupa (Boudha Stupa), one of the largest stupas in South Asia, built on the ancient trade route to Tibet.
Trace over fifty Tibetan monasteries around the area, built by Tibetan merchants and by the large influx of Tibetan refugees over the years, alongside the main stupa, which was built in a Nepali Buddhist style.
Appreciate the spectacular art and architecture of ancient Nepal and neighbouring Tibet as well.
