A Day Kathmandu Valley Tour (World Heritage UNESCO Site)

A Day Kathmandu Valley Tour (World Heritage UNESCO Site)

Kathmandu  world heritage starts from  at 09:00am, we will walk through Durbar Marg. Shops in Durbarmarg are known for bringing latest trends of fashion in Nepal.Returning back from Durbar Marg, we will take the walk to the UNESCO enlisted Kathmandu Durbar Square. We will enjoy the awe inspiring views of Taleju Temple, residence of Living goddess-Kumari, Kal Bhairab, Kasthamandap and other heritages. We will drive to Swayambhunath which is the oldest stupa in Nepal. The stupa in Swayambhunath dates more than 2500yrs back. We can enjoy the breathtaking view of Kathmandu from Swayambhunath vantage point as Swayambhunath Stupa is located at the top of small hill. We will return back to the hotel from Swayambhunath and thus Kathmandu Day Tours ends.

I) Pashupatinath Temple

This is one of the most famous temple for Hindus which is located on the banks of the holy river Bagmati. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s list in 1979. On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri over 1 million devotees visit here. This two-storied temple is built in pagoda style.

II) Boudhanath stupa

One of largest stupas in the world, Boudhanath is located in Kathmandu. It is ancient and holiest for both Hindus and Buddhists from all over the world. With diameter of about 100m and 40m high Buddhist stupa Boudhanath dominates the skyline. It is a UNESKO World Heritage Site.

III) Patan Durbar Square

Patan is the oldest of all the three cities of Kathmandu Valley. Once a western lady writer has to say that “Patan means eternity itself and Patan Durbar Square is the spectacular sight of Asia indeed”. Patan Durbar Square is one of the famous visiting site in Patan. This place is full of ancient Temples, Palaces and, monuments with wonderful carving of woods and stones. Patan is also known as Lalitpur.

IV) Swyambhunath (Monkey Temple)

Swyambhunath is located in the hillock, the northwest inside Kathmandu valley. It is also famous as Monkey temple among foreigners. It is believed that this stupa is built when the Kathmandu valley was created of a lake more than 2,000 years ago. This is one of the best place to take a panoramic views of Kathmandu valley.