Kathmandu, the city of temples consist 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites scattered within 10 km radius which is the densest one in the world. Sir Kirk Patrick, who is the first recorder westerner visited Nepal, said “Nepal is a country with more temples than houses, more god and goddess than people
Arrive in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. After completing your immigration formalities, you will meet our representative at the arrival gate and will be greeted. Then transfer to Hotel. Check in procedure followed by welcome drinks. Relax and have tea/coffee in the hotel. Evening we proceed for Nepalese Dinner in Typical Nepalese restaurant and enjoy the cultural program. Back to the hotel and overnight.
e visit peace pond, Harati Temple, Shantipur, Pratap Malla Turm, Agnipura, Nagpura, different monasteries, chortons and temples. Then we drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you will get stunning views of ancient temples, houses and palaces. We visit palace of Malla and Shah King Dynasties, Kal Vhairav- deity of justice, home of living goddess Kumari and if lucky we get blessed from her, Maru Ganesh- one of the four main Ganesh Temples without pinnacle on the roof and many more legendary temples and monuments. After lunch, finally we visit Patan Durbar Square- the oldest city of Kathmandu Valley full of art and architecture. We visit Krishna Temple- made up of single stone in Shikhara style, medieval palace and courtyards, Mahabihar, Maha Baudha Temple and many more unique temples and monuments. Drive back to the hotel. Evening is free on your own. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Today we visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu among 7. After breakfast, first we drive to Swaymbhunath Stupa, standing erect in the hillock offering a 360 degree view of the city. Swayambhunath is a popular ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site, also known as the Monkey temple, which is the oldest stupa more than 2000 years old. Swayambhunath is the white dome with a gold conical shape on top painted with the watchful eyes of Buddha. Besides the main Stupa, we visit peace pond, Harati Temple, Shantipur, Pratap Malla Turm, Agnipura, Nagpura, different monasteries, chortons and temples. Then we drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you will get stunning views of ancient temples, houses and palaces. We visit palace of Malla and Shah King Dynasties, Kal Vhairav- deity of justice, home of living goddess Kumari and if lucky we get blessed from her, Maru Ganesh- one of the four main Ganesh Temples without pinnacle on the roof and many more legendary temples and monuments. After lunch, finally we visit Patan Durbar Square- the oldest city of Kathmandu Valley full of art and architecture. We visit Krishna Temple- made up of single stone in Shikhara style, medieval palace and courtyards, Mahabihar, Maha Baudha Temple and many more unique temples and monuments. Drive back to the hotel. Evening is free on your own. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Today we visit the remaining 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Valley. After breakfast, first we drive to Pashupatinath Temple- biggest and holiest Hindu temple of Nepal situated on the bank of Bagmati River. We get inside the main courtyard and do darshan of Shiva lingam and visit many temples and shrines around the main courtyard. (Foreigners other than Hindu cannot visit the main courtyard of the temple) We can witness the cremation on the bank of Bagmati River. We visit Deer Park crossing the Bagmati River, Guheshwori Temple- one of the shaktipith of Sati Devi.
Then we drive to Baudhanath Stupa- which is probably the largest stupa in the world. Boudhanath is also known as little Tibet since the area is inhabited by the Sherpa people from the Himalayas. We visit different monasteries. There are lots of shops selling Nepalese products. After lunch, we drive towards Bhaktapur Durbar Square- city of Devotees also known as Bhadgaon. It is the smallest and dense city of Kathmandu valley with the most preserved culture and tradition. We visit 55 windows palace- palace of Malla king, golden gate- masterpiece golden gate, Nyatapola Temple- 5 storied tallest temple of Nepal, Pottery square- we observe the live of making different dishes and pots, Dattarya Temple- where Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma are sited. We drive towards the final attraction of the day, Changunarayan Temple- the oldest Hindu Temple of Nepal dedicated to Lord Vishnu situated on the hillock surrounded by forest. It is one of Nepal's richest structures historically as well as artistically. We can see different old monuments from 5th century to 16th century like Historical pillar, Garuda Narayan, Vishworup, Narasimha and many more. Drive back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.
Today is your free day. You can extend the day trip or do full day shopping or just relax in the hotel.
Today you are free till the departure time. You can stroll around touristic hub, Thamel area and do last minute shopping and purchase souvenir for friends and family. Or just relax in hotel memorizing our tour. We transfer you in Airport 3 hours prior to your schedule flight for your onward journey.