Traveling all the way from your home country to Nepal and missing a chance to explore the ancient beauty of the Kathmandu valley, home to three medieval towns, would be […]
Traveling all the way from your home country to Nepal and missing a chance to explore the ancient beauty of the Kathmandu valley, home to three medieval towns, would be a great loss for your trip to Nepal. No matter what kind of traveler you are, the three destinations namely, Kathmandu (the capital city of Nepal), Patan, and Bhaktapur are a must. So, Nepal Mountain Guide presents you the Kathmandu Bhaktapur and Patan Tour that definitely will capture your heart and travel you to ancient times.
Firstly, we will start with the bustling capital city- Kathmandu, which serves as a cultural and historical significance. Also, known as the city of temples, you will find every corner of the alleys leading you to unique temples and statues of different deity goddesses. On this tour, we will get to discover the old royal palace- Kathmandu Durbar Square, and witness the living goddess at Kumari House.
Following that, we will visit the two most exquisite and peaceful Buddhist stupas: Swoyambhunath Stupa (The Monkey Temple) and Boudhanath Stupa. Located at the top hill of Kathmandu Valley, Swoyambhunath offers panoramic views of the city adorned with colorful prayer flags and prayer wheels. Boudhanth is the tallest stupa in Nepal for Tibetan Buddhists. After sightseeing the whole day, we will conclude the day by lastly paying a visit to another sacred Hindu pilgrimage, Pashupatinath Temple, especially for devotees of Lord Shiva. Witness evening Arati along with the live cremation rituals at the bank of the holy river, Bagmati.
Another day waits for your discovery of the historic place, Patan, also known as ‘Lalitpur’, the city of artisans. Patan Durbar Square is famous for its intricate wood carvings, graceful temples such as Krishna Temple, Mahaboudha with thousands of Buddha’s faces engraved, and Hiranya Varna Mahavihar (Golden Temple). Along with the never-ending narrow streets, houses made of bricks, the ancient preserved Hindu temples and Buddhist monasteries, pottery at Patan is highly popular.
On the last day of the tour, we will visit the medieval charm Bhaktapur Durbar Square which is famously also known as a Living Museum. This place takes you to the timeless 55-Window Palace, the Vatsala Temple, and the Nyatapola Temple, which are masterpieces of Newari craftsmanship. Remember to allow your tastebud the flavours of authentic Newari dishes such as Chatamari, Yomari, Bara, Samay Baji and mostly, the special Bhaktapur dessert-Juju dhau meaning “king of yoghurt”. Conclusion The tour to top destinations listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites- Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur is the best way to blend in the Nepalese culture, tradition, history and spirituality each weaving to create a unique and unforgettable memory for you in Nepal.