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Journey of a lifetime…
Journey of a lifetime…
Nepal
Nepal
Upon arrival in the Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel. You are free for rest of the day on your own.
After breakfast, visit the 2000-year-old Swayambhunath Stupa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), also known as "Monkey Temple” The temple charms with its great, dazzling Stupa, while at the same time, offering a view of Kathmandu city.
After visiting Swayambhunath, visit Kirtipur. Kirtipur is located 5 km from the center of Kathmandu. In the Nepali dialect, Kirtipur means “a glorious town”. Looking down from its natural order, it has been the scene of many historic battles and many important moments in Nepal’s history. History says that the ancient city of Kirtipur was founded by Shiva Deva in 1099 AD. Kirtipur town is a harmonious convergence of Buddhist and Hindus.
After this visit Patan Durbar Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Patan Durbar Square complex is perhaps the most photographed of the three durbar squares. Located in the heart of Patan city, this was once the palace of the kings of Patan.
The square is a display of Newari architecture that reached its pinnacle during the reign of the Malla kings, who were great builders and patrons of the arts.
After having breakfast, visit Kathmandu Durbar Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site), which is one of the major attractions in Kathmandu Valley. The word Durbar Square is translated into English as Palace Complex. The Durbar Square, with its old temples and palaces, epitomizes the religious and cultural life of the people. Interesting things to see here are Kumari (The Living Goddess) and Ghar (House). At the West end of the square is a beautiful house full of wood carvings of different gods and Goddesses. This Palace is three-storied, and in this palace lives the very famous living Goddess Kumari. Both Hindus and Buddhists equally venerate her. For Hindus, she is the reincarnation of the Hindu Goddess Kali. She is equally worshiped by Buddhists because she is chosen from a Buddhist family. This shows the harmony between Buddhists and Hindus in Nepal.
Later, visit Pashupatinath Temple. (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Pashupatinath is one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations for all the Hindus of the world. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the trinity and the guardian (patron) deity of Nepal. This is one of the oldest temples, situated on the banks of the Holy Bagmati River. It is a double–roofed golden temple with four triple silver doorways. Pashupatinath covers an area of 281 hectares, which is one of the biggest temple complexes in Nepal. Although Pashupatinath Temple was only built in the fifth century and later renovated by Malla kings, the holy site is said to have existed from the beginning of the millennium.
Lastly, we will visit the Great Stupa of Boudhanath (UNESCO World Heritage Site), a vast dome-shaped monument representing the Mind of the Buddha. It is the primary pilgrimage destination for Tantric Buddhists of the Himalayas and a major draw for Tibetan Buddhists from all over the planet. The history of the Stupa from its origins in the fifth century to the present day is also presented here for the first time.' Drive back to the hotel.
In the evening, we will proceed to a farewell dinner with a cultural show.
After breakfast, free till departure, transfer to the airport to board the flight back home.
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