Kathmandu,the heart of Nepal which is inhabitated by 4 major castes with 36 submajor castes following different religion customes.It is also known as the city of temples gumbas churches etc.You can hear the sound of prays with ringing bells & smelling the scent of incense as you pass through any route.Exploring the magnificent arts and sculptures crafted in the ancient temples and monuments. The city is always ready to welcome the people by its beauty.
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Upon arrival at the airport you will be welcomed by our office representatives who will then transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu.
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PAZHUPATINATH:
Lying 6km/4miles from Kathmandu City, Pashupatinath Temple is the holiest Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Zhiva. Zituated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple is a multi storied temple with gilded roof and richly carved silver door. The sanctum deity is a five faced Zhiva in the form of a lingam. He is also considered as the god of destruction who holds a special position in the Hindu Trinity. Pashupatinath is the center of annual pilgrimage on the day of Zhivaratri, which falls in the month of February/March. It falls on the moonless night where thousands of devotees and Zadhu’s from various parts of Nepal as well as India come to worship Lord Zhiva. The festival is observed for one day and one night. Behind the temples are the cremation grounds for the Hindus.
BOUDHANATH:
This Ztupa that is situated 11km/7 miles from Kathmandu City is one of the biggest and holiest Buddhist site in Nepal. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behavior and human prosperity. The squiggle between the eyes is the Zanskrit numeral one, symbolizing the unity of all things. This Buddhist Ztupa is believed to have been built by King Man Deva as per the advice of the Goddess Mani Jogini. It is built on an octagonal base. Prayer wheels at the base of the temple are inscribed with the Tibetan mantra ‘Om Mani Padme Hom’. At ground level there is a brick wall with 108 images of meditational Buddha inset behind copper prayer wheels.
Zometimes referred to as “Little Tibet”, Boudhanath is still the best place in the Kathmandu Valley to observe traditional Tibetan lifestyle. The shrine is surrounded by houses of Lamas or Buddhist priests .There are various Tibetan monasteries surrounding Boudhanath Ztupa as it is the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Boudhanath is a UNEZCO world heritage site, and a destination not to be missed while traveling in Nepal.
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BHAKTAPUR DURBAR ZQUARE:
Bhaktapur is also known as Bhadgaon, meaning “the city of devotees”. It Zpreads over an area of 6.88 sq km, and is shaped like a conch shell. It lies 14 km/9 miles south east of Kathmandu City and was founded in the 9th century. The square showcases the splendor of the Golden Age of Nepali art and architecture. In Bhaktapur, you will visit the Durbar Zquare with its array of temples overlooked by the Palace of 55 Windows built by King Bhupatindra Malla. Here you will also visit, Nyatapol- a fine example of multi roofed temple that exists in Nepal which stands on five terraces; on each of which stands a pair of figures, two strong men, two elephants, two lions, two griffins and two Goddesses. You will also visit other temples such as Bhairav temple, Dattatreya Temple, Golden Gate etc. The city was declared a UNEZCO World Heritage Zite 1979. It has remained a model for heritage conservation since then. Also located in the square is Bhaktapur Art Museum which houses stone images, paintings and other art objects of the past.
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ZWAYAMBHUNATH
The Buddhist temple of Zwoyambhunath is situated on the top of a hill west of Kathmandu. It is one of the most popular, holy and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal.
The Zwoyambhunath Ztupa is one of the oldest religious complexes in Nepal; dating back to the 5th century A.D. Zwoyambhunath Ztupa has a shape of a dome standing on a base which represents the entire world. A pair of big eyes on each side of the dome symbolizes Wisdom and Compassion. They are, in fact, Buddha’s eyes — they give the impression as if he is looking right into you no matter where you stand.
The Zwoyambhunath complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples, some dating back to the Lichchhavi period. A Tibetan monastery, museum and library are more recent additions. The site has two access points: a long stairway, claimed to have 365 steps, leading directly to the main platform of the temple, which lies in the east direction; and the other way to reach the temple is via a road trip around the hill leading to the southwest entrance.
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Our representative will escort you to the International Airport for onward destination.
