1 Days
| Trip length: | 8 hours |
| Group size: | 1 - 12 |
| Price: | from USD $95/ person |
| Theme: | Cultural Immersion, Art & Architecture |
Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, the Kathmandu Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage property comprising of seven Monument Zones. These monument zones - the Durbar squares or urban centres with their palaces, temples and public spaces of the three medieval kingdoms of Kathmandu (Hanuman Dhoka), Patan and Bhaktapur, and the religious ensembles of Swayambhu, Bouddhanath, Pashupati and Changu Narayan - display the full range of historic and artistic achievements of a civilization that is over two millennia old.
On this private guided day tour of the Kathmandu Valley, you will explore three Monument Zones. Start by visiting Bouddhanath, which is the largest Buddhist Stupa in Nepal featuring a huge whitewashed dome and all seeing eyes. Circumambulate the Stupa alongside local pilgrims, light a butter lamp as an offering to the benefit of all sentient beings and get a private audience with the Abbot of a monastery and receive sage words of advice and a blessing. Continue to the Hindu temple precinct of Pashupati, which is located on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The main temple complex overlooks the cremation ghats to the east. Journey into the Kathmandu Valley to Bhaktapur, one of three ancient kingdoms of medieval Nepal. Known as "Khwopa" in the local Newari dialect, Bhaktapur is home to the remarkable Palace of 55 Windows, 5-storied Nyatapola Temple and many fine examples of stone and wood-craftmanship. Bhaktapur is also famed for its pottery artisans and you will get a hands-on lesson with a master potter.
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| Day 1 -: | 8:30 am: Pick up from hotel and drive to Boudha Stupa. |
| Day 1-: | 9-10 am: Explore Boudha Stupa - an important place of pilgrimage and meditation for local Nepalese and Tibetan Buddhists alike. |
| Day 1-: | 10-11:30 am: Visit Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most important Hindu temples of Nepal dedicated to Lord Shiva. The golden pagoda style temple dates back to 400 A.D. and towers over the cremation ghats to the east. |
| Day 1-: | 11:30-1:00 pm: Drive to Bhaktapur and enjoy authentic Newari food for lunch. |
| Day 1-: | 1-3:00 pm: Explore the medieval monuments, temples and palace square of Bhaktapur on a guided walking tour. |
| Day 1-: | 3-4:00 pm: Learn to paint Thangka, a traditional art form of Kathmandu valley. |
| Day 1-: | 4:00 pm: Drive back to hotel |
Cost Includes: Hotel pick up and drop •On tour transportation by private vehicle •Experienced local guide • Entrance fees (worth USD 30) • Lunch • Thangka painting class (45 minutes) • Applicable taxes
If wishing to travel at other times alternative itineraries are available.
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