Kathmandu, Bhaktapur & Lalitpur Tour

Kathmandu is the capital city and the most populous city of Nepal. It lies in the hilly region & it is surrounded by mountains. It lies at an elevation of 4,344 feet from the Sea Level. The term ‘Kathmandu’ is comprised of two words: Kath and Mandap. Kath refers to wood, whereas Madap refers to temple. Kathmandu is the business and commercial hup of Nepal. It is full of historic sites, ancient temples, shrines, and fascinating villages. It is rich in architecture, culture and rituals. It is famous for its religious monuments, Various temples, monasteries, stupas and local foods. The climate of Kathmandu is supposed to be the best climate of South Asia. Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa and Swoyambhunath Stupa are some of the attractions of City which are listed as the UNESCO Heritage Sites
Bhaktapur is a part of Bagmati Province & a neighbouring district to Kathmandu & Lalitpur. It is the smallest district of Nepal. It is famous for religious, cultural and historical heritages. It is rich in ancient arts, religious values, fabulous cultural traditions, architectural masterpieces and ancient sculptures. It is also known as open museum. Moreover, it is also famous as a city of gods. Bhaktapur has a cluster of temples, pagodas, monuments, courtyard, squares. traditional houses, artistic stones, taps, also Buddhist shrines and monasteries built in different times of the history. Newari life style and their fabulous traditions and rituals are reflected in Bhaktapur. Five storied temple, Bhaktapur durbar Square, Changunarayan Temple, 55 Windows Durbar, (Palace) Dattatraya Area and Siddhapokhari are some of the major attractions of Bhaktapur.
Lalitpur/Patan is historically known as Patan and is the fourth most populated city of Nepal. It is the neighboring city to Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. It is best known for its rich cultural heritage, particularly its tradition of arts and crafts. It is city renowned for its festival and feast, fine ancient art, and the making of metallic, wood and stone carved statues. Patan Durbar Square is the main attraction of Lalitpur which is listed as a UNESCO Heritage Sites

Nights

4 Nights

Days

5 Days

Group Size

2 & More

TRANSPORT

Private /SIC

Highlights

Kathmandu City Tour
Patan Durbar Square Tour
Bhaktapur Durbar Square Tour

Itinenary

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport
Meet & Greet
Transfer to Hotel
Check-in to Hotel
Have Dinner at Hotel
Overnight at Hotel

DAY 02: KATHMANDU CITY TOUR

Have Breakfast at Hotel
Proceed to FULL DAY CITY TOUR

Pashupatinath Temple is one of the 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley. The religious hub of 492 temples, 15 Shivalayas (shrines of Lord Shiva) and 12 Jyotirlinga (phallic shrines) are located 3km north west of Kathmandu on the banks of Bagmati River.

The great Pashupatinath Temple was built in the 5th century and is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia. The architecture includes the main pagoda-style with a gilded roof, four sides covered in silver, and wood carvings of the finest quality. Only Hindus are allowed inside are allowed inside the gates of the main temple and visitors are requested to respect the religious rules and regulations.

One of the largest stupas in the world and a UNESCO world heritage site, Boudhanath Stupa is a prominent center of Tibetan Buddhism. Its symbolic architecture represents the Buddha’s path towards enlightenment. The stupa was built to house holy relics. And locals even claim that it contains a piece of bone from the skeleton of Siddhartha Gautama. Also, its mandala shape is a replication of the Gyangste of Tibet. While here, stroll around the white dome buzzing with positive energy, light a butter lamp, look around for souvenirs or watch the devotees circumnavigating the dome. It is suggested to dress modestly while visiting the stupa

A UNESCO world heritage site, Swayambhunath Stupa, the oldest shrine of Swayambandhu, is the holiest Buddhist Chaitya in Nepal. As it sits atop a little hillock of Swaymibhunath, it serves as an excellent spot to see breathtaking views. Behind the hill, there are also various temples dedicated to many Hindu gods and goddesses. According to the local legend, the temple spontaneously evolved from a primordial lake about 2,000 years ago whereas the inscriptions suggest that it was built by King Manadeva in 460 AD. It is suggested to dress modestly while visiting the temple

Kathmandu Durbar Square is also known as Basantapur Dubar Square or Hanumandhoka Durbar Square. It is one of the UNESCO Heritage sites of Nepal which is famous for its richness at Culture, Art and Architecture. It is an important site for Buddhist and Hindu rituals, holy ceremonies, royal events, and kingly coronations. The Kumari Ghar, The Taleju Bhawani Temple, The Shiva Parbati Temple, The Hanuman Dhoka Statue, The Kalbhairav Temple, The Hanuman Dhoka Palace Meusem are some of the major attractions of this Square.

Transfer back to Hotel
Have Dinner at Hotel
Overnight at Hotel

DAY 03: PATAN & BHAKTAPUR TOUR

Have Breakfast at the Hotel
Proceed to PATAN DUBAR SQUARE TOUR

Patan Durbar Square is situated at the center of Lalitpur. It is one of the three Durbar Square in Kathmandu Valley and all of them are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of its attractions is the ancient royal palace where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided. The Durbar Square is best known for Newar Culture and architecture.