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HISTORICAL & TEMPLE TOUR
OVERVIEW:-
Nepal is
the most happening incentive travel destination in the world with an
exhilarating blend of unique ethnicity proudly preserved. Amusing,
enchanting adventure, and remarkable natural beauty will be much to
worth to see and experience. The great culture, people, tradition, and
ancient traditional hospitality is an added bonus, of course.
Day 01 : Kathmandu Arrival and transfer to hotel. Sightseeing of Swayambhu
and Kathmandu.
Arrive in Kathmandu. You
will meet us at Airport and will be transferred to Hotel by private
vehicle. And then Half
day sightseeing.
Swayambhunath:
One of world’s most glorious, ancient, enigmatic and the holiest of
Buddhist Chaityas dating back more than 2000 years is situated on a
hillock. Swayambhunath, literally “the Self-Created or Existent”, is a
mosaic of small stupas and pagoda temple contributed by and time by the
succession of kings and noblemen. The main structure of is made of a
solid hemisphere of brick and clay supporting a lofty conical spire
capped by pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four sides on the base
of the spire are the “All Seeing Eyes” of Lord Buddha. The main
features of Swayambhunath in brief are “The Five Buddhas.”
 Kathmandu Durbar Square:
Drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square. This classic tour takes you to the
famous places has housed kings of different dynasties and temple-scape
representing finest specimens of Hindu and Buddhist architectures.
Back to
Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 : Sightseeing of Pashupati and Bauddha. Sightseeing of Patan.
Pashupatinath:
Just a small walk takes you the temple of lord Siva-Pasupatinath with
two tiered golden roof and silver doors is famous for its superb Newari
architecture situated near the banks of sacred Bagmati River. Entrance
to the temple precinct is permitted to the “Hindus Only”, however
visitors can clearly see the temple from the eastern bank of the Bagmati
River. Pashupati, literally, “Lord of the Animals” is the patron deity
of Nepal and believed to have been unearthed by an obscure herdsman
while one of his cattle was showering the earth with milk. Across the
sacred river, above the array of decorated monuments is the “Slasmantak
or Mrigasthali Ban (forest)” where legends have it that Lord Siva
dwelled in a form of an antelope to evade the hordes of demigods
Bouddhanth:
This colossal and ancient Stupa, one of Nepal’s most unique monument and
said to be the world biggest, attracts Nepalese pilgrimage of Tibetan
stock from as far as Dolpo and Mugu as well as Tibet, Ladhak in India
and Bhutan. Baudhanath Stupa with all seeing eyes of primordial Adi
Buddha on all the four sides of the stupa is said to hold the remains of
Kasyapa - the Buddha of the previous time.The Stupa 100 meters in
diameter, built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels by the
Lichchivi King Mana Deva in the fifth century rises to 36 meters above
the base including the spire, “all seeing eyes” and the pinnacle
represent the stages of enlightenment, symbol of royalty, compassion,
knowing and nirvana. There are many myths about the origins of the stupa.
Patan:
Also known as “Lalitpur” literally the city of fine arts is perhaps a
living museum as she still retains her medieval air of the ancient times
and almost half the inner city residents are craftsmen in their own
right. Patan was one of the major Buddhist cities in Asia by the 7th
century as pilgrims, scholars and monks from India, Tibet and China
visited the city. It is said that at one stage the entire population of
Patan City was comprised of monks and craftsmen only. The city is full
of Hindu temples, Buddhist monuments and structures with bronze
gateways, guardian deities and wonderful metal and woodcarvings. In
ancient times the ancestors of present day craftsmen were invited to
Tibet and as far as Peking to built monasteries, pagodas and images of
Buddha and other revered.
Day 03 : Sightseeing of Bhaktapur. Evening free.
Bhaktapur:
also known as Bhadgaon, situated at an altitude of 1401 m, is a home to
medieval art and architecture and was the site for Burtoluchhi’s Little
Buddha. The urban city covers an area of 4 sq. miles. Shaped like a
conch-shell, Bhaktapur meaning city of Devotees, pottery and weaving are
its traditional industries. Bhaktapur, essence of the Newari City, 14 km
east of Kathmandu is Nepal’s greatest treasures.
Drive
back to Hotel.
Day 04 : Transfer to the airport for return flight.
With an
early morning wake up, you'll have to see these panoramas with ideal
retreat from this place situated at 2,164 m and 32 km east of the valley
offers the panorama eastern Himalaya including 5 of world’s ten highest
peaks - Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho O Yu, Makalu and Manaslu.
Take
breakfast, and explore around freely. At appropriate time, we drop you
to Kathmandu airport for your flight back home.
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