Breakfast is served at the hotel.
Sightseeing Kathmandu Tour
Begin from Pashupatinath Temple – one of the holiest Hindu Temples in all of South Asia. The temple is situated on the bank of sacred Bagmati River, which is a tributary of sacred Ganges. Admission to the temple is reserved for Hindus only, yet you can get a close up view of the temple from other side of the river. The temple and the surroundings are vibrant with rites and rituals performed by Hindu devotees. We will also have opportunity to watch the Hindu cremation services on the bank of the river.
The next stop will be the giant Boudnath Stupa – one of Asia’s largest Buddhist shrines. The stupa, 100 m (328 ft) diameter and 40 m (130 ft) height, can be spotted from many view points in Kathmandu. There are a number of Buddhist monasteries around. The area is dominantly Tibetan in character, and is very much reminiscent of the Barkhor area of Lhasa.
Bhaktapur is one of the three medieval principalities of Kathmandu Valley, and the best preserved. Bhaktapur, its Durbar Square with beautiful palaces and temples, intricate woodcarving, fabulous stone sculptures, and brick paved streets, looks like an open air museum! The major attractions in Bhaktapur are the Palace of 55 Windows, the giant Taleju Bell in front of the palace, the golden gilded gate with beautiful metal works in its semi circular pediment, the royal bath tank inside the palace, 5-storied Naytapola Temple that survived the earthquake of 1934, Duttratraya Temple, and Pujarimath Complex with Peacock Window – the masterpiece woodcarving in Nepal.
Walk through the narrow alleys with private houses on both sides, and visit potter’s square where you will learn the traditional methods of pottery making. You will also have the chance to stop by a wood carvers’ workshop near Duttratraya.
Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu
