Kathmandu Valley Tour
Founded in AD 723 as Manju-Patan, during the reign of Malla Kingdom, Kathmandu is situated in the southeast of Nepal's center. Earlier known as Kantipur, King Prithvi Narayan Shah for the first time made Kathmandu as his capital in the 18th century. It is said to be 'a fabled capital of convivial pilgrims and carved rose-brick temples'. Kathmandu is a city of endless sightseeing opportunities
With its Emerald Buddha stupas, tranquil pagoda temples, ornate grand palaces and royal mansions, Kathmandu offers its travelers rich experiences, fascinating and beautiful views and good memories for future. The traditional architecture, temples and shrines and natural beauty of landscape are rich culture and heritage of the city.
Kathmandu has four World Heritage sites, namely, Durbar Square, Swaymbhu Nath, Boudh Nath, and Pashupati Nath Temple. In the centre of old Kathmandu, Durbar Square is a huddle of temples and shrines, with intricately carved roofs, doors and windows. Started as the Kasthamandap, it was built around the 12th century. A very holy place for Buddhists the Stupa of Swayambhunath, considered 2,000 years old. On major Buddhist festivals like Buddha Punima or Tibetan Losar (New Year), Buddhists mainly, Newari Buddhists visit the stupa.
Lord Shiva, worshipped in the form of the lingam, situated on the banks of River Baghmati, the Pashupatinath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu shrines. According to the tradition only Hindus are allowed here. A big procession is taken on the day of Shivratri every year in February. Boudnath is one of the largest stupas in the world and an important Buddhist pilgrimage. Dominated with Tibetan population, the main trade of the region today is carpet manufacturing.
Hanuman Dhoka, the old royal palace, Machchendra Nath Temple, Residence of the Living Goddess and the Kashthamandap are other fascinating places that you can see in Kathmandu.
Near the city, there is also a wide of stretch fertile agricultural landscape and a variety of excursion options like the Kirtipur village, Chovar gorge and village, Buddhanikantha, National History Museum, Narayanhity Durbar, Patan, Mahaboudha Temple, Mahaboudha Temple, Sankhu, Ichangu Narayan, as well small trekking.