Sightseeing
in Nepal |
| Nepal
City Cultural Sightseeing |
| Kathmandu
Valley |
 It
is situated at the altitude of 1336 m above sea level and
covers an area of 218 sq . Miles . Kathmandu is one of the
richest cultural heritage sites, the home of the ancient and
sophisticated. Newari culture . The Newars are the indigenous
in habitants of the valley and the creators of the splendid
civilization of its three cities Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur.
The skillfully built temples and palaces, delicately engraved
stone and metal images, carved wooden columns and pillars,
and the history laden shrines and Chaityas of these three
historical cities stand testimony to the Newars artistic achievements. |
| Kathmandu
Durbar Square |
The
historic seat of royal family. The square with its old temples
and palaces, epitomizes the religions and cultured life of
the people, it is here that kings of Nepal are crowned and
their coronations solemnized. You can observe Taleju Temple
built by king Mahendra Malla in 1549 ad, the temple of Kal
Bhairav , the god of destruction, Natural Durbar, Coronation
Nasal Chowk , the Gaddi Baithak, the statue of king Pratap
Malla the big drum and the Jagannath Temple.
It was endorse in the UNESCO world heritage site in 1979.
On the right hand corner, a large wooden lattice screen hides
an enormous gilded face of Sweta Bhairav . The screen is removed
only the Indra Jatra festival.You can observe numismatic museum
and Tribhuvan museum inside hanuman Dhoka palace. |
| Swoyambhu
Nath Stupa. |
It
is said to be 2000 years old Chaityas with glorious standing.
Four sides of the spire's base are all seeing eyes of Lord
Buddha. ( 3 km west of Ktm ) . Situated 77m above Ktm valley
.
It is also listed in world heritage site in 1979. |
| Pashupati
Nath Temple |
Situated
5km east from Ktm. This is the temple of Lord Shiva. The temple
consist with the tiered golden roof and silver door is considered
one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. Although only Hindu
are allowed inside the temple.In eastern edge of Pasupati
is holy bagmati river. It is also in world heritage site.
|
| Boudhanath
Stupa |
It
lies 8km east of Kathmandu. This ancient colossal Stupa is
one of the biggest in the world, and the center Tibetan Buddhism
in the world. It listed in the world heritage site. |
| Budhanilkatha |
8
km north of Kathmandu. Remarkable colossal statue of Lord
Vishnu, at the base of Shivapuri hill, reclining on a bed
of shakes . This is a remarkable masterpiece of stone sculptures
of the Lichchhavi period. This fifth century statue is in
the middle of a small pond and seems to float in water. |
| Patan
City |
Lying
5km southeast of Kathmandu is also known as the city of fine
arts. The diversity of the medieval culture . Impressive Hindu
temple and Buddhist monastery . |
| Patan
Durbar Square: |
Situated
in the heart of the city. The square is full of ancient palaces,
temples and shrines, noted for their exquisite carvings the
durbar consists of three main court yards, the central Mulchowk,
Sundari Chowk and Keshar Narayan Chowk . The Sundari Chowk
holds in its center a master piece of stone architecture,
the royal bath called Tushahity. It is also listed in UNESCOs
heritage site 1879. |
| Krishna
Mandir |
The
temple of Lord krishna was built in 1637 ad. It is supposed
to be the first specimen of Shikhara style architecture in
Nepal. The temple having 21 spires and made of stone . |
| Mahaboudha |
The
terra cotta design is one the fourteenth century Nepalese
masterpieces . It is located little further east of Patan
made of clay bricks with thousands of images of Lord Buddha
are engraved. |
| Hiranya
Barna Maha Vihar |
Three
storey golden pagoda of Lokeshor (Lord Buddha) was built in
12th century by kng vaskar verma . You can observe upper storey
of the pagoda placed on pedestal are golden image of Lord
buddha and large prayer wheel. |
| Temple
of Machchendranath and Minnath |
The
pagoda of red Machindra Nath built in 1408 AD is situated
in Tabahal . For six month, the deity is taken to its other
shrine in Bungmati. The temple of Minath is situated in Tangal
on the way to Tabahal . |
| The
Zoo |
Situated
at Jawalakhal the zoo has many animals, birds and Reptiles
in its collection represting mostly the Himalayan fauna .
There is a beautiful pond built in the 17th century. |
| Patan
Museum |
It
is inside the durbar square specializes in bronze statues
and religions objects. It is considered one of the best museum
in Asia. |
| Bhaktapur
City (Bhadgaun) |
 Situated
at an altitude of 1401 m. It covers an area of four square
miles. The city of devotees still retains a medieval charm
and visitors to this ancient town are treated to myriad. Wonders
of cultural and artistic achievement . You can observe easily
the past glory of Malla ruler Pottery and weaving are its
traditional industries . It is also famous for wood carving
and for Bhadgoun cap. It lies 14 km east of Ktm. |
| Bhaktapur
Durbar Square |
The
main courtyard of the place of 55 windows will reach after
crossing the golden gate. It is very famous for richly carved
specimens of its kind in the entire world built in 1700AD.
The gate is embellished with deities and monsters with marvelous
intricacy. Among the brick walls in their gracious setting
and sculptural design, is a balcony of 55 windows. This balcony
is a master piece of wood carving. Batsala Devi :temple is
also located in d.sq. is full of intricate carvings. Same
like shikhara style architecture in Nepal. You can look bronze
bell on the terrace of the temple . Which is called "bell
of barking dogs" placed in 1737 AD. The use of this bell
was for signal curfew at that time.The main square of the
temple consist of innumerable temples and other architectural
cultural show piece, like lion gate, the statue of Bhuptindara
Malla acting worship, the picture gallery. The square was
listed in world heritage monument list in 1979. |
| Nyatapola
temple |
The
five storey pagoda was built in 1702 AD by king Bhupatindra
Malla, standing on a five-terraced platform and one of the
tallest pagoda is famous for its massive structure and subtle
workmanship. |
| Bhairavnath
temple |
This
was one story later changed into three storey in 1718 by king
Bhupatindra is noted for its artistic grander and it is dedicated
to Lord Bhairav the god of terror. |
| Dattatraa
temple |
Build
in 1427 ad, this temple is said to have been built from the
truck of a single trice near this temple is a monastery with
exquisitely carved peacock windows. |
| Changunarayan
|
Situated
at the end of a long ridge which runs well into the valley,
it is said to have been built by king Hari Dutta in 323 ad
and said to be the oldest temple in the valley. It was listed
in the UNESCO. World heritage list in 1979. |
| Surya
Vinyak |
Situated
in a beautiful surrounding of a Bhad Gaon the temple of Ganesh
(god of luck) is placed in a sylvan. Setting to catch the
first rays of rising sun. |
| Namo
Buddha |
Situated
on a hill above Panauti. There is an amazing legend related
to the Buddha which is commemorated by an ancient stone slab
and a sputa with the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. |
| Lumbini
Tour |
This
is the birth place of Siddartha Gautam the Shakya prince and
the ultimate Buddha, the enlightened one, is the pilgrimage
destination of the world's millions of people, who have faith
in Buddhism. This nativity site, identified by Indian emperors
Asoka's. Commemorative pillar is listed as a world heritage
site by UNESCO. The holy garden spreading in the 8 sq km were
reflecting treasures of the historic area. Here, we find a
bas relief of Mayadevi, the Buddha's mother giving birth to
him. The Ashokan oldest pillar monument standing west of Mayadevi
shrine. The pillar was erected by Ashoka in 249 BC to commemorate
his pilgrimage to the sacred site . The "Puskarni"
sacred pond south of pillar, where queen Mayadevi had taken
a bath just before giving birth to Buddha. You can reach there
by bus or by plain. Please contact us for this tour. |
| Nagarkot
(3400M) |
It
lies in an altitude of 3400 m above sea level. It is 10 Kms
away from Bhakatapur. The over whelming panorama of the major
Himalayas Mt. Everest, Manaslu, Ganesh HImal, Langtang, Choba
Bhamre, Gauri Shankar and Numbur can be clearly seen from
Nagarkot. |
| Kakani
(1982 M) |
It
lies 27 Kms away from Kathmandu. This town is very famous
for beautiful view of Kathmandu Valley and Magnificent view
of north eastern Himalayas. It has beautiful Alpine Scenery
and watch out for Gauri Shanker, Choba Bhamre Manaslu, HImchuli,
Annapurna and several peaks. It is very famous for sunset
views. |
| Dhulikel |
You
can be there driving 30 Kms from Kathmandu on the way to Kodari
highway. It is one of the ancient town famous for scenic beauty
and traditional life style. You can observe here complete
panoramic view of the snowy ranges from Karyolung in the east
to the himalchuli to the west. |
| Daman
(2400 M) |
It
is 80 Kms away from Kathmandu on the Tribhuwan highway. It
offers the view of the breathtaking grandeur of the world's
highest peak from far west of Dhaulagari to the east of Mr.
Everest. |
