Kathmandu Valley, is the most interesting place to visit when you are at Nepal. The valley is representation of culture, history, tradition, architecture along with natural and artificial beauty.  The valley is dominated by Newar community.  Most of the location are allocated in World Heritage Sites.

The list of the sites:

1. Pashupati Nath
2. Guheswori
3. Boudha Nath
4. Swoyambhu Nath
5. Royal Palace

 Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath temple is the famous and biggest pilgrimage site for the Hindu devotees. This World Heritage Site is in the north-east of the Kathmandu nearby the bank of sacred Bagmati river. Pashupati literally means ‘the lord of the animals’ and one of the many forms of Hindu god Shiva. Hence, this is the temple of Lord Shiva who is one of the 3 main gods of Hinduism.

Attractions: Non-Hindus cannot enter the main temple of Pashupatinath. Although you can observe the Pashupatinath temple surrounding from the top of viewpoint, there are also other holy places to visit like deer park,  Guyeshori temple, Gorakhnath temple and you can also watch live cremation ceremony procedure in the bank of Bagmati river. Pashupatinath temple is one of the most significant places in the Hindu religion after three Dham (Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Muktinath). Hindu believes visiting these four sites only   helps achieve “Moksha” (salvation)

Festivals: The festivals celebrated here are Maha Shivaratri, Teej and Shaun Shankranti making the thousands of Hindus visit. Shivaratri is one of the major festivals in Nepal and India in honor of Lord Shiva. The festival is celebrated on the 14th day of Magha(Nepali 10th month) which is when Lord Shiva was born. This day millions of devotees across the world visit Pashupatinath making the biggest crowd.

Entrance Fee: Rs. 1000/- for both foreigners and SAARC nationals

Guheswori Temple

Aadhi Sakti god is worshiped inside the temple of Guheswori. In inner part of the temple their is a pond which water is clamed to be holy water where Kalas has been placed at the middle. The temple is around 1km east from Pashupatinath Temple.

Boudhanath Stupa

Boudhanath is the largest spherical stupa in the world. This stupa is one of the famous pilgrimage sites and World Heritage Sites located at the northeastern of Kathmandu. According to ancient history, the stupa was built after the swan landed in Boudha to capture the king’s head. Since then this is regarding the religious site.

Attractions: There are cafes, restaurants, lodges surrounding the big courtyard of the stupa.

Festivals: Many Buddhist and Tibetan-Buddhist gather this place during Losar, Buddha Jayanti, and other festivals.

Entrance fee: Rs. 250/- for foreigners, Rs. 150 for SAARC nationals

Swayambhunath Stupa

Swayambhunath is one of the famous ancient stupas in the west of Kathmandu. This stupa situates at the top of the hill from where one can see the outlook of Kathmandu valley. Back to many centuries ago, there was a big lake instead of Kathmandu valley. The Tibetan-Buddhist deity Lord Manjushree saw the big lotus which is now a Swayambhunath. Then he cuts the obstacles with the holy sword to export all the waters away creating the Kathmandu valley and the Swayambhunath. Swayambhunath also refers to the monkey temple, as there are a massive number of monkies surrounding the hill. Legends say the monkies were the only survivor humans that lived in the Swayambhunath hill and after the incident of Manjushree, they were created as the monkey. No wonder Swayambhunath is World Heritage Sites, every morning the stupa gets crowded by the pilgrims and visitors.

Festivals: The festivals celebrated here are Buddha Jayanti, Gula, and Losar.

Entrance Fee: Rs. 200 for foreigners, Rs. 50 for SAARC

Royal Palace

After the demission of Kingship in Nepal this Royal Palace has been opened to public as a museum since 2009 A.D. Here we can observe the royal lifestyle of the then Kings. Additionally, we can enjoy the peaceful nature and garden of the palace.

Ticket Charge: NRs.200/-

One Day Package: NRs. 6500 

Note:

• The package excludes the ticket charges
• The package has been designed for slow and group travelers (5-6 people)
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